Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where a representative meets you at arrivals. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel so you can get settled in and rest after your flight.
- Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, you'll spend the day hitting Kathmandu's main cultural sites. Start at Boudhanath Stupa, then head to Pashupatinath Temple by the Bagmati River. Later, walk through Patan Durbar Square with its palace buildings and temples, then finish at Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) where you get views across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Landmarks/POIs Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Patan Durbar Square Swayambhunath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
An early departure on a tourist bus takes you toward Pokhara on a scenic drive through Nepal's countryside. You'll pass through rural villages, farmland, and river valleys with mountain scenery the whole way. Once you arrive in Pokhara, there's time to take in views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, and the Annapurna range, plus explore some of the city's lakes.
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara's lakes
- Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
After an early breakfast, you'll catch a 20-minute scenic flight from Pokhara over the mountains with views of massive 8,000-meter peaks like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, landing in Jomsom. From there, it's a 3-hour trek along the Kali Gandaki riverbed to Ekley-bhatti. After that, an easy one-hour walk gets you to Kagbeni, a windswept village on the old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route where two rivers meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek from Jomsom to Ekley-bhatti
- Trek from Ekley-bhatti to Kagbeni
Landmarks/POIs Jomsom Kagbeni - Day 5
Kagbeni to Chele
You'll start with a permit check, then trek alongside the Kaligandaki river heading upstream. The trail follows sandy, windy terrain with both uphill and downhill sections. You'll pass through Tangbe village with its whitewashed houses and orchards, cross the river at Chhusang through a natural tunnel created by fallen rock, then continue over small ridges to reach Chele village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Tangbe
- Trek from Tangbe to Chhusang
- Trek from Chhusang to Chele
Landmarks/POIs Tangbe Village Chhusang - Day 6
Chele to Gelling
The trek continues beyond Chele as you head into Buddhist territory and rise above the tree line. You'll make a steep climb up a canyon to Chele La pass at 3,630m/11,910 feet with views of Tilicho Peak. From there, it's down to Samar, a horse caravan stop, then you trek through ridge undulations, pass Shyangmochen village, and cross Shyangmochen La pass at 3,850m/12,630 feet before descending past prayer flags to Gelling village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chele over Chele La to Samar
- Trek from Samar to Shyangmochen
- Trek from Shyangmochen over Shyangmochen La to Gelling
Landmarks/POIs Chele La Shyangmochen La - Day 7
Gelling to Tsarang
Today's trek takes you through fields and past chortens to Nyi La pass at 4,020m/13,190 feet, the southern border of Lo. A gentle descent follows to Ghemi La chorten, then a steep drop to whitewashed Ghemi village. The trail continues down to cross Tangmar Khola, climbs past a large mani wall to Choya La pass at 3,870m/12,700 feet with great views of Nilgiri and Annapurna peaks. You'll finish by descending past prayer flags to Tsarang, the second largest town in Upper Mustang, where a 14th-century dzong and gompa overlook the river gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gelling over Nyi La to Ghemi
- Trek from Ghemi over Choya La to Tsarang
Landmarks/POIs Nyi La Ghemi Village Choya La Tsarang - Day 8
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
After breakfast, you'll spend time exploring Tsarang village, walking through the local gompa and checking out the small chortens. Then it's a 4-5 hour trek to Lo Manthang through hills, cliffs, and rocky terrain with mountain views throughout. Once you arrive, you'll rest for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Tsarang village and gompa
- Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang
Landmarks/POIs Lo Manthang - Day 9
Lo Manthang Exploration
You'll explore Lo Manthang and its cultural attractions today. Head to Namgyal Gompa, a monastery on a hilltop that also functions as a local court, then continue to Tingkhar, the last main village to the northwest. You can also check out Tall Champa Lakhang, the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Entrance Hall. Visit the four-storey Raja's palace and take in panoramic Himalayan views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Namgyal Gompa
- Visit Tingkhar
Optional Activities
- Visit Champa Lakhang
- Visit Thugchen Gompa
- Visit Chyodi Gompa
- Visit Raja's Palace
Landmarks/POIs Namgyal Gompa Tingkhar Champa Lakhang Thugchen Gompa Chyodi Gompa Raja's Palace - Day 10
Lo Manthang to Drakmar
Starting your return from Lo Manthang, you'll trek to Drakmar via Gyakar. Along the way, you'll visit Ghar Gompa, which is over 1,200 years old and features Guru Rinpoche as its main figure. The gompa is known for its rock paintings and local legend claims wishes made here come true. You'll explore the local area, though expect dusty, windy conditions in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lo Manthang to Gyakar
- Visit Ghar Gompa
- Trek from Gyakar to Drakmar
Landmarks/POIs Ghar Gompa - Day 11
Drakmar to Ghiling
It's a long 5-6 hour trek to Ghiling for your overnight stay. After arrival and lunch, you'll have time to walk around the area. The afternoon brings dusty and windy weather, so it's better to take your walk in the evening instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling
Optional Activities
- Explore Ghiling area
Landmarks/POIs Ghiling - Day 12
Ghiling to Ghiling
You'll retrace the route back to Ghiling for another overnight stay after a 5-hour walk. The journey offers great scenery and Himalayan views the entire way. You'll stay overnight at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Ghiling
- Day 13
Ghiling to Jomsom
This is a long trekking day, so you'll start early. The route takes you back to Kagbeni, finishing up the Upper Mustang trails and reconnecting with the standard Annapurna circuit. After lunch in Kagbeni, you'll head on to Jomsom for your overnight stop. If an extra day fits your schedule, your guide can add a trip to Muktinath as well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghiling to Kagbeni
- Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom
Optional Activities
- Visit Muktinath
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath - Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
After breakfast, you'll catch a flight back to Pokhara. On arrival at the airport, your guide will transfer you to a lakeside hotel for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll start the 200-kilometer drive back to Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll join a farewell dinner to celebrate finishing the trek. You'll stay overnight in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner
- Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Your driver will drop you at the International Airport 3 hours before your flight departure. This gives you plenty of time to check in and handle final preparations before heading home.
