Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
13Days
Max Elevation
3760m at Muktinath
Group Size
2-8
Accommodation
Teahouse
Transportation
Private Vehicle
Start / End
Kathmandu/ Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our staff, who will escort you to the hotel, where our Sherpa guide or the office staff will give you a brief orientation about the hotel, Kathmandu itself, trekking, and the do's and don’ts of the area. They will also review any additional information that you might require while in Nepal, including an overview of the next day's sightseeing tour. In the evening, you will enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner at one of the finest traditional Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu, with the necessary transfer to and from the hotel by taxi, bus. Overnight in Hotel
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
After your breakfast, you will precede to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will tour the ancient palace, the temple of “Kumari”, hailed as the living goddess of Nepal, Hanuman Dhoka, and Kasthamandav Temple with a guide knowledgeable about Nepalese history, architecture, and religion. From there, you will proceed by taxi, bus to the Buddhist site, Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the "Monkey Temple" because of its lively troops of resident monkeys. You will then visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine for Hindus, situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, a popular cremation site. Before returning to the hotel, you will visit Boudhnath Stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage center and home to many colorful gompas, or monasteries. Once back at the hotel, you will receive a briefing about the trek and have a chance to meet your guides and ask any last minute questions before tomorrow morning's departure. Overnight in Hotel
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
After an early breakfast, we will travel by tourist bus towards the scenic Pokhara highway. This is an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalayas, made more comfortable in recent years by road repair. The drive continues with several stops on route before Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will transfer to the hotel with enough time in the afternoon for a stroll around beautiful Phewa Lake. Overnight in Hotel
Max Altitude: 830m/ 2723 ft
Duration: 06 Hrs
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom. It is quite a scenic flight of only 20 minutes and Jomsom the district headquarter of Mustang. It is also a major village on the Kali Gandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon. From Jomsom, the trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here, an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni is an interesting windswept village situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. Upon arrival, we will check in to the Lodge with afternoon free for a stroll around the village. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 2800m/9186 ft
Duration: 03 Hrs
From Kagbeni, the route leads up most of the way with a few gradual level portions till Jharkot village is reached after 2-3 hours of good walk, from this village, another hour uphill trek brings you at the Muktinath area, where there are good lodges including the Bob Marley Lodge. The trek to Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus & Buddhists with a Gompa. The Pagoda Temple houses lord Muktinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The place itself is very soothing with great views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak, The most interesting & importance of the area however is the spot with burning natural gas. You will have time to visit the Temple complex where there 108 interesting water spout one of the tributary and the source of Kali Gandaki also. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 3760m/ 12335 ft
Duration: 04 Hrs
Early morning wake up with a divine sound of temple bell, after breakfast easy trek down to Ekley-bhatti the trail descends very quickly to the valley floor. The descent is through a dramatic, arid landscape all the way to Marpha. After few hours walking from Ekley-bhatti one reaches Jomsom, the path continues following downstream of Kali Gandaki with different views of mountain and sandy path. Another two hours of easy walk from Jomsom towards south east brings you at Marpha for the overnight stop, which is a little gem, with whitewashed houses, paved streets and numerous well kept lodges. Here you will have time to celebrate with the local apple products like cider, brandy and juice this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for its delicious apple and its product. Visit Marpha village with Monastery, Apple Brandy factory and around. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 2670m/ 9055 ft
Duration: 06 Hrs
Dramatic changes of vegetation from dry arid desert to pine & conifer forests can he found while passing between Dhaulagiri & Annapurna region. Passing through Kalopani, magnificent views of Annapurna range can be seen. The road goes along Kaligandaki valley passing traditional villages Tukuche and Larjung. It then crosses the river back to the west side via a series of temporary bridges just before Kalopani (a small Thakali village) at 2,590 m. This is a best view point for Mt. Dhaulagiri and only one place to catch in your eye along whole circuit. This is long and tidy Thakali village with a Dhaulagiri technical school. Kalopani, another lovely village of more than 20 houses with excellent tea houses and lodge with grandeur view of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri's and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful forest surrounding. Drive from Kalopani onwards leads to a dramatic change in the vegetation, from dry, arid desert to pine and conifer forests, as we pass between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna ranges. The road passes through the village of Rupsi with its beautiful waterfall and Dana, situated near the deepest gorge of the world between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. By the lunch time, you will reach at Tatopani. From Tatopani the view of Mt. Nilgiri is magnificent. Natural hot spring bathing is a main attraction at Tatopani. Tato is „hot‟ and pani is „water‟ in Nepali.Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 1190m/ 3904 ft
Duration: 04 Hrs
After a wonderful time at Tatopani and in its warm pool, our trek continues towards east on the gradual trail for an hour crossing a suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki river, the path leads by the river for a while just arriving at the junction of the two trails, the other wide path follows the river all the way to Beni. Our route diverts from here taking the uphill climb, the first uphill to a ridge is quite steep, where there is a small tea house, from here ahead of us lies a steep terraced hillside, dotted with farms and villages, from this spot a gradual climb leads us most of the day to the Magar / Gurung village of Sikha with a view of terrace field and landscapes. From here it’s a gradual climb for most of the way, leaving behind the terraced fields walking in the dense rhododendron forests and reaching to the village of Ghorepani. We stop for the night at Ghorepani Deurali for the best views of the sunset with excellent of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. This is most popular spot among the trekkers, the best view of the mid and western Himalayas. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 2750m/ 9022 ft
Duration: 07 Hrs
The guide will wake you up early for the 45 minutes' walk up to Poonhill, where you can view the sunrise over the long Himalayan chain of mountains from the far western Dolpo peaks, Dhaulagiri massive, Annapurna, Manaslu and as far to Ganesh Himal range including the beautiful majestic Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail). After the busy photo session return back to Ghorepani for breakfast. From Ghorepani the trail follows to the upper ridge to Deurali almost to the same height as Poonhill with constant view of the snow capped peaks and through rhododendron forest, then descend from Deurali where the path narrows down through the temperate rain forest, stepper section at some places as you come to Bhanthati a place in the middle of the forest, after a short break here or lunch, the trek continues on the gradual trail for an hour, after coming down to a small stream in the middle of the rhododendron forest with an hour uphill walk to Tadapani. Tadapani is in the middle of the forest of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Oaks. From this place a grand view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (fishtail) can be seen at a close distance. Tadapani with 8-10 lodges a settlement made by the local Gurung people from Ghandrung and Kimrong to serve and cater the needs of the trekkers. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: Poonhill (3210m/ 10531 ft)
Duration: 05 Hrs
Today’s walk leads through serene forest for an hour on the gradual path to Bhasi Kharka, from this spot the trail descends with occasional view of the Mt. Annapurna ranges & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). The trial descends through forest, creeks and small streams and into the maze of trails till Ghandruk village is reached. This is a semi-modern village and gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. On reaching Ghandruk at lunch time and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. The trail descends through the deep forest and huge boulders into the maze of tracks around Ghandruk at 1940 m. This is a modern village of Nepal and nice village settlement in terrace field. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 1940m/ 6364 ft
Duration: 04 Hrs
A pleasant walking on this last day, the trek leads to a long descend towards Syauli Bazaar for two hours from here the path follows the Modi River all the way to Nayapul and passing through another nice village at Birethanti. From this place a short walk of 30 minutes reaches you at Nayaul for 1.5 hours scenic drive to Pokhara for the overnight stop near by the Lake Phewa. Overnight in Hotel
Max Altitude: 1070m/ 3510 ft
Duration: 6 Hrs
After a wonderful time in the mountains, Pokhara is certainly great spot to relax after the trek and swap stories with fellow trekkers. After breakfast, we will board the bus for the 5 - 6 hour scenic journey back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
Keep the departure time of international flight in mind, and make sure to keep your confirmed air ticket and passport handy! Our staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from beautiful Nepal.
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
