Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (760m.) and
it takes about seven hours and trek to Khudi (790m) which
takes about three hours.
You drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre
and then follow the narrow and paved road by the Marshyangdi
River to Beshisahar (823m.). It takes almost seven hours.
Beshishahar is the district headquarters of Lamjung district.
All the local government offices are situated here. From
here, you can see some of mountain peak, natural sceneries
surrounding the valley and the daily activities of local
people. This headquarter is the centre from where the daily
usable commodities are supplied to the different villages
and numerous towns.
Day 02: Trek from Khudi to Bahundanda (1310m) which it
takes about four hours.
Day 03: Trek from Bahundanda to Tal (1700 m) which takes
about six hours.
Day 04: Trek from Tal to Bagarchap (2160m) which it takes
about six hours.
Day 05: Trek from Bagarchap to Chame (2670m) which takes
about seven hours.
Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m) which it takes
about six hours.
Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Yak Kharka (4210m) which takes
about six hours.
Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu East Base Camp (5140m)
which it takes about five hours.
Day 09: Rest day at Chulu East Base Camp to explore the
surrounding
Day 10: Ascend High Camp of Chulu East (5600m).
Day 11: Rest at High Camp
Day 12: Summit Chulu East and return the Base Camp which
takes about seven hours.
Day 13: Trek from Chulu East Base Camp to Manang (3540m)
which it takes about five hours.
Day 14: Rest day at Manang and hang in and around town.
This is an important rest and acclimatization day before
crossing the Thorung La. There are optional day walks such
as crossing the river to see the tremendous ice-fall coming
down from the Annapurnas, or climbing high above the village
for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang
Valley. There is also a Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA]
aid post in the village which makes an interesting and
educational visit. Moreover, you can visit Ganagapurna
Glacier lake to make your rest day a memorable one.
Day 15: Trek from Manang to Letdar (4200m) which takes
about four hours.
Day 16: Trek from Letdar to Thorung Phedi (4450m) which
it takes about six hours.
Day 17: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m.)
via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours.
It demands an early start today for your crossing of Thorung
La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving
camp but as this trail has been used by local people for
hundreds of years, the path is well defined. The gradient
then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing,
you reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The
views are dramatic to say the least, from the snow-covered
mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley
below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are
spread out before you. The descent to Muktinath is a knee
pounding 1600m but it is compensated for with excellent
views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to
grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong Khola
Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple.
Day 18: Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (2800 m.) and it
takes about three and half hours. You now begin the trek
descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, initially
through arid country in the same geographical and climatic
zone as Tibet. After passing through Jharkot and Khingar
villages with typical Tibetan architecture, you follow
path steeply down to Kagbeni, a primitive village famous
for Tibetan architectures. People living there follow the
Tibetan life style and culture. There is situated a monastery
said to belong to 15th Century. Kagbeni is the border for
Upper Mustang.
Day 19: Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2710m.) which takes
about three and a half hours. Your trail passes through
the bank of Kali Gandaki passing through the Eklebhatti.
The trail is windy after late morning. The river flows
through broader course. Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang
and it is split into two towns and between these two towns
passes through Kali Gandaki river. There is access of internet
and banking facilities. From Jomsom, you can enjoy the
magnificent views of Nilgiri and Tilicho peak. Here you
stay overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35
minutes. The flights are available during the morning time.
The strong breeze blows during the after and frequent change
of the weather prevent the flight being landed and taken
off in the afternoon. During the flights in morning, the
sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the
splendid views of different mountain peaks.
Day 21: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara
to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and
Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated
to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy
the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields,
vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily
life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot,
the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara
to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.
ascending the Marshyangdi
valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending the
Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically
straightforward and you should be familiar with the use
of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots
and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will
be involved walking roped together, including the glacial
crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience
of climbing.
