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Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan international airport in Kathmandu (1310m)

Welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport by our representative with company name on placard and direct transfer to hotel in Kathmandu (3 star). Our guide will brief you about next day plan on hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing Kathmandu and pre-trip meeting

On this day, cultural city guide will meet you at hotel and he/she will guide you around the Kathmandu valley and you will visit to world heritage sites Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and other cultural and traditional areas after completion of city tour we will return back to office and meet the team and other participant members and discuss over the trip and we will give you a briefing about tour and we will make sure your all the equipment are ready and in fine condition.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu -Besisahar -Dharapani(1960m)-7/8 hours

After early breakfast at dawn we start our drive to Besisahar and then take local jeep to Dharapani. This long day drive gives you the glimpses of scenic mountain vistas, rural Nepali life style, green lush vegetation, rivers, valleys and farmlands. From Dharapani the roads are poor and bumpy but the picturesque view from the windowpane covers the difficult road ride.

Day 04:Trek from Dharapani-Koto (2610m)-4/5 hours

After a long previous day drive from this day onwards we are officially on trekking. After breakfast we begin our trek, River Marsyngdi is never far from us for about an hour we hike through a pine and fir forest and arrive at Bagarchhap a small village just above the Marsygdi river there are lots of chorten and you can visit a monastery in this village, leaving Bagarchhap we arrive at Danakyu from where our route ascends up until Timang where we have our lunch. The route from Timang gets a bit easy, we continue our hike following the twisting and turning route passing pine and fir forest we can see some glimpses of Annapurna II finally we arrive at Koto.

Day 05: Trek from Koto-Meta(3560m)-7/8 hours

Koto lies in the confluence of Marsyngdi River and Suti Khola. From Koto there are two routes one which goes up along the Marsygdi River to Manang and another which goes through Suti Khola to Nar-Phu valley. After registering our restricted area permit in police check post we take the route along Suti Khola, we carry packed lunch for the day as there are no proper places to have lunch until Meta. We walk through the dense pine and fir forest passing many suspension bridges and streams with big gigantic mountain walls on either side. After a long 7/8 hours of hike we rest for the day at Meta.

Day 06: Trek from Meta-Chaku(3772m)-4/5 hours

After breakfast we start our journey, the route encompasses Meta pasture and the route is easy composed with flat terrain up until Junam which is an abandoned village leaving the abandoned village we hike with comfortable pace to lower Chaku village with few settlements and then we take a steep trail to Upper Chaku where we spend our night.

Day 07: Trek from Chaku-Phu valley (4050m)-4/5 hours

We start our day with a steep ascend to abandoned Kang village which holds the ancient remnants of Tibetan refugee then the steep drop takes us to the riverbed of Phu Khola(River) we follow the river bank. Though the landscape is almost desert like but the we can enjoy the stunning view of Kang Guru and typical ancient Tibetan culture. After 4/5 hours on the riverbed we climb up the riverbed to Phu valley entrance gate about an hour entering the entrance gate we cross the Phu River and ascend to Phu Gaun (Village).

Day 08: Rest Day/Acclimatization at Phu Valley

As we are officially in the lost/hidden valley we can explore the village and get to know more about the culture, tradition and life style of the local ethnic community. We can explore the Tashi Lakhang Monastery –which is believed to the last monastery constructed by Karmapa Rinpoche. Apart from that we can enjoy the view of Mountains like Himlung, Pokharkan and other many snowcapped peaks. Note: If you wish you can take long hike to Himlung Base camp as an alternative.

Day 09: Trek form Phu Valley to Nar(4150m)-6/7 hours

We carry packed lunch for the day and trace our path all the way to Chaku and cross the Mahendra pul approximately 80 meters above the Lapche river then we hike through a steep trail passing many chortens and Gumbas all the way to Nar. The Pisang peak looming in front of Nar is pleasing.

Day 10: Trek from Nar Valley to Kang La Phedi (4500m)-4/5 hours

A steady up ascend for 3/4 hours on average takes us to the Kang La Phedi (4500m). The hike is short today, we stay at camp for the day and have a sound rest as next day will be slightly difficult and we have to go to higher altitude.

Day 11:Trek from Kang La Phedi to Ngawal(3675m) via Kang La Pass(5322m)-6/7 hours

The day could be strenuous as we have a tough task of passing Kang La Pass(5322m). We start ascending the pass very early after having breakfast nearly 4 am in the morning we carry packed lunch for the day. Then we ascend steep rocky slope for about 2 hours the task is difficult as you need to scramble more often in the rocky slope but as you reach the top you will be astonished by the 360 degree panorama of the Mountains which pays of the hard toll of the day. Then we descend at comfortable pace down to Ngawal(3675 m).

Day 12: Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3540m)-4/5 hours

We leave Ngawal after breakfast, a steady descend down the valley will take us to the Munji which joins the flat road the trip becomes easy we can enjoy the Marshygdi river below and Annapurna Range passing Braga we reach Manang, which is the main villages in the region and rich in monasteries.

Day 13: rest day in Monang

Manang we will walk to the village, learn about the culture and view the magnificent view of Nature.

Day 14: Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (3734m) 6/7 hrs of walking, overnight at lodge

We continue our trek to Tilicho Lake, we leave Manang early in the morning through the western gate and descend down to Marsyangdi River, after crossing Marsyandgi river we ascend steadily uphill through a coniferous forest through a narrow path, as we march forward we can enjoy the stunning view of Khangsar River, Gangapurna Mountain, Annapurna III, Khangsar Kang and Tilicho peak. After reaching Kangsar Gomba an old Gomba in the region a steep climb up takes to a small village Shree Kharka with minimal settlements and lodge.

Day 15: Trek from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Lake Base Camp (4100m) 6/7 hrs of walking, overnight at lodge

We leave Shree Kharka early in the morning after breakfast, the path is easy straight, but the hills have loose soil and there is risk of landslides and rock fall so we should be cautious as we walk. After hiking through this landslide prone path for about couple of hours we descend down through a steep path towards the Tilicho Base Camp.

Day 16: Trek from Tilicho base camp to Tilicho Lake (4900m) 4/5 hrs of walking, overnight at Tilicho Lake in Tent Camp

We ascent gradually up through the ridge leaving Tilicho Base Camp. We can see yaks and blue sheep grazing on the pastures along the way. As we reach the top we can see the amazing world highest altitude emerald Lake Tilicho, big and wide lying peacefully on the foot of huge Tilicho Mountain. The serene beauty of the lake is well admired by the many visitors in the region. After lunch we can enjoy the view of Lake, Tilitso Mountain, Annapurna III and Gangapurna Mountain.

Day 17: Trek from Tilicho Lake to Kaisang Kharka (4900m) via cross Messokanto-la pass (5300m) 7/8 hours walking overnight at tent

This day could be quite strenuous as we are on the verge of doing the difficult task of the adventure, we start very early in the morning to avoid the strong wind, we are accompanied by many Buddhist prayer flags on the way, as we reach top of the Messokanto La we can see the stunning view of Dhaulagiri massif, Annapurna, Tilicho, Nilgiri Himal and many other amazing peaks and small snowcapped mountains. After spending sometime observing the eye pleasing scenery we descend down to Kaisang Kharka(4000m) and send our night at tented camp.

Day 18: Trek from Kaisang Kharka to Jhomsom (2700m) 5/6 hrs of walking, overnight at lodge

A pleasant and gradual descent downhill walk through the green valley leads us to the Kaligandaki Valley we are accompanied by the dazzling view of Dhaulagiri massif, Nilgiri peaks and river valley. Throughout our path we can see rhododendron forest and apple farms on the way. After a descent walk of 4/5 hours we reach Jomsom- a small and beautiful village on the bank of Kali Gandaki river and on the backdrop of Dhaulagiri massif and Nilgiri peak.

Day 19: Fly from Jhomsom to Pokhara and half day sightseeing around Pokhara valley, overnight at hotel

After a 35 minutes flight from Jomsom we land on Pokhara- a beautiful city of lakes, reaching Pokhara airport we will be accompanied to hotel where we will freshen up have lunch and then we will take a half day sightseeing around Pokhara. We will will do boating around Fewa Lake and if the weather is clear we can see the beautiful Machhapuchhere from the lake then we will visit David’s fall, Bindabasini Temple and caves around Pohara. Note: There are lots of activities that you can do around Pokhara a day or two can be extended in Pokhara, if you wish.

Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 7/8 hrs of driving, overnight at hotel and farewell dinner

After early morning breakfast we leave Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu. The drive could be long but along the way you can enjoy another part of Nepal with full of green valley and green hills, terrace farming and different community and local people as we have seen high in the mountains most of the time during our trek.

Day 21: Final departure back to your home

Our office representative will accompany you and transfer you from hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport as per your departure schedule.

Date & Price

All Trekking in Nepal,Himalaya Trek,Peak Climbing-Access The Asia Treks adventure travel trips are small group departures and therefore places can fill quickly. To avoid disappointment, we suggest you book your trip as soon as possible.

If our fixed departure dates are not convenient for you or your group, we can also arrange private departures on all of our small group tours. Private group departures will follow the same itineraries as our usual small group tours, or itineraries may be tailormade to suit your own convenient tour date/budgets.

Itineraries may be tailor-made to suit your dates. So if you can’t find a date to suit you or if you want to have your very own tour just with your friends or family then we can help you.

Customised Private Groups:
For most of our usual tours, or itineraries, where there is a group numbering 2 or more, we can customise and organise private group trip(s) where we design the itinerary and activities exclusively for you, according to your requirements and budgets, such as Honeymoon, Anniversary, Family, Scouts, School, College, Fundraising or Charity trips. Find out more about our private group tours.

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Equipment for trekking  

1. Trekking pole
2. Sun hat
3. Sunglasses
4. Cotton T-shirts
5. Down jacket
6. Hiking boots
7. Gloves
8. Duffel bag
9. Lightweight cotton pants (long)
10. Waterproof Pants
11. Fleece jacket
12. Waterproof jacket
13. Water bottle or camel bag
14. Toiletries
15. Balaclava
16. Head torch
17. Thin inner socks
18. Thick, warm wool hiking socks
19. Sleeping bag rated to – 20°C

Includes

• Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle.
• 3 star hotel in Kathmandu (4 nights or 3 nights as per holiday plan), welcome dinner
• Sightseeing at Kathmandu with city guide (Cultural and Traditional heritage sites)
• Duffle bag, Sleeping bag, Down jacket (Sleeping Bag and Down jacket must be returned after the trek is completed)
• Experienced Government license holder Trekking Guide, Porter (We provide 1 porter for two trekkers), climbing guide, assistant guide and other staffs as per the holiday plan.
• Entrance fee for various conservation areas, Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) fee
• Flight or Bus fare as per the holiday plan
• Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner at different places during trekking and in camping as per the holiday plan
• Farewell dinner
• Accommodation in star rated hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• All government taxes

Excludes

• Visa Charge to Nepal and International flight fare.
• Lunch and Dinner while staying at Kathmandu.
• Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
• International airfare and airport departure tax
• Hot and cold drinks, alcoholic drinks
• Climbing gear (As per your request we can hire it for you)
• Additional charges for service added included in holiday plan.