Leaving Manang, you’ll begin trekking towards Gurung village at 3900 meters. The initial trail encounters a tougher climb. A short walk from Gurung will bring you to Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka means ‘Yak pastures.’ After enjoying a warm lunch, you’ll continue climbing uphill towards Ledar village. Ledar lies almost 700m above Manang village. Catch the beautiful sight of Annapurna and Thorung La Peak from your hotel. Overnight in Ledar.

Leaving Ledar, you’ll begin trekking uphill towards Thorung Phedi. The initial trail encounters trekking across the rugged terrain. As you climb further up, you’ll start meeting a thick snow trail. Thorung Phedi is a small settlement located below Thorung Peak. Leave the narrow Marsayangdi stream and head uphill towards Thorung High Camp. You’ll stay put at the high camp before approaching the high pass of Thorung La. During winter, the entire trail remains covered with snow making it difficult to cross the pass.

After early morning breakfast, you’ll embark on a somewhat strenuous trek towards the pass. Begin trekking uphill along the snow moraines. The region remains secluded from the rest of Manang. You wouldn’t find any teahouses along the trail. Cross the final section to arrive at Thorung La Pass. From the top of the pass, you can catch amazing sights of some of the highest mountains on Earth. Few peaks in Tibet will also be visible from the pass. From here, you’ll begin descending to the other side towards Mustang. The rocky trail leads you to Muktinath Temple. Muktinath is considered as one of the holiest sites in Hindu mythology. It lies below Thorung La Pass. You can choose to explore the temple and other religious sites before resting for the night.

Muktinath at 3,760 meters is home to Muktinath Temple. A Mukti-Kshetra, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the temple every year. The pilgrims believe that circumambulating the temple and taking a shower under the 108 stone taps cleanses their sins. You can explore the temple, and then head to the other side to explore the Buddhist site of Guru Padmasambhava. According to the legend, the famed Bodhisattva Padmasambhava had meditated at Muktinath before heading towards Tibet. After exploring the religious site, you’ll begin trekking downhill and make your way towards Lubra village. The motorable road will take you to Kali Gandaki valley. Cross the dry beds of Kali Gandaki River to arrive at Jomsom. Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang District. Catch the beautiful sight of Annapurna I in the south and Mt. Dhaulagiri in the north. Spend the evening relishing a local apple brandy called “Marpha.”

Explore the beautiful Jomsom city and shop for a local souvenir before embarking on a short flight to Pokhara. The 25min long flight will offer a scenic aerial tour of Annapurna valley along with Annapurna massif and Machhapuchhre en route to Pokhara. You can spend the day indulging in an exciting tour of Pokhara City. Explore a few of the popular activities in Pokhara. Take a boat ride at Phewa Lake and visit the Tal Barahi Temple. You can consider visiting the touristic site of Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave. A UNESCO designated site of Pokhara Peace Stupa remains one of the most visited places in the city. Spend the evening enjoying the vibrant environment of lakeside, Pokhara

Enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the majestic sight of Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre peaks. You can tour the lakeside city before embarking on a road journey to Kathmandu. Bid farewell to the beautiful city and begin driving along the massive Trishuli River towards Kathmandu City. The half-day trip will bring you back to your hotel in Kathmandu. Spend the evening enjoying a delicious farewell dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurant in the city. Overnight in Kathmandu.

On the last day, you can explore the nearby Thamel town and indulge in shopping. Buy a few souvenirs to bring back home. Almost 2hr before your flight, we’ll drive you to the airport. Bid farewell to the beautiful Kathmandu City.