DEPARTURE DATES
- 13-Sep-2025
- 20-Sep-2025
- 27-Sep-2025
- 04-Oct-2025
- 18-Oct-2025
- 25-Oct-2025
- 08-Nov-2025
- 15-Nov-2025
- 22-Nov-2025
- 29-Nov-2025
- 13-Dec-2025
- 20-Dec-2025
- 24-Dec-2025
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu
Relax day. Trek preparation.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Besisahar [760 meters. 2,490 ft].
Starts with a nice road trip to Besisahar and one more ride to Bhulbhule alongside of Marshyangdi River. It offers some excellent views of snow-capped mountains and so many beautiful mountain villages. Besisahar is the major town in this area.
Day 3: Besisahar to Chame [2,630meters, 8,629 ft] (4-5 hours).
Today we will drive from Besisahar to Chame in a jeep and this will be your most adventures ride till date. Entire road is alongside of Marshyangdi River and gives real adrenaline rush. Chame is a small, beautiful village amidst pine forest.
Day 4: Chame to Pisang [3,190 meters. 10,466 ft] (5-6 hours).
A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. This is probably the steepest part of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is carved into the vertical rock. After passing this last bit of rock, the valley opens up with majestic vistas. And right where the valley widens stands the Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises over 5,000ft (1500m) above the trail. We trek for a while before reaching Lower Pisang where we spend the night.
Day 5: Pisang to Manang [3,520 meters, 11,549 ft] (5-6 hours).
There are two routes to Manang but we follow the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang via Geru. This trail guarantees excellent views of the beautiful landscape and the mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscape and vegetation from today. The cold and dry climate also creates a much harsher environment. Our short visit to Barge monastery, the largest monastery in the entire district of Manang will be memorable. Overnight at Manang.
Day 6: Rest Day in Manag
In order to keep fit on the trails that follow, we keep ourselves busy today with a short hike to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. If we have the energy, we can even hike to Vraga Village where we can visit the Himalayan Rescue Association which will give us some idea about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Overnight in Manang.
Day 7: Manang to Khangsar Village (3, 700 meters). 4 hours.
After acclimatized at Manang we continue our adventure for Tilicho Lake, from Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows the path down to the river. After crossing the the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as last village of Nepal. Overnight at Khangsar.
Day 8: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4, 200meters) 5 hours.
Continue from Khangsar on a large path. Pass a Gompa (monastery). The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continue along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved out through the screed slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho Base Camp at elevation of 4200 meters. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 9: Trek to Tilicho Lake (5, 200 meters) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4, 200 meters) 6 – 7 hours.
Today our journey starts early in the morning around 6 AM as we trying to avoid the wind. From Base camp to the Tilicho lake takes another 3-4 hours. Tilicho Lake. Tilicho Lake is a cold barren place in the afternoon and claimed as highest lake of the world. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return same way back to Base Camp as there are no any accommodation facilities at Tilicho Lake area. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 10: Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4, 000 meters) 5 hours.
Returning from Base camp you can keep high and follow a track 400meters or so above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. Overnight at Yak Kharka.
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi [4,600meters. 15,092 ft]: (3 - 4 hours)
It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. After walking for some time, we cross a suspension bridge and reach Ledar village. We ascend furthermore and pass-through towering cliffs before reaching Thorang Phedi, the last village before Thorong La pass. On this trip we are rewarded with one of the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. The word Phedi in Nepalese is referred to as the foot of a mountain. Overnight in Thorong Phedi. Overnight in Thorang Phedi.
Day 12: Throng Phedi to Muktinath [3,800 meters. 12,467 ft] (8-9 hours).
Crossing Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, will be our ultimate objective today. We will be crossing the pass from east to west (Manang to Muktinath) which is the easiest and safest direction. We get up around three in the morning and walk up the mountain. When we finally make it to the top, we realize that our journey was worth it. We can take a few photos before heading to Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La pass. Overnight in Muktinath.
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom [2,800 meters. 8,999 ft] (5-6 hours).
Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. In the morning, we pay our visit to a Vishnu Temple and a Gompa. Descending from Ranipauwa village down the steep and barren hillside, we tumble down toward Kagbeni and then to Jomsom finally arriving at Jomsom. The trail today is quite surreal as we trek along a plateau above Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest gorge. The barren landscape of this area resembles Tibet. Overnight at Jomsom.
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara (by Road 8 hours / by flight 30 mins).
Today we will reach Pokhara. Based on your trek package you will reach Pokhara by road or by flight.
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Pokhara by road.
Day 16: Departure
Last day of the trek, we will drop you at international airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis.
- 1 night accommodation in Pokhara on twin sharing basis.
- 12 nights’ accommodation in the trekking route on twin sharing basis.
- Jomsom Pokhara Vehicle Ticket / Jomsom to Pokhara Flight Ticket.
- Certified guide.
- Porter (1 porter: 2 People).
- Trekking Route Map.
- Kathmandu – Besisahar Bus.
- Besisahar to Chame Jeep ride.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Bus.
- All necessary permits.
- First Aid Kit.
Exclusions
- Travel expenses to reach and return from Kathmandu.
- Food and drinking water throughout the trip.
- Soft drinks / Beverages / Alcohols / Snacks / Chocolates Etc
- Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, flight cancellation, health, or any other reason.
- Health Insurance, Personal Insurance, and other travel insurance.
- Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury, or any health problem.
Cancellation charges
- 25 or more days before the date of departure: 15% of total cost
- 18 – 24 days before the date of departure: 20% of total cost
- 10 – 17 days before the date of departure: 40% of total cost
- Less than 10 days: 60% of total cost
Not more than 12 nights in trekking route and not more than 2 nights in Kathmandu and not more than 1 night in Pokhara shall be provided under any circumstances and nor shall be any accommodation be adjusted towards less nights being consumed either in trekking route or in Kathmandu.