Guide

An English speaking knowledgeable trekking guide and porter (1 porter for 2 guests) An English Speaking Tour Guide for Kathmandu sightseeing Medical Kit will be carried by Trekking Guide

Transport

All airport pick ups and drops in comfortable cars and Pokhara Kathmandu Pokhara by tourist bus

Meals

17 Breakfast, 12 Lunch, 15 Dinner Welcome and Farewell Dinner with Nepalese Cultural Dance

Flights

Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara domestic flights and airport departure taxes for guests and trekking guide both

Accommodation

Twin sharing accommodation in hotels (5 Nights) with breakfast) Best available lodges and guesthouses during the trekking days (12 Nights)

Others

Annapurna Conservation Park permit and TIMS permit for trekking and restricted area special permit Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff. All Government and Local Taxes

Not included:

Others

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu other than mentioned in the itinerary Tips, drinks, personal expenses and excess baggage charges

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Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square: is one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. This site was the royal residence until the 19th century where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch use to take place. Swoyambhunath Temple: This Buddhist Stupa, said to be 2000 years old is a perfect architecture of gilded spire and white washed dome located under thousands of fluttering prayer flags. From the spire, four faces of Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions. The entire structure is symbolic. Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath, a pagoda style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power in religious terms. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is 6 kms from Kathmandu city and just a few hundred meters from the end of the runway at Tribhuwan International Airport. BoudhnathStupa: Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, this enormous stupa where thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha, which gaze out from the gilded central tower. This is one of the few places in the world where Tibetan Buddhist culture is accessible and unfetered, and the lanes around the stupa are crammed with monasteries and the surrounding is a paraphernalia

Overnight:Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (827M/2689Ft): 5-6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (827M/2689Ft): 5-6 Hours

After a warm breakfast in the hotel we will drive along the Trishuli River to Pokhara, the city of Lakes Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals:Breakfast
Day 4 Fly To Jomsom (2,700M/8898Ft) And Trek To Kagbeni (2,810M/9,216Ft): 3-4 Hours Trek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Jomsom (2,700M/8898Ft) And Trek To Kagbeni (2,810M/9,216Ft): 3-4 Hours Trek

To shorten the trekking days from Pokhara to Jomsom we take an early morning domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom Airport. Jomsom is famous for its apples. Walking along a beautiful valley we pass through Eaklebatti Village which is located at the bank of two rivers. You can see the ruins of an old fortress here.

Overnight: in Kagbeni.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 Kagbeni To Chele (3,050M/10,004Ft): 5-6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kagbeni To Chele (3,050M/10,004Ft): 5-6 Hours

At Kagbeni our trekking permits are checked and from here we start trekking alongside Kali Gadaki River. We reach the Tangbe Village that has its narrow alleyways, white-washed houses, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. Continuing our walk through another village we cross a river and a short walk over a ridge takes us to Chele.

Overnight: in Chele

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 Chele To Syanbochen (3,475M/11,398Ft): 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chele To Syanbochen (3,475M/11,398Ft): 6-7 Hours

After breakfast we start on a difficult trek of today as we will be passing through two high passes of Taklam La pass (3,624m) and Dajori La pass (3,735). On our way, we enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and pass by Ramchung Cave. After the passes, we descend on an easier trail to reach Samar Village. Walk from this village leads us to a ridge and we descend and continue trek upto Syanboche for overnight stay.

Overnight: in Syanboche

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 Syanbochen To Dhakmar (3820 M) 6 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Syanbochen To Dhakmar (3820 M) 6 Hrs

Today we climb the ridge to Syangboche La Pass. Above Ghiling iVillage s an old red gompa and ancient meditation caves in the cliffs. We walk past several Chortens and then ascend to Nyi La pass. Descending the valley we pass the most spectacular longest Mani wall in the region. Finally we arrive Dhakmar village which has dramatic red canyon wall and many ancient caves.

Overnight in : Dhakmar.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8 Dhakmar To Lo-Manthang (3,730M/12,234Ft) Via Ghar Gumba 5 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dhakmar To Lo-Manthang (3,730M/12,234Ft) Via Ghar Gumba 5 Hrs

Passing through the green pasture land and climbing up through the canyon to the ridge, we reach Gyakar Village that has one of the oldest Gompas in Nepal, the Ghar Gumba (Lo Gekar), with rock paintings. Belonging to the Nyingma tradition it is connected to Samye Gompa in Tibet and has a strong connection to Guru Rinpoche. We spend sometime before we continue to the walled city of Lo Manthang. which has around 180 houses amongst narrow streets and some of the most incredible Tibetan Buddhist gompas.

Overnight: in Lo Manthang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Lo Manthang To Garpu (3900 M) By Pony Return To Lo Manthang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lo Manthang To Garpu (3900 M) By Pony Return To Lo Manthang

Today is the acclimatization day in Lomanthang. We take a pony to Garpu, where we visit the monastery and the meditation caves called Sky Caves. which is an amazing cave complex filled with relics, paintings, and archaeologically significant items.

Overnight: in Lo Manthang

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Lo Manthang To Chrang (3560 M) 4-5 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lo Manthang To Chrang (3560 M) 4-5 Hrs

We walk to Lo La Pass from where we get a last view of Lo Manthang City. From the pass is an easy walk to the village of Chrang.The village is dominated by the crumbling five stories Tsirang Dzong, a Tibetan style fortified palace and the ochre-coloured Tsarang Gompa belonging to the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Overnight: in Chrang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Chrang To Yara (3610 M) 5-6 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chrang To Yara (3610 M) 5-6 Hrs

We walk along rocky river bed and do a final ascent to Yara Village which has fantastically sculpted canyons.

Overnight: in Yara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Trek To Yara, Visit Luri Gumba And Tashi Kabum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Yara, Visit Luri Gumba And Tashi Kabum

Walking through a cliff side trail we reach Tashi Kabum cave complex which is a newly discovered group of 6 caves that has beautiful Buddhist paintings and a beautifully painted Chorten. The access to this site is quite difficult and dangerous, those less adventurous may opt to miss this visit. From here we continue to Luri Gumba and its network of Tibetan Buddhist caves. The main Luri Gumba is located near the riverbed, with the upper prayer rooms and Kabum Stupa on a trail above.

Overnight: in Yara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Yara To Ghiling (3570 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yara To Ghiling (3570 M)

Today we will cross Kali Gadaki river several times for which keeping the sandals ready will be comfortable. We reach Tsarang La Pass. The descent from the pass takes us to a dramatic set of Chortens and the longest mani wall in Mustang, further to Ghemi Village and finally descend to Ghiling..

Overnight: in Ghiling

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Ghiling To Samar (3605 M) Via Chungsi Caves
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ghiling To Samar (3605 M) Via Chungsi Caves

Along the way to the caves, see the nests of Himalayan Griffins high up in the cliff faces. The Chungsi cave is one of Guru Rinpoche’s meditation caves and up a series of rock steps, you can see many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures, Chortens and other relics. Leaving the cave it’s a spectacular walk to the village of Samar.

Overnight: in Samar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Samar To Chhuksang (2950 M), Drive To Jomsom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Samar To Chhuksang (2950 M), Drive To Jomsom

Today is an easy walk with couple of hours of trekking to reach Chhuksang. From here we will be picked up by our vehicle, heading to Jomsom by road.

Overnight: in Jomsom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 Fly Back To Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly Back To Pokhara

We take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. You will have the rest of the day on your own.

Overnight: in Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast
Day 17 Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu

After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu. We spend our last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Included Meals: Farewell Dinner
Day 18 Airport Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Transfer

Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.

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18 days tour

Upper Mustang Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Mustang Trek

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation

Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (827M/2689Ft): 5-6 Hours

Fly To Jomsom (2,700M/8898Ft) And Trek To Kagbeni (2,810M/9,216Ft): 3-4 Hours Trek

Kagbeni To Chele (3,050M/10,004Ft): 5-6 Hours

Chele To Syanbochen (3,475M/11,398Ft): 6-7 Hours

Syanbochen To Dhakmar (3820 M) 6 Hrs

Dhakmar To Lo-Manthang (3,730M/12,234Ft) Via Ghar Gumba 5 Hrs

Lo Manthang To Garpu (3900 M) By Pony Return To Lo Manthang

Lo Manthang To Chrang (3560 M) 4-5 Hrs

Chrang To Yara (3610 M) 5-6 Hrs

Trek To Yara, Visit Luri Gumba And Tashi Kabum

Yara To Ghiling (3570 M)

Ghiling To Samar (3605 M) Via Chungsi Caves

Samar To Chhuksang (2950 M), Drive To Jomsom

Fly Back To Pokhara

Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu

Airport Transfer

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