Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Welcome to Kathmandu

   • Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to the hotel. 
   • There will be a brief pre-trip group discussion followed by a welcome dinner in the evening.

2. Day 2: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

   • We do the sightseeing tour in the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is one of the largest Stupas in Asia are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

3. Day 3: Trek Commences: Kathmandu to Machha Khola

   • We cross a bridge right way start, and then continue trekking through the beautiful Sal forests, then climb onto a ridge above huge rapids on the Budhi Gandaki. 
   • We continue our trek via Khursane, two tropical waterfalls and the Gurung village of Labubesi. 
   • We further climb up and then go down to the sandy river bed, and cross another suspension bridge to reach Machha Khola village.

4. Day 4: Trek Continues: Machha Khola to Jagat

   • Today we trek through a narrow trail being a few ups and downs and finally cross Tharo Khola and reaching Khorlabesi. 
   • We come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani a bit further.  
   • From the hot spring, we climb over another ridge, then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge, climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Dobhan. 
   • After crossing the suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, we walk toward Jagat via Tharo Bharyang.

5. Day 5: Trek Progresses: Jagat to Deng

   • Today, we trek up to Ghatta Khola passing by Salleri and Sirdibas. 
   • We further continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, beautiful Gurung settlements. 
   • The route now goes through a steep, uninhabited gorge from Ekle Bhatti. 
   • We then descend to the grassy land slopes and cross the Budhi Gandaki. 
   • We continue through bamboo forests to the tiny village.

6. Day 6: Continuing the Trek: Deng to Namrung

   • After leaving Deng, we crossed the Budi Gandaki several times today and came across several Bombas along the route. 
   • The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest. 
   • The pleasant walk after crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge continues after a final steep climb, we reach Namrung. 
   • Namrung village is an excellent viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and distant Mt. Himal Chuli in the south.

7. Day 7: Reaching Higher: Namrung to Samagaon

   • We reach Lihi, a village with chortens and barley terraces. 
   • We pass by Sho, Lho and Shyala villages before reaching Sama Village. 
   • We explore the famous Ribung Gompa enjoying amazing views of Mt. Manaslu from Lho village. 
   • In Shyala village, we will be surrounded by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and other peaks to the right, and distant Ganesh Himal.

8. Day 8: Towards Samdo: Samagaon to Samdo

   • Today, the trek is relatively easy. 
   • We descend to the Budhi Gandaki River. 
   • It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. 
   • We cross the Budhi Gandaki bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. 
   • Passing by the kani we head Samdo.

9. Day 9: Rest Day for Acclimatization

   • We will have two options today: either hike to the backside of Samdo village to view Mt. Manaslu along with other Himalayan ranges, including Simrang, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkye Peak, and Cheo, or take a longer trip to the Gya La (large pass) to the north of Samdo, a more frequently used trading route to Tibet.

10. Day 10: Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya B.C.

    • We continue to walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki, and gradually climb. 
    • We pass by two streams and witness the Larkya Glacier. We go around the Salka Khola valley and walk up again to Dharmshala's shelter at an altitude of (4450 m),  also known as Larke Phedi. 
    • Today's short walk will be worthwhile for acclimatisation.

11. Day 11: Crossing the Larkya La: Dharamsala to Bimthang

    • Today is the most challenging day in the entire journey.  
    • First, we head north into a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers, from which we have fantastic views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. 
    • The trail is gradual up from the glacier until we cross the part of Lyarke Pass. 
    • Magnificent views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the vast Annapurna II from Lyarke pass 5160m. 
    • The rest of the trail is easy until we trek to Bimthang, from where we can view outstanding panoramas of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal.

12. Day 12: Descending to Dharapani

    • We pass through a beautiful village, then cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and climb up through a chorten-shaped arch, pass a mani wall and reach Thonje village. 
    • Here, we go through a police check post continue toward Dharapani, and enter the Annapurna Region

13. Day 13: Return Journey to Kathmandu

    • First, we drive from Dharapani to Besisahar by Jeep and take another private vehicle to Kathmandu along the Marsyangdi and Trishuli river banks.

14. Day 14: Cultural Exploration: Bhaktapur or Patan City

    • Sightseeing Bhaktapur or Patan City. 

    Farewell Dinner.

15. Day 15: Final Departure

    • We transfer you to the airport. 
    • You will be free for last-minute shopping until you leave.