On this day, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting some of the popular tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will have a pre-climbing briefing with your guide and do some final preparation.

Kathmandu - Pokhara

In the morning, you take the flight to Pokhara. The view of the Himalayas from the right side of the plane is spectacular. After checking into the hotel you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Pokhara. In the evening the group will meet for a meal together at one of the excellent restaurants near the hotel.

Alternatively, If you would like to avoid the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara there is an option to drive and this takes about 6 to 7 hours (depending on the traffic). There are also safety considerations with driving in Nepal as the roads are busy and road traffic accidents happen from time to time.

Pokhara - Marpha

Wake up early in the morning and prepare to leave and enter the pretty stone lined village known as Marpha where "Mar" means hard working and "Pha" means people. Tourism and mule rearing are the means of survival of the people of this place. Explore the local Marpha brandy and jams produced from local fruits with the blend of excellent hospitality.

Marpha - Yak Kharka

After breakfast, you will trek towards Yak Kharka, which is a small village situated at an altitude of 4,110 meters. We will cover the same path back, through sloppy and steep ways through Khangsar to Yakkharka. Along the way, you will have stunning views of the Mt. Gangapurna and Annapurna II,  Annapurna III, GlacierDome, Chulu Mountains and Pisang peaks. Views extend all the way to Mt. Manaslu ranges. 

• Distance: 15-20 km/9-12 mi

• Trekking Time: 6-8 hours

• Total Ascent: 500-700 meters/1,640-2,300 ft

• Total Descent: 300-500 meters/980-1,640 ft

Yak Kharka - Dhaulagiri Base Camp

You follow a rough trail to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. The view is impressive with Dhaulagiri I, Tukuche Peak and Little Eiger. Further to the west lies Dhaulagiri II (7,751m) and IV (7,618m). You can also see the start of the climbing route on Dhaulagiri through the icefall. 

• Distance: 10-12 km/6-7 mi

• Trekking Time: 5-7 hours

• Total Ascent: 600-800 m/1,970-2,620 ft

• Total Descent: 200-400 m/660-1,310 ft

Base Camp will already have a route set up with ropes and ladders leading to Camp 1 by the time we first arrive there. Our strong Sherpa team will be hard at work carrying loads of gear up the mountain  which will help ease the burden on the climbers.

Two days for ladder training and familiarization in the lower Khumbu Icefall before going ascending to Camp 1(5,900m/19,500ft). Spend a couple of days at Camp 1 then proceed to Camp 2(6,400m/21,000ft) and stay several nights there to help the climbers adjust to the altitude. We also make a trip to Nuptse Camp 3(6,800m/22,300ft) to help fasten this process. Our Camp 2 is set up with cook tents, specialized cooks, and a heated dining tent with tables and chairs which will provide some level of comfort to the climbers. On the mountain, we use shared sleeping tents.

After finishing this phase, we return to Base Camp to recover before making one more loop up the mountain to Camp 3, where we spend the night. Then we descend once more to Base Camp where we wait for a weather window to launch our summit attempt. When we do, we ascend through Camp 2 for a few nights before making our summit attempt after spending a night at Camp 3. The group will probably descend to Camp 3 after their long day of climbing. You would go back to Base Camp the next day.

Overall, the climbing plan needs to take into consideration the various factors that can affect a climb in the Himalayas. With the right weather conditions and a strong team effort, the summit attempt is  achievable.

After our summit to Nuptse peak, our sherpa team will spare a day to clean up solid wastes that are residing in the mountains and make a fresh environment. Due to the tourism movement in these regions, there were huge chunks of garbage which are now controlled by such actions by climbers and the organizations responsible for clean environment.

Retrace our steps back to Yak Kharka village. Stay overnight at a hotel.

• Distance: 10-12 km/6-7 miles

• Trekking Time: 5-7 hours

• Total Ascent: 200-400 m/660-1,310 ft

• Total Descent: 600-800 m/1,970-2,620 ft

Yak Kharka - Jomsom

Jomsom is the district headquarters and administrative center of Mustang. The airport connects to Pokhara by flights. We can terminate our trek in Jomson and catch a flight to Pokhara or catch a jeep ride for 10-12 hrs to reach Pokhara by road. The view of Mt. Nilgiri is a sight to behold and is directly south and east of Jomsom. If time permits, we will visit the village of Marpha, an ethnic Thakali Village 9 km south of Jomson. It is famous for apples, apple brandy and yak meats. 

• Distance: 15-20 km/9-12 mi

• Trekking Time: 6-8 hours

• Total Ascent: 300-500 meters/980-1,640 ft

• Total Descent: 500-700 meters/1,640-2,300 ft

It’s a 25 min short flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. If  you are seated on the left window, you will see Mt. Dhaulagiri on west, Annapurna ranges followed by Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang on north and your flight time will be over before you even notice. We will settle in the hotel and visit the city for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.

This is a free day in Kathmandu. Visiting Durbar squares, temple and stupas some of which are also listed in UNESCO world heritage sites or strolling around Thamel area for some souvenir shopping are the few activities you can enjoy in Kathmandu. Try various Nepali and newari cuisines if you are a food lover and want to try something new in Nepal. On top of it, people in Nepal are really humble and hospitable. You can try talking to locals and learn a few Nepali words. In the evening, you can go to local bars or pubs if you love live music where local bands perform live every night especially on weekends.

If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.