Day 1: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264ft)
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a company representative, who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, take a rest or visit Amazing Nepal's office. You may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) - 200 km, 6-7 hrs drive
Today, in the morning our guides will come to pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the bus station to catch an early morning, comfortable tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus will head towards the west of Kathmandu Valley and continue the journey towards the western part of Nepal following the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli river. The bus will stop twice – one for breakfast and one for lunch and then continue until we reach Pokhara. The evening can be utilized to explore the lake area. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Pokhara.
Meals included: Breakfast,
(Highlights of the day: Comfortable tourist bus, the windy highway along the Trisuli River, breathtaking view of waterfalls, rivers, jungles, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with a seasonal crop, different vegetations, curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges, Lake area in Pokhara.)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tikhadhunga (1,540m/5,052ft) - 1 hour drive & 4 hrs trek
Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Tikhedhunga. First, we drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. On reaching Nayapul, after two hours drive, the luggage is prepared for the porters. After a short pre-trek preparation, we start to walk towards Birethanti following the south bank of the Modi River. In Birethanti, our leader will take care of all the check-in formalities at the ACAP office, and then we follow the trail that leads us towards Bhurungdi Khola. Passing Lamdawali, Sudame, Hile, and a few waterfalls we finally reach Tikhedhunga. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tikhedhunga.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: view of Machhapuhhre and Annapurna, Modi River, waterfalls, countryside villages)
Day 4: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (3,194m/10,479ft) - 5 to 6 hrs trek
Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Ghorepani. We first climb up to Ulleri, following stone-paved steps. After climbing more than 3000 steps we reach Ulleri. A gentle ascent from here through the Rhododendron and Oak forest, passing Banthanti and Nangge Thanti will then take us to Ghorepani - a gateway to Poon Hill, which is the best sunrise viewpoint in the Annapurna region. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Thousands of stone steps, Ulleri – a large Magar village which offers magnificent view of Annapurna South and Himchuli, rhododendron and Oak forest of the conservation area, spectacular view of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri from Ghorepani, health posts, schools, police check post, Stupas, temple and internet cafes at Ghorepani along with chilly weather.)
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft) - 6 to 7 hrs trek
Today is the third day of the trek and our destination is Tatopani. Today we wake up early and hike up to Poon Hill (3,193m) to catch the first ray of the sun striking the mountains of Annapurna region. We enjoy the view of the sunrise, spend some time taking snaps and then get back to the lodge at Ghorepani. We have our breakfast and then proceed crossing Deurali pass, towards Tatopani. A vertical descend will first take us to a beautiful Magar village, Shikha. From Shikha, the trail will further take us down to the Ghar Khola Village, passing few small settlements like Kutuka, Ghara and Hellekharka. At the Ghar Khola Village, we cross a suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki River to reach the destination of the day, Tatopani. Tatopani (hot water in Nepali), get its name due to the presence of natural hot water spring at this place. You can relax your muscles at this hot spring after a long walk from Ghorepani to Tatopani. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tatopani.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Magnificent view of sunrise, close up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range with 20 other highest peaks of the world from Poon Hill, distant view of the Mustang, and Pokhara from Ghorepani, Deurali Pass, steep downhill walk accompanied by temples, waterfalls, lodges and small settlements like Kutuka, Ghara and Hillekharka, Shikha – a beautiful Magar village, and a natural hot spring at Tatopani.)
Day 6: Trek to Ghasa (2,010m/6,594ft) - 5 to 6 hrs trek
Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Ghasa. From Tatopani, following the trail along the Kali Gandaki River we head towards Dana (1,440m), crossing small settlements like Jalthale, Guithe, Suke Bagar, Banskot and Duwari Khola Gaon. Dana is the deepest gorge in the world that lies in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain. Dana is a gorge in between Annapurna Dhaulagiri mountain. Following the same trail, from Dana we walk further and cross Rukse Chhahara (waterfall) and then on crossing a suspension bridge, a ascend towards Ghasa passing settlements like Kabre, Kopchepani, Pairothapla. We cross a suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki river before reaching Ghasa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghasa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
(Highlights of the day: Tatopani Small Hydro Project at Banskot, Dana – the deepest gorge in the world where you can enjoy the waterfall and few lodges, the Rukse Chhahara – the biggest waterfall en route, small settlements and Ghasa – a Thakali village boasting the best bird-watching point in the entire Annapurna region, monasteries, temples, and the facilities like a bus station, post office, schools, telephone booth and lodges.)
Day 7: Trek to Marpha (3,500m/11,482ft) - 6 to 7 hrs trek
Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Marpha. From Ghasa, the trail ascends towards Kalapani crossing Lete. Following the sandy trail along the Kali Gandaki River, we walk up to Kobang passing Larjung. From Kobang we further ascend to Tukuche, a very popular Thakali Village. A short climb from Thukuche will finally take us to the destination of the day, Marpha. The night will be spent at a lodge in Marpha.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Settlements like Larjung - featuring temples, monasteries and caves, Kobang – featuring the view point of Dhaulagiri Icefall, Guru Rinpoche cave, Mahalaxmi temple and Makkilakhang Gompa, Tukuche village – featuring Mustang Distillery, Rani, Samba & Tukuche Gompa and Ekai Kawaguchi Residence Museum and Marpha – featuring beautiful apple orchards, peach farm, solar drying project and Horticultural Research Station.)
Day 8: Trek to Kegbeni (2,800m/9,186ft) - 5 to 6 hrs trek
Today is the sixth day of the trek and our destination is Kagbeni. Leaving the beautiful Apple orchard behind, we cross the wooden bridge Pongkyu River and head towards Jomsom. An easy uphill walk will first take us to Syang from where the trail drops down to Jomsom by crossing another wooden bridge. Jomsom is a windy valley, therefore we start early enjoying the view of Tukuche, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri; following the bank of Kali Gandaki River from Jomsom we walk up to Ekle Bhatti and then a steep climb from here will finally take us to the destination of the day, Kagbeni, which is an ancient salt trade route to Tibet. In the evening we visit Red Gompa and walk around the alleys of the town. The night will be spent at a lodge in Kagbeni.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Jomsom village – featuring ACAP office, Army Mountaineering, Shiva and Ganesh temple, Mustang hospital, airport and museum, Kagbeni village situated at the junction of Kak Khola flowing from Muktinath and Mustang Khola, and interesting settlement of people, green oasis, and Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples.)
Day 9: Trek to Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft) - 4 hrs trek
Today is the seventh day of the trek and we reach the destination of the trek, Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the most important destinations of both Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrims. The day begins with a steep climb up to Jharkot (3,550m) passing Khingar, then an easy ascend through dusty and rough trail will lead us to Muktinath. The day will be spent exploring the Muktikshetra area and the monasteries nearby. The night will be spent at a lodge in Muktinath.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Muktinath- Buddhist (place of nirvana) and Hindu (god of salvation) shrine, 108 water sprouts and 2 Kunds (Laxmi and Saraswati) in the premises of Muktinath, Vishnu & Jwala Mai Temple, MarmeLakhang and Gonde Gompa, Chortens and colorful prayer flags.)
Day 10: Trek to Jomsom (2,750m/9,002ft) - 5 hrs trek
Today is the last day of the trek and we walk from Muktinath to Jomsom. The trail descends towards Ekle Bhatti crossing Ranipauwa, Jharkot and Lupra. From Ekle Bhatti the trail following the bank of Kalagandai River finally takes us to Jomsom – the capital of Mustang. The night will be spent at a lodge in Jomsom.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Kali Gandaki Valley, one of the most dangerous airfields at Jomsom, village settlements and huge monasteries, magnificent view of Nilgiri, while walking along the bank of Kali Gandaki River if you are lucky, you may also find fossils ‘Shaligrams’.)
Day 11: Fly to Pokhara (1,300m/4,264 ft) - 25 to 30 min flight
Today is the last day in Mustang district and our destination is Pokhara. Early in the morning, we board a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. After 25-30 mins thrilling Tran-Himalayan flight between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, we land at Pokhara Airport. Rest of the day is free in Pokhara.
Meals Included: Breakfast
(Highlights of the day: Thriling Trans-Himalayan flight between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, different sites in Pokhara.
Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) - 200 km, 6-7 hrs drive
After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30 am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Arrive Kathmandu 02:30 to 03:00 pm. Check-in the hotel, freshen up and in the evening farewell dinner is scheduled at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and a wonderful farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants.)
Day 13: Departure Day
Today you’ll bid adieu to Nepal. Our representative will drive you off to the airport so you can catch your flight back home. We also hope to see you on your future trips in Nepal.
Meals included: Breakfast
(The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing days, our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-4:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunchtime can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or also in a tourist standard hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight.
While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader/guide will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.
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