This is the most popular trek in Nepal, and we have
made it an exceptional and unusual experience.
As you encounter the world’s most impressive mountain views, you will
also experience the life of native Tibetan/Nepali cultures, and have the
opportunity to explore Nepal above and beyond the average trekking scene.
Day
1
Kathmandu arrival,register at your native Embassy,
Check
into the ACME Guest House in the heart of Thamel
Rest of the day free to recover from
jet-lag!
Day
2
Kathmandu sight seeing, including a visit to Bhaktapur or Patan.
Afternoon free to explore on your own.
Day
3
Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight)
Check into Hotel Lakeside, preparation for
the trekking tour, welcoming dinner
Day
4
Pokhara to Besi Sahar, (820m/2690ft) by bus or jeep
Begin trekking at Besi Sahar to Bahundanda,
(1310m/4300ft) As
the trail drops, then climbs you enter Khudi your first Gurung village (many
of Nepal’s Gurkha soldiers are Gurungs).
After Khudi you will encounter marvelous
views of Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli. At
Bhulbhule (830m/2720 ft) you will enter the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Day
5
Bahundanda to Chamje, (1,430m/4690ft)
The trail drops steeply then crosses the
Marsyangdi Khola river on a suspension bridge
to the stone village of Jagat, then through forest to Chamje with
wonderful views of the river below..
Day
6
Chamje to Bargarchhap, (2,160m/7080 ft.)
The trail starts steadily uphill to Tal,
your first village in the Manang district.
It continues up and down to Dharapani at 1890m/6200 ft.
on through forest and Tibetan settlements to Bargarchhap with it’s flat-roofed
stone houses of typical Tibetan design.
Day
7
Bargarchhap to Chame, (2630m/8630 ft.)
The trail, rough and rocky climbs to
Lattemarang at 2360m/7740 ft, but then continues through forest near the river
to Kotho at 2590m/8495 ft. Coming
into
Chame you will be fascinated by the incredible views
of Annapurna II and enjoy the
Day
8
Chame to Pisang, (3,300m/10820ft.)
On your way to Pisang you will catch your breath at
the first sight of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face.
The trail continues to climb about 100m/328 ft above the river. Pisang
offers spectacular full vies of Annapurna II and Pisang Peak.
Day
9
Pisang to Ngawal, (3657m/12000ft)
We are getting off the main trail and
experience the spectacular high north-side route toward Manang. The trail leads us through pine
and juniper forest with spectacular views of Gangapurna and Annapurnas II &
III.
Day
10
Ngawal to Manang, (3500m/11480ft.)
On our way to Manang we will visit the 900
year old Braga monastery . The
trail is now through the drier upper part of the Manang area.
The people herd yaks and raise crops and enjoy the trading
business.
Day
11
Acclimatization Day in Manang
Day
12
Manang to Letdar, (4250m/13940 ft)
From here it’s an ascent of nearly 2000m
to the Thorung La. The trail climbs
steadily through Tengi, and continuing along the
Jarsang Khola valley. The
vegetation
becomes steadily more sparse as
you reach Letdar. On this part of
the journey be aware of high altitude problems and slow down if you must.
Day
13
Letdar to Thorung Phedi, (4420m/15000 ft)
Finally, you descend and cross the river at 4310m/14130 ft, and then
climb up the Thorung Phedi at 4420m/15000 ft.
At the height of the season as many as 200Thorung La.
If you find yourself suffering from altitude sickness, you must
retreat downhill. Your tour guide
will be prepared and check on every one’s conditions throughout the trip.
Day
14
Thorung Phedi to Muktinath, (3800m/12460 ft) (start the trek at 5 am)
Phedi means ‘foot of the hill’ and
that’s where it is, at the foot of the 5416m/17760 ft Thorung La. The
altitude and snow can be problems. When
the pass is snow-covered it is often impossible to
cross. It takes about four to six
hours to climb up
to the pass, marked by chortens and prayer flags. The
effort is worthwhile as the view from the top is absolutely breathtaking and
spiritually rewarding. From the pass you have
a tough 1600m/5250 ft descent to Muktinath.
Day
15
Acclimatization Day in Muktinath, (3802m/12470 ft)
Here you will experience a rich
and thriving Tibetan Buddhist culture. Muktinath
is also a point of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus where flame, water and
air meet.
Day
16
Muktinath to Jomsom, (2,713m/8900 ft)
In Jomsom visit the Monastery at Thini, the
museum and neighboring towns with Tibetan shops
Or
trek to Pokhara going from Muktinath to Marpha with a day rest in Marpha
(see
Tour I). (Add
another 7-8 days)
Day
17
Jomsom to Pokhara (flight)
Enjoy Pokhara while resting at
your beautiful lakeside hotel
Day
18
Pokhara
Morning sight seeing events, afternoon enjoy
boating, shopping and explore the town
Day
19
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Transfer to ACME Guest House
