Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu. Check in Hotel Marshyangdi.
- Evening welcome dinner and trip briefing.
- Original Passport will be collected to make upper mustang trek permits.
Day 02 Kathmandu Drive to Pokhara
- Morning activities.
- Around 9 drive to Pokhara.
- On the way visit Monkey Temple.
- Arrive Pokhara around 3-4 in the afternoon.
- Explore Lakes, and evening activities.
- WALKING HOUR NA
- FOODS Breakfast
- ALTITUDE 827 M (2,713 ft)
- ACCOMMODATION Hotel.
Day 03 Pokhara fly to Jomsom 2743 M (8,999 ft) and Trek to Kagbeni. Distance; 10.7 Km (6.6 miles)
Early morning fly to Jomsom. We will meet our team (porter) at the Jomsom and after a short tea break walk to Kagbeni.
- HIKING TIME 3 - 4 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 2,804 M (9,199 ft)
DAY 04 Kagbeni Trek to Chele. Distance; 15.3 Km (9.5 mile)
The landscapes will vary daily, every part of the trek is different and has its own beauty.
- HIKING TIME 6 - 7 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3050 M (10,007 ft)
DAY 05 Chele Trek to Syangboche. Distance; 11.5 km ( 7.1 miles)
After at Tsaile (Chele). Chele we start our trek to Syangboche. The peaceful and enchanting landscape towards to Syanboche with the spectacular mountain views and the villages. Caves are the major highlight of the day.
- HIKING TIME 6 - 7 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3,800 M (12,468 ft)
DAY 06 Syanboche Trek to Ghami. Distance; 9.3 Km (5.7 miles)
Syangboche to Ghami follows the traditional route; Tamagaon, Ghiling, Chhunggar, and Jhaite village. Nyi La is the best view point to see the Himalayan peaks including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, barley and buckwheat field in the dry desert land of Mustang.
- HIKING TIME 5-6 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3520M (11,549 ft)
DAY 07 Ghami Trek To Charang. Distance; 10.7 Km (6.6 miles)
As we approach Lo-manthang, we'll feel the deep spirituality of the land. We will see Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tuckhe, Thorong peaks Mountain View. Tsarang monastery is a popular monastery in Mustang and its related with Gelup sect of Buddhism.
- HIKING TIME 5-6 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3560 M (11,670 ft)
DAY 08 Charang Trek to Lo-Manthang. Distance; 11 km ( 6.8 miles)
The final destination of the Upper Mustang Trek is L Manthang and today we'll start our hike after breakfast. The trails are normally easy but gradually up somewhere but almost flat. The land of Lo offers the remoteness, natural beauty, adventure, and the cultures along the way. The ancient Tibetan culture and the people lifestyle are unique experiences. We will see an Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain which is above 8000m high.
- HIKING TIME 4.5 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3840 M (12599 ft)
DAY 09 Explore Lo-ManThang Valley
Today is quite interesting with many things to explore and experience. Our day starts with breakfast at the lodge. First, we will visit the Chooser cave and we will be taking horse or jeep from the lo manthang. Horse ride is exciting but upon interest and choices, we will arrange it. Around chooser area, there are many centuries old caves in the rocky cliff. We will visit Jhong, Konchok Ling and Ritseling cave. Before we will head back to the Lo Manthang to explore the ancient monasteries. In the afternoon we will visit Chortens, Royal Palace, three ancient monasteries and the unique lifestyle of local people.
- WALKING TIME 5 - 6 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3840 M (12599 ft)
DAY 10 Lo-Manthang Trek to Drakmar via Samduling, Marang la 4230 M (13,878 ft) Distance: 17.2 Km (10.6 miles)
Today we will visit another most important place in this area Dhakmar. We will see ancient Ghar Gumba and it was built in the 8th century by the Tibetan magician master Padmasambhava which is related to Nyingma sect of Buddhism. Along the way, we will see snow-capped mountains, Tibetan art, chhorten, antique villages, caves, Buddhist monasteries, and beautiful landscapes.
- HIKING TIME 6 - 7 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3820 M (12,533 ft)
DAY 11 Dhakmar Trek to Ghiling. Distance; 14.3 Km ( 8.8 miles)
Trek to Ghiling trek is a fascinating as well as exciting because the trail leads the visitors to the hidden Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang. We will see the longest Mani Wall of Upper Mustang and the ancient Chortens.
- WALKING TIME 5 - 6 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3,570 M (11,713 ft)
DAY12 Ghiling Trek to Chhuksang. Distance; 17.2 Km (10.6 miles)
Today we will explore the ancient Cave at Samar village. On the way, we will see Ranchung monastery cave, chhyungkar chorten. We will see stone carved figurines of various deities inside the Chungsi cave and also the figure of Padmasambhava. The ancient Upper mustang trail almost near to exit the restricted zone. Next day we will exit from the restricted zone.
- HIKING TIME 6 - 7 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 2980 M (9,777 ft)
DAY 13 Chhuksang Trek to Kagbeni and Drive to Muktinath Temple.
After breakfast short hike about 3 hours to Kagbeni, complete the paperwork at the check post and then drive to Muktinath Temple. Visit Muktinath Temple, and Stay in Guest house.
- HIKING TIME 3 HOURS
- ALTITUDE 3,710 M (12,172 ft)
Day 14: Muktinath - Kali Gandaki River - Jomsom.
After morning activities drive to to Kali Gandaki river, stop for 1-2 hrs for Fossil searching in kali gandaki river. While returning to Jomsom visit Dumba Lakes, and Snow Leopard Cave.
Free time in the evening, last day of the Upper Mustang.
- WALKING TIME: SHORT
- ALTITUDE 2743 M (8,999 ft)
DAY 15 Fly to Pokhara
Free time to explore and relax.
DAY 16 Fly Back to Kathmandu and Drive to Home Stay (Ranikot)
After breakfast, around 10 fly to Kathmandu, and then drive to Ranikot Homestay, Barbeque and cooking with Nepalese family. The home we will be staying is was rebuilt after the Earthquake.
Day 17: Ranikot (Home Stay) Drive to Kathmandu.
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square on the way.
- Free time in the evening for shopping, massage.
- Evening farewell dinner.
- ALTITUDE 1,400 metres (4,600 feet)
DAY 18 Final Departure.
Transferred to the international airport on your flight schedule.