Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Check Into hotel.
- Airport pick up and hotel transfer
- Rest of the day is free at leisure
- Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Hotel breakfast
- Pick up by our team and head to our office for your trek briefing and preparation
- Afternoon sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambunath Monkey Temple
- Drop of at your hotel
- Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu drive to Sotikhola (650m)
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- Pick up by our team and transfer to the bus park
- A scenic bus ride takes us to Arughat the starting point of the Manaslu long
- Arughat hotel check in
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Arughat is a large town on the border of Dhading and Ghorka, famous for its markets and located just on the bank of the Bhudi Gandaki River.
Day 4: Sotikhola to Machhakhola (869m)
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- We take a local vehicle and drive up to Sotikhola along the banks of the river
- From here the road takes us to Machhakhola
- Dinner and overnight stay at Machhakhola
Traveler’s note: today if the weather permits us we can see our first views of the Ganesh Himal, look out on the road, there is a high chance to see waterfalls and monkeys today!
Day 5: Machhakhola trek to Jagat (1,340m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today the Ganesh Himal is in clear view
- We pass some waterfalls, stone paved ways and a mani wall
- Arrival in Jagat
- Dinner and overnight stay in Jagat
Traveler’s note: Amazing views of the Ganesh and Shingri Himal await us today, from Jagat the previous restricted trekking area will start along with our adventure!
Day 6: Jagat trek to Lokpa (2,240m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We start the trail by heading gently uphill
- Followed by a flat leveled plateau we continue until reaching the river crossing
- Cross the suspension bridge over the Bhudi Gandaki and enter Philim village
- Climbing uphill further until reaching Ekle Bhatti
- Now we enter the Tsum Valley and head to Lokpa village
- Dinner and overnight stay at Lokpa
Traveler’s note: Today we will enter the Hidden Tsum Valley famous for its rich Tibetan culture, mani walls and amazing views of the Shingri Himal.
Day 7: Lokpa hike to Chumling (2,386m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We hike uphill for about 4 hours towards Chumling
- Here we get time to visit the Gompas and enjoy the amazing views
- We can choose to camp here or head back to Lokpa for our overnight stay
Traveler’s note: Chumling is famous for its Gompas and prayer wheels, as it lays south of the Shingri Himal incredible views can be seen from here of the Ganesh Himal!
Day 8: Chumling trek to Chhokan Paro (3,031m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today is more of a long walk then actual heavy trekking
- Enjoying the views until we reach Chhokan Paro
- Dinner and overnight stay in Chhokan Paro
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Chhokan Paro consist of 2 settlements making up for the biggest town in the Tsum Valley! Amazing views of the Ganesh Himal and authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture await today!
Day 9: Chhokan Paro trek to Mu Gompa (3,700m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We head north towards Mu Gompa
- We trek passed rustic villages and mani walls
- Dinner and overnight stay in Mu Gompa
Traveler’s note: at Mu Gompa we get to see the harmonious Buddhist culture and ceremonies, various choterns and a visit to the Milarepa Cave. Make sure you got your camera ready!
Day 10: Mu Gompa trek back to Chumling (2,386m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today we head back to Chumling to continue our trek westwards
- The trail is mostly downhill and easy going
- Dinner and overnight stay back in Chumling village
Day 11: Chumling trek to Deng (1,860m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We retrace our steps back towards Philim
- Here we head towards the direction of Ghap
- Following the trail until reaching Deng village
- Dinner and overnight stay at Deng
Day 12: Deng trek to Namrung (2,630m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Starting by heading down to the riverside
- After crossing the bridge an upwards climb takes us to Ranagoan
- From here we trek further to Bihi Phedi
- The trail splits in to two and we take the right side trail to Ghap
- After passing through Ghap village we climb up to Namrung
- Dinner and overnight stay at Namrung village
Traveler’s note: Today we get clear views of the Ganesh, Shingri and Kutang Himal.
Day 13: Namrung trek to Lho (3,180m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Permit check post and start the trail towards Lho
- Following the path through Lihi Gaon
- Continue downwards to Sho Goan
- It’s not long before we reach the village of Lho
- Dinner and overnight stay in Lho village
Traveler’s note: The eight highest mountain the world, Mt Manaslu comes in sight today!
Day 14: Lho trek to Sama (Ryo) (3,520m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today is a short trek as we head gradualy up towards Sama (Ryo)
- Stopping in Shyala to take in the amazing 360 degree Himalayan view
- We head further until reaching Sama (Ryo)
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sama (Ryo) Village
Traveler’s note: Sama is localy more known as Samagaon, gaon meaning village. Today incredible views await of the; Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Nadi Peak, Naike Peak, Kutang Himal and the Pangbuche Himal.
Day 15: Sama (Ryo) Acclimatization day
- Breakfast
- A well-deserved acclimatization day is planned today
- After breakfast we can take a hike to get more used to the high altitude
- Option 1: hike around Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp
- Option 2: hike up to the Pungen Gumpa
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sama (Ryo)
Day 16: Sama (Ryo) trek to Samdo (3,875m)
- Breakfast and departure
- It’s a relatively short trek today up to Samdo
- Due to the high elevation we take it slowly while climbing upwards
- By lunch time we reach Samdo village
- In the afternoon we can rest or take a hike up to Samdo Peak
- Dinner and overnight stay at Samdo
Traveler’s note: the views of Mt Manaslu from Samdo Peak are just incredible is you have the stamina it is worth hiking up there. Samdo is a well-known Tibetan refugee camp.
Day 17: Samdo trek to Dharmasala (4,460m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today we head to the foot of the Larya La, Dharmasala
- The trail leads us slowly upwards until reaching our overnight stop
- Dinner and overnight stay in Dharmasala
Traveler’s note: tomorrow we face our first pass the Larkya La at 5,160 meter, better take a good night rest and prepare your camera batteries. Did you know that Dharmasala is also known as Larkya Phedi?
Day 18: Dharmasala to Bhimtang (3,590m) via Larkya La Pass (5,160m)
- Early breakfast and departure
- The trail goes slowly up until reaching the Larkya La pass
- At the Pass we take a break to enjoy the amazing views
- After finishing our crossing the trail leads downhill to Bhimtang
- Dinner and overnight stay at Bhimtang village
Traveler’s note: from the Larkya La Pass we get some amazing views of the Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kung, Kang Guru and the Annapurna II. All above 6,000 meter mountains!
Day 19: Bhimtang trek to Dharapani (1,963m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We hike downhill for the most part of the day
- After a good 4 hours we reach the village of Gho
- From here we continue downwards to Dharapani
- Dinner and overnight stay in Dharapani village
Traveler’s note: waking up early today allows for an amazing sunrise view from the teahouse.
Day 20: Dharapani trek to Koto (2,600m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Following the trail westwards towards Chame
- The path leads us through pine forests and several small villages
- We continue until reaching Koto
Traveler’s note: with the Manaslu in our backside and the Annapurna II the west, this day is amazing. In the forests there is a high change to see gray Langur Monkeys. Koto is the last place to restock on goods so better make use of the local markets and shops!
Day 21: Koto trek to Meta (3,560m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Heading north along the Nar Khola (river)
- Following the bank of the river we reach a big waterfall at Singenge Dharmasla
- Continuing a bit north we reach Meta
- Dinner and overnight stay at Meta village
Day 22: Meta trek to Phugaon (Phu) (4,080m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today we head further north towards Phu
- The trail is amazing and leads us to a fork at Nar Phedi
- Here we take the left trail heading north to Phu
- Dinner and overnight stay at Phu village
Traveler’s note: Phugaon or Phu is an incredible spiritual place filled with chortens, mani prayer wheels and a 18th century old Stupa.
Day 23: Phugaon (Phu) Acclimatization day
- Breakfast
- Today is another acclimatization day
- After a relaxing breakfast we hike east to the Himlung Base Camp
- Enjoying the views at base camp we hike back to Phu
- Dinner and overnight stay at Phu village
Traveler’s note: Phu is an amazing region to do bird watching or even spot the elusive snow leopard along the occasional blue sheep herds.
Day 24: Phugaon (Phu) trek to Naar (4.110m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Retracing our steps back to Nar Phedi
- From here we head west to Naar
- After crossing the bridge over the Phu Khola it’s not long before reaching Naar
- Dinner and overnight stay at Naar village
Traveler’s note: did you know that it’s only been recent since the Nepalese government discovered the local people of this area.
Day 25: Naar trek to Nawal (Ngawal) (3,660m) via Kang La Pass (5,306m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We start by heading out to Kang Phedi
- From here we continue up to up towards Kang La the highest point of the trek
- After crossing the pass we head steeply down to Nawal (Ngawal)
- Dinner and overnight stay at Nawal
Day 26: Nawal (Ngawal) trek to Khangsar (3,734m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Descending for about two hours until reaching Braga village
- From here we head up and pass through the big town of Manang
- A little bit further and we reach Khangsar
- Dinner and overnight stay at Khangsar village
Traveler’s note: Manang is a big town and a good idea might be to refill on supplies.
Day 27: Khangsar trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m)
- Breakfast and departure
- The trail leads west along a big Gumpa
- Following the Marshayangdi River until reaching Tilicho Base Camp
- Dinner and overnight stay at Tilicho Base Camp
Day 28: Tilicho Base Camp trek to Siri Kharka after visit Tilicho Lake (4,920m)
- Early breakfast and departure (about 6am)
- We head to the highest lake in Nepal
- The trail is gradually upwards and after a good 3 hours of hiking we reach Tilicho
- After spending some time to enjoy the views we head back to Base Camp
- From here we take a northern trail to Siri Kharka
- Dinner and overnight stay at Siri Kharka
Traveler’s note: did you know that Tilicho Lake is considered as the highest lake in the world !
Day 29: Siri Kharka trek to Yak Kharka (4,050m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Today is a short day as we follow the trail to Yak Kharka
- Following the path until crossing the Thorung Khola (river)
- Dinner and overnight stay at Yak Kharka
Traveler’s note: there is a safe drinking water station at Yak Kharka, a good time to fill up on water stock!
Day 30: Yak Kharka trek to Thorung High Camp (4,833m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Climbing along the east bank of the Kone Khola (river)
- After a while we reach at the foot of the Thorung La, Thorung Phedi
- We trek a little bit further up until reaching Thorung High Camp
- Dinner and overnight stay the High Camp
Traveler’s note: Today we get to see a lot of blue sheep and if we are lucky some snow leoparts. The next morning we face the highest pass of the trek the Thorung La so better get an early good night sleep.
Day 31: High Camp trek to Muktinath (3,760m) via Thorung La Pass (5,416m)
- Early breakfast and departure (about 4 to 4.30 am)
- We get ready to climb up Thorung La and enjoy the amazing high altitude views
- Crossing the Pass we head down to barren lands until reaching Muktinath
- Dinner and overnight stay in Muktinath
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Muktinath is named after the Hindu God of salvation, the Temple there is famous for its 180 healing and purifying water taps. Horse riding can also be organized from here.
Day 32: Muktinath trek to Jomsom (2,720m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We take a jeep or continue to follow the pitch road
- Heading downwards until reaching Kagbeni, on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River
- Following the river south we reach Jomsom
- Dinner and overnight stay in Jomsom
Traveler’s note: Kagbeni and Jomsom are famous for their apple orchards, it offers great photo opportunities.
Day 33: Option to fly out or Drive further to Pokhara (820m)
- Breakfast and departure
- According to your booking we can take a flight back to Pokhara or drive
- Driving will take about half a day
- Flight to Pokhara will take about 25 minutes
- Overnight stay in Pokhara
Traveler’s note: Pokhara is a magical city with lots of activities and sightseeing places, by taken the flight from Jomsom you have ample time to go and explore!
Day 34: Pokhara drive to Kathmandu
- Hotel breakfast and departure
- Transfer to the bus park
- A scenic drive takes us back to Kathmandu
- Hotel check in
- Rest of the day is free at leisure