Day 1 - Kathmandu - Ngadi (930m ...)
Transport with a local bus or booked up early lematin Bhulbhule (7:00) where the trek begins. Then walk for 1 hour along the Marshyangdi River to Ngadi. Overnight in Ngadi.
Day 2 - Ngadi - Jagat (1300m).
The climb is steep up Bahundanda through terraced fields. Descent into a rice paddy then easy walk, a small stream to cross and cross the villages of Ghermo Phant and Syange. The trail crosses the Marshyangdi River then an hour and a half walk with a little climb before arriving in Jagat where the inhabitants are Gurung and Tamang. 6 1/2 h walk.
Day 3 - Jagat - Dharapani (. 1840m)
walk is easy to Chamje, a village on the way, then the trail begins to climb through the right side of the river with a view of exceptional cascades across The valley. After an hour and a half of climb, we arrive at Tal, the beginning of the Manang region. The climate and atmosphere change completely. After 2 h of walk from Tal, crossing several times the Marsyangdi, we arrive at Dharapani which is near the gorges of the Marshyangdi River. 6 h of walk.
Day 4 - Dharapani - Chame (2670m.)
A climb up Koto through the villages of Bagarchhap and to come across Danaqué traversune pine forest with views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna and Manaslu IV on the other side of the valley. After three to three and a half h you arrive at Khanchok, a typical Tibetan village with a small Buddhist monastery. Then we continue for about an hour through the pine forest to reach Chame, administrative and commercial center of the region, with some religious monuments and natural hot springs. Internet services are also available. 5 h and a half walk.
Day 5 - Chame - Pisang (3250m.)
Easy walk through a beautiful pine forest and an unforgettable view of Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. Continue on the right side of the Marshyangdi River passing the walls of Manis. After three h of walk, the valley becomes wider and drier with rarefied vegetation due to altitude. After an hour's walk and a magnificent view of Chulu west, Annapurna II and Pisang peak, we arrive in Pisang. There are two villages, the old Pisang and the lower Pisang. The ancient Pisang is truly typical, the houses have flat roofs surmounted by prayer flags. At the end of the village, a beautiful monastery from where one has a magnificent view of Annapurna II and Pisang peak. 6 h of walk.
Day 6 - Pisang - Manang (3540 m)
Easy walk near a long manis wall and several prayer wheels on the left side of the river Marysangdi. Then a slight climb up to the ridge at 3300m from where there is a beautiful view of the Annapurna and the valley of Hungde with its small airport. Continue by a small descent effortlessly through the village of Hungde, Munji and Braka where there is an important monastery. You can see yaks along the way. The trail takes us to Manang, a well-known village in the region with an internet point and a specialized medical service for high altitude. 6 h of walk
Day 7 - Rest in Manang Day to acclimatise with the opportunity to make a side trip to Lake Ganga Purna, the Milerapa cave and visit the monastery of Braka.
Day 8 - Manang - Yak Kharka (4450 m)
The walk will deliberately slow rise of the right side of the valley to Ghunsang. The first part is quite hard but the sequel to Yak Kharka will be easier. We will probably see yaks and wild animals such as blue sheep and Himalayan mice. 3 1/2 h walk
Day 9 - Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi (4450 m)
The trail is easy between Julu west peaks and Yakwa Khang along the river to Latder (4200m). We'll have to continue to Thorong Phedi. 4 h of walk.
Day 10 - Thorong Phedi - Thorong La (5416 m) - Muktinath (3800 m)
This will be the hardest day of the trek. Walk very early in the morning to cross the Thorong pass where there is often snow from January to March. The first part is quite steep but we will take breaks. Then the slope becomes less hard and we cross the slope with a beautiful view on Annapurna Himal and the Manaslu, until the collar of 5416 m. We are now in another area, the Mustang. The trail descends quickly to the bottom of the valley with views of Tichilo Peak (7134 m), Tukuche Peak (6848 m) and Dhaulagiri (8172 m). We also have a breathtaking view of the Kali Gandaki. The descent will be steep until Phedi (4200m) and it will take about an hour to reach Muktinath, a famous place of pilgrimage, both for Buddhists and Hindus. 9 h of walk
Day 11 - Muktinath - Thini Gaun (2840 m)
Walk through dry landscapes. The trail is flat at the beginning with the crossing of a small pass of 3800m. We descend abruptly into the valley of Lubra, a beautiful village Gurung, with a view of Nilgiri and then the trail will lead us to the valley of Kali Gandaki, wide valley where a strong wind blows during the day and night except in the morning. Fossils can also be found there. After an hour's walk along the Kali Gandaki River, we arrive at Thini Gaun, a village at the foot of Nilgiri, inhabited by Thakalis, one of the local ethnic groups. 6 h walk.
Day 12 - Thini Gaun - Tukuche (2590m.)
We start early in the morning because of the wind to stop at noon. The track begins to yaw at the beginning through the hills. We will cross the village of Thakalis and the Tibetan refugee camp, where it is possible to visit a Tibetan monastery. Continue the effortless walk through the pine forest on the left bank of the Kali Gandaki River to Tukuche, one of the main villages Thakali, where the first expedition to the Annapurna I was launched by the French mountaineers. People grow apples, apple brandy, apple juice, apple pie that can be enjoyed. 4 h and a half walk
Day 13 - Tukuche - Lete (2480m.)
Early morning after breakfast. This day will be much easier. You will have to walk along the Kali Gandaki river through the Thakali residential area and through the villages of Larjung and Kobang to KokheTahnti, one of the commercial hikes. Then the trail begins to climb south through the pine forest with a beautiful view of the Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri and some other peaks including the famous Annapurna I. A walk to the small lake Titi and the beautiful village of Taglung , Located at the foot of the Nilgiri, south side, to reach Lete. 6 h of walk.
Day 14 - Lete - Tatopani (. 1130m)
The valley becomes narrow and deep, it is the world deepest valley. The trail descends along the Kali Gandaki River and also down the road. We will walk to Ghansa 2010m, the last village of Thakalis then Rupse Chhahara with its beautiful waterfalls. Then Dana with an easy walk to Tatopani and its natural hot spring that could interest you. 7 h of walk,
Day 15 - Tatopani - Ghorepani (2810m.)
We cross the Kali Gandaki river then a steep climb for the day through a small forest and rice fields where you might see monkeys. After three h of ascent we will enjoy a view of the Dhalagiri and the South Annapurna. Then climb easier to Chitre. The trail enters the largest rhododendron forest in the region up to Ghorepani. 7 1/2 h walk
Day 16 - Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghandruk (1940 m)
This day is special because of the climb to Poon Hill (3193 m). It will be necessary to get up very early in the morning, around 4 o'clock, equipped with head lamp to walk for 1 hour in the dark on a fairly steep path and reach the viewpoint of Poon Hill. At 6 o'clock you will witness the first rays of the sun, which slowly illuminate the high summits. An exceptional and magnificent panorama extends over 360 ° on the Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna 1 and the South and the Machhapuchhare, sacred mountain at the top in fish tail. It is one of the most beautiful panoramas of Nepal. We will go back to the hotel for breakfast. A new departure to cross an important forest of rhododendrons, the hike will be by the crest and the hills until Deurali, then it will be necessary to descend by a humid and narrow valley until Banthanti, along a small stream, cross it and continue by A steep climb for 35 minutes where one could possibly see monkeys. Climb up to the Tadapani and then down to the west by the Rhododendron Forest as far as Ghandruk, a very important village inhabited by the Gurungs, well known as British Army soldiers during the colonization. 7 h of walk.
Day 17 - Ghandruk - Dhampus (1650m.)
Steep descent through the stony stairs with a beautiful view of the valley Modikhola. We cross the river and climb up to Landruk. The trail becomes easier to Bheri Kharka via Tolka. We will climb for the last time through the forest before Deurali to descend to Dhampus via Pothana. Overnight in Dhampus. 6 1/2 h walk.
Day 18 - Dhampus - Pokhara (860m)
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy a magnificent view of Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre. A descent through the local village Gurung and through a paddy field to Phedi, the arrival point of the hike. Return to Pokhara at 15 km by bus. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 19 - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight Pokhara - Kathmandu. It will take about 6 or 6 and a half h to reach Kathmandu by bus (200 km),.