Nepal Discovery from USA

Welcome to Nepal! Today you will need to go to the airport and take the flight by yourself. Since there is no direct flight operating between the cities of USA and Kathmandu, the following transit flights are for your reverence.

If you travel from New York, you can take the Qatar Airways flight QR704 10:25/06:35 (12h10m) to Doha. A transit visa may be required. After having a one-hour layover there, you can connect the flight QR646 07:35/14:35 (4h15m) to Kathmandu. The whole trip takes 17h25m. You will arrive in Kathmandu the second day.

If departing from San Francisco in the USA, you are advised to take the flight QR738 14:30/16:45 (15h15m) to Doha firstly, and stay over there for 9h25m. Then take the flight QR652 02:10/09:10 (4h15m). The whole duration is 28h55m. You will arrive in Kathmandu the third day.

If starting from Los Angeles, it is recommended to take the Turkish Airlines flight TK010 18:25/18:25 (13h) and arrive at Istanbul firstly with a 7-hour layover. After that, take the flight TK726 01:35/11:55 (6h55m) to Kathmandu. The flight time for the whole trip is 27 hours. You will arrive in Kathmandu the third day.

Upon arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you. You may either rest in the hotel to recover from jet lag or explore the surrounding area by yourself.

Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya

You are free for the entire day. Nepal is a paradise for trekkers. So you can buy any trekking equipment you need. You may contact your trekking guide, check your equipment and prepare more for the following trekking tour. For the rest time of the day, you could visit the world heritage sites in Kathmandu by yourself like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. If you need guidance service, we are glad to assist you.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya

Today, we will pick you up from the hotel and then travel from Kathmandu to the Annapurna. We will drive to Beshisahar first, then change to a local jeep to head to Jagat (1,300 meters), which is the starting point of our trek. Passing through many villages on the way, you will have a general knowledge of Nepal's rural scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

After breakfast, we'll start the trekking tour. Today's destination is Dharapani (1,943 meters), and it will take about 6-7 hours. The trekking guide will accompany you and introduce the scenery along the way. The porter will carry most of the luggage for you. On the way we will pass through a drawbridge, oak woods and a valley, and hike through Chamje, Kodo, Tal and other villages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

During today's Annapurna Circuit Trek, we will first hike all the way up to Timang. On the way we'll pass through rhododendron forest, ridges of forests, landslide sights, and enjoy the beautiful views of Manaslu, Lamjung Kailash, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and other peaks. After arriving in Timang, we will continue trek through Tanchok and Koto to reach Chame (2,630 meters), which is the head office of the Manang area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today, we will start from Chame and pass through a drawbridge, stand on which you can admire the breath-taking Lamjung Himal. Then after trekking for half an hour, the great Lamjung ridge comes into your eyes, and you can also see part of the Ngadi Chuli. When pass through Bhratang village, you need be cautious enough while walking on the narrow path by the steep canyon. Next, trek through the base of Pangri Dada, a bridge, a boondocks along Marshyangdi River, and reach Valley of Pisang (3,300 meters) to overlook Upper Pisang and Chulu Peak. After, head to Pisang and stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

In the morning we'll head to Ghyaru village, taking about 2 hours. On the way you can appreciate the scenic Annapurna II and other peaks. Reaching Ghyaru, you can see glacial wall of Annapurna IV. After having lunch in Ghyaru, walk for about 2 hours to Ngawal and appreciate Pisang Peak and Annapurna peak on the way. From Ngawal, go downhill to Bhakra, then trek towards the west, pass through Braga and finally arrive in Manang (3,530 meters).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Manang, with lots of lodges and bakeries, is a popular acclimatization place for Annapurna Circuit Trek. You are free today to get used to the high altitude. If you are energetic enough, you could choose to trek around Khangsar, Tsamkhang or Gangapurna Lake. During the peak tourism season, Manang will be lively as lots of trekkers come here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

From Manang, we'll first arrive at the confluence of Khangsar River and Jarsang River. Then trek along Jarsang River, pass through Gunsang, and arrive at Yak Kharka (4,120 meters) accompanied by the views of Annapurna range and Gangapurna peak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

After breakfast, hike up along the path and cross the suspension bridge to Ledar. After, follow the path along the river, admire Annapurna III and Gangapu peaks all the way, and arrive at Thorong Phedi (4,560 meters) for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we will set off early to start climbing the mountain. The initial trail is steep, especially when we approach the top of the mountain, because the trail becomes muddy due to melting snow. After crossing the rocky ridge, we'll reach the mountain top, on which you can see the magnificent snow peaks extending north to Tibet. Looking back, you can see several peaks of Annapurna, and in front of you is the beautiful Kali Gandaki. We'll then follow the steep road down to Muktinath (3,800 meters), which is an important site for Hindu pilgrimages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

After visiting Muktinath Temple, we are going to trek to Jomsom (2,750 meters), which may take 5-6 hours. Stay overnight in Jomsom.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we'll take the morning flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel, and then we will accompany you to visit highlights including Bindhyabasini Temple, World Peace Stupa and the Mahadev Cave. Next, we will walk along the lakeside and have a boat ride on Phewa Lake. Covering an area of 6 square kilometers, the lake is close to the royal palace of the King of Nepal. After that, we will visit the Barahi Temple. It is said that the temple has an embodiment of the Goddess Barahi - one of the important patron saints of Pokhara.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Swiss International Hotel Sarowar

Today, we will transfer you to the airport to take the flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. Then please connect your homebound flight to the USA at the Kathmandu Airport by yourself.

If you return to New York, you can take the Qatar Airways flight QR651 20:50/23:25 (5h20m) and have a short layover of 1h50m in Doha. Then transfer to the flight QR703 01:15/07:55 (14h40m). The flying time for the whole trip is 22 hours.

If your destination is San Francisco, you can take the flight QR651 20:50/23:25 (5h20m) to Doha. After a stopover of 8h20m, you can connect the flight QR737 07:45/12:25 (15h40m) back home. The total flying time is 29h20m.

If you get back to Los Angeles, you may consider to take the Turkish Airlines flight TK727 23:05/04:55 (8h35m) to Istanbul. The stopover is 8h55m. After that, you can take the flight TK009 13:50/16:45 (13h55m) back to Los Angeles. The whole way takes 31h25m.

Meal: Breakfast