BRIEF DETAILS

Day 1 | International arrival in Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu. Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara: 25 minutes. 

Welcome to Nepal! After your arrival into Kathmandu International airport, we will transfer you to the domestic airport for your flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is a vibrant city gifted with serene lakes and wonderful views of the neighboring Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8156m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and the Annapurna range. Relax in Pokhara in the evening, overnight at a beautiful hotel. 

Day 2 | Domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom: 25 minutes. Jeep from Jomsom – Kagbeni – Chuksang: 5 hrs drive. Ending Elevation: 3050m

Jomsom is a famous town and the hub of the region. Everyone in Nepal are fond of the apples grown here. The surrounding landscape is mesmerizing, while every once in a while you will experience strong winds due to the unique landscape. After the thrilling flight into Jomsom, start the journey by going towards Kagbeni, a town which is on the junction of two rivers, one coming from Muktinath, and one flowing from Lo Manthang (Kali Gandaki). Kagbeni is a cluster of packed houses and winding alleys and from this point onwards, the area of Upper Mustang begins. 

As you get on a jeep and start the journey, you will start to see the red, white and black chortens symbolic of the Upper Mustang valley and the white washed stone houses dotting the routes. Due to the arid climate, not much grows in the higher altitudes but barley, buckwheat and apple orchards can be found. July – September is a great time to visit when there is lots of greenery and end of August, beginning of September is when the yellow barley fields and the pinkish buckwheat flowers are in bloom.    

Day 3 | Chuksang to Ghami: 5 hrs drive. Ending Elevation: 3520m

On the drive from Chuksang, you will start to notice narrow caves dotting the spectacular cliffs and although they are inaccessible, it leaves you wondering how they were built. Today the roads are mostly uphill, going through the valleys of the Kali Gandaki river and crossing the Dajori La (3630m) pass. Samar is an old settlement and ‘Sa’ in Tibetan means mud and ‘Mar’ means red, and it is a perfect name for a place from where you can see the incredible red streaked cliffs surrounding the town. We will reach Geling by lunchtime and we can explore the old gumbas in the area. The trail is beautiful and is lined with mani walls.   

On the way, we pass by a few teahouses, chortens and quaint villages. You will notice that most of the goods sold above Samar are from China, whereas in most areas of Nepal, the imports are mainly from India. Overnight in Ghami, a picturesque town with exceptional views of the red, grey and blue cliffs. There is a hospital in Ghami opened by Mr. Toru Kondo, a Japanese who had dedicated his life’s work for the development of Mustang. 

Day 4 | Ghami to Lo Manthang: 4-5 hrs via Jeep. Ending Elevation: 3730m

The towns of Ghami and Tsarang are old settlements and Tsarang village majestically sits atop a steep faced canyon and was once the capital of Lo. As Ghami and Tsarang have great views and spending time here is well worth the effort. 

After lunch at Tsarang, the jeep will be crossing a stream and then ascending to Lo La at 3950m. From here you can see the walled city of Lo Manthang, which is the highlight of this trek. It is a short day today, giving you plenty of time to explore the mystical town of Lo Manthang with its royal palace, ancient gombas and comfortable tea houses.

Day 5 | Lo Manthang Exploration 

You can spend the day touring the three major gombas of the town, which have undergone restoration in order to preserve the deep rooted culture of the Lo region. Inside the gombas are religious paintings and statues that dates back centuries. You can also hike to Tingkhar, a beautiful viewpoint located north-west of Lo-Mangthang, and get an incredible view of the valley and the hills bordering Tibet.

Day 5 | Lo-Manthang to Samar: 6 hrs via jeep. Ending Elevation: 3660m

Today we come back the same route to Samar as when we started the journey. 

Day 6 | Samar to Muktinath: 6 hrs via jeep. Ending Elevation: 3710m

The hill before Muktinath offers great views the Muktinath and Mustang Valley, as well as that of the Himalayas. Muktinath is a sacred temple complex, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. In the premises there are 108 waterspouts and bathing in each of the spouts is believed to bring salvation for Hindus. For Buddhists, Muktinath is a holy site as the great guru Rinpoche came here to meditate. You can visit the temple via a short horse ride and experience the spiritual energy.

Day 7 | Muktinath to Jomsom: 5-6 hrs via jeep. Ending Elevation: 2743m

The path from Muktinath to Jomson is mostly downhill and mainly the same road where vehicles will be passing through.  Jomsom is a great place to end the trek and enjoy the last night in the Mustang area.

Day 8 | Jomsom to Pokhara via domestic flight: 25 minutes

After a short flight into Pokhara, you can spend the rest of the day relaxing at a comfortable hotel by the lakeside. 

Day 9 | Pokhara to Kathmandu via domestic flight: 25 minutes. Half Day sight-seeing. 

Day 10 | International Departure 

Include:

 International & domestic airport pick up and drop off to and from a hotel in Kathmandu

 Overnights in Kathmandu on BB (bed & breakfast) basis in a 4/5 star category hotel

 Domestic flights and ground transportation

 Government licensed main trekking guide, assistant guide (for groups over 3 pax) and porters. One porter for      every two trekkers.

 Staff costs are included – wages, insurance, equipment, food & accommodation

 Trekking accommodation in tea houses with attached bathrooms where available

 3 meals a day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus tea/coffee breaks during the trek

 A 60 liter company duffel bag per person – for yours to keep

 Sleeping bags (good up to -20 degrees) and hot water bags for the duration of the trek

 First Aid kit – to be carried by the trekking guide

 Trekking permits and entrance fees

 Kathmandu valley sight-seeing tour with private vehicle and city guide as mentioned in itinerary

 All rates are inclusive of service charge and government tax

Exclude:

 International flight tickets

 Lunch & dinner outside of trekking (not included in Kathmandu/other cities)

 Nepal entry visa fee – visa is available upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu

 Medical insurance – please make sure you have travel insurance for Nepal

 Alcoholic beverages/soft drinks/bottled water

 Tips (tipping is expected)