Welcome to Kathmandu! A company representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport and escort you to the Marriot Hotel. Late in the afternoon or early evening, there will be a briefing on the trip arrangements and important information about your stay in Nepal.

Today you can take your time for trek preparation either for shopping or organizing yourself for trek or if you want to explore the Kathmandu Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. Take a morning tour of Bhaktapur, an enchanting medieval Nepalese town dripping with character. A highlight is Durbar Square, with its temples, ancient palace ruins, and exquisite Sun Dhoka – a gilded gate crafted in 1753. Come afternoon, explore Kathmandu’s fascinating sights, shrines, and markets. Don’t miss Asan Tole bazaar, Durbar Square, the Thamel district, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple – try to catch the sunset here!), and King’s Palace. The afternoon is free to rest or explore. Alternatively hire a driver and head for the ancient city of Patan. Overnight Hotel

We will take the morning scenic flight to Pokhara (2,700 ft), passing over the deep valley and rivers of central Nepal and taking views of the Ganesh, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals. After checking into the hotel, you are free to visit the lake side. Overnight Hotel

From Pokhara we take a very early 17 minute flight up the spectacular Kali Gandaki Gorge lying between the peaks of Dhaulagiri (26,788′) and Annapurna (26,538′) to Jomsom (9,053′), the administrative center of the Mustang district. Upon arrival, we meet our trekking staff and begin hiking along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River to Kagbeni (9,315′), a medievallooking village that is the “gateway” to Mustang. We are now in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, and it’s easy to see how closely this area geographically resembles Tibet. The peak of Nilgiri (23,166’) dominates the southern skyline. Overnight at lodge.

We travel by jeep by village of Tangbe (10,037′) and take in our first views of the uniquely colored chortens and landscapes of Upper Mustang, where beautiful red, yellow, and brown sandstone pillars rise from a barren, desert-like terrain. We’ll continue driving to Chhuksang (9,774′), at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Narshing Khola rivers. From here we leave our jeep and start hiking north. We’ll cross the Kali Gandaki before a short steep climb brings us to the village of Chele (10,168′), from where we’ll have a magnificent view of the southern valley of the Kali Gandaki. Continuing west from Chele, we make a steep climb that leads to a cairn from where we’ll see the village of Ghyakar (11,683′) and its surrounding fields across a massive canyon. The climb continues on a long, steep, dry trail and winds up the side of a deep canyon. After crossing a ridge, we enter a large side valley, gradually descending to our lodge at Samar (11,874′). Once a trading post for horse caravans, Samar is an oasis surrounded by groves of poplar trees amid the arid landscape. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast, we take an alternative route to the main trail in order to visit an ancient cave that houses the Rhangchung Chorten (meaning “the chorten that built itself or appeared by a miracle”), hidden away in a deep canyon. We take a sharp descent to cross a ravine, then we deviate off the main trail, cross an even deeper ravine then start up the long hike up to a pass from where we will have a great view of the canyon to our north and east and of the snowcapped mountains to the south. After the pass a narrow traverse flanked by juniper bushes brings us to another lower pass from where we get the distant view of Syangmochen (12,464 ft.). After a very steep descent, we finally reach the cave monastery, which seems to be growing out of the vertical wall. The cave, decorated with khatas (ceremonial scarves), numerous chortens and other ritual items is believed to have been visited by Padmasambhava, the Indian saint who brought Buddhism to Tibet. After visiting the cave, we head north to Syangmochen.  After a gradual and long climb we arrive at Syangmochen where we stop for lunch. After lunch we will head to Jhaite. Overnight at Lodge.

Today we will walk through barley field of Tama Gaun village, we will then begin an unrelenting climb for about 1.5 hours that takes us across the head of the valley to the Nyi La pass (13,186 ft.), the southern boundary of Mustang proper. After a gentle descent for about 1.5 hour, we reach the Village of Ghami (11,513 ft.), where we will have lunch. After lunch we cross a suspension bridge and then pass one of the most impressive and the longest Mani Walls in Nepal. We will then climb for another 1 hour to the high pass (12,694 ft.), and then descent for another 1 hour to the ancient town of Charang. The entry portal is picturesque, with a nearby five story Dzong (fortress monastery), formerly the home of the Kings of Mustang. Overnight at lodge.

The trek today to Lo-Mangthang we will have magnificent views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends for 20 mins to Charang Chu Canyon and then climbs gradually for about 30 mins after crossing the river. Further the trail ascends gently for 3 hours to the 12,628 ft. windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley. From here the walk is downhill for about 30 mins to reach Lo-Mangthang. Overnight at Lodge

we will visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa situated on a hilltop serves as an important monastery of the local community and also as a local court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, the last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang and walk back to the lodge. You also have the option to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang “God house” the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hall which are the main attraction of this town. Another attraction is the four- storey building of the Raja’s palace as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas. Overnight at Lodge

While returning from Lo-Mangthang, we take a different route as we trek to Drakmar via Gyakar.  The trail begins gradual uphill for 1 ½ hrs to a small pass and then after another 1 ½ hour we will reach one of the highest passes of the Mustang valley. We will walk about an hour on a narrow flat trail to reach the river. After crossing the river, we will walk for 30 mins to reach Ghar Gompa,where we will have lunch.  According to the legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Ghar Gompa, their wish is fulfilled. After lunch we will walk uphill for 1 ½ hrs and then walk gradual downhill for another hour to reach Dakmar. Overnight at Lodge.

Today, after a gradual downhill walk for 1 ½ hrs we will cross the river. After crossing the river, we will walk for another 20 mins to the village of Ghami. Then we will retrace our trail to Tama Gau and have lunch there. After lunch we will walk gradual uphill for 1.5 hour and reach to top of the hill and then finally walk downhill for 10 mins to reach Syangbochen. Overnight at Lodge.

From here we drive to the edge Jomsom, enjoying wonderful views, of the Nilgiris (23,160′ and 22,763′) and passing some high hills, we’ll drive 5/6 hours into Jomsom town and overnight at a lodge.

After breakfast we fly back to Pokhara. This is a 30 min flight to Pokhara and then transfer to the hotel. You can relax and enjoy beautiful pokhara city. Overnight hotel.

Bid a fond, if somewhat hesitant, farewell to beautiful Pokhara as you fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Hotel

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to airport and depart Kathmandu on your homeward-bound flight. Or if you’d prefer to spend more time in Nepal. We would love to accompany you on another trip through Nepal in the future.