Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Airport where someone from the tour company meets you and drives you to your hotel. Once you get settled and have some rest, head out for an evening walk around Thamel Bazaar to get a feel for the local vibe and street energy.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will meet you at the Airport Kathmandu, Nepal. )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll around Thamel Bazaar
Landmarks Thamel Bazaar - Day 2
Kathmandu
Start your day checking out Pashupatinath, the important Hindu temple. From there, visit Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, two Buddhist stupas where you can see Tibetan Buddhism in action. Wrap up by heading to Basantapur Durbar Complex downtown to see the detailed old craftsmanship and carved wooden structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Explore Basantapur Durbar Complex
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa Basantapur Durbar Complex - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Head out early for the drive to Pokhara by tourist bus or private car. The 7 to 8 hour journey takes you through valleys, terraced fields, villages, and alongside rivers. You'll see quite a bit of greenery and landscape variety during the ride, so bring something to read or just enjoy the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Catch your morning flight to Jomsom with views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from the air. After landing, start trekking uphill on rough trails along the Kali Gandaki River headed toward Kagbeni (2,810m). You'll see Mt. Nilgiri from the river confluence. If interested, an optional 6-hour side trek to Muktinath (3,720m) is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Side-trip trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath Temple and back (6 hours)
Landmarks Jomsom Kagbeni Kali Gandaki River Mt. Nilgiri Muktinath Temple - Day 5
Kagbeni to Chele
After your permit gets checked at Kagbeni, trek beside the Kali Gandaki River, going over ridges past monasteries and caves with apple orchards around. Tangbe village comes next, featuring white-washed stone and mud houses. Then continue through farmlands and head to Chele (3,050m), climbing steeply after crossing the river at Chhusang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Chele via Tangbe and Chhusang (6 hours)
- Permit inspection at Kagbeni checkpoint
Landmarks Tangbe Village Chele Chhusang Village - Day 6
Chele to Shyangmochen
Trek through red-colored Mustang landscapes, descending to Samar (3,620m) with great views of Nilgiri and Annapurna. After going up and down ridges through dramatic terrain and crossing a stream, you'll pass Ramchung Cave, an important sacred spot. The day ends at Shyangmochen (3,800m) after one more descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chele to Shyangmochen via Samar and Ramchung Cave
Landmarks Samar Ramchung Cave Shyangmochen - Day 7
Shyangmochen to Tsarang
Walk past teahouses and chortens through local settlements, then cross Yamada La Pass (3,850m) to Geling Village. Continue over Nyi La Pass (4,010m) and Ghami La Pass toward Ghami, the third biggest village here. Later, trek across moonlike terrain through Charang and reach Tsarang (3,560m) with its distinctive white five-story Dzong and red Gompa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shyangmochen to Tsarang via Yamada La Pass, Nyi La Pass, Ghami La Pass, Ghami, and Charang (7 hours)
Landmarks Yamada La Pass Geling Village Nyi La Pass Ghami La Pass Ghami Village Charang Village Tsarang - Day 8
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
Trek with views of snow peaks like Tilicho (7,134m), Annapurna I, and Nilgiri. Drop down to Charang Chu Canyon, cross the river, and climb to Lo Pass where the Lo-Manthang Valley comes into sight. The arid terrain continues as you walk to Lo-Manthang (3,800m), the walled capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang via Charang Chu Canyon and Lo Pass (4-5 hours)
Landmarks Charang Chu Canyon Lo Pass Lo-Manthang Valley Lo Manthang Tilicho Annapurna I - Day 9
Lo Manthang
Take a rest day to recover and adjust to the higher elevation. During this time, explore Lo Manthang itself, the walled capital of the ancient Mustang kingdom. Between two large rocks sits the village with local gompas, a five-story royal palace, and traditional houses connected by narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lo Manthang village
- Visit gompas and royal palace
- Explore narrow streets and traditional houses
Landmarks Lo Manthang Royal Palace - Day 10
Lo Manthang
Take a day hike to Nyiphu and Garphu monasteries in Garphu Village, about 2 hours on ponies or by jeep. These monasteries are carved right into hillsides near the Tibetan border, and you can check out narrow passages, steep stairs, wall frescos, scrolls, and prayer altars inside. Head back to Lo Manthang by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Garphu Village (2 hours)
- Visit Nyiphu Monastery
- Visit Garphu Monastery
Optional Activities
- Pony or jeep ride to Garphu Village
Landmarks Garphu Village Chhoser Valley Nyiphu Monastery Garphu Monastery - Day 11
Lo Manthang to Dhakmar
Instead of going back the way you came, continue forward by climbing to Chogo La Pass (4,210m), the highest point on your trek. Then descend steeply and cross the Charang River before reaching Ghar Gumba, a monastery about 1,200 years old with rock paintings. After crossing a ridge through grasslands, head down a steep path to Dhakmar (3,820m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lo Manthang to Dhakmar via Chogo La Pass and Ghar Gumba Monastery (6 hours)
Landmarks Chogo La Pass Charang River Lo Geker Ghar Gumba (Loghekar Monastery) Dhakmar - Day 12
Dhakmar to Ghiling
Trek a section that lots of people love, going downhill most of the way with nice views of snowy peaks ahead. You'll start off walking gently while taking in the landscape, then the path gets steeper as you walk through an eroded but pretty gully before reaching Ghiling (3,570m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling (6 hours)
Landmarks Ghiling - Day 13
Ghiling to Samar
Trek through remote areas with lots of ups and downs crossing beautiful valleys and canyons near the Kali Gandaki River. Go past Syangboche (3,475m) and cross Bhena La Pass (3,830m). After a steep drop, navigate Jhuwa Khola and reach Samar (3,550m) with its three colorful chortens at the entrance. Look for nice views of Nilgiri and Annapurna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghiling to Samar via Syangboche and Bhena La Pass (6 hours)
Landmarks Syangboche Bhena La Pass Jhuwa Khola Samar - Day 14
Samar to Kagbeni
Continue trekking by going uphill then back down to Chele. Walk along a windy path past Chusang Village through farmlands with barley, wheat, and apple orchards. Pass small whitewashed settlements and arrive at Kagbeni (2,800m), which sits with great views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche peaks all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samar to Kagbeni via Chele and Chusang (6-7 hours)
Landmarks Chele Chusang Village - Day 15
Kagbeni to Jomsom
Make your final descent, passing Ekle Bhatti (2,740m) on the way. Start early because wind gets strong later in the day and makes walking harder. Take the easier trail down to Jomsom (2,750m) where your trek ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom via Ekle Bhatti (3 hours)
Landmarks Ekle Bhatti Jomsom - Day 16
Jomsom to Pokhara to Kathmandu
Pack up and fly back to Pokhara. When you arrive, relax at your hotel or take some time to walk around Pokhara City and check out sites you might have missed. Later, catch another flight to Kathmandu and spend the evening exploring landmarks or shopping for souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara City sites
- Explore Kathmandu landmarks
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks Pokhara City - Day 17
Final Departure
Say goodbye to your guides and get ready to leave. Your transfer to Kathmandu Airport happens 3 hours before your flight so everything goes smoothly and there's no rush or stress at departure.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (After the Trekking we will drop you at the Airport )
Landmarks Kathmandu Airport
