Visit to the legendary kingdoms of Manang and Mustang in one of most rugged terrains in the world. With the Annapurna in the middle, we will trek around it travelling through scenic mountain villages.
This is high altitude trekking at its best. You will walk in barren landscape with only rocks to see miles and miles in Manang and Mustang regions which lies beyond the Himalayas. The places we visit are so remote that most places are accessible only by walking. But indigenous mountain people still live in these places like they have for hundreds of years and that is exactly what we want to see.
A representative of Mountain Kick will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (4,600 feet). Rest overnight at your hotel musing over your Himalayan adventure ahead.
We will leave for Besisahar in the morning in a tourist bus. It takes about seven hours to get to Besisahar through serpentine roads in the hills with stops for lunch and snacks. There are several small towns among green hills and it’s certain that you will not be bored.
We will start our trek from Besisahar early in the morning. Its a easy first day trek that will take around 6hrs. You will be treated with beautiful views of the Himalayas throughout the way. There is a hot water spring at Chame where you can relax ahead of your trekking.
We trek uphill through forests first and then vast farmlands as we pass through several villages to reach Pisang village. Half of the way is pretty smooth for walking but the other half is challenging and we will have to struggle for most parts. You will notice the vegetation and landscape is very different this high from the sea level. It takes six hours to reach Upper Pisang.
We will have to walk for five hours through farm villages separated by rocky trails till we reach Ngawal. But you can see the majestic Himalayas during the entire trek which might provide you with some energy.
Majority of the day will be spent walking on the sides of steep mountains but almost all of it is smooth. We will gain quite an altitude as we trek alongside rivers to reach Manang. Here we walk past world’s highest commercial airport, the Manang Airport, and the ancient Buddhist monastery of Braga. We will reach our guesthouse in Manang village after five hours of trekking.
Spend the day sightseeing in Manang. You will again have to climb more than 1,500 feet the next day so rest well.
We will trek uphill to Khusang and this will be a tough climb which will take a toll on your body. However, the forests and the mountains provide a very good distraction from your fatigue. Three-fourths of the track is smooth. It takes about four hours in total to reach Yak Kharkha.
You have to climb up for five hours. This will definitely put a lot of pressure on your legs but we will pass through several villages and stops to keep you fresh. Consider views of the Himalayan peaks as pain relief.
This is a very long and hard day of trekking. We start before sunrise and walk through a windy trail to Thorong-La Pass, the highest point in our travel. A steep downhill trail takes us to Muktinath from there. You have to trek for eight hours this day. The Muktinath Mandir is one of the holiest shrines for both Hindus and Buddhists as is believed to be the home of the god of liberation, Lord Muktinath (Lord Shiva). A lot of devotees, including holy Sadhus, make the pilgrimage to this place.
We spend the morning around Muktinath exploring the stupa, monasteries and Jwala Mai Fire temple where there is a constant burning fire. Later we take a ride through the dirty off-road track to the small settlement of Kagbeni, a picturesque village located at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Jhong Rivers. We explore kagbeni village in the evening.
After breakfast in Kagbeni we take a rugged road on a Jeep to Tatopani. The name Tatopani means hot water and this village is lucky enough to have two hot springs. We can take time to give our legs a well earned dip in the springs before the final stages of our trek. We spend a night today in tatopani after a well deserved hot water bath.
We take a 6-7 hrs ride back to pokhara. Pokhara is the most happening city in Nepal and the night clubs and the dance bars here are a perfect way to relax after your long and tiring trip. And if you prefer natural getaways, Pokhara is surrounded by natural landmarks like lakes and hills which are perfect for a excursion.
We take the same road back through which we had arrived at the beginning of our journey. Look out the window from your bus to see what places you remember. The view of the Himalayas in the distance will surely remind you of your travel there. You can go around thamel in the evening for some souvenir shopping.
You will be on a plane back home and we will be there to see you off. Thank you and come again.
In Kathmandu, you will stay in a three-star hotel while you will be staying at standard guesthouses during your travel. There will be electricity, internet, laundry and hot showers in all of the places you stay. You will have to share your room with a fellow traveller in our typical package. Single supplement will be served on reques. Also note that single rooms is easily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
General
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March 30, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 2, 2024 | April 16, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 5, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 8, 2024 | April 22, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 11, 2024 | April 25, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 14, 2024 | April 28, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 17, 2024 | May 01, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 20, 2024 | May 04, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 23, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 26, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
April 29, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 2, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 5, 2024 | May 19, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 8, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 11, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 14, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 17, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 20, 2024 | June 03, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 23, 2024 | June 06, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 26, 2024 | June 09, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
May 30, 2024 | June 13, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 1, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 4, 2024 | September 18, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 7, 2024 | September 21, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 10, 2024 | September 24, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 13, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 16, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 19, 2024 | October 03, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 22, 2024 | October 06, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 25, 2024 | October 09, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
September 29, 2024 | October 13, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 2, 2024 | October 16, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 5, 2024 | October 19, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 8, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 11, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 14, 2024 | October 28, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 17, 2024 | October 31, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 20, 2024 | November 03, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 23, 2024 | November 06, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 26, 2024 | November 09, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
October 30, 2024 | November 13, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 1, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 3, 2024 | November 17, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 6, 2024 | November 20, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 9, 2024 | November 23, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 12, 2024 | November 26, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 15, 2024 | November 29, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 18, 2024 | December 02, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 21, 2024 | December 05, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 24, 2024 | December 08, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 27, 2024 | December 11, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
November 30, 2024 | December 14, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 1, 2024 | December 15, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 4, 2024 | December 18, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 7, 2024 | December 21, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 10, 2024 | December 24, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 13, 2024 | December 27, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 16, 2024 | December 30, 2024 | available | $1,895 | |
December 19, 2024 | January 02, 2025 | available | $1,895 | |
December 22, 2024 | January 05, 2025 | available | $1,895 | |
December 25, 2024 | January 08, 2025 | available | $1,895 | |
December 28, 2024 | January 11, 2025 | available | $1,895 | |
December 31, 2024 | January 14, 2025 | available | $1,895 |
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As one of the core guiding principles for Mountain Kick, we always give back to the mountain community in any way we can as a means of gratitude. The people who live in the Himalayas and share their homes with us deserve to have all their little problems fixed which seem very basic for outsiders but are commonplace in rural Nepal. The people lack proper access to healthcare, sanitation and education but a little effort from travellers goes on a long way to solve these issues. Mountain Kick has made it its corporate social responsibility to help improve the living standards of the local community. We make donations to their cause, organize social campaigns and programs and also have a few trips designed to mix a little volunteer work in your holiday.
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