This is one of the classic and most rewarding treks in the Himalayas. It provides an opportunity to explore the scenery of both the southern and northern Himalayas. You can encounter rhododendron forests, the thin Tibetan Highland atmosphere as well as many ethnic groups on the way.Trekking north, we acclimatize at the important trading village of Manang (3351 m.) before crossing the Thorong-La (5407 m.).When you reach the pass, line after line of snow ridges stretch before you while far below lies the sub-tropical Kali Gandaki Gorge.From the heights of the Pass we descend to Muktinath and its sacred Buddhist and Hindus shrines. Further south, the contrast of the Nepal Himalaya becomes even more apparent as forests or mandarin and banana groves replace high windswept passes.Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.
Trekking Grade: Moderate/High Altitude
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu free day, necessary preparation for the trek.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar (790m) by regular bus.
Day 04: Trek to Bahun danda (1300m)
Day 05: Trek to Tal (1800m)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2700m)
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3400m)
Day 09: Excursion day around the Manang village
Day 10: Trek to Yak Khark (4000m)
Day 11: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4500m)
Day 12: Trek to Muktinath (3810m) Via Thoron-La (5415m).
Day 13: Trek to Kagbeni (2600m) after Muktinath Temple Excursion
Day 14: Trek to Tukuche (2600m)
Day 15: Trek to Ghasa (2000m)
Day 16: Trek to Tatopani (1100m)
Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m) PoonHill (3200m)
Day 18: Trek to Hile (1500m) via Poon hill.
Day 19: Trek back to Pokhara via Birethanti (1100m) and overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 21: Kathmandu free day
Day 22: Transfer to international airport.
