DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Meet and greet at Airport then you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathamandu.

DAY 02: Kathmandu Rest Day (Prepare for Trek) 

Today you have to prepare yourself for Himalayan Odyssey. Adventure Monalisa's Climbing Guide will brief about the climbing. If you have time left, then you can  have some special shopping or you can explore around Kathmandu.

DAY 03: Drive to Besisahar.

After a very early start, and an early take off from Kathmandu to Besisahar. Over night at Besisahar.

DAY 04: Besi Sahar - Bahundanda (1311m)

 The route follows the Marsyangdi River upstream, crossing a long suspension bridge and passing a beautiful, thin waterfall with a fine bathing pool. There are good views to the north and a little-known hot spring here.

DAY 05: Bahundanda - Chamje (1390m).

The gorge becomes narrower as we cross a cantilever bridge followed by a suspension bridge. We pass a few small settlements along the route and Chamje, the destination for the day, is one of them. Having traveled upstream, we observe many changes in the people, architecture and vegetation. Houses are now built of rocks, the vegetation is less tropical and the culture more Tibetan-like.

DAY 06: Chamje - Bagarchap (2103m).

Leaving Chamje, the gorge becomes more impressive. We cross into the district of Manang and see more Bhotia people. These are primarily agro-pastoralists and the real trans-Himalayan traders of the region. The route climbs gradually to the town of Bagarchap meaning (butcher’s place). The houses here have flat roofs, indicating that there is less rainfall here than the south. There is a temple here worth visiting, and views of the Annapurnas and the Lamjung Himal.

DAY 07: Bagarchap - Chame (2615M).

Leaving Bagarchap, the valley becomes narrow and picturesque. The vegetation is temperate, broad-leaved forest. Chame is a government town and district centre for Manang. There are interesting religious buildings and hot springs.

DAY 08: Chame - Pisang village (3133m).

We continue in an unrelenting narrow valley of pine, hemlock and cypress forest. The trail through a serene forest leads tolower Pisang; a side trip to higher Pisang (100m higher) is a must for an amazing view of Annapurna II. This arid region is in the rain shadow of the Himalaya. The men here are traders - and may sell or trade almost anything - and part-time farmers, and the women are full-time farmers.

DAY 09: Pisang Village to Pisang base camp.

DAY 10: Pisang Base Camp to High camp

DAY 11: High Camp to  Pisang Summit ***

DAY 12: Summit and Back to Base camp.

DAY 13: Day reserve in case of weather problems. ??!!

DAY 14: Base Camp to Manang.

We set off early for the summit at about 3.00 am, and scramble up in the dark to the snow-covered glacier above. From here we take care as we make our way up the glacier until we reach a broad snow basin which leads up to the final section of the climb.

Ahead of us now is the main summit ridge and we climb a steep snow and ice slope, using fixed ropes, for approx. 100m to access the ridge. The ridge is a classic and leads quickly to the east up to the main summit at 6189m.

From the summit there are fantastic across to Lhotse to the north, the Amphu Labsta and Mera Peak to the south, and Ama Dablam to the west. After taking in the views we descend by the same route, abseiling from the ridge, and making our way back carefully to Base Camp.

DAY 15: Manang  Rest day.

Today is acclimatisation day, which is best spent being active and climbing to higher elevations for views but returning to lower altitudes to sleep. Manang itself is in a spectacular location with many attractions. There are lakes, caves, moraine-hills, monasteries or local activities in town.

DAY 16: Manang - Latdar (4176m).

Leaving Manang, facilities become scarcer. We cross small tributaries and contour along pleasant meadows with occasional birch groves. There is a chance to see herds of blue sheep.

DAY 17: Latdar - Thorang Phedi (4404m).

We gain altitude gradually, and spend the night at the phedi, meaning 'foot of a hill'. If you are lucky you may spot a snow leopard near here at dusk!

DAY 18: Thorung Phedi - Thorung La (5416m) - Muktinath (3802m).

The trail now leaves the river valley and climbs steadily over lateral moraine. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is the high point of our trek. It is an exhilarating geographical feature, dividing 2 mighty Himalayan valleys. Far below to the west is the Kaligandaki River. We descend in that direction for the village of Muktinath, located in a poplar grove. It is a sacred shrine and pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.

DAY 19: Muktinath - Jomsom (2713m).

From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly-revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive white mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes.

Here is the option to divert your tour direct to Pokhara and end your trip on 22nd  Day at Kathmandu. On this option you can fly from Jomsom-Pokhara and drive or fly to Kathmandu on next day.

DAY 20: Jomsom - Kalopani (2530m).

We descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields, and continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukche. As the trail continues, the Himalayan rain shadow blends into coniferous forest,and we reach the main river valley and Kalopani. From here there are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.

DAY 21: Kalopani - Tatopani (1190m).

A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.

DAY 22: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2819m).

Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular, snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.

DAY 23: Ghorepani - Tadapani - Ghandrung (2012m).

Today the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest and orchid colonies to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung, where the Annapurna range and Machapuchare (the Fishtail) dominate the mountain views, although glimpses of Lamjung Himal and the Manaslu range can also be seen further east.

DAY 24: Ghandrung - Dhampus (1700m).

The views continue to outstanding even as we descend, to the village of Dhampus.

DAY 25: Dhampus - Pokhara.

Today the trail descends through forests, all the way to the valley floor, from where we make our way to the city of Pokhara.

DAY 26: Pokhara rest day and Sight seeing.

After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples.
After lunch you're free as your own. O/N in Pokhara

DAY 27: Pokhara- Kathmandu.

After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road. After arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 28: Rest and Sight seeing to Kathmandu Valley.

After breakfast, we'll visit main places of Kathmandu Valley. Or Rest and discuss about the trip.

DAY 29: Departure.

After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.