Day 1: Delhi
Arrive late in the evening at Indira Gandhi International airport and transfer to your Hotel. I recommend booking a room at the Radisson as it is the closest Hotel to the airport and provides airport transfers. (Remember that your stay in Delhi is not included in your trek cost). Also, you can choose to fly directly to Kathmandu if it is more convenient from your departure point.
Day 2: Kathmandu
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and be met by a member of our crew. We will be driven to our Hotel and later go on a familiarization walk with one of our guides.
Check into Hotel
Yoga practice in the afternoon
Day 3: Kathmandu
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Spend the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 4: Khudi (790m/2,600ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Drive 190km (5 hrs) by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Besisahar and than trek 1 hour further to Khudi. This is a beautiful road trip through the hill country with views of the Himalayas.
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Day 5: Syanje (1,314m/4,323ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 16km (6 hrs) through a lovely valley, crossing suspension bridges and seeing waterfalls. From this portion of the trek you can view Mt. Lamjung (6,775m/22,291 ft), Mt. Manaslu II and Peak 29 (7,493m/24,652 ft).
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 6: Dharapani (1,860m/6,120ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
As we proceed ahead (17km/7hrs), the valley becomes more narrow with scarcely populated villages perched on the steep flank of the valley wall. This valley was once a well trafficked area along the salt trading route with Tibet. We will officially enter the Manang District at Tal (1,700m/5,593ft) which is 2 ½ hours away from Dharapani. Here the Marsyangdi River ambles through a small widening of the valley floor, providing fertile ground for planting before vanishing into the huge boulders created by landslide.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 7: Chame (2,670m/ 8,596ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 13km/6hrs passing by many chortens and mani-walls, as we go through villages heavily influenced by the Tibetan culture. The entry gate at Kani Village wards off evil spirits giving those that pass through it added blessings for a safe journey. As we reach Chame, the headquarters for the Manang District, Annapurna II appears looming in the distance.
Overnight night stay in tents
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Day 8: Pisang (3,185m/10,479ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
This 14km/5.5hrs trek crosses to the right and then the left bank of the Marsyangdi River, and the valley narrows as the trail gradually climbs to Pisang.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 9: Manang (3,351m/11,025ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
As we trek 15km/5hrs along the south bank of the Marsyangdi Khola the landscape becomes sparse with vegetation. The trail continues along the river basin slowly ascending to Manang.
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Day 10: Manang
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We will spend a day in the village of Manang to rest and acclimatize. Some nice day trips are possible from here. Annapurna III and Gangapurna are displayed magnificently here with a hanging glacier in between.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 11: Yak Kharka (4,018m/13,219ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We trek 8.5km/5.5hrs branching away from the Marsyangdi Khola, steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 12: Thorong Phedi High camp (4,800m/15,792ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
The trek (9km/6hrs) to Thorong Phedi goes through meadows and ever changing rocky landslide areas, before finishing with a very steep climb to the high camp.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 13: Muktinath (3,798m/12,495ft)
Today is one of the most challenging trek days (11km/7hrs), as we will leave very early in the morning (before sunrise) to cross the Thorong La pass (5,416m/17,819ft) by noon, and then trek down to Muktinath. Muktinath, a symbol of religious acceptance, is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike, for they worship their God by a different name in the same temple.
Yoga practice will be in the afternoon
Overnight night stay in tents
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Day 14: Jomsom (2,800m/9,212ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
The 18.5km/5hrs trek to Jomsom descends from here, with views of the Kaligandaki River far below and Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks towering in the west. At Eklobhatti Village the trail conjoins with the path from Kagbeni winding along the valley floor through beautiful barren lands with snow capped peaks in the distance.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 15: Tukche (2,590m/8,521ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 11km/4hrs along a river bed (where you can look for ammonite fossils) and then by apple, peach and apricot orchards. We will pass through Marpha, a peaceful Tibetan settlement with a large temple and monastery, before reaching Tukche.
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Day 16: Ghasa (2,010m/6,613ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We trek 19km/6hrs along the river valley with a few tributary crossings before reaching Larjung. After Dhampu the scenery changes dramatically, as we enter a pine forest with lush vegetation and have beautiful views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna region. The trek from Kalopani to Lete Khola gradually goes down before the final climb to Ghasa.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 17: Tatopani (1,190m/3,915ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
The trek (15.5km/6hrs) is a gradual descent through valleys and fields with beautiful rupse chahara (water falls) along the way. We will stop in Dana Village, site of the deepest gorge in the world, and have lunch. Tatopani (hot water), where we will be stopping, is home to some wonderful hot springs that sit beside the icy river. It is here that you will have your first opportunity in many days to have a nice soak.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 18: Tatopani
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We will take a rest day in Tatopani, and renew our weary limbs by alternating soaks between the river and the springs.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 19: Ghorepani (2,750m/9,047ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
This 13km/7hrs trek is a challenging ascent, but it is well worth the sunset view over the profiles of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Overnight night stay in tents
Day 20: Pokhara (800m/2,632ft)
The day begins with a pre-sunrise hike (45 minutes) up to Poon Hill (3,193m/10,505ft), the highest hill on the entire trek, for amazing views and photo opportunities of the Mustang and Pokhara Valleys. From the top you can see as many as 30 snow capped peaks, including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Trek 16km/6.5hrs down to Nayapul (1,100m/3,619ft) and drive 33km (1 hr) to Pokhara.
Check into Hotel
Yoga practice before dinner
Day 21: Pokhara
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Today is a rest day in this lovely lakeside village. For those that choose to go on an outing, you can go paddling on the lake or take a visit to the Peace Temple which overlooks the lake.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 22: Kathmandu
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu in the late morning after breakfast.
Check into Hotel
Day 23: Kathmandu
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Spend the day sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu or take a free day and rest.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 24: Delhi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Transfer to International Airport and fly back to Delhi. (Be sure to book an early enough flight to allow for any travel delays, especially if you are flying out from Delhi late night/early morning). You can rest and wash up at the Radisson before heading to Indira Gandhi International airport to catch your return flight, or stay overnight as per your travel plans. |
Cost per person: US $4,600 based on a 4-person group, US $4,100 based on a 6-person group.
Prices are subject to change. Contact us to confirm quotes, to inquire about a private trek quote, or for a customized trek.
Price Includes: daily yoga instruction, roundtrip ground transportation from Kathmandu, accommodations (based on double occupancy) and breakfasts while in Kathmandu and Pokhara; flights in Nepal; and equipment such as: two-person tents, dining tent, foam mats, stools and all cooking and kitchen gear; all trekking expenses, support crew and sightseeing within the tour program; professional guides and escorts throughout the trip; all admissions and special service charges, as per itinerary.
Price excludes: international flight and airport taxes; visa and passport fees; medical and trip cancellation insurance; accommodation while in Delhi; any personal expenses such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for our crew and any personal medical expenses; personal camping gear such as: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, etc., are not included.
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