Your trip day starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will receive it to us by our representative at the airport. He will be carrying a signboard with our company name on it. Then you will be transferred to the tour hotel and checked in. A trip briefing will follow later today time will be notified to you by our representative who picks you up from the airport. We will come to meet and brief you about the trip at a fixed time. Until briefing, take a rest and explores a bit of the surroundings nearby your hotel Thamel.
We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. Tour will give you a mixed insight into the history, culture, art, architecture, and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include; Swoyambhunath aka Monkey Temple: The oldest of all sites in Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath is an important Buddhist spiritual site having a history of over two thousand years old. This site has gained a popular name as monkey temple as this small forested hill is a habitat for hundreds of monkeys. The visit there will heighten your spiritual and cultural experience. Patan City Patan Durbar Square: A tour to the medieval city of Patan gives you a great insight into the ethnic Newari culture, Buddhist spirituality, religious harmony, art, and architecture while you stroll around the charismatic alleys taking you to magnificent local community squares known as Bahal and eventually leading you to a mesmerizing medieval palace square. The monuments and skills of the local artisans displayed on those monuments will stun you with their unbelievable charm. Boudhanath Stupa: Is the largest of its kind in the world, also one of the magnificent stupa which is very eminent centers, spiritual and faith of Tibetan Buddhism flower, the square is circular with a stunning stupa in the middle of it which spreads a lot of spiritual vibrations around the area's atmosphere.
We will hike narrow and rocky trail to lovely bamboo, pine, and rhododendron forests. All along the route, we can frequent encounter with mules so we must be care as we walk along a path On the way up, we will stop for a break in a little village before crossing a hanging bridge over a meandering river. The trial then climbs a high hill. After a steep ascent, the valley opens up to expose the lovely and hidden village of Tal, which is surrounded by fields of wheat, barley, and potatoes. From here, we will continue our ascent until we arrive at Dharapani, where we will spend the night. The trek will be take around 6 hour today.
Today trekking takes about 6-7 hours to from Dharapani to Koto. Through dense woods of fir and pine forest, the valley reaches to the west. We stroll for 30 minutes before leaving in Bagarchap (2,160m). Avalanches completely destroyed the community a few years ago. We will next proceed on foot through Temang Village. It is best spot for breathtaking view to see Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna Himal (1 and 2). We will travel from Temang to the Manang Valley's higher, drier regions. From Thanchowk, where we will go to Koto to spend the night, the uphill approach is flat. Koto is a small community where Tibetan Buddhist Gurungs predominate.
Early morning we start our trek and trek today is relatively bit tough than in previous days. We will cross a waterway that will lead us to the excellent Nar Phu Valley and climb up through the delightful wooded and caverns as "Dharamshala" by the Pilgrims. We will pass under a wide cascade not long before arriving at Dharamshala. From here, the forested areas become meager and the vista of mountains more extensive. One bit nearer to the Nar Phu Valley, we will go through the night in the heavenly locale of Dharamshala.
We will begin the day with a precarious move up the valley along with following a waterway that welcomes us to the high fields on a 3,200m level. We will stroll through the grand settlement of Kharka of Meta at 3,560m. The scene here is like the Sierra Nevada – smooth rocks, juniper bushes. An hour journey from Meta, we will arrive at Junam, the second perpetual settlement, where the (Khamapas) from Tibet come in winter. The following small hamlet after we climb along is Chako, already a Khampa settlement. Following not many long stretches of uphill and downhill journeying, we will arrive at our campground at Kyang, a broad winter settlement of Phu, lying on a level high over the lessening stream.
We will begin the day journey by dropping steeply down to a stream. We will travel for quite a while along the bank of the waterway. We will see excellent and novel Chortens on our route today, for which Nar and Phu are well famous. A little experience available for you – we should shake jump across a little icy mass stream just before intersection a bigger one On an extension made out of pieces. Following 1.5 hours walking through a slightly down, After that, we are overwhelmed by a spiritual Tibetan stone monument that reminds us of the pinnacle of Pisa. In the wake of going across the ancient Phu Gate, Pupigyal Kwe can see those villages of Phu and Dzong, a fortress in ruins now. Not long before crossing the stand to arrive at Phu, a line of superb ChortenStupa, shading the setting and lead the path to the Phu village. We can visit the acclaimed Tashi Lhakhang Gompa and get endowments from Lama Karma Sonam Rinpoche, who went to the good countries in 59 with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
We have allotted an entire day to explore the uniqueness of Phu. We will meet local people and investigate the wide valley approaching above us. Tibet is two days hike from here to visit and the mid-year brushing settlement of the Kharka public. We could visit beautiful Tashi Lhakhang Gompa and get favors from Lama Karma Sonam Rinpoche that went to the good countries in 59 with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is a lifetime experience for the old Tibetan culture here, and accept lovely photos as the lighting here is just dynamite. On the off chance that we luck out, we may even see Blue Sheeps here.
Besides a reality of Nar village descent down from the standard Annapurna Trial, it appears to be 100 miles away. Overlooking is a strange and fascinating beauty. Nar is nearly more energetic and lively than Phu. The squares are rich up with smiley faces talking away their time, weaving beating mustard seeds. Each family appears to have at any rate one child or girl sent off live in the Gompa. The repeating hints of reciting, drums, and cymbals fill the squares and the town. You can notice the locals painting in the petition banners, enjoyed carpentry, collecting crops, turning supplication haggles substantially more.
We will cross the Kang La Pass at 5,320m. The pass is not a troublesome one and a long one. If there is weighty snow or the height disorder happens. This pass is not the slightest bit less exciting and satisfying than others. The perspective on Annapurna 2, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak is astounding from here. Before entering the village of Ngawal, we are delighted by bright Chortens and fluttering banners. Ngawal is a brilliant old village.
Leaving Ngawal in the background, we will step by step plunge to Manang. We will travel across the far-off town of Paugha. From here, we will climb gradually to Mungli and afterward to principal Annapurna preliminary. After a solid lunch, we will approach the village, Braga. It is an excellent town with houses worked in conventional Tibetan style. We can visit a nearby Gompa that has outstanding sculptures, thankas, and strict original copies. From here, we will trek for an hour to arrive at Manang for the evening.
Spend a day hiking and exploring around Manang for acclimatizing with the high altitude environment adaptation. After that, your trekking becoming easier.
Today after breakfast in Manang, trekking to High elevation today takes you to Yak Kharka at the height of 4000 meters above sea level. After the acclimatization in Manang, your body adapts to the trekking at this elevation. Despite the high-level difficulty in the trek, the incredible view around the Himalayas gives you the strength to move ahead towards the destination today.
Today we walk about five hours after breakfast at Thorong Phedi. The journey is gently up in open paster, where you might be encounter bluechip and wild yak with the best view of the snow-capped peak and the valley.
Start the adventure today very early morning. You are going to achieve the culmination of the trek, Thorong La, today. Crossing the pass over 5416 meters above sea level an exciting adventure. Ascend the trail at a slow pace, only to find the breathtaking Thorong La on the top waiting for you there. After crossing the pass, trek down to Muktinath, a beautiful village in the Mountains.
Trek from Muktinath to the charming mountain town of Jomsom. Spend leisurely time exploring the beautiful Jomsom. Your adventure journey ends here or continues to your trekking until Nayapul via Ghorepani.
Take an early morning flight to Pokhara. A short flight of about twenty minutes brings you to the beautiful lake city, Pokhara. Check into the hotel. After spending some quiet days in the mountains, you might be craving some city civilization. Pokhara is a city of lakes and natural beauty. Enjoy your free day today in Pokhara strolling, around the lakeside.
Drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast. Or you have an option to fly back to Kathmandu or an additional cost for the ticket. Check into the hotel once you arrive at Kathmandu and freshen up. We will go for dinner later in the evening.
Today farewell from Nepal. we will be departing to the airport as per your flight schedule. We will pick you up from the hotel three hours before your flight time.