Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu/Chame (2670 m.) drive by bus.
Day 03: Chame to Pisang (3200 m.) 5- 6 hrs walk.
Day 04: Pisang to Manang (3540 m.) 5-6 hrs walk.
Day05: Manang – Acclimatization day.
Day 06: Manang to Yak Kharka (4020 m.) 4-5 hrs walk.
Day 08: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3760 m.) 8-9 hrs walk.
Day 09: Muktinath to Jomsom (2700 m.) 6-7 hrs walk.
Day 10: Jomsom to Pokhara by schedule flight. (15 min flight).
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight.
Day 12: Departure Transfer.
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
You will be met by snow Leopard Trek staff upon arrival at the international airport. He will greet and take you to your hotel for check in. This day we will have to make all necessary permits for the trek.
Day 02: Kathmandu/Chame (2670 m.) drive by bus.
After breakfast you will be picked up by our trekking team for the bus ride to Chame and have the overnight stay there.
Day 03: Chame to Pisang (3200 m.) 5- 6 hrs walk.
Start the trek from here. Along the Marsyangdi river which we cross at 2,910 m. on a long suspension bridge. We cross yet another suspension bridge at 3,040 m and from here we gain sight of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face. After about five hours hiking we then get to the sprawling village of Pisang
Day 04: Pisang to Manang (3540 m.) 5-6 hrs walk.
On our trek today we start to hike through the drier upper section of Manang district. There are two trails on leaving Pisang, we will hike the lower easier route or if you are fit enough we will take the more scenic high route. The lower route takes an undulating route through Hongde (3,325m), which has an airstrip and then onwards through Mungji village to finish at the rather large village of Manang perched on its lofty Eire. Here Mani wheels and prayer flags abound and you are surrounded by the incredible mountain vista of the Annapurnas.
Day05: Manang – Acclimatization day.
Today is all about acclimatizing and resting. You can have a day hike around one of the many scenic trails around Manang, rest or visit one of the many sight around the area. Should you feel energetic you can take a hike up to Ice Lake (3,900m) or visit the beautiful monastery in nearby Bragga.
Day 06: Manang to Yak Kharka (4020 m.) 4-5 hrs walk.
Leaving Manang is a bit of a watershed as you now feel like you are really ascending into the high altitude mountain hinterland as you make your way towards the Thorung La pass. On your way out of Manang you will climb steadily all the way to Yak Kharka with fine views all of the way.
Day 07: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450 m.) 4-5 hrs walk.
Leaving Yak Kharka you will climb gradually along mountain trails running along the headwaters of the Marsyangdi crossing it at one point over an old wooden bridge. You then follow a narrow mountain path that leads you up to your overnight stay at Thorong Phedi.
Day 08: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3760 m.) 8-9 hrs walk.
Today is a long day and you will leave at 4am. As soon as you leave Thorong Phedi the trails becomes steep for the two hours or so it takes you to get to High Camp (4,800m). From here the terrain gets easier but the hiking is no less tough as the altitude starts its wearing effects on you. After another two hours or so you finally get to the pass with its plethora of prayer flags and excellent views. After a quick cup of tea and some food at the café at the pass (honest!) you will start to make the rocky decent to the remote but sizable town of Muktinath for your well earned overnight stay. Don´t be surprised if you take longer today than anticipated as you will need to feel in tune with the altitude and hope that the weather is favourable.The pass is also often covered in snow too and if so this will make the going harder.
Day 09: Muktinath to Jomsom (2700 m.) 6-7 hrs walk.
Today you descend from Muktinath into the district of Mustang where the scenery changes dramatically as you descend the Kali Gandaki valley into a landscape of stark rocky desolate beauty. You will go through the green oasis that is Kagbeni (2,800m), which stands out in stark contrast to the surrounding moonscape. Coming out of Kagbeni you follow the broad rugged course of the Kali Gandaki river where thankfully the terrain is now quite flat. After a few more hours you arrive at the end of your journey in the town of Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang district.
Day 10: Jomsom to Pokhara by schedule flight. (15 min flight).
Fly to Pokhara by scheduled flight. The flight is of 15 minutes only.
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight.
Move Pokhara/Kathmandu by flight. Rest of the day in Kathmandu is set free for doing shopping, departure preparations and other leisure activities.
Day 12: Departure Transfer.
Snow Leopard representative will pick you up from your hotel to drop you at the international airport for departure.