Explore the Magic of Upper Mustang

Following breakfast the following morning, you will go for a full-day sightseeing trip of the Kathmandu Valley. You may see Swyambhunath, a very old temple that is essentially classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the revered Pashupatinath Temple.

Highlights of our guided trip include the largest Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath and the exquisite artwork and old architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, which showcase the ancient culture of Nepal.

Patan City’s historic architecture and renowned fine arts will charm you on a visit. You will have time to explore the neighborhood, eat supper, and maybe take a leisurely stroll down the well-known streets when you get back to your hotel. A traditional Nepalese dinner at the Nepali Cultural Restaurant rounds off the day.

After breakfast, we depart for Pokhara, commonly known as The Lake City because to the city’s abundance of lakes. When we arrive in Pokhara, we are greeted with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,794ft), Manaslu (8,156m/26,759ft), Machhapuchhre (6,993m/22,943ft), the five Annapurna peaks, and others. We then check into our hotel and rest. We enjoy sailing on Fewa Lake and strolling around the city’s picturesque streets. Overnight in Pokhara.

Today we’ll take an early morning trip to Jomsom, which is noted for its apples, strong winds, and scenery. We begin our journey on an open trail that runs alongside a picturesque valley. We drive through Eaklibatti village before arriving to Jomsom, which is conveniently positioned on the banks of two rivers. The hamlet is picturesque, with flat-roofed cottages and the ruins of an old stronghold. Overnight in Kagbeni.

We get our permissions checked before beginning our walk down the Kali Gandaki River. We walk on sand through high gusts before climbing a hill. We arrive at Tangbe Village and enjoy its small passageways, whitewashed cottages, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. We continue walking, passing another settlement and crossing a river along the route. We next trek along a ridge till we reach Chele Village. Overnight in Chele.

Our journey begins today and will be more difficult than previous ones. Today’s hike includes crossing two passes: Taklam La (3,624m) and Dajori La (3,735). On our way, we see Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda, as well as Ramchung Cave. We descend further to Samar Village. From here, we go up a trail above the hamlet to a ridge. Next, we descend a steep terrain to a brook before continuing our journey to Syanboche. Overnight in Syangmochen.

We climb to the Yamda La pass at 3,850 metres. On the route, we pass a few teahouses, chortens, and picturesque villages. We walk through poplar woodlands and barley fields to reach Nyi Pass at 4,010m. From here, we descend to Ghami, one of the largest communities in the Lo area. The community is picturesque, with fields around it. Overnight in Ghami.

Our journey today starts with a descent down a difficult and often treacherous track. We then cross a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and start rising. The pathway is lovely, with manicured walls along the way. We then traverse the 3870-meter-high Tsarang La Pass to arrive in Tsarang settlement. The town sits atop the Charang Chu canyon, with a massive castle and a red gompa to the east. Overnight in Tsarang.

We begin our walk by descending into a gorge and crossing a river before ascending to Lo La Pass, which stands at 3950 metres. The lovely Lo Manthang settlement is visible from the top of the pass. From the pass, we descend to Lo Manthang, a magnificent walled town. The views of the Himalayas from here are spectacular, including Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak, and Damodar Kunda (pond). Stay overnight in Lo-Manthang.

Lo Manthang is a walled town located in Nepal’s isolated Upper Mustang area. We spend the day exploring three important gompas in town: Jhampa, Thupchen, and Chhoeda. All of these gompas have been expertly restored over the last two decades. We can also trek to Tingkhar, a picturesque settlement located north-west of Lo-Mangthang. Stay overnight in Lo Manthang.

We begin our hike early to avoid strong gusts and descend for the most of the journey. Before arriving at Ghiling, our trail takes us past a parched plateau and fields. The hike can be difficult because we are likely to encounter strong gusts on our faces. Ghiling is mostly dry, but we still have beautiful views of the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. We can visit the village in the evening. Overnight in Ghiling.

We begin our journey after breakfast. We return to the trail that led us to Lo Manthang. On the journey to Chhuksang, we may enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas and the small settlements we pass through. Overnight in Chhuksang.

We board an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane goes through a gap between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains, making the journey itself an incredible experience. After arriving in Pokhara, we can enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Pokhara.