In summary
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Sports
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Duration14 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationHimalaya / Annapurnas
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions249.93 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
English
In a few words
This trek, expertly paced by lodge stays, offers a wealth of stunning views across the entire Annapurna range. It's the quintessential Nepal trek , completed in just two weeks . A local guide accompanies you from start to finish, a porter carries your pack, and you gradually ascend from Jagat to Manang through the Marsyangdi Valley, transitioning from subtropical zones to more arid landscapes above 3,000 meters. Along this staircase that leads you towards the giants, you pass through Brahmin, Gurung, and Tibetan villages. Prayer flags flutter in the wind. The Himalayan peaks stretch to the horizon: Manaslu, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna... It's via the Thorong La pass, at 5,400 meters, that you descend into the lower Mustang Valley . The scenery changes: the valley widens, the land becomes more arid, and the mineral colors shift from ochre to red and green. Stunning villages like Jarkot and Kagbeni dot your descent. From Jomsom, your journey continues to Pokhara, a small town nestled at the foot of the Annapurna range.
The highlights
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The legendary Himalayan trek in just 2 weeks, customizable to your preferences.
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The variety of landscapes ranging from lowland rice paddies to high mountain scenery
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The Thorong pass crossing at 5400 m
Photos
Maurice - verified review - april 2025
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Alix - verified review - january 2024
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
This type of trip requires a very good level of physical fitness, appropriate clothing , and suitable mountain footwear. The trek involves 5 to 6 hours of walking per day on average, with average daily elevation gains and losses of 1000m.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 6h
- Average distance/day: 23 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 755 m
- Average daily descent: 562 m
Management
English
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a local English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout your trip. If you prefer, a French-speaking guide is available for an additional fee.
Your luggage will be carried by porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers). Limit your trekking luggage to a maximum of 12kg.
Program
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Arrival in Kathmandu
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You will be met at Kathmandu airport by your guide, who will accompany you throughout the trek. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. In the early evening, you will have your first briefing with your guide. Welcome dinner.Day 1 -
Kathmandu to Jagat Road
- Transportation Car - 07h - 200km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early in the morning, you'll set off for the village of Besishahar (850 m) where you'll meet your porters, then continue to Jagat via a drivable track (after changing vehicles). Upon arrival, you'll be rewarded with the magnificent scenery of the Annapurna massif . Your first night in the Annapurna massif will be spent in a lodge.
Day 2 -
Jagat - Dharapani (1960m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 25 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You follow the Marsyangdi River: a steady climb to Chamje, then the ascent becomes steeper for 300 meters to reach the village of Tal, situated in an ancient lake overlooked by a large waterfall. The afternoon is a gentle descent to Dharapani, a beautiful village at the confluence of two rivers.Day 3 -
Dharapani - Chame (2715m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 25 km
- Positive elevation gain 980 m
- Negative elevation 240 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A steep climb leads to Upper Timang. You'll pass through a beautiful pine forest. From Koto, there are remarkable views of Annapurna II and Manaslu. At Chame, you enter Buddhist territory: chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags adorn your path.
Day 4 -
Chame - Pisang (3314m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 20 km
- Positive elevation gain 830 m
- Negative elevation 360 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You pass through several Gurung villages. There are stunning views of the Himalayan range, from Manaslu to Annapurna II. The landscapes become more arid, though some crops still remain. In the afternoon, you visit the village and monastery of Upper Pisang.Day 5 -
Pisang - Ngawal (3600m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 25 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Continue your trek with the enormous Annapurna glacial barrier as your backdrop: Annapurnas IV, II, III, Gangapurna, and Tarke Gyang… A truly exceptional setting! Today you'll head into the upper Marsyangdi Valley for a variation on the "classic" trek. From Pisang, a beautiful balcony trail leads to the ancient villages of Ghyaru and Ngawal. Arrive in Ngawal in the afternoon. You'll visit this old Tibetan village and its monastery.Day 6 -
Ngawal - Manang (3550m)
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A beautiful day of hiking towards Manang. You'll have a commanding view of the Manang Valley, reaching the village of Mungje, then follow the river to the village of Braga. Visit the monastery. The trek continues towards Manang, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon is free to relax in Manang. If you wish, there's an option to hike in the afternoon to the village of Khangsar (3760 m), located on the trail leading to Tilicho Lake (4 hours' walk).Day 7 -
Manang - Yak Kharka (4220m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 730 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This short and easy stage allows for gradual acclimatization to the altitude. You leave the banks of the Marsyangdi River and begin the easy climb to the Yak Kharkha pastures. The afternoon is free for rest or leisurely strolls.Day 8 -
Yak Kharka - Thorang Phedi (5416m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 1030 m
- Negative elevation 550 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A short day's hike to Thorong Phedi. The trail crosses numerous yak pastures, alternating between ascents and descents. You progress slowly towards the valley floor to conserve your breath. In the afternoon, there is an option for an acclimatization hike, a round trip to Thorong Phedi base camp (+400m and -400m).Day 9 -
Thorang Phedi - Thorong Pass (5416m) - Muktinath (3800m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Distance 30 km
- Positive elevation gain 940 m
- Negative elevation 1620 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off very early in the morning for Thorong La Pass, the highest point of our trek. The climb is quite strenuous, but the fantastic panorama rewards our effort. After a photo stop at the pass, the descent is a bit steep down to Muktinath, the first village in Mustang and a religious sanctuary for Buddhists and Hindus. We visited the small temple of Muktinath. Overnight in Muktinath.Day 10 -
Muktinath - Lupra (2790m) - Jomson (2710m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h30
- Distance 32 km
- Positive elevation gain 130 m
- Negative elevation 1120 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You leave the village of Muktinath and cross a small pass, traversing stunning mountain scenery. Along the way, with a bit of luck, you might spot the bharal, the blue sheep of the Himalayas. A fairly steep descent leads you to Lupra, a small village nestled in the Lupra Khola gorge. Far from the main hiking trails, the village has managed to retain all its charm. After a short break in the village, you descend into the Kali Gandaki gorge and end the day in Jomsom.Day 11 -
Jomson Flight - Pokhara
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast, you'll take a flight to Pokhara. The rest of the day is free to explore this city nestled at the foot of the Annapurna massif.Day 12 -
Pokhara - Kathmandu
- Transportation Minibus - 06h - 200km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Travel by public transport to Kathmandu. Free time. Take the opportunity to discover the treasures of the Kathmandu Valley at your own pace or with a guide (optional): Pashupatinath, a 12th-century Hindu site, a cremation ground dedicated to Shiva where pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred Bagmati River. Then, Bodhnath, an impressive stupa located in the heart of the Tibetan quarter, where many monasteries of the exiles were built. The journey between Pokhara and Kathmandu can be made by private transport or plane.
Day 13 -
Kathmandu, end of stay
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Kathmandu airport.
Day 14
Note
The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; however, unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Depending on weather and operational conditions, your guide reserves the right to modify this itinerary to ensure the best possible experience and your safety.
Accommodation
- In Kathmandu and Pokhara : overnight stay in a 3* hotel in a double room.
- During the trek : overnight stays in a "Nepalese lodge," which is a traditional Nepalese house adapted to accommodate hikers. Comfort levels vary, but they provide pleasant conditions during high-altitude treks. Hot showers are generally available for a fee in the lodges.
Access
Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Go to the starting point
✈️ Recommended routes to get to Kathmandu:
- From Paris CDG: Flights with stopovers every day on Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air India or Air Vistara
- From Lyon, Brussels, Nice: Flights with layovers on Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways
- From Geneva: Flights with layovers every day on Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or Etihad
- From Marseille and Toulouse: Flights with layovers every day on Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or TAP Air Portugal
Price details
The price includes
- All transfers according to the program
- Domestic flight between Jomsom and Pokhara
- Hotel accommodation in a double room with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Lodge accommodation with full board during the trek
- English-speaking staff for the entire trek (French-speaking guide optional)
- Luggage transport during the trek (up to a maximum of 12kg per person)
- The trekking team: assistants and porters
- Trekking permits
- Local taxes
- Staff insurance
The price does not include
- International flights
- The Nepalese visa
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Sightseeing / Entrance fees to Kathmandu
- Tips
- Drinks
- Sleeping bag for the trek (see list of equipment to bring)
Options
- Single room : CHF86.91 / unit
- Full board : CHF118.92 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (before the stay) : CHF36.59 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (before the stay) : CHF59.46 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (after the stay) : CHF36.59 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (after the stay) : CHF59.46 / unit
- French-speaking guide : CHF80.05 / unit
- Private transfer : CHF109.78 / unit
- Domestic flight : CHF146.37 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- 90L trekking backpack
Equipment to bring
- Telescopic hiking poles
- Sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5/-15°C)
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- One 1.5 litre water bottle or two equivalent ones (camel bag or rigid water bottles)
- Water filter or tablets for water treatment
- Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products)
- Quick-drying towel
- Biodegradable cleaning wipes
- Sunglasses with a high protection rating
- High protection sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Lightweight crampons, to facilitate walking when crossing the Larkya La pass at the beginning of the spring season (optional, potentially useful in spring)
- Gaiters (optional, potentially useful in spring)
- Handkerchiefs
- Toilet paper
- Books, card games... to keep busy at the end of the day
It is possible to rent certain equipment on site (sleeping bag, down jacket, crampons, etc.). Expect to pay approximately €35 per item for a 2-week trip and €50 for 3 weeks (payable on site). If you wish to rent one or more items of equipment before your departure, please let us know so that our local team can ensure everything is available upon your arrival.
Clothing to bring
Appropriate mountain trekking gear is essential for this trip. Please note that temperatures can vary from +30°C at the base to -20°C at the summit.
- Cap or hat
- Scarf or neck warmer
- Warm hat and gloves
- Synthetic material T-shirt
- Thermal underwear (for evenings or days at high altitude)
- Warm fleece jacket
- Windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket
- Compact down-type jacket (for breaks or evenings)
- Comfortable walking pants
- Walking socks
- Sturdy and comfortable mountain hiking boots
- Light shoes for the evening
