Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu then transfer to the Hotel
Day 2 - Visit of the important monuments and places of Kathmandu and Patan
Day 3 - Kathmandu - Ngadi (930m)
We will take an early morning local bus or booked up Bhulbhule where the trek begins. Approximately 7 hours of transport including lunch break. Then an approximately one hour walk along the Marshyangdi River to Ngadi. Night in Ngadi
Day 4 - Ngadi - Jagat (1300m)
The ascent is steep up Bahundanda through terraced fields and easy descent to a rice field. We continue to the villages of Ghermo Phant and Syange. The trail crosses the Marshyangdi River and then an hour and a half walk with a little climb to Jagat, Gurung village and Tamang. 6 1/2 hours walking.
Day 5 - Jagat - Dharapani (1840m)
The course will be easier to Chamje then the track begins to climb on the right side of the river. The climb continues with impressive views of waterfalls on the other side of the valley. After an hour and a half of climb, we arrive in Tal where the Manang region begins. The climate and atmosphere change completely. After 2 hours walk from Tal crossing the Marsyangdi River several times to arrive at Dharapani, located near the gorges of the Marshyangdi River. 6 hours of walking.
Day 6 - Dharapani - Chame (2670m)
A climb up Koto, passing through villages and across Danaqué Bagarchhap. Walk through a pine forest with views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and the Manaslu across the valley. After three, three and a half hours of walking, we arrive in Khanchok, a typical Tibetan village with a small Buddhist monastery. Then walk for about an hour again through the pine forest to arrive at Chame, the administrative and commercial center of the area with some religious monuments and natural hot springs nearby. Internet services are also available. 5 1/2 hours of walking.
Day 7 - Chame-Pisang (3250m.)
An easy walk through a beautiful pine forest and a beautiful view of Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. Continue on the right side of the Marshyangdi River by passing mani walls. After three hours of walking the valley becomes dry, wider with less vegetation due to the high altitude. After an hour's walk and a view of Chulu west, Annapurna II and Pisang peak we arrive in Pisang, consisting of two villages, the former Pisang and the lower Pisang. The old Pisang is truly typical, the houses have flat roofs surmounted by prayer flags. At the end of the village, a beautiful monastery and a beautiful viewpoint of Annapurna II and Pisang peak. 6 hours of walking.
Day 8 - Pisang - Pisang Bas camp (3660m)
This day serves as an acclimatization. We will begin to climb through the ancient village of Pisang (3310m). The climb will be steep through the Junipers Forest to a small pass and then continue up to the base camp of Pisang peak where you can admire the summits of Annapurna II, Tilicho peak and Annapurna III and The deep valley of Marshyangdi.
Day 9 - Rest and acclimatization to the base camp: Day of acclimatization before the ascent.
Day 10 - Base camp - camp 1:
Slight rise, panoramic views of Annapurna with glacier walking.
Day 11 - Climbing to the summit and descent to base camp:
We start early in the morning with the necessary equipment. The climb is technical through ice and thick snow. A panoramic view of several high peaks, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Manaslu, Tilicho Peak and a particular view of the Marsyangdi Valley below. Descent to base camp. 12 hours of walking.
Day 12 - Base camp - Gyaru:
A steep descent with panoramic views of the Annapurna up to a ridge where float prayer flags and then through the forest to Gyaru, important village of Manang. 6 1/2 hours walking.
Day 13 - Gyaru - Manang:
We will always walk with views of the Annapurna Himal. Cross the villages of Ngawal, Mungji and Braka (3048 m) and follow the Marshyangdi River to Manang, a well-known village in the region which has a telephone, internet and a medical post specializing in the treatment of Problems related to high altitude. 5 hours of walking.
Day 14 - Rest in Manang: Acclimatization day or There is a possibility to make an excursion to Lake Ganga Purna, Cave Milerapa and visit the monastery of Braka.
Day 15 - Manang - Thorong Phedi (4450 m).
The track will go up from the right side of the valley to Ghunsang. The first part is quite hard but the rest up to Thorong Phedi is easy. There will probably be yaks, wild animals like blue sheep and Himalayan mice. 6 1/2 hours walking.
Day 16 - Thorong Phedi - Muktinath (3800 m)
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 pass of 5416 m. We are now in the Mustang area. 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). There is also a breathtaking view of the Kali Gandaki. The descent is steep until Phedi (4200m), it will take another hour to reach Muktinath, a place of pilgrimage renowned for both Buddhists and Hindus. 9 hours of walking.
Day 17 - Muktinath - Thini Gaun (2840 m)
The walk continues in dry landscape, the trail is flat at first then rises to a small pass at 3800 m. Steep descent into the valley of the Lubra, pretty village Gurung with a view of the Nilgiri. The trail then takes us into the valley of the Kali Gandaki, wide valley where a strong wind blows during the day and the night but except in the morning. In this valley one can find fossils. After 1 hour of walking along the Kali Gandaki, we arrive at Thini Gaun a village located at the foot of the Nilgiri and where inhabit Thakalis (ethnic group of this region). 6 hours of walking.
Day 18 - Thini Gaun- Pokhara
Early morning departure to go down for 30 minutes at Jomsom to take the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, allowing for the 20 minute flight to enjoy a magnificent view of the mountains. Rest, visit of Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19 - Pokhara - Kathmandu
bus early in the morning from Pokhara to Kathmandu, about 6 or 6:30, or an optional flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 20 - Visit of Bhaktapur and Boudhanath.
Day 21 - Departure
