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 (3351m) before crossing the Thorong-La (5407m). 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
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him and he will transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will help you to check-in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for the trip. Overnight at Hotel
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipments and team composition. Some of landmarks we visit include the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddhanath). In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. You can also make your last minute buying of personal items as you will be trek to the Himalayas tomorrow.
Our trekking guide will come to the hotel in the morning at 6: 00 to pick you with private transport to leave for Besisahar (185km) and will take us about 6 hours scenic journey . Along the journey you will witness some stunning scenery of snow capped Mountains, green hills, rivers in rafting, and villages. And overnight at hotel.
This is our first day’s trek introduces us to the varied cultural of Nepal, pass by many typical local houses and the faces of varied ethnic tribes exchanging greetings (Namaste) on the way. The trail goes to through subtropical forests and the rice terraces of Sera to the village of Khudi (840m) then Bhulbule we will see a majestic 60m high waterfall, views of Manaslu (8156m). The mountain views disappear as we con closer to the small town of Ngadi, here we will have to cross the Ngadi Khola by a long suspension bridge. Then the trail gently ascent to Bahundanda, an attractive village in the saddle of a long ridge at 1300m.
After breakfast we descend on a steep slippery trail through the rice terraces and get in hot spring small descends.The rest of trail for today will pass the Marsyndi River a few times and we will see beautiful waterfall as well near Jagat village. Then again the trail continues along the river hill side for the Jagat, about an hour walking we will get gorgeous Chamche waterfall and stay overnight here.
The first part of the trail descends to the river and after crossing a suspension bridge, you begin a climb to Sattale (1550m) and trail continue through the gorge nearby river, the zigzag path from Tal Beshi goes up to the hill, scenery of several waterfall dropping close to plain settlement Tal (1700m). The narrow valley path becomes high and winding, and in several times from the rock and get in Karte (1900m) village,you cross a suspension bridge, and climb the short distance to the stone marking the entrance to Dharapani (1960m) through the , and our camp for the night.
After breakfast the trail gradual up through theTibaten and Gurung settlement Bagarchhap and after Danakyu stiff climbs to the Timang (2720m), even though recover of tiredness after wonderful Manaslu, Annapurna II scenery and others majestic mountains view. From here, the trek lead us through the pine forest to Thanchok and Koto then reach in Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II, Manaslu and Lamjung Himal from Chame & two small hot springs by the town.
The trail lead us along the bank of Marsyandi river climb up through pine forest to the Telekhu (2840m) and continue with a long enjoyable and mostly level walk through the forest to Brathang. After the trail rounds a bend to the rocky trail hissing sound of river and mountains view, then we will cross back to the south bank of the Marsyangdi on a suspension bridge benith the Swaga Dwari (Haven Gate) meter and then make a long gentle climb over a ridge through blue pine forests to the Dhukur Pokhari and goes the trail through the valley to Pising.
After breakfast the trail slowly climb up to through valley with pine and juniper forest to the Tibetan-style village of Bryaga (3500m).Here, we will see houses stack one atop the other, each with an open veranda formed by a neighbor’s rooftop and the gomba, perched on a high crag overlooking the village. Then we continue through a very arid countryside, dominated by weird cliffs of yellow rock, eroded into dramatic pillars alongside the trail to reach today’s destination Manang village, where the shops are unexpectedly well stocked with all the things.
Today is rest day for acclimatize, so after late get up, we hike up to tranquil Gangapurna Lake and ascend up to above the Gangapurna icefall, often fall down avalanche in Spring and wonderful ancient Manang Village scenery beneath you. It is important to have a relatively restful day today, to allow your body to acclimatize to the higher altitudes and thinning air. It also gives us the possibility to wash some of our clothing and attended at 3:00 pm in Himalayan Rescue Association of Nepal for High Altitude sickness.
After hot breakfast, we will walk through the farm terrace to Tanki Manang then gradually goes to high alpine to the Gunsang; offering panoramic mountains scenery and we will pass a few meadows where horses and yaks graze. Nearby Yak Kharka we will see herds of blue sheep grazing the steep slopes as well. The rest of the day, we will oversee fascinating Himalaya beauty in Yak Kharka.
Our trail for today, relatively easy to get used to the altitude before we have to cross the highest point in the trek, and possibly the highest point you have been on in your life. From yak Kharka we will continue to climb along the east bank of the Jarang Khola to Thorung Phedi, a rock-strewn meadow surrounded by upright cliffs at 4420 meter. Blue sheep and even snow leopards can be sometimes seen in this area. Or if you are sure for, we can continue our trek to the High camp another an hour after lunch.The trail for today, relatively easy to get used to the altitude before we have to cross the highest point in the trek, and possibly the highest point you have been on in your life. From yak Kharka we will continue to climb along the east bank of the Jarang Khola to Thorung Phedi, a rock-strewn meadow surrounded by upright cliffs at 4420 meter. Blue sheep and even snow leopards can be sometimes seen in this area. Or if you are sure for,we can continue our trek to the High camp another an hour after lunch.
In native tonge Phedi translates ‘foot of the hill’ walk starts with steep path just before Thorong-La Pass 5416m. After a safe crossing of the Pass trek continues with a descending walk to Muktinath. In case of an unsuccessful on this crossing no way except retreat back to Beshisahar/Dumre or wait until the weather becomes appropriate for the trip. Some teashops and restaurants are available recently just after crossing the Thorung-La Pass. A view from Thorung-La Pass 5416m. with its traditional prayer flags and manes { piles of inscripted stones} the ranges of Mt. Khatungkang 6484m. Mt. Annapurna South 7219m. Mt. Gangapurna Yakgawakang 6481m. Including a weird Kaligandaki Valley at below are thrilling in reality. Finishing an audacious traverse of 6/7 hours camp at Muktinath.
From Muktinath we head to Marpha. Marpha is for apple. 2hrs of descend and 1& of walk in the flat land lead to Jomsom where we have Lunch. Again it takes an hour and 30 minute on flat way to reach Marpha We taste the apple juice, cider, and Calvados local to celebrate the passage of Pass.
From Marpha, we take a new route toward Kalopani via Chokhopani village. Today, we come across traditional villages of the ethnic Thakali people. Also, we get to see apple gardens. Waiting here is the 360 degrees panorama of Himalayan peaks: Dhaulagari, Tukuche Peak, the three Nilgiris, Fang and Annapurna I. From Chokhopani, we continue to Kokhethanti. Upon crossing a river, we come across the newly constructed road site before reaching Kokhethanti of Kalopani. Overnight at Kalopani
We are going to new route Tatopani from Kalopani. The journey is mostly downhill. We cross the bridge at Ghasa. As we drop to lower elevations, we emerge back into subtropical forests, lush with vegetation. We continue along Rupse Chahara (popular waterfall). We avoid the road and continue down the east bank from Kopchepani via Garpar to a bridge at Dana. At Narchyang Besi, we get to see a powerhouse that supplies electricity in the area. We experience more villages in this area where we can observe the everyday lives of the local people.warmly fresh Tatopani relax and have a bath in the hot spring.
A literal meaning of Tatopani is ‘HOT WATER’ locally and of the essence this place is prevalent for the spring bath. This day will be relaxing and enjoyable by explorations of the contiguous with the neighborhood of Tapotani.
A slight up going trail starts from Tatopani reaches at Ghara 1768 after crossing a suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki River. Still keeps continue ahead of Shikha 2012m. A Magar village mostly in-service military and retired from the British and Indian armies. Going in average through the forested pathway that approaches a Pass of height 2830m. from where the sight of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna South 7219m,can be seen if fair weather and trek last at beautiful Gaorepani, locally known as ‘GHODEPANI’ meaning ‘horse and water’.
Early in the morning we climb to Poon Hill from where we observe the sunrise in the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri,Manaslu and the Annapurnas range. Then we descend through the humid tropical forest where the water falls, Rhododendrons and orchids are found. At last we arrive at Ghandruk the superb village of Gurungs.
Today we gradually descend to Nayapul walking in the mountain flank at first and then river bank of Modi Khola. From Nayapul we take a bus to Pokhara.
It takes about seven hours, while driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes. Overnight Hotel
Today,you have leisure day for relax or shopping in Kathmandu so you can do your own activities by yourself or consult with company to arrange extra activities. Overnight at hotel
Afterbreakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination.
