Day is free in Kathmandu for rest, last minute shopping, gear check and Trek / Climb Orientation in Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from and start scenic drive to Beshi Sahar. En route lunch stop at Kuringtar Spring Resort. After hearty lunches in Kuringtar continue drive to Besi Shahar continue drive to Besi Sahar (823 m) which is the main town of Lamjung district. Until recently this market town of 2000 inhabitants was called Besigaon. However since the opening of the road to Manang, in the late seventies, there are several administrative offices here, as well as post-offices and a police check-post where your trekking permit will be examined for the first time.
Dinner and overnight at lodge in Besi Shahar.

We start by heading northwards, until we reach District Forest Office. Then ascend for 150 meters, heading towards Pam Khola on the other side of the small bridge. The track goes up again till the hamlet of Sanuti, less than thirty minutes away. Walk across fields of paddy, barley and corn to reach the village of Bhalam in about an hour’s time.

Then we cross Khudi Khola on a suspension bridge to reach the first Gurung village also named Khudi (792m). It takes about two and half hours to reach the Nagadi village (860m) from Khudi. From Nagdi village, we start by moving north up to a suspension bridge crossing the Nagdi Khola. At this point, the track on the right leads to the village of Utsa. The path going up towards Marsyangdi leads to the village of Lampata in the Manang District. The climb is quite steep and it takes about two hours to reach Bahundanda, a village sitting on the headline at a height of 1314 meters. Bahundanda means Brahman’s hill” which explains the origin of the people. We stop here for lunch and to enjoy the view of Mount Phungi (6379m), towards the North. After lunch at Bahundanda, climb down a steep slope for about thirty minutes until we reach the Dhule Khola, cross over to reach the village of Besi. In about an hour’s time we get to see the magnificent waterfall at Syange (1136m) flowing from the high plain hamlet of Ghulima.

Dinner and overnight at lodge in Syange.

After breakfast, descent down to Marshyangdi River and cross the suspension bridge, from here the trail climbs gently to reach Jagat, a village along the ridge at a height of 1340m. From Jagat it is a gentle walk until we reach

The hamlet of Sattare (‘top of the hill’, in Tibetan). From here we will again descent down to bridge over Marshyangdi River. After crossing over the river we walk, along the ridge of the hills and then uphill for about an hour through the bamboo forest, to reach the village of Tal set in the middle of the broad valley at a height of 1700 meters. Tal means ‘lake’ in Nepali language. Rest of the day is free for rest

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Koto (2,600 m / 8,528 ft) via Dharapani – 7 hours.

After breakfast, we will cross the suspension bridge over Marshyangdi River, from here it is about two hours to reach Dharapani (1943m), which means ‘stream’. Continue walk to Bagarchap (2,164 m). From here there is a steep climb up to the hamlet of Dhanagya (2,300 m), where we will stop for lunch, enjoying the view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m). After lunch it takes us about 2-½ hrs to 3 hrs through the hamlet of Thanchock and Besi Salla (which means “the Garden of Pines”) to reach Kodo (and also called Koto) meaning ‘Millet’

Dinner and overnight at Camp or Lodge in Kodo.

After breakfast we walk to the village of Kyupar (2,600m). Outside the village a police check post controls the access to the Nar Phu Khola Valley, which leads to Tibet. We have to show, our trekking permits here again before proceeding to Chame (2713m), the District Headquarters of Manang District, which is another 30 minutes away. From Chame, we walk along the river to reach the village of Bratang (2919m), mainly populated by Tibetans. From here we have to cross the Marshyagdi River one more time and climb up to Dhikur Pokhari through the dense pine forest. Here we stop for hearty lunch. After lunch cross the old wooden bridge over Marshyangdi River and climb slowly to to Upper Pishang through the Pine and Juniper forest. After visiting ancient Pishang Village descent down to Lower Pishang for overnight.

Dinner and overnight at lodge in Pishang.

Once again we come across a check post where the trekking permits will be again examined. From Hongde the valley widens and we get to see the Annapurnas III and IV (7555m and 7525m) to the left, East and West Chulus (6584m and 6419m) on the right, towards the horizon there are views of highest peak of Mount Thorung(6481m) and to the east, the crown of Mount Pisang. From Hongde we climb upto the ancient village of Braga (3505m).

We can take time to wander around Braga to see this picturesque village with its flat roofed houses and to visit the Gompa, not only the largest in the region but also the richest with its fine collection of Thangkas (religious scroll paintings) and prayer books. After hearty lunch it takes only forty-five minutes to reach Manang from here, which sits on the plateau at 3530m.

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

Rest day in Manang for acclimatization. Your guide will take you on a hike towards Gangapurna Glacier on this day for acclimatization process.

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

From Khangsar, the trail goes descending to Gungsang crossing Jharsang Khola. The route passes through sparse forests of Juniper, rose and barberry and a few meadows where horses and yaks graze of Chulu West and Gunndang then Mani wall in a meadow. Beyond is Yak Kharka, also known as Koche.

Dinner and overnight at lodge or Camp.

After breakfast start climb to Chulu East Base Camp.

Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Rest day for acclimatization. You can go for a hike to gain some altitude and descent to base camp for overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Climb to High Camp.

Dinner and overnight at Camp.

From the high camp, the ridge leads to the final snow slop which is rather demanding and more technical to reach the summit. Our experienced guides will help you fix the ropes and lead you to the summit of the peak. After the successful endeavor to summit of the peak, we will walk down to the high camp and then to the base camp for the overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Contingency day in the event of delay because of bad weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Contingency day in the account of delay or for additional acclimatization.

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge / Camp.

Descent down to Manang.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, start a descent down to Hunde or Pishang.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, start trek down to Chame.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby Jeep station to board the public jeep services to Besi Shahar.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, meet waiting vehicle and start 5 hrs. drive to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu check in at a hotel. Rest of the day is free for most deserved rest and relaxation.

Overnight at hotel.

Spend a free day in Kathmandu for personal activities.

Free until final departure transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport.