Luxury Manang Trek

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, After immigration and baggage collection, a Relax Getaways representative will meet you (travelers) outside the terminal with a name placard and escort them by private, air-conditioned vehicle to their luxury Kathmandu hotel. The remaining part of the day is free for relaxing, spa treatments, or exploring nearby Thamel.

Inclusions
Private vehicle airport pickup
Welcome drink and hotel check-in assistance
Overnight stay in a 5-star Kathmandu hotel

A private guide and driver lead a full-day heritage tour covering four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath Stupa, known for its hilltop views and spiritual significance to both Buddhists and Hindus; Patan Durbar Square, home to well-preserved Newari palaces and temples; Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal's most sacred Hindu site along the Bagmati River; and Boudhanath Stupa, a major Tibetan Buddhist hub ringed by monasteries and prayer wheels. The evening is free for spa time, souvenir shopping, or rest before the trek begins.

Inclusions:
Private vehicle and English-speaking cultural guide
All heritage site entrance fees
Hotel breakfast
Overnight stay in a luxury Kathmandu hotel

After breakfast, you will fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, with clear-day views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges en route. Upon arrival, a private transfer takes travelers to their luxury lakeside hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Pokhara Lakeside, with options including walking or cycling along Phewa Lake, taking a boat to Tal Barahi Temple, catching sunset from Shanti Stupa or a lakeside viewpoint, or relaxing with a spa treatment or time by the hotel's garden and pool.

Inclusions:

• Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Private airport transfers in Pokhara

• Hotel breakfast

• Overnight stay in a 5-star Pokhara hotel

Travelers begin their journey into the Annapurna region with an overland jeep drive to Chame, the Manang district headquarters and starting point of the trek. The route passes through scenic valleys, terraced farmland, river crossings, and waterfalls, climbing along the Marsyangdi River gorge through towns like Besisahar, Jagat, and Dharapani, with photo stops, lunch, and glimpses of rural Himalayan life along the way. Travelers can alternatively upgrade to a private helicopter transfer, cutting travel time to just 30 minutes while offering aerial views of the Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. Upon arrival in Chame (2,650m), guests check into the Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Chame Lodge, with the evening set aside for rest and acclimatization ahead of the trek.

Inclusions:
Private jeep transfer or optional helicopter upgrade Available
Breakfast and lunch (if driving)
Check-in at the premium mountain lodge in Chame
Dinner at the lodge
Guide and support staff service

After breakfast, guests fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, with clear-day views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges en route. Upon arrival, a private transfer takes travelers to their luxury lakeside hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Pokhara Lakeside, with options including walking or cycling along Phewa Lake, taking a boat to Tal Barahi Temple, catching sunset from Shanti Stupa or a lakeside viewpoint, or relaxing with a spa treatment or time by the hotel's garden and pool.

Inclusions:
Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Private airport transfers in Pokhara
Hotel breakfast
Overnight stay in a 5-star Pokhara hotel

This is an acclimatization day around the Manang Valley to help the body adjust before Ice Lake. The morning hike takes travelers to Gangapurna Lake, a striking glacial lake with turquoise water and mountain reflections, followed by the Chongkor (100 Rupee) Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and the wider valley — following the "climb high, sleep low" approach to acclimatization. After returning to the lodge for lunch, the afternoon is free for optional activities like an altitude lecture at the Himalayan Rescue Association clinic, exploring Manang village and its monasteries, or simply resting and taking in the views.

Inclusions
Guided acclimatization hike
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge
Optional evening altitude briefing
Overnight stay at Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Manang Lodge

This is one of the trek's key highlights — a full-day hike to Ice Lake (Kicho Tal), one of Nepal's most scenic alpine lakes. Starting after breakfast, the trail climbs through alpine meadows and yak pastures, offering striking views of the Annapurna massif, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak. At 4,600m, Ice Lake rewards hikers with crystal-clear waters set against glacial terrain and peaks rising above 7,000m. After time to rest, snack, and take photos, travelers descend back to Manang for a warm shower, dinner, and overnight stay at the lodge.

Inclusions:

• Full-day guided hike to Ice Lake

• Packed lunch/snacks and refreshments

• Breakfast and dinner at the lodge

• Overnight stay at Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Manang Lodge

The day begins with an early 1.5-hour jeep transfer to Cindi/Sabje, the starting point for a moderate-to-strenuous 5–6 hour round-trip hike (8–10 km) to Annapurna II's Lower Base Camp, a lesser-traveled and remote route. The trail climbs gradually through alpine forest, open pastures, and glacial moraines, rewarding hikers with close-up views of Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, and surrounding icy ridges in a rarely visited setting ideal for photography and solitude. After lunch at the summit viewpoint, travelers descend and return by jeep to their luxury lodge in Manang.

Inclusions
Private jeep transport to/from Sabje
Guided hike to Annapurna II Base Camp
Packed lunch/snacks during the hike
Breakfast and dinner at the lodge
Overnight stay at Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Manang Lodge

After breakfast, travelers depart Manang and retrace the route back to Chame by private 4WD jeep, taking in scenic views along the way despite the descent. The drive passes Braga Monastery, the scenic Upper Pisang region, pine forests and valleys along the Marsyangdi River, with an optional refreshment stop at the Bhartang apple orchards. Arriving in Chame by mid-to-late afternoon, guests check back into the Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Chame Lodge for a relaxed evening in the alpine surroundings.

Inclusions
Private jeep transfer
Breakfast, lunch en route, and dinner at the lodge
Overnight stay at Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Chame Lodge

Travelers begin the return journey to Pokhara, either by private jeep retracing the route via Dharapani, Jagat, and Besisahar while descending from alpine terrain into lush valleys, or via an optional 30-minute helicopter transfer offering panoramic views over the Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. Upon arrival, guests check into a luxury lakeside hotel in Pokhara (Temple Tree Resort, Fish Tail Lodge, or Dorje's Resort, depending on the package), with the evening free for a spa treatment, lakeside dinner, or sunset walk.

Inclusions
Private transfer by jeep or optional helicopter
Breakfast at Chame, lunch en route (if driving), and dinner on your own
Overnight stay in a 5-star luxury hotel in Pokhara

After breakfast, travelers enjoy a relaxed half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara with a private guide, visiting highlights like Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and Phewa Lake, with an optional boat ride to Tal Barahi Temple, plus time for shopping at the Lakeside Market. The group then flies from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, where a representative transfers them to their hotel. The evening concludes with a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant, complete with a cultural dance performance.

Inclusions
Private guided sightseeing tour in Pokhara
Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Private airport transfers
Breakfast and farewell dinner
Overnight stay in a 5-star Kathmandu hotel

After a final breakfast in Nepal, travelers have free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation, depending on their flight schedule, before a private vehicle transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, with arrival recommended at least 3 hours before departure.

Inclusions
Hotel breakfast
Private airport transfer
Farewell assistance from Luxury Holidays Nepal