To travel from Kathmandu to Darapani, you can take a local bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then switch to a jeep or minibus to reach Darapani. The road journey from Kathmandu to Besisahar takes around 6 hours, after which you will need to travel for another 4 hours on an off-road route to reach Darapani.

Additionally, the off-road journey can be bumpy and challenging, but it’s also a great opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery of the region.

You’ll start your journey from Dharapani, the trek towards Chame begins with a gradual ascent to Khodo. As you make your way through the dense forest, you’ll come across a beautiful Buddhist monastery.

Similarly, you’ll continue on the trail and reach the natural hot spring, a perfect spot to take a dip and relax your muscles after the long trek. The trail then leads to Chame, a village situated at an altitude of 2630m, which offers breathtaking views of Manaslu, one of the highest peaks in the world.

The trek takes around 6 hours, and you’ll be gaining an elevation of 940m while descending 160m.

Today you’ll trek through the Marsangdi Khola and the valley will open up to reveal vast apple orchards and intricate prayer walls. Continue your journey, you will notice the landscape gradually expanding in front of you.

Upon reaching Pisang village, you will see that it is divided into two distinct parts. The upper village is a typical valley with terraced roof houses that provide stunning views of Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, and Chulu.

Today is an acclimatization day at altitude. We will start our trek from the old village of Pisang and embark on a steep climb through a beautiful pine forest. Our destination is a pass marked by mani walls, which offers one of the most breathtaking views of the Annapurna and the Hongde Valley.

For those who are feeling especially adventurous, there is an option to continue on to the Pisang Peak base camp, which is situated at a height of 4300m. From the base camp, the view is panoramic and extends from Lamjung Himal to Annapurna, Ganja Himal, the beautiful Tilicho Peak, and the Chulu in the distance.

This uninhabited high mountain area is home to a variety of wildlife, and you may have the chance to encounter a herd of mouflons, Himalayan pheasants, or even a solitary yak.

After spending some time at the base camp, we will begin our descent and follow a hillside trail to reach the Gyaru village. This village is off the beaten track and has retained all its authenticity, making it a charming place to visit.

Overall, today’s trek will take us approximately 7 1/2 hours, during which we will ascend 580m and descend 100m.

On the fifth day, we are heading to Manang. The trail gradually ascends along the hillside overlooking the Hongde Valley and leads us to the second isolated village of Ngawal. The route gives an even more magnificent panorama of majestic mountain peaks of Annapurna II, III, &IV, surprising and motivating us to continue walking for further breathtaking natural beauty.

After a refreshing break in Ngawal, we continued our trek by descending towards Hongde, where the Manang airport is located. Moving on we can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Marsyangi River.

The trek is expected to take around four hours, during which we will ascend by 305m and descend by 675m.

After a refreshing morning break, we will briefly walk to Khangsar. The journey will take approximately 6 hours of trekking and will involve gaining an altitude of 300 meters.

On this day, you’ll ascent to the Tilicho Base Camp, a fairly difficult stage, requiring some serious effort from trekkers. We hike by mid-hills, where landslides frequently occur, and the spectacular rock formation.

The journey typically takes around 6 hours to complete, during which you will cover a distance of approximately 660 meters uphill and 110 meters downhill.

You’ll reach your final destination Tilicho Lake. You’ll proceed on a steady ascent toward the turquoise glacial lake, which spans a length of 4 kilometers and 1.2 km in width, making it one of the largest high-altitude lakes in Nepal. Hindus believe that Tilicho Lake is the ancient Kak Bhusundi Lake mentioned in the epic Ramayana

The lake is situated at the base of the majestic Tilicho Peak, which towers above a height of 7134 meters. You’ll get to see blue sky reflecting upon the water with surrounding snow-clad mountains makes it beautiful.

The descent back to the base camp is equally delightful, allowing you to take in the stunning scenery and catch your breath after a long day. The entire trek typically takes around 7 hours, during which you’ll ascend 769 meters and descend 769 meters.

After departing from Tilicho base camp via the yak trail, we can rejoin the classic trekking path that leads to the Yak Kharkha shepherds’ huts. On this trail, you can expect to trek for about 6 and a half hours.

During this time, you will ascend a height of 770 meters and then descend 902 meters, providing you with a comprehensive hiking experience.

On the day before the big day, we made sure to prepare ourselves by taking a slow and short ascent. We trekked for a total of three hours, during which we covered a distance of 432 meters vertically.

We will start our trek early in the morning to reach the top of Thorong La, which is at an altitude of 5416m. From the pass, you will witness a magnificent view of the “great barrier”. The descent from the pass to the town of Muktinath is quite challenging and goes through a height difference of 1850m.

Muktinath houses several temples and is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams, which are the holy abodes of Vishnu.

After visiting the town, we will move towards the village of Jharkot. The trek will take around 8 to 12 hours, and you will have to climb up by 980m and descend by 1850m.

Continuing our journey, we plan to visit Jharkot, a quaint and charming village that boasts stunning vistas and rich cultural heritage. The village is known for its unique Tibetan architecture. After exploring Jharkot, we will make our way to Kagbeni, a picturesque village situated at the entrance of Mustang.

Following the Kali Gandaki River, we will then make our way to Jomsom, one of the most popular destinations in the region. As we journey towards Jomsom, we will take a detour to explore the off-beaten-track village of Lupra. In total, we will be trekking for around 6 hours and descending approximately 800 meters.

Today is the last day of your trek. If you want to head to Pokhara, you can catch a morning flight and then take a local bus to Kathmandu.

Alternatively, you can request a direct flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Please keep in mind that this flight is subject to availability and may not be available at all times. If you need more information about the flight, please feel free to contact us.