Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:

Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Kathmandu Summit Adventure will greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or visit the Kathmandu Summit Adventure office. You may also want to explore the streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub in Kathmandu, where you can shop for souvenirs. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted by Kathmandu Summit Adventure, featuring delicious Nepalese cuisine that will give you a taste of the country’s authentic food culture. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation:

We start a guided tour of several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will be a brief pre-trip group discussion followed by trek preparation in the late afternoon at Kathmandu Summit Adventure’s office in Thamel around noon. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule:

You will have an early breakfast at your Kathmandu hotel, and our trekking guide will arrive there at around 7 AM to pick you up. From there, we will drive to Dumre along the Kathmandu Pokhara highway, then take the paved, narrow road beside the Marsyangdi River to Besisahar and finally to Bhulbhule. On the way, you will be treated by the beautiful scenery of the Nepalese countryside. You will spend your first night on the journey to Bhulbhule. Overnight stay in Bhulbhule.

Day 04: Bhulbhule to Chamje Trek:

We set out for Chamje after eating breakfast at the lodge. The hike will take approximately six hours, with a flat initial section and a sharp ascent before coming to a sheer rock wall that is 200–300 meters above the riverbed. After a while, we descend to the stone settlement of Jagat (1330m), which is perched on a shelf that plunges into the steep Marsyangdi valley. The trail now starts to go through woodlands with a few tiny ups and downs leading to Chamje. We will spend the night at a lodge in Chamje.

Day 05: Chamje to Dharapani Trek:

We begin our hike to Dharapani after eating breakfast at the guest house. We descend to the river and pass another suspension bridge. The initial trail to Sattale is so steep that it appears like one slip will send you crawling into the valley. After hiking for a while on the winding trail up to the top of a hill, Tal’s level plain will be visible. Past Tal, the trail becomes steep, tortuous, and in some places hewn directly from the rock as the valley narrows. There is a little bit more cliff walking after the small settlement of Karte, after which the trail descends to the river once more. We cross another suspension bridge to reach Dharapani, which is where we spend today’s night.

Day 06: Dharapani to Koto Trek:

Koto is a small village, where the Gurung people make up the majority among several ethnic groups. We begin the day early in the morning after breakfast. From Dharapani, you have to go along the trail that progressively climbs to Koto. With breathtaking views, the trail passes through Bagarchhap hamlet and traces the course of the Marshyangdi River. Along the way, you will see lush forests, Annapurna II, and the Manaslu range in stunning views. Once you reach Koto, you’ll check into your room at a guest house.

Day 07: Koto to Meta Trek:

You will leave the Annapurna hiking trail behind and enter Nar Phu Valley today. Hiking through deep pine forests, rivers, waterfalls, and streams of water will take you through breathtaking natural experiences. We arrive at the Nar Phu Valley after passing the checkpoint and across a bridge that leads there. The forest gets thinner as we cross Dharamshala, and you have to climb steeply to reach Meta, a magical settlement with close-up views of the snow-capped mountains. Meta is where we stay tonight.

Day 08: Meta to Phu Gaon Trek:

We head out for today’s adventure after a warm breakfast at our overnight lodge in Meta. The trail begins with a climb and a descent. You travel for hours over suspension bridges across multiple waterways until you reach Kyang. Here you may see the remnants of the Khampa colony, especially the crumbling forts that once housed and caught the Khampa refugees from Tibet. A rough trail passes the Phu Khola before arriving at Phu Gaon.

Day 09: Excursion and Explore around Phu Valley:

It is a rest day in Phu Valley. We have an entertaining trip around the valley planned to liven up the rest day at Phu Valley. We’ll take you to Ngoru’s Kharka, or summer grazing settlement. It’s a three-hour climb up the valley to Kharka after crossing the gompa. The village of Phu itself is a very intriguing place to explore where you can watch the people spinning the wool from their sheep and yaks and have a conversation with them. We come back to our tea house for the night.

Day 10: Phu Valley to Nar Trek:

Today’s trail descends to a river and retraces the path back to Junam Kharka. You then trek down the old bridge spanning a deep, contoured, and narrow gorge and back up again. You will reach the Nar gate at the top of a hill, and pass by yet another line of wonderfully painted, bamboo-topped chortens and a large tiered chorten before turning the corner and being rewarded with sublime views of Nar. Once you reach Nar, you can check in to your tea house and rest around the fireplace.

Day 11: Explore Nar Village:

In comparison to Phu, Nar has a livelier environment. The hamlet’s “square” is packed with women who read the paper, grind mustard seeds for oil, or spin the ubiquitous wool while working on back-strap looms to weave wool fabric for blankets and carpets. Villagers can be seen going about their everyday tasks, such as printing prayer flags, working on carpentry projects, gathering wood from the forest, harvesting crops, caring for yaks, sheep, and goats, and turning the prayer wheels in the town square. You can take a tour of Nar Village and watch the residents at work on their crafts on your day off. You could attempt to pick up some of the skills that are unique to the Nar people.

Day 12: Nar village to Ngawal after crossing Kang La Passes Trek:

On this day of the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will cross the first mountain pass. We start our climb towards Kang La Pass in Nar after a substantial breakfast. If there is snow on Kang La Pass, it can be a bit of a challenge to cross on time. From the pass’s summit, you may enjoy breathtaking views of Annapurna II, Mt. Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and numerous other surrounding peaks. After crossing the pass, you hike down to Ngawal and spend the night in a mountain lodge.

Day 13: Ngwal to Manang Trek::

After a delicious Tibetan breakfast in Ngawal, we begin our day hike to Manang. Trekking on a flat path along the bank of Marshyangdi River, you reach Manang. On the way, you pass by lush pine forests and small villages along with terraced farms. You get to see views of the Annapurna range, Tilicho Peak, and beautiful landscapes on the way. Manang is a beautiful village with many things to see. Once you settle into your lodge, you can go out to explore. The village also has an aid post run by the Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA], which is a fun and informative place to visit.

Day 14: Manang to Yak Kharka Trek:

Yak Kharka is going to be today’s destination. The trail gradually climbs from Manang to Yak Kharka, passing over the village of Gunsang (3960 m). We will be hiking throughout the day enjoying the amazing views of the surrounding mountains. It may look like a minor ascent, but we will get tired from the altitude. Breathing becomes challenging at Yak Kharka’s even higher elevation of 4050 meters. So we move slowly and deliberately. We rest at a tea house after arriving at Yak Kharka, where we also spend the night.

Day 15: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi Trek:

Today’s trail starts with a moderate climb up to a hilltop and then descends to Marsyangdi Headwaters. Next, we go over a secret wooden bridge. After climbing the mountain route on the right side of the Marsyandgi for a time, we eventually descend to Thorung Phedi after navigating a small trail up a dangerous slope. We hike to the base of Thorung La Pass, also called Thorung Phedi, at the end of the day, where we stay in a cozy mountain lodge to refuel for the next day.

Day 16: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Trek:

Today we will travel across Thorung La Pass, which is 5416 meters high and the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit. We began our strenuous but easy journey to Thorang La Pass early in the morning. Four hours of nonstop rising later, we approach the prayer flags of the popular Thorung La Pass. We are met with stunning views of the brown and purple hills of Mustang and the snow-capped peaks at the top of the Kali Gandaki Valley as soon as we ascend the pass. Standing at the top of Thorung La Pass, you become overwhelmed with pride and a sense of accomplishment by the breathtaking surroundings.
We stop for a short while to take in the breathtaking Himalayas before continuing on our adventure. The breathtaking view of Dhaulagiri makes the agonizing 1600-meter descent to Muktinath enjoyable even though it can induce knee pain. At last, the moraines give way to grassy slopes, and we take a leisurely climb up via Jhong Khola Valley to reach Muktinath.

Day 17: Muktinath – Kagbeni – Jomsom:

Today, you will be visiting Muktinath, a sacred Hindu shrine with Buddhist religious importance. There is a belief that bathing in the holy tapes found within the temple premises will cleanse you of your sins. So, in order to receive blessings, we get up early, get dressed, and go to the temple.

After our visit to the temple, we return to our overnight accommodation, have breakfast, gather our luggage, and resume our hike in the direction of Jomsom. One of the most visited tourist spots in Mustang is Jomsom. It’s also the starting point of the Upper Mustang Trek. The lovely town of Jomsom is within our grasp in a few hours. Here you can sample the well-known apple wine from the area.

Day 18: Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara:

We take a drive while looking at views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and over the deepest gorge in the world. The warmer climate in Pokhara will definitely make us feel better. We can take a boat ride in the serene waters of the lake with the reflection of Fishtail Mountain on its waters. In the evening, we can stroll around the lakeside area and buy souvenirs for loved ones. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus:

After breakfast, transfer to the Tourist bus station and 06: 30 am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet northeast of Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 20: Farewell friend and departure/Fly back Home:

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Kathmandu Summit Adventure representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour, trekking, volunteering or internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.