Upon arrival at the Kathmandu International airport, you will be met by our representative outside the customs and immigration area for transfer to your hotel.

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After breakfast at the hotel, explore Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath Stupa. Later make necessary arrangements for the trek.

Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. Like any big city, Kathmandu has rapidly expanded over the last decade but despite the hustle and bustle of the city, its people have remained as friendly as ever.

Also visit Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient stupa is the most sacred Buddhist shrine of Nepal.

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Drive Duration: 6 hours approx.
Trek Time: 2 hours approx.

Early morning begin drive to Beshisahar and begin trekking. The first part of the trail passes through a flat level along the bank of the Marshyangdi river. You can enjoy the sceneries and the local culture of Gurung community. Here you walk through the rice terrace fields with amazing views of various mountains.

Overnight at Simple Lodge [B/L/D]

Trek Time: 6 hours approx.

A steep trail ascends from Ngadi, through rice terraces, before crossing a stream at the bottom of a small waterfall. It then climbs again and traverses the hillside high above the river before reaching the village of Lili Gaon. Ahead, the Marsyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape, and you follow the winding mountain path down till Syange.

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Trek Time: 6 hours approx.

You descend to the stone village of Jagat, situated on a shelf, which extends into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley. The trail from Jagat descends until it almost reaches the river and then begins to climb again through a forest. When the climb ends, you follow a level track to Chamje, which is marked by a magnificent waterfall on the opposite bank. You descend to a grassy riverbank, which leads to Tal with its hotels and teahouses. Here you can enjoy the exhilarating water fall.

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Trek Time: 6.5 hours approx.

Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path becomes high and winding. Beyond the small village of Karte, there is a bit more cliff-walking before the path drops again to the river. You cross a suspension bridge, and climb the short distance marking the entrance to Dharapani. As you cut through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the opposite bank. The Marsyangdi then veers to the left, and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap, a Tibetan village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze.

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Trek Time: 6.5 hours approx.

Continuing along the left bank you’ll climb up the heavily wooded Manang valley passing by the small settlements with excellent views of Manaslu and the peaks above Larky La.  We pass through administrative headquarters of the region and the last major market before Jomsom. Chame also has a police check post and bank.

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Trek Time: 5 hours approx.

With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for Pisang. You continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point, the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to Bratang. A short climb from the village brings you to a rock-strewn area where you cross a wooden bridge and follow a high, winding path, before crossing back to the right bank again. You now walk through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up a wonderful vista before us. You can see the east peak of Annapurna as well as Pisang peak to the north-east. Continuing on, you come to a long Mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang.

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Trek Time: 5 hours approx.

Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge, which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak. Descending past Manang’s airstrip at Hongde, you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna rises majestically above you. Cultivated fields appear on both sides of the path and off to the right, below a craggy mountain, you can see the village of Bryaga with its splendid monastery. After a short steep climb you reach Manang which is a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region. You camp here for the night, amidst the fluttering prayer flags which adorn the houses.

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You are in the dry arid region of Manang called Nyesyang. Since this area falls in the rain shadow area of the Himalaya it seldom rains in the summer months, though it snows in the winter and the snow remains on the ground for a long time. You will pass through the village of Hongde where there is a STOL airfield servicing the Manang district. Cross the river just past the Manang Mountaineering School and you walk along a fairly broad trail to the fields near the village.

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Trek Time: 4 hours approx.

Climb up to Leder via Manang Tengi Gurung settlement. The route passes through the rose forests and few meadows where yak and horses graze. We continue our walk to Leder through Yak Kharka also known as Koche where you can see large herd of yaks graze in the fields nearby.

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Trek Time: 3 hours approx.

We continue through pastures which eventually give way to high arid desert up to the camp at Phedi, at the base of Thorong La.

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Trek Time: 8-9 hours approx.

Leaving the river valley you set out early in the morning, provided the weather is good and it is not snowing. From Phedi ascend to a notch and turning left head for the Thorong La.  The pass itself is marked by a milestone of rocks (this may not be visible if there is snow). Beyond the pass you enter the river valley of the Kali Gandaki river. The descent from the pass to Muktinath (3800m) is steep but not difficult.

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Trek Time: 5 hours approx.

Trek down along a level but rocky trail through juniper woods to Jomsom via Jharkot and Kagbeni, which are inhabited by the people of Tibetan origin.

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Flight Duration: 30 minutes approx.

Early morning fly Jomsom to Pokhara.
Rest of your day will be at leisure.

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Flight Duration: 25 minutes approx.

This day can be spent at leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel [B/-/-]

After breakfast drive to the airport for your onward journey.
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