After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara on a very comfortable tourist bus (but let us know if you wish private transport) and then onwards to Beni where we overnight in preparation to begin the trek early the next morning.

Setting off today we follow the Myagdi Khola (river) and pass through several small villages, across suspension bridges, and through terraced fields. Plenty of time to take in local life and explore the surrounding area before settling down for the night.

Leaving the terraced fields behind the trail gets rougher until we come to more small villages with their cultivated fields. Dharapani is another lovely village surrounded by fields.

Many more villages to see and enjoy today until we reach Muri, which is a village inhabited by Magar people. On the way across the river again and ascend through forests to reach a ridge above. More river crossings and another bit of a climb bring you to the ridge where Muri is situated.

Today we cross over a low pass from where we get great views of Mt Ghustung South. The trail zigzags a bit, goes through pine and oak forests, and eventually takes you to Boghara. From here, lying above the terraced fields, are Dhaulagiri I and Gurja Himal, to name just two of the mountains you can see.

Today again we hike through forests and along the Myagdi Khola until we reach the banks of the Choriban Khola where we camp for the night.

Today we view glaciers for the first time! We hike along the glacial deposits of Chhonbarban Glacier and really feel that we are now in the Himalayas. From Italian Camp, there are wonderful views of the Dhaulagiri Massif and Tukuchen – amazing sights to wake up to in the morning.

As the altitude is getting up to the higher range, we take an acclimatization day today to allow our bodies to adjust. Explore the surrounding areas, catch up on some rest, get to know your companions better or simply stare in awe and enjoy the mountains.

It’s a more challenging day today with steep ups and downs and a rocky trail. There are glaciers to cover and narrow canyons to pass but we reach Glacier Camp satisfied and happy.

A spectacular day filled with many peaks such as Dhaulagiri I and II. The campsite may be an open rocky area but just look up! We fix our camp here under the magnificent peaks.

At this high altitude, we need to let our bodies acclimatize further. The Dhaulagiri range is on view in all its glory. It’s a fantastic
place to take some rest and stunning photographs.

Today we reach the highest we will hike on this trek. The French Pass is 5,200m high and puts the challenge in the day. But the rewards are an astounding panorama of mountains such as Tukuche Peak, Tashi Kang and Dhaulagiri I, to name just a few. Coming down over the pass we reach a grassy meadow where we camp for the night in the Hidden Valley.

Coming down from the Hidden Valley (situated at 5,200m) we head towards Dhampus Pass. The views from this pass are equally as impressive – lakes and glaciers are spread before us, while mountains surround us. We trek on to Yak Kharka and our tented camp.

Today our bodies feel the benefit of the lower altitude and enjoy the forests of pines and rhododendrons as we hike towards the town of Marpha, famous for both its lovely monastery and apple orchards.

Our trek has ended and we drive back to Pokhara today to enjoy the lakeside restaurants and bars and perhaps be overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of a busy town after the wilds of the mountains.

Today we say goodbye to the Fishtail Mountain which towers over Pokhara and to the wonderful Himalayas mountains that have been our home for the past 2 weeks or so. Then it’s time to say goodbye to your wonderful staff as the comfortable tourist bus gets you back to Kathmandu in time to head off to a lively restaurant for dinner and perhaps some music.