After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today is going to be a long drive. We will have an early breakfast, and then our journey begins. This drive will take us through the farmlands, river, and multiple settlements to the Besisahar.

Besisahar is a beautiful settlement that is worth exploring. We will explore Besisahar and then drive towards Syange, where we will spend the night. Our eyes will be filled with the breathtaking views of Mt. Lamjung (6,983m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156m), Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m).

Overnight at Syange.

Our trek started today. After an early breakfast, we will head towards Dharapani. The trail will be rough today, but the fantastic views of gorges and waterfalls along the way will help us continue without difficulties.

We will pass through the Jagat village and reach Chamje (1,410m). Then, we will cross a bridge and ascent until we reach the Tal village (1,700m). Continuing our journey, we will reach Dharapani.

Overnight at Dharapani.

Today, we will trek towards Chame, the headquarters of Manang district. Starting our journey to the west from Dharapani, we will reach the Marsyangdi River. As we cross the bridge over the river, we ascent with an astonishing view of Annapurna II (7,937m) until we reach the Tibetan refugee village, Bagarchhap.

Then, we will ascend through the pine forest to reach the Danaque (2,210m). From Danaque, the trail is straight upward and will lead us to the beautiful settlement of Tamang Village. Timang village provides an up-close look at Lamjung and Annapurna II and a stunning vista of the Manaslu Range.

Continuing our journey, we reach Koto, the gateway to the Nar Phu Valley. After about 30 minutes of walking, we reach Chame. At Chame, we are welcomed with views of Annapurna II Mountain, Annapurna IV Mountain, and Lamjung Himal.

Overnight at Chame.

After breakfast, we will start our journey, crossing the river and ascent until we reach Barthang (2,840m), a famous spot for sweet apples. We then walk alongside the Marsyangdi River and reach the suspension bridge. Crossing the bridge will bring us to the uphill trail, and we will ascent to the Dhukur Pokhari (3,060m), the Dove Pond near the small settlement run by the people of Pisang to serve the adventurers.

From here, we will descend to lower Pisang, a village with Tibetan-style houses and terraced farmlands. We will continue our walk, passing through several small settlements and reaching Upper Pisang village. We will be filled with the mesmerizing view of Pisang Peak to the north of the village, and we will also get to watch the Annapurna ranges.

Overnight at Upper Pisang.

Adjusting to the higher altitude is essential, and gaining altitude too fast could lead to altitude sickness. For this reason, we will acclimatize today in the Upper Pisang Village and gain some insights regarding the climbing of the peak.

After a decent breakfast, we will go sightseeing around the village and explore the different communities, including Ghale, Gurung, and Tibetans. We will also visit the nearby monastery, which offers fantastic views of Mt. Gangapurna and Mt. Annapurna.

After we finish exploring, we will head back to the lodge, have decent food, and then rest for the remainder of the day. Balanced nutrition and enough rest are needed to reach the Peak without physical difficulties.

Overnight at Upper Pisang.

Today, we will reach the base camp of Pisang Peak, which is one step closer to the peak. Our overall trail today will be ascending higher, and this is just the start of the actual summit push.

Walking through the dense forest, we will reach Kharka, a vast grassland used for cattle grazing. As Kharka lies on the ridge, this spot provides breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. We will continue our walk until we reach the base camp, where we will stay in a tented camp.

Overnight at Pisang Peak Base Camp.

Today’s trek will be more challenging as we ascend sharply to 5,400m, a massive change of over 1000m altitude in 5-6 hours. You will climb through the steep and narrow trail, and as you go further, you will walk through only a snowy trail.

The camps are set before we reach the High Camp. Once we reach the High Camp, we will find our camps, rest for a while, and eat. The guide will provide climbing skills and information on using tools like axes, crampons, etc. Our guide will fully monitor each climber and maintain safety in each step, but knowing how to use gears and skills is essential.

Then, you will return to your camp and sleep well, as you need to be physically and mentally fit for tomorrow’s summit push.

Overnight at Pisang Peak High Camp.

Finally, the day has arrived when we will reach our destination, the Pisang Peak Summit. Today’s trek will be the most adventurous and thrilling as you pass a rocky ridgeline and sloppy, snowy trail. Wherever required, our guide has already placed ropes along the way.

You will cross the final ridge and step into the summit of Pisang Peak. Once you are at the summit, all that pain and stress will be gone, and you will collect the memories of a lifetime. Breathtaking views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Chulu range, Himlung, etc., are some of the snow-capped mountains you can view from the summit.

We will spend quality time enjoying the scenery and capturing images and videos. But we need to head back soon, as there might be the risk of solid wind hitting us in the afternoon. Following the same trail, we will reach Pisang Peak Base Camp, where we will spend the night.

Overnight at Pisang Peak Base Camp.

From today on, we will trek back to Kathmandu. After breakfast at the base camp, we will descend and join the Annapurna Circuit trail, leading us to Manang Valley. Most of today’s trail is alongside the river, surrounded by mountains.

Continuing our walk, we will reach Humde village. After walking for about an hour, we will reach Braga. Then, we will walk another hour to reach Manang, a valley filled with stone houses and a distinct culture.

Overnight at Manang.

After breakfast, we will trek towards Yak Kharka. Today, we need to ascent about 500m. We will cross a river and ascent to Tenki village. From there, we will walk northwest of Marsyangdi River and reach Jarsang Khola Valley.

Continuing our journey, we will pass through pasture lands and get to the small settlement of mud houses, Ghunsa. We will continue our trek and pass grazing land where we can see locals grazing their horses and yaks. We then cross the wooden bridge and continue our walk until we reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement of yak herders.

Overnight at Yak Kharka.

Today, we will again gain some altitude to reach Thorung Phedi, a small settlement before the Thorung La Pass. After breakfast at Yak Kharka, we will start our journey by passing the rocky trail of the landslide area. Then we cross the bridge to reach the Ledar village.

From Ledar, our walk descends to reach the Kone River, where we will cross the wooden bridge. After crossing the stream, we ascend through a steep, narrow trail until we reach Thorung Phedi. Along the way, we will be delighted with the fantastic view of Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Annapurna, and other mountains.

Overnight at Thorung Phedi.

It will be a moderate trek as we will gain the altitude of the highest pass of the Annapurna region, Thorung La Pass (5,416m). So, we will start early today as we have to pass the Thorung La before noon because of the strong wind. We will walk through steep, snowy trails for 4-5 hours to reach the Thorung La Pass.

We will spend some time at Thorung La Pass, enjoying the magnificent panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, including Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Then, we descend through a rocky, steep trail to reach Thorong River. After crossing the bridge, we walk through barren land until we reach Muktinath, a pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. For Buddhists, Muktinath is the sacred place of Nirvana, and for Hindus, it is the holy temple of Lord Vishnu. Hindus believe in getting salvation once they visit Muktinath, as Mukti means salvation and Nath means Lord, so it is the temple of the Lord of Salvation.

Today, we will stroll around the Muktinath area and get rest for the remainder of the day.

Overnight at Muktinath.

We will visit the Muktinath temple early morning and shower in 108 water sprouts and the two kundas. We also visit Jwala Mai temple, Lakhang, and Gondeng monasteries. Then, we will have our breakfast and trek down to Jomsom. Along the way, we will pass through several villages, including Jharkot, Ekle Bhatti, and Kaligandaki Valley. We will cross the Kaligandaki River, one of the holy rivers for Hindus, where only the Shaligrams can be found. Shaligrams depicts the Lord Vishnu. Later, we will cross another settlement, Ranipauwa.

Continuing our journey, we will cross Lupra, a Thakali settlement. Following the rocky trail of the river bank, we then descend towards the beautiful village of Jomsom, the capital of Mustang district. Once we reach Jomsom, we stroll around the Jomsom village and visit monasteries and Shiva and Ganesh temples.

Overnight at Jomsom.

After breakfast, we will fly back to Pokhara. During this 20 to 25-minute flight, our eyes will be filled with the breathtaking views of multiple snow-capped mountains as the flying route falls between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Once we reach Pokhara, we will take you to your hotel, where you can keep your bags and rest. If you want to go sightseeing in Pokhara, you can use the remaining day. Multiple spots in Pokhara could give you goosebumps, like the Caves, Fewa Lake, Gumbas, and Davis Falls. You can participate in thrilling and adventurous activities like Paragliding, boating, and bungee jumping. In the evening, Pokhara seems more alive with various restaurants, pubs, and clubs, and if lucky, could attend the concert or any other event.

Overnight at Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu and enjoy the scenic view throughout the journey. The beautiful view of the hills surrounding the whole way, farmlands, and rivers flowing side by side is always the most fascinating thing about the overland journey.

The journey will take 5-6 hours. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel to rest and freshen up. In the evening, you can stroll around the main attractions of Kathmandu, such as Basantapur Durbar Square, Thamel, Durbarmarg, etc.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!