Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. After settling in, you'll have the rest of the day to rest and adjust to being in Nepal.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (megamounttrek6@gmail.com)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll check out some of Kathmandu's main historical sites. Head to Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, then walk through the city streets to get a feel for the place. You'll stay another night in Kathmandu and can grab dinner near your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Explore streets of Kathmandu
Landmarks Swayambhunath Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Early start for the drive to Pokhara on the Prithvi Highway, a 6 to 7 hour journey through the Western Himalayas. When you arrive, you can either relax at your hotel or take a boat out on Phewa Lake if you have energy left. Stay overnight here.
Included Activities
- Travel to Pokhara via Prithvi Highway
Optional Activities
- Boating in Phewa Lake
Landmarks Phewa Lake - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
You'll fly from Pokhara to Jomsom in about 20 minutes with great views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. From there, trek uphill for 3 hours alongside the Kali Gandaki river until you reach Kagbeni, which sits where two rivers meet and marks the gateway to Upper Mustang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek uphill to Kagbeni (3 hours)
Landmarks Kali Gandaki River Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 5
Kagbeni to Chele
Start trekking toward Upper Mustang through scenic villages. You'll pass through Tangbe with its distinctive white-washed mud and stone houses, then trek to Chhusang over 2 hours. After crossing the Kali Gandaki through a rock tunnel, you'll climb uphill to Chele where Manangi and Tibetan cultural traditions meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tangbe village
- Trek to Chhusang village (2 hours)
- Cross Kali Gandaki Valley
- Trek to Chele
Landmarks Tangbe village Chhusang village Nilgiri - Day 6
Chele to Syangbochen
Trek through steep barren terrain alongside a copper red canyon, passing Chortens on a ridge and reaching Samar village. You'll cross a giant gorge and stream, then climb to a 3,800m ridge before descending to Syangbochen for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through copper red canyon
- Trek to Samar village
- Trek over 3,800m ridge
- Trek to Syangbochen
Landmarks Samar village - Day 7
Syangbochen to Ghami
Hike gently uphill to a 3,770m pass, then descend to Geling village. From there, climb through fields to Nyi La pass at 3,840m. After that, descend to a trail junction and head toward Ghami, a beautiful village of white-washed mud and stone houses under an overhanging cliff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to 3,770m pass
- Trek to Geling village
- Trek to Nyi La pass (3,840m)
- Trek to Ghami
Landmarks Geling village Ghami village - Day 8
Ghami to Charang
Trek through the driest part of Mustang on rough terrain until you reach Charang, a large village perched at the top of Charang Chu Canyon. Spend time exploring the medieval fort and red Gompa on the east side, which has some spectacular statues and thangkas inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Charang
- Visit medieval fort at Charang
- Visit red Gompa at Charang
Landmarks Charang Chu Canyon - Day 9
Charang to Lo Manthang
Trek to Lo Manthang, the walled capital of the Kingdom of Lo founded in 1380. You'll pass through Lo-Gekar, Nepal's oldest Gompa. In Lo Manthang, explore the ancient temples and monasteries, check out the periphery of the King's palace, and if you want, guide horses through the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lo-Gekar Gompa
- Explore ancient temples and monasteries at Lo Manthang
- Visit periphery of King's palace
Optional Activities
- Guide horses on lease through Lo Manthang valley
Landmarks Lo Manthang Lo-Gekar Gompa - Day 10
Lo Manthang
Continue exploring Lo Manthang and the area around it. Spend 2 hours at Namgyal Gompa, a hilltop monastery on a ridge with high religious and social significance. Then visit Tingkhar village with its 40 households and Champa Lhakang to see a large Buddha statue and intricate Mandalas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Namgyal Gompa (2 hours)
- Visit Tingkhar village
- Visit Champa Lhakang
Landmarks Namgyal Gompa Tingkhar village Champa Lhakang - Day 11
Lo Manthang to Dhamkar
Leave Lo Manthang on the upper highland trail with great views of Lo Manthang and Charang Valley behind you, and snow-capped mountains in the distance. You'll cross Dhi Pass at 4,100m and reach Dhamkar to stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek upper highland trail from Lo Manthang
- Cross Dhi Pass (4,100m)
- Trek to Dhamkar
Landmarks Dhi Pass - Day 12
Dhamkar to Syangbochen
Hike downhill to Syangbochen with Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains visible the whole way. On your route, pass through Rachen Gompa, a mystical monastery that sits within a rocky cave. You'll stay overnight in Syangbochen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Rachen Gompa
- Hike down to Syangbochen
Landmarks Rachen Gompa - Day 13
Syangbochen to Tetang
Trek over steep ridges and hills to reach Tetang, which is the upper village of Chuksang. Located between two hills, this spot provides shelter from the fierce winds that hit the Kali Gandaki valley regularly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over steep ridges and hills
- Trek to Tetang village
Landmarks Tetang village - Day 14
Tetang to Jomsom
On your final trekking day, pass through Jharkot village and visit the local monastery. You'll see the grand Tibetan Herbal Medicine Center and an ancient fortress that used to be a palace. Then descend to Jomsom with views of the Kali Gandaki Valley and Kagbeni Village, and celebrate finishing the trek with your staff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jharkot village monastery
- Visit Tibetan Herbal Medicine Center
- Visit ancient fortress
- Descend to Jomsom
Landmarks Jharkot village Kagbeni Village - Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly back to Pokhara in about 20 minutes and spend the rest of the day relaxing. You can go boating on Phewa, Rupa or Begnas Lakes, visit the hilltop monastery, explore caves, shop for souvenirs, or check out the nightlife if you're up for it.
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Boating on Phewa Lake
- Boating on Rupa Lake
- Boating on Begnas Lake
- Visit hilltop monastery
- Explore caves
- Shop for souvenirs
- Explore Pokhara nightlife
Landmarks Phewa Lake Rupa Lake Begnas Lake - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, travel back to Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway. You'll have the scenic bus ride one last time to enjoy the mountains and valleys, then you'll reach the capital and part ways from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway
- Day 17
Departure from Kathmandu
Get picked up and transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home. This ends your Upper Mustang trek and Nepal adventure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (megamounttrek6@gmail.com)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
