Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,338m] Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. "B". (06-07 Hours).
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara [970 m].
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom Trek to Kagbeni [2,810m]. "B,L,D".
Day 05: Trek to Chele [3,030 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 06: Trek to Gelling [3,570 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 07: Trek to Charang [3,560m]. "B,L,D". Trek (05-06 Hrs).
Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang [3,800 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (04-05 Hrs).
Day 09: In Lo-Manthang [3,800 m]. "B,L,D". Trek .
Day 10: Trek to Yara [3,838 m]."B,L,D”. Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 11: Visit Luri Gompa [4,150 m]and back to Yara. [3,838 m]."B,L,D". Trek (07-08 Hrs).
Day 12: Trek to Tange [3,240 m]. "B,L,D"..Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 13: Trek to Tetang [3,035 m]. "B,L,D"..Trek (07-08 Hrs).
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath [3,802 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 15: Drive to Jomsom [2720m]. "B,L,D". Trek (05-06 Hrs).
Day 16: Fly to Pokhara [930 m]. "B".
Day 17: Fly Back To Kathmandu [1,338m]. "B".
Day 18: Trip ends! Fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time. "B". (Car).
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Namaste Nepal [1,330 m]: A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the airport according to your flight time. You will be transferred to hotel and a short briefing will be done after you have settled down. If you have any queries please do let us know. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Cultural Tour in Kathmandu [1,330 m] - (B): AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Lunch Time: 1300hrs-14:00hrs PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03: Drive To Pokhara [970 m] - (B): After breakfast we begin our drive to Pokhara, Nepal’s Lake city. The journey continues slowly passing many villages and terraced fields as we drive along the Trishuli River followed by Marshyangdi River. We normally arrive by midafternoon so you can walk around lakeside. You can also do rafting in Trishuli River on the way to Pokhara if you want to add extra adventure in your journey. Overnight in Hotel.
Note: If you wish to take flight to Pokhara instead of Car Please do let us know.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom Trek to Kagbeni [2,810m] - (B,L,D): Finally we will be starting our trek. After breakfast we take mountain flight to Jomsom. The flight to Jomsom offers splendid view of Annapurna Himalayan Range. From Jomsom we follow the gravel riverbed of Kali Gandakiriver crossing mule paths that goes all the way to Tibet. The trek today is short which lets us explore the medieval village of Kagbeni which is situated right on the border of Mustang offering mysterious landscape often living the travellers speechless. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 02-03 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Chele [3,030 m] - (B,L,D): The trail today climbs few ridges before reaching to a plateau at 3,040m followed by a short climb to Tangbe at an elevation of 3,060m. From Tangbe, we trek towards a Gurung settlement at the confluence of Narsging River and Kali Gandaki River named Chhuksung. The trail then enters the Kali Gandaki valley from where we get to see the ancient caves standing high above on the eastern bank of the river. After climbing a steep rocky gully we finally reach Chele. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Gelling [3,570 m] - (B,L,D): The day begins with a steep spur climb up towards the Chele La (3,630m). From Chele La, the trail gradually descends to Samar at an elevation of 3,620m. We slowly trek into another valley trekking further uphill from Samar. We then cross a stream to proceed in the direction of Bhene La. We finally descend down to Geling via Yamdo La and Shyanmochen. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 07-08 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Charang [3,560m] - (B,L,D): Ascending continues on this day as well. We start our trek aster your breakfast at the Tea house. The trail heads westward from Gelingclimbling gently through the fields and passes below Tama Gaon. After reaching Nyi La at 4,020m we begin to descend towards Gheme which connects to the trail heading Choya La. From Choya La, we descend for one last time to finally reach for our overnight stay in Charang. Overnight in Tea House.Averahe trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang [3,800 m] - (B,L,D): The first phase of the trail descends 125m to cross the Charang Chu. After crossing Charang Chu we begin an challenging steep rocky trail to enter theTholung Valley. Continuing further ahead we reach Lo La. We finally enter the plateau of Lo Manthang after a short downhill walk from Lo La. We will have our overnight stay in Lo Manthang. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 09: Lo-Manthang [3,800 m] - (B,L,D): When in Lo- Manthang there are many attractions that have unique characteristics of its own. We will explore Lo-Manthang on this day. We will visit the four major attractions of Lo Manthang. The JampaLhakhang, a three storey temple, ThubchenGompa, a huge assembly hall near the center of the city, ChodeyGompa, founded by the Mustang King in 1710, the main temple of the city and the ChoprangGompa, which is popularly known as the "New Gompa".The restaurants and shops in the market are also nice place to visit. Overnight in Tea House.
Day 10: Trek to Yara [3,838 m] - (B,L,D): Then, after a little ascent from the camp (Lo-Manthang), we reach a glacier valley with views of the old wall city's reddish brown rain shadow zone. From this point on, the Lo appears in an amazing way. If you want to take a different path, you must approach the slope from the other side. After an hour, the trail descends to the village of "DHI" along the mountain ridge. The intervals are filled with time spent pouring downward. You will pass by meadows and agricultural fields along the riverfront as you travel. This is where we have a lunch break and that is DHI Village. Following a trail along the river's left bank, we cross a river after our stop for lunch to reach Yara at (3,838m). In the dry season, the trail continues along the riverbed from this point, but in the monsoon, it climbs hills before making a final difficult ascent to the peak. From atop the Yara hills, it appears as a sand castle in the open air. A type of mineral-like salty dust can be found on the slope in some spots. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included when staying the night at the basic lodge. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 11: Visit Luri Gompa [4,150 m]and back to Yara. [3,838 m] - (B,L,D): Today, we travel to Luri Gompa, also known as Kagyukpa cave monastery, which was founded in the thirteenth century. Here, excellently written lama books have been found. The path continues up to Duyung Khola, which originates in Damodar Kund. Hindu tourists also enjoy a lot of popularity at this location. The area of land from which water flows into the Kali Gandaki River is known as the headwater. Dark ammonite fossils found in this area are well-known. These fossils are gathered by Buddhists and Hindus who believe that they contain the essence of the god Vishnu. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Tange [3,240 m] - (B,L,D): We depart Yara promptly in the morning through a steep, winding road. The Dhechaeng Khola, which originates at the Damodar Kund, is reached by way of a descent. The path crosses a little stream of ice-melting water, and then we climb for about an hour and a half to DHI town through a twisting path through the desert mountains that connects to the Lo-Pa village of Tangya.
Most of the people living in this delicately disciplined Buddhist community are involved in local organizations, and the lower areas of the city are being cleared of skylines to protect the locals from the gentle breezes coming in from the valley. If you face north from the town, you will notice several sand precipices that are more than a couple hundred years old. The small settlement of Tangbe is located close by. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Tetang [3,035 m] - (B,L,D): Because today's trip is lengthy and we will be traveling farther than usual, we leave early in the morning with our packed lunch. Following the trail to the right, we ascend more stairs before crossing a suspension bridge. The Yak khola is our next stop before ascending a stepped slope to PA, the highest point of the Upper Mustang journey at 4,210m.
It takes around two and a half hours to ascend the trail, which is steep and leaves you covered in sweat, before reaching the peak (4,200m). The Saribung Himal and the Damodar Himal are seen in the distance from here (6,346m). After one and a half hours of walking, the main trail continues along the flat area to the exit; it is now time to locate a lunch location at PA. There are no dwellings left, only ruins, although there are water sources nearby. Since we have only traveled halfway, we won't waste much time.
Our goal for the day is to complete this portion of the trek in another four to five hours of walking. Now that the trail is descending, we must be cautious because it is a difficult path. Accidents can occur as a result of negligence. As the stairs continue to descend, we can hoist ourselves up here to rest. In the meantime, you can look straight down the valley with the mud roof that serves as your daily destination. This is the community that goes by the names Chhuksang or Tetang. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath [3,802 m] - (B,L,D): Today, we keep ascending till we reach a small point from which we can see Muktinath and the Buddhist monasteries with red paint. We navigate the pass, then descend to the stream to cross using a suspension connect. After some time spent climbing, we wander through the cities to Muktinath.
This course is renowned for its fossil stone "Saligrams," which are primarily located between Tetang and Gyu La Pass (4077m). Additionally, it provides a breathtaking 140-degree view of the Tukuche, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna Himalayan ranges. Average trekking time is 05-06 hours.
Day 15: Drive to Jomsom [2,720m] - (B,L,D): Muktinath is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for Hindus and is also a key location for Buddhists. We shall go to the Muktinath Temple early in the day. From here, we may enjoy the stunning views of Dhaulagiri Top. There are waterfalls that pour water into the stream that crosses the sanctuary. In addition, there is a Buddhist monastery nearby.
Our route passes through Jharkot, where we can look inside the Jharkot religious community; there is both a Tibetan clinical emphasis that was developed locally and an old post. We continue our journey back to Jomsom. The views of the Kaligandaki valley and Kagbeni town along the way are quite breathtaking. We travel past Ekle Bhatti before arriving in Jomsom, where we may congratulate the trekking personnel for completing the journey.
Day 16: Fly To Pokhara [930 m] - (B,L,D): We take our flight early in the morning to Pokhara. After landing on Pokhara check in to the hotel. Nothing planned for the day ahead. However, there are many places around Pokhara that you do not want to miss while you are there. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (Mid Day) [1,330 m] - (B): After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara we proceed towards airport for our flight to Kathmandu. The flight is around 25 min long that offers marvelous mountain view from the left side. Once you land in Kathmandu we will transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 18: Fly back home - (B): According to your flight time, a representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will drop you to the airport.
Note: If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.