The journey begins with an arrival in Kathmandu, followed by a bus transfer to Besi Sahar, and then a trek through various villages and landscapes, including a challenging crossing of the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters. The trek offers a diverse experience, from interacting with different ethnic communities to witnessing breathtaking Himalayan views and visiting the sacred Muktinath pilgrimage site. Travelers will stay in lodges and tea houses, enjoy typical Nepali cuisine, and experience traditional culture and dance. The trek concludes with a return to Kathmandu, where the tour ends with a departure to the final destination.
Here is the day-by-day itinerary in brief:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Bus transfer from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar.
Day 03: Trek from Besi Sahar to Chamje.
Day 04: Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhaap.
Day 05: Trek from Bagarchhaap to Chame.
Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang.
Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Manag.
Day 08: Rest day in Manag.
Day 09: Trek from Manag to Yak Kharka.
Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi.
Day 11: Cross Thorong La Pass to Muktinath.
Day 12: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom.
Day 13: Trek from Jomsom to Tatopani.
Day 14: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani.
Day 15: Trek from Ghorepani to Poonhill, then to Nayapul, and on to Pokhara.
Day 16: Rest day in Pokhara.
Day 17: Bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Departure from Kathmandu to the final destination.