Mt. Pisang 6091m.

Namaste! And welcome to Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting on arrival at the exit gate of Kathmandu airport. Our staff will welcome you and pick you to your accommodated hotel. Please seek our company palmplate to find our staff at the main exit gate of the airport. Rest of the day you can relax at the hotel or short evening walk around local market on your own as per your wish.

A well deserved rest day at cosy of hotel after a long tiring flight. This day, one can move around nearby local market to purchase or hire trekking equipment that is necessary for the trekking like sleeping bags, walking sticks etc, exchange currency as requirement or simply walk around in the local market or Kathmandu Durbar squire nearby with small entrance fee as per your preference on your own. In this day our staff will issue NMA Peak climbing permit. Evening at the hotel lobby there will be pre-trip briefing in which you will be introduced with your trekking guide and explained about your trip in short, instruction for safety etc.

This morning, drive to Besisahar (approximately 5.5 hours) to immediately immerse yourself in the spectacular mountain wilderness that encompasses the Annapurna Range. After reaching Besisahar, we will have quick lunch. At this place we have to submit our trekking permit to enter inside Annapurna Conservation Area Project site. After permit clarance we will change vehicle and drive with 4WD to Jagat which will take 3 and half hours more. The road is quite bumpy and rough. After reaching Jagat, we will check into a lodge.

Today’s trek continues through the deep wooded canyon embellished by stunning waterfalls. You’ll be venturing into the Manang district of the mountain range, with much of the trail ascending throughout the day.

Marking the end of the great Marsyangdi Gorge, make a steep climb to Timang, then the trail settles into gentler slopes as the vegetation transforms from dense pine forests to drier slopes. The district headquarters of Manang, Chame, is the largest settlement after Besisahar.

A slew of breathtaking scenery is on the cards today as the trail goes through a deep gorge, then past the great sweeping slope of Paungi Danda. Today is mostly an easy walk with few ascending stretches of trail dotted throughout the day.

Acclimatization is very essential to avoid high altitude sickness. In order to stay stable both mentally and physically, we will have a day for acclimatization and exploration at Upper Pisang. Great views of surrounding high peaks including Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho can be seen from this point. Plus, acclimatization is very crucial to maximize your chance for reaching the summit.

After spending a good acclimatization day at Upper Pisang, we will start our trekking on the trail that ascends through alpine vegetation towards a pasture – Kharka at 4380 meters which is situated in a flat section and considered as the best place for setting up the base camp.

This day most of the time we rest at our camp. Afternoon, the climbing support sherpa will brief the team about peak climbing skill and safety on the mountain. After that we will check all our group and personal climbing equipment.

Leaving the base camp we will climb higher up to the shoulder on the south-west ridge situated at an elevation of 5400 meters. After reaching there, we will quickly set up our camp and make necessary arrangements for climbing equipment and check if everyone is properly acclimatized for climbing the summit tomorrow. During November – March, there will be plenty of snow here at the high camp.

Today we will start early, fully acclimatized and properly equipped we head out for climbing the summit of Pisang Peak. Leaving our high camp, we will climb a well-defined ridge and then head towards the final snow slope which is steep and more technical. Following the guidance of our best climbing experts and making proper use of ropes, ice axes and other climbing equipment we head towards the summit of Pisang Peak.  Once at the top of the summit of Pisang Peak, we are rewarded with stunning views of Annapurna Himalayan Ranges including Tilicho Peak and Glacier Dome. After successfully achieving the summit, we head back to reach the Base Camp.

If any problem encounter on the summit day, we will use this day for summit.

Leaving the base camp we will follow the trail that heads towards and through Pisang village. From there we will continue our trekking across the riverside with magnificent views of surrounding high peaks to reach Manag Valley. Manang is well known for its rich customs and traditions. Here, we will have a chance to experience the traditional lifestyle of the local Manangi people.

Leaving Manang, we will follow the trail that turns north and then climb a stone wall with a gate that stops domesticated livestock from leaving the grazing grounds of high pastures. From there we will gradually descend towards a suspension bridge over the Ghyanchang Khola where we will find a couple of tea shops. From here an hour’s moderate walking will lead us towards Yak Kharka.

Today we will start following the trail that climbs fairly at an easy gradient to Ledar. After around one hour of trekking from Ledar, we will descend towards the wooden bridge over the Kone Khola. Crossing the bridge we will continue to climb and then follow a rather easy trail that leads to Thorong Phedi where there are extensive teahouses and services.

Today, we will start early for the crossing of the challenging Thorong La Pass, to avoid the strong winds at the pass after midday. We will climb steeply up towards a watercourse before climbing through another large gully formed by the melt of Thorong Peak. From there we will continue climbing across undulating moraine towards the top of the Thorong Pass. Once at the top we will have great views of Annapurna Mountain Ranges to the south and Mukut Himal bordering Dolpo to the west. From the top, we will descend steeply towards the grassy meadows and further to a very important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists – Muktinath.

Veer off the main trekking trail to make a side trip to an ancient village of Purang. Further up from the village, continue to take the less frequented route going past another village with a medieval feel to it – Jhong. From Jhong, descend to the Jhing Khola (river), following the course which you emerge on to Kagbeni. From Kagbeni we will hop on a public bus back to Jomsom. This is the last day of our expedition and we will celebrate the success with Nepalese staffs altogether.

Take an early morning flight to Pokhara (approximately 20 minutes). Pokhara is a peaceful lakeside location which rests beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna Range. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. This is the land of Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group here, are known for their entrepreneurship. Take time to wander around the town and get to know its friendly residents. You might like to sip on a cold brew and gaze up at the dramatic pass that you have just conquered. There are plenty of lakeside cafes where you can enjoy international cuisine, while the main street is full of shops and stalls selling a wide range of Nepali and Tibetan souvenirs. Your simple hotel in Pokhara is set 100 m back from Phewa Lake and with a back-drop of Machhapuchhare rising beyond. It has twin-bedded rooms with attached bath and hot shower facilities.

Enjoy a free day in Pokhara to unwind, relax, and give those muscles a rest after all that trekking. Your leader can advise you of sightseeing opportunities. It is worth taking a boat for a row out on the lake, especially if the weather's fine. The lakeside area has great shopping and cafes. Pokhara has an interesting old area as well as an elaborate Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery. Perhaps visit the Peace Pagoda, where spectacular views of the mountains await. You can see the Annapurnas from here, and the famous fishtail peak, Machhapuchhare, and back across to Pokhara. You can also visit the fascinating International Mountain Museum to learn some amazing tales of past climbing expeditions.

Around 9 am we drive to Kathmandu through Prithvi Highway and Tribhuwan Highway with the bank of Marsyangdi river first, then to Daraudi River and Trishuli River. The lenght of the road is 201 km.

We say 'Namaste' for memories that will last a lifetime. There are no activities planned for today and you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. For your final departure, our staff will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours prior to your international flight time.