Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted by our representative at the Tribhuwan Int. Airport in Kathmandu. After escorting to your designated hotel in the city you’ll be assisted in checking into your room. Before checking in, the timing for a short briefing session concerning your trip will be arranged which includes a quick check of your personal trekking gears by our experts. You’ll have the afternoon/evening of that day all for yourself.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Includes : Arrival pick up and transfer to the hotel; accommodation

In the morning after breakfast and preparation of the trek, the city guide will pick you up and then drive you to SWAYABUNATH stupa which is perched atop a hill on the western edge of Kathmandu valley. This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas said to be 2,000 years old. After we drive 18 km east to an ancient palace of BHAKTAPUR filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples. We end our day with a visit to Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine PASHUPATINATH. We will have some time to do last minute shopping before leaving for the trek.

NOTE: This day your trek permit is processed and obtained. Please be advised that this should be a working day i.e. Monday through Friday, as Saturdays are official weekend holidays in Nepal.

Includeds : Breakfast, twin sharing accommodation, private vehicle for sightseeing, local guide for sightseeing tour, entrance fee

Today we prepare for our trekking trip checking the equipments if needed we go for shopping . Rest of the time free for independent activities. Also we might need this day for permit as well.

Overnight in a Hotel.

Includeds : Breakfast, twin sharing accommodation,

This day we have an early breakfast and start our long drive of around 11 hours journey through picturesque views of Nepali countryside, lush greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and mountain vistas en route throughout the drive. Our initial drive will be most likely be smooth owing to black-topped roads whereas after Besishahar, the rides going to be bit rough as it passes through difficult terrain and unpaved dusty/road. Also from Besisahar we will be leaving our private vehicle and travel on a local jeep as this is regulation out here.

Since this will be a long day we will be spending the night in a lodge at Dharapani.

Includeds : Vehicle till Dharapani, Trekking crew, accommodation in a simple lodge, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

After breakfast we start our trek north on the main Annapurna circuit trail crossing long suspension bridge, high, winding, stunning cliff-side trail towards Bagarchhap. Then through the smaller hamlet of Danagyu before coming to a thundering waterfall, we turn left and head up the high trail to Koto. After an hour of lovely, open forests, we reach a clearing at the top of the trail and a charming Tibetan teahouse in upper Timang where we will stop for a break. We have a good view of Mt. Manaslu and Peak 29 from here. Now the trail continues through pine forests again till Latamarang which takes about one and half hour. We break for lunch here and again resume through forests whereby we have a short glimpse of Annapurna II. Finally we arrive in Koto village. Overnight in Koto.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast,lunch & dinner)

Today we start out early as we have to cover a long and somewhat difficult trail. First we register our restricted area permit at the Police Check Post then cross the river on a long suspension bridge leading to the Nar Phu valley. We trek through some beautiful pine forests, several small cave shelters and a Dharamsala, or pilgrims’ rest house. As we come out of a narrow canyon, the trail actually passes under a wide waterfall just before the Dharamsala, from which point the woods become thinner and the vistas wider. We then continue the trek through forests and ascend steeply towards Meta village. Then we arrive on the Tibetan Plateau where we have a very good view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Overnight in Meta.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

After breakfast our journey continues to Naar Village (4,110 m) we take a left trail down to a bridge across Naar Phedi then we take a long climb to Naar Village. (4110m. / 13,484ft.). Today you can have a wonderful view of Kang Guru peak (6,981 m). This peak is regarded as one of most challenging trekking Peaks in Nepal. Camp. 5 hours. +1345m. / -380m.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We have kept this day as an acclimatization day before proceeding to higher elevation. This day one can explore Naar Village.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

After breakfast head north and over a short rise before dropping steep down a valley wall to the Lapse Khola. Cross the river and follow it up stream. You cross a few ridge lines and climb up and down a few times. Then gain a lot of height over ridge before dropping down again to the river and possible campsite. Or carrying on the right side for another hour to a large wash out with flat land and water. 6-7 hours.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today the trail follows the Lapse Khola high above the river keeping approximately to the 4400m contour with ascents and descents to negotiate several side valleys. Towards the end of the days trek we meet the river and we make a camp at around 4400m. 5 hours. +515m. / -490m.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Easy walking up the river valley crossing ridges. Then criss-crossing the river up to a moraine shoulder and into camp. 3 hours walking camp at 4,900 m.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Contour up the Valley which than start gaining height. Teri La on the left sky line, and you’ll soon see the prayer flags. Steep gully ascent to the pass from where you will have a great views of the Himalayas. Then steep possible snow gulley down into the next valley. Then follow the valley on an easy transverse down to the river at 5050. Good lunch spot. Follow the valley and climbing up a rocky ridge with a small scramble. Turn right and traverse the ridge to reach a grass and less rocky ridge line. Then steep descent to camp in the valley with a small river.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today is a long downhill walk but still with several climbs to negotiate tributary streams. Today we reach Yakpa (4315m. / 14,158ft.) in the Upper Kali Gandaki Valley. 6 – 7 hours. +575m. / – 965m.
Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We make a steep climb up above camp past an old unused village which is bit loose and exposed. Trail continues through zig zag path up to the ridge which is about 500 m up from the camp. After we walk along flattish plateau, with amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tilicho, it then transverse around 2 ridges and drop down into dry valley. Tangya is to the left.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We continue descending down. We have a good trail for around 200 m to the plateau behind Tangga. Then goes along the plateau with some amazing flutings after it drop down near the river for lunch. You will have more views of Dhaulagiri behind (weather permitting). After lunch we cross the river which can be tricky and steep up the moraine wall, once on top transverse along the plateau pretty flat, and then down to Yara via good bridge.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today visit Luri Gompa, across the Puyon Khola, whose Newari style Buddhist frescos and 14th Century chortens are hidden in a fantastical landscape of fluted and eroded cliffs.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

A tough crossing of the Charang Khola by rubble strewn paths is the toughest part of the morning and soon after we reach the impressive Sungda Chorten where we will rest. A small lodge beyond the chorten sells drinks and other items. After crossing a plain our last climb up to the Lo La (3,950m) sees us overlooking our destination of Lo Manthang. After lunch in Lo Manthang we have the rest of the day free to explore this fascinating medieval walled city.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We have all day to continue our exploration of Lo Manthang and it is possible to visit outlying sites of interest. This day we will also visit WESTERN VALLEY, NAMGYAL & TINGKAR on a horse.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today we take a trail going southwest following irrigation canal to Drakmar .The route follows some alpine meadows to a crest, then drops down a steep eroded gully overshadowed by red rock towers to the upper part of Drakmar (‘red crag’).

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today the trail goes to Shyangmochen passing the stone walls, fields of extensive village, Chortens and crosses Nyi La (4,020).

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We will take the upward trail through Yamdo and Bhena to Samar and descend through Chele to the Kali Gandaki. Trek downstream to Chhuksang.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Today we take a local jeep in a rough trail to Jomsom. Overnight in the Lodge.

Includes : Trekking crew, accommodation in a tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

After breakfast we check in the airport for Pokhara flight. The scenic flight takes us through the gorge of the two huge mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara we wait for some time and board another flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu we will transfer you to the hotel.

Please note that Jomsom flights are weather dependent so in case of the cancellation we have any option of driving down to Beni and spend the night in Pokhara then next fly to Kathmandu. The roads is in a rough terrain and it is a gravel road.

Includes : Breakfast, accommodation & airport transfers

Lay over day. This is a spare day in case if we have any problem with flight etc we can use this day.

Overnight in a hotel.

Includes : Breakfast & Accommodation

Transfer to the airport as per the flight schedule

Meals Included : Breakfast & airport transfer in a private vehicl