A challenging 14-day guided trek over the Thorong La Pass, run by Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure, a privately owned trekking company based in Kathmandu since 2015. After sightseeing in Kathmandu you drive to Dharapani and trek through Chame, Pisang and Manang, with an acclimatisation day at Manang, before crossing the pass at 5,416 m and descending to Muktinath. From there you drive to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara. An English-speaking guide leads the trek, with one porter for every two trekkers. Permits, the Jomsom to Pokhara flight and full board on the trek are included.

What's included

Airport and hotel pickups and drop-offs; 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast; Local transport to Besisahar and shared jeep to Dharapani; Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara; Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu; Kathmandu heritage sightseeing (4 to 6 hours); Teahouse or lodge accommodation and meals during the trek; Farewell dinner; Duffel bag; English-speaking guide and porters (one porter for two trekkers), including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging; ACAP and TIMS permits; Medical kit; Government and local taxes

What's not included

Nepal visa fee; International airfare; Excess baggage charges; Private transport during the trek; Sightseeing entrance fees and tour guide; Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara; Extra nights due to early arrival, late departure or early return from the mountain; Travel and rescue insurance; Personal expenses such as calls, laundry, bar bills, battery charging, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, tea, coffee, Wi-Fi and hot showers; Tips for guides and porters