Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Land at Kathmandu International Airport where your tour representative meets you. After checking in to the hotel, settle in for your first night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Arrival Gate)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning starts with sightseeing through Kathmandu's main attractions. You'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudha Nath, the largest Buddhist stupa in the area. A welcome dinner happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Syambhunath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Hindu Temple
- Visit Boudha Nath Stupa
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Syambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudha Nath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, take a 25-minute flight to Pokhara. Once there, check out the Seti River gorge, Davis Falls, Gupteswar Cave, and Bat Cave. Later, head to Phewa Lake for a leisurely row on the water in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Visit Seti River gorge
- Visit Davis Falls
- Visit Gupteswar Cave
- Visit Bat Cave
- Rowing on Phewa Lake
Landmarks Phewa Lake Davis Falls - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and start trekking toward Kagbeni. Your guide and porter join you as you walk mountain trails through the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek to Kagbeni
- Day 5
Kagbeni to Chele
Trek from Kagbeni through Upper Mustang's distinctive terrain, passing black, white and red chortens on the ridges. Walk through Chhuksang at the confluence of two rivers, then continue along the Kali Gandaki valley before climbing steeply to Chele at 3,100m/10,170ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Kagbeni to Chhuksang to Chele
- Day 6
Chele to Shyangmochen
Leave Chele ascending through steep canyons and high passes. Cross Chele La ridge, walk through Samar valley with poplar groves, then climb through multiple high passes including Bhena La at 3,830m/12,570ft and Yamdo La at 4,010m/13,150ft before reaching Shyangmochen at 3,800m/12,470ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Chele to Samar to Shyangmochen via Chele La, Bhena La, and Yamdo La passes
- Day 7
Shyangmochen to Ghemi
Start from Shyangmochen with a gentle climb to Shyangmochen La pass at 3,850m/12,630ft. Descend to Geling village with its poplar trees and barley fields, then climb to Nyi La at 4,020m/13,190ft. A steep descent brings you to the whitewashed buildings of Ghemi village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Shyangmochen to Geling to Ghemi via Shyangmochen La and Nyi La passes
- Day 8
Ghemi to Tsarang
Trek from Ghemi through Upper Lo's landscape of blue, grey and red cliffs, crossing a steel bridge along the way. Pass by one of Nepal's longest and most spectacular mani walls, then climb through a rocky gully to Choya La pass at 3,870m/12,700ft before descending to Tsarang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Ghemi to Tsarang via Choya La pass
- Day 9
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
Leave Tsarang descending to cross the Tsarang Chu river, then climb through the Thorung valley's desert-like landscape. Reach Lo La pass at 3,950m/12,960ft where you'll see the walled city of Lo Manthang in the distance. Continue to Lo Manthang at 3,840m/12,600ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Tsarang to Lo Manthang via Lo La pass
Landmarks Lo Manthang 
- Day 10
Lo Manthang
Spend the full day exploring Lo Manthang. Walk through town visiting temples and the King's palace, then head out to surrounding areas including two valleys above the city with Tingkhar, Phuwa gompa, and Namgyal gompa in the western valley. Check out the castle ruins on two hills north of town and the former palace of Ame Pal, the founder-king.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lo Manthang temples and King's palace
- Visit Tingkhar
- Visit Phuwa gompa
- Visit Namgyal gompa
- Visit castle ruins of Ame Pal
- Visit round castle ruins of the queen
Landmarks Namgyal Gompa Ame Pal Palace 
- Day 11
Lo Manthang to Lo Gekar
Trek from Lo Manthang climbing steadily to a pass at 4,000m/13,120ft with views back to the city. Continue climbing to a ridge at 4,070m/13,350ft, then reach Chogo La pass at 4,325m/14,190ft, the highest point on this trek. Descend over a wooden bridge to Lo Gekar and visit Ghar Gompa monastery set in a grove of large trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Lo Manthang to Lo Gekar via Chogo La pass
- Visit Ghar Gompa monastery
Landmarks Ghar Gompa - Day 12
Lo Gekar to Ghemi
Leave Lo Gekar climbing to a ridge and pass at 4,170m/13,680ft, crossing alpine meadows before descending a steep eroded gully with red rock towers to Drakmar. Walk through the extensive village, then retrace your upward route back through passes and valleys to Ghemi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Lo Gekar to Drakmar to Ghemi via ridge pass
- Day 13
Ghemi to Chele
Trek from Ghemi descending to Chhungar beside an apple orchard, then traverse past a mani wall to Tama Gaon. Descend through a rocky canyon with switchbacks, pass a huge painted chorten, and retrace the route back through Yamdo and Bhena to Samar and finally to Chele.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Ghemi to Chhungar to Chele via Tama Gaon, Samar, Bhena, and Yamdo
- Day 14
Chele to Jomsom
Leave Chele descending toward Chhuksang, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, then continue about 3 more hours to reach Jomsom in time for an early morning flight the following day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Chele to Jomsom via Chhuksang
- Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
Catch an early morning flight from Jomsom back to Pokhara. The rest of your day is free to enjoy Pokhara's scenic beauty, known as one of Nepal's nicest cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Explore Pokhara
Landmarks Phewa Lake - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. The day is yours to spend shopping for gifts and souvenirs. In the evening, join a farewell dinner where you'll review photos and share experiences from the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Explore Kathmandu for shopping
- Day 17
Kathmandu
Optional day available. Talk with your tour operator about additional activities like game drives at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Game drive at National parks
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tibet tour
- India tour
- Bhutan tour
