Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
You will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Our airport representative will explain the program later in the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
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Day 02 - Fly to Pokhara and Transfer to hotel
From Kathmandu, we take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The flight takes about 30 minutes to reach there and upon our arrival we will head to hotel for our check-in. The sight-seeing tour of the city will start around 11 a.m. Various prominent places of the city will be visited today, like the Bindabasini temple, the Davis fall, the Gupteshwor cave, the Seti River Gorge.. The religious Bindabasini temple is located in the centre of old bazaar in the city and is related to the Goddess Bhagwati. One of the most famous waterfalls in the country named as Davis fall also called as “the Patale Chhango” is located in the southern part of the Pokhara valley. The water falls through many gorges in the rocks below leaping along many rocky portals that keeps your mouth open wide. The Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kilometers away from the Pokhara airport. The entrance to the cave is right across the Davis fall and is almost 3 km long. With some big hall-sized rooms and some passages could be explored. It is adventurous because you have to crawl on your four in some places. This cave holds special value to the Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the same condition as when it was discovered. The next is the Seti Gorge. Carved by the Seti-Gandaki River, it is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Pokhara. And finally, boating in the Phewa Lake takes your tiredness away and visiting the temple of Taal Barahi which is in the lake will give you immense joy of natural beauty. The reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna can also be seen in the lake. The thick pine forest on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake is also quite haunting.
Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Pokhara. Breakfast Included.
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Day 03 - Fly to Jomsom (2713m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m/9216ft), Duration: 3-4 hours trek
We take an early morning flight to Jomsom- a gateway of Upper Mustang Trekking, head quarter of Mustang, a rain shadow of the Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, a village famous for its apples, strong winds and its amazing landscape. We will begin our trek from Jomsom on an open trail alongside a beautiful valley. Passing through the Eklebhatti village before reaching Kagbeni, we can enjoy the amazing terrains and admire the many natural features of the landscape. Kagbeni is ideally located at the bank of two rivers in the Valley of Kali Gandaki River and the village is beautiful with flat roofed houses. It also has ruins of an old fortress.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Kagbeni, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 04 - Kagbeni to Chhuksang (2900m/9512ft), Duration: 4-5 hours
Our trekking trail begins along the east bank of the Kali Gandaki Valley. Walking on high valley trails, we will follow the path that moves along the Kali Gandaki River that leads to a wide land where a number of mules can be seen carrying goods. The valley tends to narrow down as we walk through ancient caves and to Tangbe Village. We follow narrow alleys to Chuksang. On the way, we can admire the whitewashed houses, buck wheat and barley fields and apple orchards of the gorgeous Tangbe Village. Chuksang is about 2 hours walk from Tangbe.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Chuksang, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 05 - Chhuksang to Samar (3150m/10332ft), Duration: 3-4 hours
We follow the trail that moves along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River after crossing a suspension bridge and ascend on a steep trail to the Chele Village. Views of the Nilgiri and the Tilicho peaks are facinating. From Chele, we start climbing a steep path and continue along a steep canyon to the Darori La Pass, which lies at 3735 meters. Then we descent all the way until we reach a picturesque village known as Samar. The village is beautiful with ancient poplar trees surrounding it.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Samar, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 06 - Samar to Geling (3510m/11513ft), Duration: 5-6 hours
As we start today's trek, we start climbing on a ridge above the village, we descend into a large ravine following the trekking trail. Our trail leads us to land filled with juniper trees before crossing a stream. The trail then ascends steep up to the Bhena La Pass which is located at the height of 3838 meters. At first we descend and then ascend towards the Yamda La Pass at 3860 meters. From the top of the Pass, beautiful view of Upper Mustang attracts us. We then descend from the pass to a big stupa and to the village of Geling- a beautiful village with far-reaching fields of barley.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Geling, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 07 - Geling to Ghami (3490m/11447ft), Duration: 5-6 hours
Today, we start our trek ascending gently through barley fields and pass the Tama Gaon, a beautiful village, and a chorten on the way. A steep trail moves us to the Nyi La Pass at 4,010 meters from where we can get amazing views of the Annapurna range. We then descend and walk on a trail that leads us to Ghami. The village is a large dotting of whitewashed houses and barren fields sheltered by overhanging cliffs.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse at Ghami, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 08 - Ghami to Tsarang (3620m/11873ft), Duration: 5-6 hours Trek
Our trek begins with a descent through a rough and slippery trail that crosses a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and then we begin ascending towards Tsarang. The pathway, with Mani walls along the trail, beautifies it. Next, we climb up to the Tsarang La Pass at 3870 meters. From the top, the beautiful scenery touches us. We then reach the Tsarang village where we will have a good night sleep. Tsarang has many chortens, Buddhist temple (gompa) and the old fort (dzong). Some buildings are renovated, but others almost ruined. The surrounding landscape full of cliffs and rocks offers breathtaking scenery.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Tsarang, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 09 - Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3730m/12234ft), Duration: 3-4 hours
The red gompa and a fortress are to be looked at in the morning before we begin our trek to Lo-Manthang. Our trail leads us down to the Tsarang Khola and we cross a bridge over the river. Next, our trail climbs up towards the Lo La pass at 3950 meters. From the top of the pass, we can get good views of northern Mustang and of Lo-Manthang. We can enjoy the rocky dunes that dot the landscape. The town has only one entrance so we will have to circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Lo Manthang, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 10 - Explore Lo Manthang
Lo Manthang which is an ancient walled capital of Mustang, 90 kilometer far from Jomsom, once was the kingdom in monarchy system in Nepal. The village is covered by wall so that Lo Manthang is also called walled city of Upper Mustang. Area is inhabited by an estimated 900 Lhobas peoples. Further to Korala is about 20 kilometer which is Tibetan boarder. Local peoples are still trading goods via this route from Tibet. Formally this immigration is not yet open. We can enjoy the rocky dunes that dot the landscape. The town has only one entrance. We will spend the day touring three major Gompas of the town- the Jhampa, the Thupchen and the Chhoeda. All of these Gompas have undergone expert restoration over the last two decades.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Lo Manthang, Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 11 - Helicopter ride over Lo Manthang/ Mustang to Pokhara
Today' trek gets totally changed because we enjoy a helicopter ride/tour for return trip to Pokhara. The helicopter tour, which begins from Lo Manthang, is one of the major attractions of this entire trek. Remarkable aerial views of the unique landscape of Upper Mustang are amazing. As we fly over Pokhara, we can also see sights of the mighty Himalayas and serene lakes of the city. We can spend the rest of the day boating in the serene waters of the Phewa Lake, resting and discovering Pokhara.
Overnight stay in a hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 12 - Fly to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the beautiful Pokhara and the Hilayan ranges. . While soaring above, you will observe aerial views of the stunning landscape as well as gigantic Himalaya range and we land at Kathmandu airport. You can spend the rest of the day roaming in the street, shopping or discovering Kathmandu.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 13 - Farewell
Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.
Breakfast included.
13 Days / 12 Night
Max People : 1
Upper Mustang
