Arrival in KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)

Kathmandu - Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, a warm welcome awaits from our representative, followed by a hotel check-in. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: None

Sightseeing in KATHMANDU

Kathmandu - Spend the second day exploring the Kathmandu Valley, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath Stupa, the Hindu Temple-Pashupatinath, and Boudha Nath – the largest Buddha Stupa in ancient Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

Fly to POKHARA (884m/2900ft)

Pokhara - After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Pokhara. Visit the deep, narrow gorge of the roaring Seti River, then drive to Davi’s Falls, Gupteswar Cave, and the Bat Cave. In the evening, relax by Phewa Lake with a leisurely row on its sparkling waters. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast

Fly to JOMSOM (2760m/9056ft); Trek to KAGBENI (2840m/9318ft)

Jomsom - Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and begin the trek to Kagbeni. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to CHELE (3100m/10171ft)

Mustang Region - From Kagbeni, the trail ascends to a ridge marked by a small stone chorten, then descends and climbs over another ridge. After several ups and downs, the trail reaches Tange, offering the first sight of the black, white, and red chortens typical of upper Mustang. About an hour beyond Tangbe, reach the village of Chhuksang (2980m) at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki. Across the Kali Gandaki from Chhuksang are spectacular red organ-pipe eroded cliffs above inaccessible caves. Cross the Narshing Khola and continue north, with several ups and downs. Descend to the riverbank near a large red conglomerate chunk that has fallen from the cliffs, forming a tunnel through which the Kali Gandaki flows. The trek leaves the Kali Gandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chele (3100m/10171ft). Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to SHYANGMOCHEN (3800m/12468ft)

Mustang Region - The climb from Chele leads up a steep spur to a cairn with a view of Ghyakar across a vast canyon. A long wall of packed earth encircles Ghyakar and its fields. The climb continues—a long, steep, treeless, waterless slog—switchbacking up the side of a spectacular steep canyon, then traversing to a cairn marking the Chele La. After crossing the ridge, the trail enters a large side valley and makes a long gradual descent to Samar (3620m), surrounded by a grove of poplar trees. The trail from Samar climbs to a ridge, descends steeply to a stream, and then climbs back to a chorten. The trail goes to another valley, crosses a stream, and climbs up to the Bhena La at 3830m. The route skirts a gorge, crosses a stream, and climbs slightly to Yamdo. Climb to another pass, the Yamdo La at 4010m, then descend to Shyangmochen (3800m/12468ft). Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to GHEMI (3510m/11516ft)

Mustang Region - From Shyangmochen, it’s a short gentle climb to the Shyangmochen La at 3850m, where the route enters another vast east-west valley. Descend past a large painted square chorten to view Geling at a trail junction. Take the right fork and descend to the picturesque village of Geling (3570m) with its poplar trees and extensive barley fields. The trail from Geling turns westward and climbs gently through fields up the center of the valley, passing below Tama Gaon and its imposing chorten. Turning north, it rejoins the road and becomes an unrelenting climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La (4020m). The descent from the pass is gentle for 45 minutes to the Ghemi La, a cairn on a ridge top about 45 minutes below the pass. The trail then drops steeply to the whitewashed buildings of Ghemi. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to TSARANG (3575m/11730ft)

Mustang Region - Ghemi is the third-largest village in Lo and is surrounded by extensive fields. The trail to Drakmar and Lo Gekar leads west from the upper part of the village. The trail descends below the blue, grey, and red cliffs across the valley to a steel bridge across Tangmar Chu, then climbs past what is perhaps the longest and most spectacular mani wall in Nepal. Beyond the mani wall, the route climbs a rocky gully, then traverses to the Choya La (3870m). Once over the pass, the route makes a long gentle descent past a prayer flag, then wanders across fields to Tsarang. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to Lo MANTHANG (3840m/12599ft)

Mustang Region - The trail descends about 125m from Charang, crosses the Tsarang Chu, and follows the track to a cairn on a ridge opposite the village at 3580m, then enters the Thorung valley. The dirt road turns north and climbs gently to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Tsarang and Lo. The road crosses a stream, then becomes a wide thoroughfare traveling across a desert-like landscape painted in every hue of grey and yellow. Finally, from the Lo La (3950m), there is a view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. A short descent leads into the plain of Aspiration, then the trail crosses a stream and climbs up onto the plateau of Lo Manthang (3840m/12,672ft), crossing an irrigation canal at the southern wall of the city of Lo Manthang. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Explore LO MANTHANG

Mustang Region - With a handful of temples and the King’s palace in town, plus some noteworthy sites in the surrounding area, there’s enough in and around Lo Manthang to keep visitors occupied for a couple of days. Lo Manthang is the highlight of this trek, so ample time is spent here. There are two valleys above Lo Manthang. In the western valley are Tingkhar, Phuwa gompa, and Namgyal gompa. Namgyal, situated in a spectacular setting atop a desolate ridge, is of the Gelug tradition and is the newest and most active gompa in Lo. On the two hills to the north of the town are the ruins of castles. The castle on the higher hill was the palace of Ame Pal, the founder king of Mustang. On the lower hill are the ruins of the round castle of the queen, now a sky burial site. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to GHAR GOMPA

Mustang Region - The trail from here to Lo Gekhar is not the main trading route, and the area is crisscrossed with herder trails, so a local guide is particularly useful here. The trail climbs steadily to a cairn marking a pass at 4000m, offering a last glimpse of Lo Manthang. The trail climbs to a ridge at 4070m, where a large cairn marks a pass into a side valley. Climb to the head of this valley and cross the Chogo La, at 4325m the highest point on the trek. The trail makes a short, steep descent to a wooden bridge across the Tsarang Khola, then climbs past an unpainted stone chorten and crosses a swampy meadow to Lo Gekar. Ghar Gompa is a small monastery in a grove of large trees. Ghar gompa means ‘house temple’ and is so named because the structure is built like a house with small separate rooms. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to GELING (3570m/11713ft)

Mustang Region - Climb to a ridge, then across a valley to a cairn and a pass at 4170m. The route crosses some alpine meadows to a crest, then drops down a steep eroded gully overshadowed by red rock towers to the upper part of Drakmar. The trail from Drakmar descends alongside a stream, passing the stone walls and fields of the extensive village of Drakmar, then climbs to a ridge chorten and onto a ridge at 3710m. It then descends to another stream and makes a short climb to the upper part of Ghemi. Descending to the lower part of Ghemi, follow the upward route, climbing to a cairn on the Ghemi La and contouring upwards to the Nyi La (4020m). Then descend steeply into the Geling valley. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to CHELE (3100m/10171ft)

Mustang Region - From Geling, descend gently to Chhungar, a large chorten, house, and campsite beside an apple orchard at 3750m. The trail then makes a long traverse past a Mani wall to the three houses of Tama gaon at 3710m. A steep set of switchbacks down a rocky canyon leads to a stream, then the trail climbs to a huge painted chorten before rejoining the Geling trail near the ridge, just below the Shyangmochen La. Finally, retracing the upward trail through Yamdo and Bhena to Samar, descend to Chele. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Trek to JOMSOM (2760m/9056ft)

Mustang Region - From Chele, continue trekking down towards Chhuksang. It takes about 4-5 hours from here to reach Kagbeni. Easily continue another three hours or so to Jomsom to be in place for a flight the following day. Overnight at a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Fly to POKHARA

Pokhara - Take the early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Enjoy the remaining time in Pokhara, known for its scenic beauty as one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Fly back to KATHMANDU

Kathmandu - Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. This leisure day can be spent buying gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. In the evening, join a FAREWELL event to review great photos and share experiences of the trip. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner.

Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS

Kathmandu - If you wish to extend your stay, consult us for short tours such as game drives at National Parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan. Meals: Breakfast

• Welcome and Farewell Meals and Breakfasts while in Kathmandu.
• Air fare from Pokhara to Jomsom and return flight to Pokhara and domestic flight departure taxes.
• Air fare from Kathmandu to Pokhara and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight taxes.
• Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag provided (to be returned after trek).
• National Park Permit, TIMS and Upper Mustang Permit included.
• 2 Nights Accommodation in Pokhara with Breakfast.
• Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and Tea/Coffee during trek.
• Salary, food, insurance, and lodging for guide and porter covered.
• 11 Nights stay in Lodge/Guest House during trek.
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
• ACH Kitbag and T-shirt provided.
• Experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and Porter (2 Trekkers:1 Porter).
• All airport/hotel transfers in private car/van.

• Nepal entry visa fees.
• International airfare and departure tax.
• Bar bills, laundry and other expenses of personal nature.
• Travel insurance including evacuation.
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Tips for local staffs, guides and porters.
• Desserts. Mineral Water. Hot Shoer, Hot Water and Wi-Fi
• Entrance Fees in kathamndu and Pokhara.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.