Tour Plan
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Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule. Trek to Ngadi (920m)
Trek duration: 1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The first day of our journey includes a long drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule and a short hike. After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu and drive on the scenic highway along the Trishuli River.
In about 6-7 hrs, we will reach Besisahar. We will take off-road for another one hour or so and reach Bhulbhule.
Our trek starts from Bhulbhule. An hour hike will take us to Nagdi, where we will stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Nagdi
Altitude: 920m
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Day 2: Trek to Chamje (1385m)
Trek duration: 5 to 6 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
We are going to We start our trekking after taking breakfast. The trail is beautiful. There are beautiful landscapes all around, and the Marsyangdi River flows beneath the trail. We also see some beautiful waterfalls on the route.
Upon reaching Chamje, we rest and stay overnight at a lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Chamje
Altitude: 1385
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Day 3: Trek to Timang (2350m)
Trek duration: 6 to 7 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate
After having our breakfast, we then start hiking towards Tal which is a beautiful village on the bank of Marsyangdi River. The village looks even more beautiful from the height.
We take rest and relax on the banks of the River at Tal. Our climbing starts with a beautiful view of the valley below. The trekking trail is difficult and sometimes gets damaged by landslides but we know how to escort you safely.
We will reach Timang in the late afternoon. We will take rest and stay at night in a lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Timang
Altitude: 2350m
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Day 4: Trek to Dhikur Pokhari (3240m)
Trek duration: 6 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate
We start our day after having breakfast at the lodge and reach Chame(2700) in 3 hours. Chame is the most populated settlement that falls in this trail. There are lots of hotels and offices. It is also a perfect place to grab some snacks if you wish.
Then we continue our journey towards Dhikur Pokhari. We climb upwards with beautiful views all around. The view of Annapurna definitely keeps your eyes wide open.
Upon reaching Dhikur Pokhari, we rest and have overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Dhikur Pokhari
Altitude: 3240m
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Day 5: Trek to Ngawal (3680m)
Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
The trail from Dhikur Pokhari to Ngawal is beautiful. Today's trail is comparatively an easy one. You can see the beautiful snow-capped Mountains and huge desert-like hills across.
The trail takes you through beautiful forests and woods. Our route moves ups and downs before reaching Ngawal.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Ngawal
Altitude: 3680m
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Day 6: Trek to Manang (3520m)
Trek duration: 4 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
Today's goal is to reach Manang village. The trail is simple, smooth but full of joy. We will make a small stop in Braga where we will visit one of the oldest monasteries. Leaving the attractive Braga behind, we walk towards Manang village. It is truly a beautiful village. It lies beneath a cliff across the Gangapurna mountain and Annapurna region at a distance.
There are a few local bakeries in Manang.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Manang
Altitude: 3520m
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Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Manang
Trek duration: 3 to 6 hours
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Today, we will have a rest day. Rest days are for proper acclimatization to the altitude. And you have to be in good condition for further journey. You can explore this beautiful town, as there are plenty of places for you to enjoy.
You can visit the Gangapurna lake which is only 20 minutes away from Manang. You can hike to even higher altitude which offers better views of the village and Gangapurna.
Khangsar village is another popular destination while you are in Manang. It takes about 3 hours to reach Khangsar. It all depends on how you want to spend the acclimatization day in Manang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Manang
Altitude: 3520m
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Day 8: Trek to Ledar (4200m)
Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate
Ledar is today's destination. We take a steep climb right after leaving Manang. Then we head to Yak Kharka which is located at the altitude of 4000 m.
Two hours of exciting walk drops us to Ledar. The place is cold and the landscapes change drastically. There are a few tea houses/shops in Ledar, and we will stay for the night in any one of them.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Ledar
Altitude: 4200m
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Day 9: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4660m)
Having breakfast at a tea house, we start ascending our trek to a ridge and then descending to the Marsyangdi river then cross via a suspension bridge. You then follow a narrow trail across a slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi.
Overnight at a Teahouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Thorong Phedi
Altitude: 4660m
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Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorung La Pass (5416m)
Trek duration: 7 to 8 hours
Difficulty level: Difficult
Today is our final day in Manang, and today we will cross the Thorong La pass. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach the pass. We start early so that we can reach the pass before a strong wind starts at noon.
The path is difficult because of landslide areas filled with rough surfaces. You have to take each step carefully. This becomes nostalgic for future. The success of reaching the Thorong pass is itself a magnificent achievement. On the top of that, the view is mind blowing. You can see the desert-like terrain in Mustang and number of mountain peaks.
After a pleasant stay at the top and gathering our strength back, we start descending towards Muktinath. The descend is challenging, and you will feel great pressure in your knee. The path might be covered with snow and ice, which can make this trek more adventurous.
To reach to Muktinath take us about 5 hours. Upon reaching Muktinath, you will feel as if you are back to modern civilization because of modern houses, motor roads, and lots of vehicles.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Muktinath
Altitude: 3800m
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Day 11:Trek to Marpha (2800m)
Trek duration: 6 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
We will visit the Muktinath temple in the morning and leave for Jomsom. On our way, we can see the desert-like landscapes and Mustang is famous for that. It almost seems like the terrain of upper Mustang.
We will have lunch in Kagbeni. It is a beautiful settlement beside the Kali Gandaki River. Jomsom is almost 2 hours far from Kagbeni. We will walk beside the Kali Gandaki River and reach Jomsom. From Jomsom, we have to walk another 2 hours or so to reach Marpha.
Marpha is a small settlement famous for numerous dishes made from apple. The apple brandy and dried apples are amongst many. Our trekking days gets over here.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Marpha
Altitude: 2800m
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Day 12: Drive to Tatopani (1200m)
We will take a jeep to Tatopani. The deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki, is one of the major highlights of today’s journey. Besides that, there are natural hot springs in Tatopani.
These natural hot springs are the perfect springs to relax, heal and have a good time after the vigorous trekking. We enjoy our stay in Tatopani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Tatopani
Altitude: 1200m
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Day 13: Drive to Pokhara (820m)
Today we will drive to Pokhara. The journey takes almost 8 hours of drive. In some places we have to go through off-road experiences. At Pokhara, you will be dropped to a luxurious hotel with all the facilities included.
The nightlife in Pokhara is splendid. You have plenty of options to choose from. You can have a relaxing time strolling through lakeside. Window shopping is popular around Pokhara, and you will find lots of beautiful souvenirs for your loved ones back home.
You can also have a peaceful time at a restaurant with a glass of chilled beer or coffee. Another option is a lovely place called Pame which lies at the other corner of the lakeside, where you can taste delicious local fish. You will have an excellent time in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Place: Pokhara
Altitude: 820m
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Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (1320m)
We drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu and it takes about 7 hours. During this drive, you will trace back the same highway from the first day of our journey.
You can take flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu on an additional cost. The flight takes about 35 minutes only.
Overnight at a hotel.
Place: Kathmandu
Altitude: 1320
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Day 15 - Farewell/Departure
Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.
Breakfast included.