Progra itinerary

• DAY 01 : Kathmandu - Pokhara
  Fly or drive to Pokhara (200km/7 hours) from Kathmandu. Remaining day at leisure. Overnight Hotel.
• DAY 02 : Drive to Naya Pul, and trek to Tirkedhunga
  Drive from Pokhara to the roadhead at Naya Pul where the trek begins. The trail leads along the bank of the Modi Khola to Birethanti (1065m), a large village which has many shops and tea-houses. From here the trail continues through the village and then follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and shortly after reaches Tirkedhunga at 1525m for the overnight. This is a short, relatively easy day, which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.
• DAY 03 : Tirkhedhunga to Ghorapani
  The trek today involves a long climb up to Ghorapani at 2775m. The trail continues upwards on a steep stone staircase to Ulleri at 2070m. From here the trail leads through thick forest to Banthanti at 2250m, and then continues through oak and rhododendron forest to Nangathanti at 2460m. The trail continues to rise and after approx. one hour reaches Ghorapani. We continue to the main concentration of tea-houses at Deorali (2834m), a further 10 mins walk, where we obtain fantastic views of the surrounding peaks including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Overnight.
• DAY 04 : Ghorapani to Tatopani
  After yesterday's difficult ascent, today's walk is a lot easier as it is mainly downhill to Tatopani. In the early morning, we climb upto Poon Hill (3210m) to obtain magnificent, unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. The walk up to the top of Poon Hill takes approx. one hour but is well worth the effort. From Deorali, the trail descends through rhododendron and magnolia forest, to Chitre at 2390m, and continues down to Sikha at 1980m, and then Ghara at 1705m. From here it is a steep descent of 500m to the Ghar Khola, where the trail then climbs briefly before crossing the Kali Gandaki on a large suspension bridge. It is then a short walk to Tatopani at 1180m. Tatopani is a large village with many well-appointed tea-houses and takes it's name, 'hot water', from the hot spring bathing pools on the banks of the river.
• DAY 05 : Tatopani to Kalopani
  The trail continues up the Kali Gandaki gorge, which is considered to be the deepest in the world, situated as it is between the two 8000m peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The trail rises gently to reach Dana at 1400m, and on to Rupse Chhahara at 1550m, where there is a stunning waterfall. The trail then crosses to the eastern bank of the river to reach Kopchepani, but then crosses back to the western side on a suspension bridge at 1935m. From here it is a short climb to Ghasa at 2080m. We continue to ascend and pass through Lete at 2470m, shortly before arriving at Kalopani at an elevation of 2560m.
• DAY 06 : Kalopani to Marpha
  The trail starts by crossing to the eastern side of the river, but cross back again further up the trail before entering Larjung at 2560m. The trail then continues on reach the village of Khobang and on to Tukuche. From Tukuche the trail continue up the Kali Gandaki, with the terrain becoming much more barren and the breeze increasing as it passes through the gorge. Marpha at 2665m is a large Thakali village with many excellent tea houses, but it still retains the typical architectural features of narrow alleyways, flat roofs, and whitewashed buildings. There is also a superb Nyingmapa Buddhist gompa which can be visited.
• DAY 07 : Marpha to Kagbeni
  The trail climbs along the side of the valley to reach Jomsom at 2713m. The trail crosses the river to the eastern bank and continues onwards to Eklai Bhatti at 2730m. From here the trail leads along the river to Kagbeni at 2810m. Kagbeni is situated at the junction of the Jhong Khola and the Kali Gandaki, and is the northernmost village that can be visited without a permit to continue on to Mustang. It is a fascinating village with many Tibetan influences.
• DAY 08 : Kagbeni to Muktinath
  From Kagbeni we make a steep climb up the Jhong Khola valley and join the direct trail to Muktinath just below Khingar at 3200m. From here the trail continues on high above the Jhong Khola to the imposing village of Jharkot at 3500m. From Jharkot the trail climbs up to our ultimate destination of Muktinath at 3800m. We initially reach Ranipauwa where there are many tea-houses and shops, and where we stay for the night. The actual religious site of Muktinath is a further 10 minutes walk up the hill and this area is kept free of hotels and camping sites. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists alike, and the area includes a Buddhist gompa and a Hindu temple.
• DAY 09 : Muktinath to Jomsom
  You can now look forward to a reduction in altitude and easier going, as the trail descends back down the trail to Jomsom for your overnight stay.
• DAY 10 : Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu>
  Fly out to Pokahara and then on to Kathmandu.