Manang

manang

Trip itinerary

Day 01:
Kathmandu arrival/ transfer to hotel/ our representative will be at the airport to receive you on your arrival. Just look for Shambhala Trek's banner.

Day 02:
Kathmandu guided tour


Day 03:
Drive to Bensisahar, Khudi, Overnight in lodge.

Day 04:
Khudi/Bahundanda (1011m) Walk for about 6 hours towards Nadi through narrow tracks, suspension bridges ..and a deep river gorge.Overnight at Bahundanda.

Day 05:
Bahundanda to Jagat (1314m) Walk for about 7 hours towards Jagat through the valley crossing several suspension bridges and passing several beautiful waterfalls - Overnight at Jagat.

Day 06:
Jagat to Dharapani (1943m.) Walking distance of about 7 hours from Jagat to Dharapani, we enter the Manang district from Taal to cross a large bridge to Dharapani - stay overnight.

Day 07:
Dharapani to Chame (2713m) The distance is covered within 6 hours. The trail now leads to the west of Manaslu forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna II appearing occasionally to the south. As we continue, the Annapurana range offers a splendid view. Overnight at Chame.

Day 08:
Chame to Pissang (3185m.) Keeping by the side of the river all day for about 7 hours and passing through a narrow and steep gorge we reach Passing from where Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging between two giant snow peaks is visible. Overnight at Pisang.

Day 09:
Pissang to Ngawal via Garu (3351m.) After a 7-hour walk through trails and a broad forested valley floor, we reach a small airstrip and a village of about 200 houses - Ngawal.

Day 10:
Ngawal/Manang. Walk down toward Manang. Visit Braga village and overnight in Manang.

Day 11:
Rest in Manang for acclimatization. A necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore the surrounding Annapuna glacier and lake.

Day 12:
Today, we branch away from the Marsyandi Khola steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. lodge at Lettar. 3800m/3 hrs.

Day 13:
High Camp (4335m.), Crossing the Jarsang Khola we climb to a small grassy valley and camp. Approximately 3 hrs walk.

Day 14:
High Camp to Muktinath (3798m.)Crossing the pass early in the morning slowly reach the top of Thorang Pass (5417m.) and enjoy some absolutely stunning high Himalayan scenery. Walking distance is about 8 hours.

Day 15:
Muktinath to Marpha. Walk down to the Kali Gandaki river bank through Jomsom.

Day 16:
Marpha to Lete (2591 m.) 5/6 hrs. walk - a valley dominated by Thakalis, Gurungs and Magar tribes.

Day 17:
Lete/ Tatopani (1189 m.) 5/6 hours walk - gradually descend to Tatopani through valleys, fields and the beautiful Rupse Chhahara (water falls) and then the Dana village which is the deepest gorge in the world. Rest and overnight at Tatopani.

Day 18:
Tatopani to Ghorepani (2793 m.) 6/7 hrs. walk, A challenging ascent upto Ghorepani. Lunch at Sikha village, and overnight at Ghorepani from where one can observe the best sun set view over the profile of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

Day 19:
Rest at Ghorepani and excursion to Poon Hill, the highest hill in the whole trek which offers a bird- eye view of Mustang and Pokhara valleys, also provides clear view of 30 snow-capped peaks including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Or walk to Tadapani at the afternoon for 4 hrs.

Day 20:
Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951 m.) 6/3 hours, with ups and downs towards Tadapani for lunch and camp at Ghandrung which is the biggest Gurung settlement with a close view of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli mountains.

Day 21:
Ghandrung to Birethati (5/6 hours, walk downwards to Modi river) and drive back to Pokhara

Day 22:
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu

Day 23:
Day in Kathmandu on your own/ shopping.

Day 24:
Drive to airport/departure or stay as your time permits.

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