Flights

Pokhara to Jomsom round trip fare including airport departure taxes in Jomsom airport

Guide

Ace the Himalaya’s licensed and experienced English-speaking guide Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients)

Accommodation

Twin-sharing accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (2-nights) and Pokhara (3-nights); Breakfast included Guesthouse accommodation (10 days) during your stay in the mountains in mostly twin-sharing basis

Others

Permits for Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Restricted Area Permit (RAP); US $500 per person Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter 1 Ace the Himalaya’s duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, and trip completion certificate All administrative expenses and government taxes

Transport

All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle Kathmandu to Pokhara round trip in tourist vehicle All ground transportation in the mountain, as specified in the itinerary, is provided by locally available vehicles, the majority of which are Indian vehicles such as the Mahendra Scorpio and Bolero

Meals

Breakfasts in Kathmandu and Pokhara All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including one hot drink and seasonal fruits A farewell dinner on the last night in Pokhara

Not included:

Others

Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu International flight fare and airport departure tax Any beverages including bottled and boiled water Tips to trekking staff and driver Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa) Personal Trekking gear and equipment Any expenses other than the Price Include section

Insurance

Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft).
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft).

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Note: If you arrive after 4 pm, there will be a briefing about the trip with our guide. It will be a short pre-trip meeting. Make sure to confirm your queries about trekking in the mountains. If you arrive before 4 pm, a pre-trip meeting will be organized at our office on the same day. Meet and greet with our trip guide.

Be sure to bring the following documents to the meeting; two copies of passport-sized photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. These documents help to acquire trekking permits and related documentation during the trek. Pay the remaining balance of your invoice and sign in the legally binding trip form and non-liability disclaimer.

Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Drive To Pokhara (900 M/ 2,952 Ft) By Tourist Bus – 6 To 7Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Pokhara (900 M/ 2,952 Ft) By Tourist Bus – 6 To 7Hours

Our trekking staff will pick you up from the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. Pokhara is a beautiful valley set on the banks of Phewa Lake.

The city is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (the shape of a fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, providing the perfect starting point for our trek.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Morning Flight To Jomsom From Pokhara - 25 To 30 Minutes And Drive To Kagbeni (2,810 M/9,217 Ft) - 35 Minutes To 1 Hour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Flight To Jomsom From Pokhara - 25 To 30 Minutes And Drive To Kagbeni (2,810 M/9,217 Ft) - 35 Minutes To 1 Hour

Early morning you will be flying northwest from Pokhara towards the great portal between the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. You will enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8,000 m and the deepest gorge on this planet.

On arrival at Jomsom, you will meet the rest of the trekking staff. From Kathmandu, you will have a guide with you. You start to trek towards Kagbeni, the main gate to Upper Mustang and the trek will take you around 4 and half hours to reach Kagbeni.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 4 Drive Form Kagbeni To Samar. From Samar, You’Ll Hike Up To Chungsi Cave Monastery, Where You Can Experience The Tranquil Buddhist Surrounding; Then You’Ll Hike Up To Syangboche. After Syangboche We’Ll Drive Towards Ghami (3,520 M/11,614 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Form Kagbeni To Samar. From Samar, You’Ll Hike Up To Chungsi Cave Monastery, Where You Can Experience The Tranquil Buddhist Surrounding; Then You’Ll Hike Up To Syangboche. After Syangboche We’Ll Drive Towards Ghami (3,520 M/11,614 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

Today we might have a long day as the itinerary includes a drive and a trek. First, we’ll take a beautiful drive from Kagbeni to Samar, which is at 3,600 m. It will take us there in approximately 2.5 hours.

After reaching Samar, we’ll have our lunch there. After having our lunch, we will begin our about 2.5-hour hike from Samar to Chungsi Cave Monastery. The Chungsi Cave Monastery is a monastery inside the cave. Similarly, we will climb for around 30 minutes to reach Syangboche Monastery at 3,850 m after touring Chungsi Cave Monastery. In Syangboche, we’ll explore the monastery and again have our drive towards Ghami.

After having a day full of driving and a trek, we’ll stay for a night in Ghami. Along the trail, we’ll be walking and exploring the dry and desertic landscape of Mustang.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Trek To Ghar Gompa, Also Known As "Lo Gekar Monastery" & Trek To Ghar Gompa To Charang (3,560 M/11,680 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Ghar Gompa, Also Known As "Lo Gekar Monastery" & Trek To Ghar Gompa To Charang (3,560 M/11,680 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

While on your trek, you have the chance to stop by two additional settlements. The climb to Lo-Gekar continues. One of the oldest gompas in Nepal is Lo-Gekar Gompa, which is older than Samye Gompa in Tibet. Inside the gompa, it is thought that “Padmasambhava” meditated. The Ghar Gompa, which dates back to the year 1200, is a short distance away from there where they worship Guru Rinpoche as their main figure. The Gompa is renowned for its rock carvings as well. It takes roughly three and a half to four hours to get here from Ghami. The Ghar Gompa is said to grant the wishes of everyone who makes a wish there. After an hour of Ghar Gompa exploration, the journey continues in the direction of Charang, where we will spend the night. Charang can be reached from Ghar Gompa in 2 to 3 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Drive To Lo Manthang (3,810 M/12,500 Ft)By Local 4Wd. From Charang - 2 To 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Lo Manthang (3,810 M/12,500 Ft)By Local 4Wd. From Charang - 2 To 3 Hours

From Geling village the trail climbs gently up to an interesting pass NYI LA and descends below the blue, gray, and red cliffs. After crossing a steel bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river) you will arrive at a MANI WALL perhaps the longest and most spectacular MANI wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600 meters, the route makes a long gentle descent to Charang village. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are the main attractions to visit and observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings, of seated Buddha’s.

(Please be informed that from Ghar Gompa to Charang, we will be walking on a road used for both vehicle transportation and hiking.)

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Explore Lo Mangthang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Lo Mangthang

We have an additional day in Lo-Manthang today, so we’ll explore the city a little bit more, taking in the King’s palace and other surrounding tourist attractions. The Lhobas people’s Tibetan culture is one of the main draws in Lo Manthang. Additionally, the settlement is thought to include 12 caves with old Buddhist paintings that are located at the edge of a 14,000-foot steep cliff. While exploring around the city on this day, we’ll be walking for 3 to 4 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 8 Trek To Yara (3,650 M/11,975 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Yara (3,650 M/11,975 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

From Lo-Manthang, the trail walks straight to Dhi Pass (4,100 m) and descends to Dhi village within 5 hours of the trek. The trek from Lo Manthang to Muktinath is harder but more rewarding and interesting than the west side of the valley. Dhi village is one of the best villages in all of Lo-Manthang, and it seems more prosperous and settled in a very suitable place. We then cross a river and follow a path along the left bank of the river to Yara village at 3,650 m.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 9 Trek To Luri Gumba (3,880 M/12,729 Ft) & Trek Back To Yara - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Luri Gumba (3,880 M/12,729 Ft) & Trek Back To Yara - 6 To 7 Hours

From Lo-Manthang the trail walks straight till Dhi pass 4,100meters and descends down to Dhi village. The trek from Lo Manthang to Muktinath is harder but more rewarding and interesting than the west side of the valley. Dhi village is one of the best villages in the whole Lo-manthang and it seems more prosperous and is settled in a very suitable place.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10 Trek To Tange (3,340 M/10,958 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Tange (3,340 M/10,958 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours.

The trek departs from Yara and traverses a river from Damodar Kunda, one of the holy lakes, for around two hours. You must cross this river with bare feet because there is no bridge across it. Following the river crossing, the trail ascends steeply to a 3,850 m pass. The trail winds through a hill that has no trees or grass. Following the pass, the trail descends once more swiftly to Tangye hamlet, which is located at a height of 3,340 m. Tangye is a small village with about 30 homes, although the majority of them are connected to one another. The prosperity of their civilization is also reflected in the piles of dry wood that can be seen on the rooftops. On this day, we’ll examine the Tibetan way of life and the massive little stupas.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 11 Trek To Tetang 93,040 M/9,974 Ft) - 9 To 10 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Tetang 93,040 M/9,974 Ft) - 9 To 10 Hours.

We will trek across the dry, desolate land of this trip as we make our way toward Tetang. We have attempted to avoid the transportation route as much as possible on this trail. Until we reach the “pa- pass,” we will be trekking along this trail without any teahouses. Yes, by barren land, we mean that there aren’t any places to refill your water, therefore on this day, we’ll be carrying our packed lunch. We’ll arrive at the “pa-pass,” where you can finally find water to refuel, in approximately 3 to 4 hours. Finally, after crossing the Pa Pass, we will arrive at “tetang,” which is our final stop for the day.

(Since there are no tea houses along our route, please be aware that we will be carrying our packed lunches with us. In order to stay hydrated in between the trails, don’t forget to pack a water bottle with 4 to 5 liters of water.)

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 12 Trek To Muktinath (3,760 M/12,335 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Muktinath (3,760 M/12,335 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

This is the last day of the trek. After crossing the picturesque Mani walls, we continue on our path through the hamlet. Following the plateau, we continue to climb till we get to a little pass, from where we can see the majestic Muktinath temple and high mountains in the distance. We proceed past the Kani (gate) on the path that would take us to the Muktinath temple. We walk around the temple and take a short break.

Muktinath is a sacred Hindu and Buddhist temple located at an elevation of 3,760 m above sea level. Additionally, it is one of the highest-altitude temples in the world. Muktinath means “Liberation Arene.” It is believed by the devotees that washing yourself in the 108 watercourses of Muktinath will give you liberation.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Early Morning Drive To Jomsom - 1 To 2 Hours & Flight Back To Pokhara - 25 To 35 Minutes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Early Morning Drive To Jomsom - 1 To 2 Hours & Flight Back To Pokhara - 25 To 35 Minutes

After staying the night in Muktinath and seeing the surrounding area, we’ll board a local Jeep and head back to Jomsom. The trip there will take about an hour.

As a result, once we get to Jomsom, if the weather cooperates and we get lucky, we’ll take a flight to Pokhara; otherwise, we’ve built in an extra day to our schedule in case something goes wrong or there is a flight delay.

Therefore, we will either wait for better weather or swap to a locally accessible vehicle, such as a Mahendra Scorpio or a Bolero and drive toward Pokhara. Please be aware that your airfare cost will be repaid in this situation when the vehicle price has been appropriately adjusted.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Day 14 Leisure Period Incase Of Jomsom To Pokhara Flight Cancellation Due To Weather Condition
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Leisure Period Incase Of Jomsom To Pokhara Flight Cancellation Due To Weather Condition

We have reserved an extra day in Jomsom in case of flight delay or cancellation due to inclement weather, taking into account the traveler’s anticipated departure date from Nepal. In such circumstances, as we have already stated, we will drive back to Pokhara and arrive in Kathmandu in accordance with our itinerary.

Besides, if we arrive in Pokhara without any unfortunate circumstances, we’ll use this spare day as an exploration day in Pokhara. Additionally, we’ll also have our farewell dinner today at the end of the day.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 15 Drive Back Form Pokhara To Kathamndu By Tourist Bus - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Back Form Pokhara To Kathamndu By Tourist Bus - 6 To 7 Hours

We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning on the Tourist bus. If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour, or Scenic Everest Flight, you may opt for them.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.
Day 16 Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure.

It’s the end of our exciting journey in the Annapurna Region! Today we conclude our Upper Mustang Trek. One of our airport representatives will accompany you to the International Airport for your flight back home. We bid you farewell and hope you’ll travel to Nepal again.

Breakfast included.

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Mustang (Drive & Trek)

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft).

Drive To Pokhara (900 M/ 2,952 Ft) By Tourist Bus – 6 To 7Hours

Morning Flight To Jomsom From Pokhara - 25 To 30 Minutes And Drive To Kagbeni (2,810 M/9,217 Ft) - 35 Minutes To 1 Hour

Drive Form Kagbeni To Samar. From Samar, You’Ll Hike Up To Chungsi Cave Monastery, Where You Can Experience The Tranquil Buddhist Surrounding; Then You’Ll Hike Up To Syangboche. After Syangboche We’Ll Drive Towards Ghami (3,520 M/11,614 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

Trek To Ghar Gompa, Also Known As "Lo Gekar Monastery" & Trek To Ghar Gompa To Charang (3,560 M/11,680 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Drive To Lo Manthang (3,810 M/12,500 Ft)By Local 4Wd. From Charang - 2 To 3 Hours

Explore Lo Mangthang

Trek To Yara (3,650 M/11,975 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Trek To Luri Gumba (3,880 M/12,729 Ft) & Trek Back To Yara - 6 To 7 Hours

Trek To Tange (3,340 M/10,958 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours.

Trek To Tetang 93,040 M/9,974 Ft) - 9 To 10 Hours.

Trek To Muktinath (3,760 M/12,335 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Early Morning Drive To Jomsom - 1 To 2 Hours & Flight Back To Pokhara - 25 To 35 Minutes

Leisure Period Incase Of Jomsom To Pokhara Flight Cancellation Due To Weather Condition

Drive Back Form Pokhara To Kathamndu By Tourist Bus - 6 To 7 Hours

Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure.

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