Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

When you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport then transfer to your hotel. A short briefing is given concerning the trekking itinerary.

Day 02 Sightseeing Swayambhu, Boudha and Durbar square

Day 03 Drive to Pokhara by car (max 6hrs)

Kathmandu to Pokhara is by car. Rest at the hotel and visit the market. Pokhara is one of the busiest tourist center and the most beautiful city of Nepal. Mt Fishtail and some parts of the Annapurna range are attractively seen from here. It is both trekking starting and ending point. There are trekking shops, banks, all kinds of a standard hotel for tourists. Phewa Lake has joined to the Pokhara city. People enjoy boating, paragliding, golf, and horse riding.

Day 04 Fly to Jomsom (2700m) to Kagbeni (2800m) 4hrs

Early morning flight to Jomsom takes about 25 minutes. Jomsom is situated at 2700m and it is the district headquarter of Mustang. Many more and comfortable standard hotels Guesthouses and restaurants are available. Banking, money changer, transportation like bus, jeep, and car are available. 2-3 hours walking flat along the bank of Kali Gandaki River from Jomsom, we reach Kagbeni which is like a medieval village situated at Kali Gandaki River confluence. There are mud houses closely packed with each other. There is an old monastery which is believed to be more than 600 years in red color. Kagbeni starting point to upper Mustang/ Lomanthang.

Day 05 Kagbeni to Muktinath (4 hrs) (3800m)

We ascend to Muktinath trail following the gravel road but some places short cut path to avoid the road. On the way, Juniper bushes are in flat shape on an open brown color land desert. We pass two villages Khingar and Jharkot (3500m). Jharkot has an impressive fortresslike village and a huge old monastery on top of a hill. Local people are called Gurung but they are similar to Tibetan. A bending trail climbing up, we reach Muktinath is nowadays ruined by modern houses. Muktinath is a temple religious shrine for both Hindu and Buddhist. Because of this temple whole village named Muktinath means ( salvation). The temple has 108 brass waterspouts. A short walk down left side there is Dhola Mebar Gompa or Goddess of fire Temple where natural flame burns. Banking services and transportations like a motorbike, jeep, bus, and pony services are available.

Day 06 Muktinath to Marpha ( 6-7hrs) (2670m)

Today’s descending 1100m through Jharkot, Khingar, and Ekle Bhanti villages. Excellent view of North Nilgiri (7061m) and barrel brown desert hills and meadows make you happy. After midday, a strong wind blows between Elle Bhanti and Jomsom. Jomsom to Marpha walking hour maximum 2hrs. Marpha is famous for an apple orchard. Most of the traditional houses are flat roof mud. Nice to see the beautiful village of Thakali inhabitant. Right side up a monastery named Tashi Lhakhang. Locally produced apple cider and apple brandy and dried fruits are available any season. Traditional houses are well preserved by local people.

Day 07 Marpha to Kalopani ( 5-6hrs) (2535m)

Today’s trail descends to the left side of the Kali Gandaki River. The trail enters through beautiful green forests one of the best green views and views of Kali Gandaki gorge. While walking if weather clear then views of Mt Dhaulagiri (8172m) Tukuche Peak (6920m) and villages are great. During the day, we pass small and beautiful Thakali villages Chimanggaon, Sauru has apple groves and the further last villages are Kokhethanti and Dhampus. A short suspension bridge joins Dhampus to Kalopani is a small village surrounded by forests. Good and comfortable guest houses are available. From Kalopani left north side Mt Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak and southeast side Nilgiri South (6839m) and Annapurna 1 (8091m) can be seen clearly.

Day 08 Kalopani to Tatopani (6-7hrs) (1200m)

We walk down about 2 hours along the gravel road up to Ghasa is the last border of Mustang. The national park permit is checked. From Ghasa the trail descends to a suspension bridge on Kali Gandaki River then the trail leads through the bottom of cliffs and small villages Kopchepani, Gadpar and Narchyang on the left side of the river bank. The villagers are Magar and tropical vegetations are found. Tatopani means’ hot water’ just before reaching it we cross a belly bridge then Tatopani appears. There are about more than half a dozen good and normal guesthouses. Tatopani community has made two hot spring cement ponds to have hot spring entry fee Rs 100.

Day 09 Tatopani to Ghorepani (6-7hrs) (2850m)

From Tatopani 30 minute walk then to cross the suspension bridge on Kali Gandaki and Ghar Khola. A steep ascent to a rocky spur called Durbin Danda from here the trail makes gentle ascent across terrace fields, Ghar, Shikha, and Chitre are Mangar villages. Chitre to Ghorepani is one hour and trail through a deep forest of rhododendron. Ghorepani means ‘horse water’. Lower Ghorepani and upper Ghorepani both together there are more than 2 dozen lodges and few shops. People prefer to stay in the upper reason is nice views of mountains and valley villages. The ethics of this area are Magars who are well known in the British and Indian Army.

Day 10 Ghorepani to Pokhara via Naya Pul (6-7hrs)

Early morning hiking to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and panorama views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya ranges. Most people reach Poon Hill before sunrise. From Ghorepani, it takes 1 hour climbing up Poon Hill. Poon Hill is a panorama viewpoint to see Mt Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak (6848m), Nilgiris and to Annapurna 1, Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhare (6997m). On top of Poon Hill stands Poon hill Tower just nearby a tea shop serves your hot drinks for local business. Back down to the lodge after breakfast a long day of descending to Naya Pul. The trail heads to forest area max 2 hrs then stone staircase path Ullery village (2000m). From here a steep down to Bhurungdi Khola to cross it a suspension bridge and another a bridge on Tikhedhunga Khola. 10 minutes walking up Tikhedunga arrives further 15minutes to Hile village (1430m). The trekking trail finishes in Hile to Nayapul about 3 hrs walking down along the gravel road through Sudame village. From Naya Pul a car or a van drive you to Pokhara.

Day 11 Rest day or Sightseeing in Pokhara

Day 12 Fly to Kathmandu

Day 13 Departure from Kathmandu