Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A representative will meet you at the airport with a sign and take you to your hotel in Thamel. The drive passes some of Kathmandu's key landmarks including Pashupatinath Temple, Narayanhity Palace Museum, and Garden of Dreams. Once you're settled in, you can walk around Thamel's busy streets on your own and get a feel for the neighborhood.
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's vibrant streets
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Narayanhity Palace Museum Garden of Dreams - Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to several major cultural sites. You'll start at Kathmandu Durbar Square to see the intricately carved temples, then head to Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) for views over the city. Later you'll visit Pashupatinath Temple where you can watch traditional Hindu ceremonies, check out Guweyswori Temple nearby, and finish at Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO site with a quiet atmosphere for reflection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Guweyswori Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Swyambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Guweyswori Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll travel to Pokhara and see the Himalayan peaks like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, and the Annapurna range from the drive. After checking into your hotel, you can take a boat ride on Fewa Lake and wander through the lakeside city's streets at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Fewa Lake
- Explore Pokhara city streets
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Manaslu Machhapuchhre - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom
An early morning flight takes you to Jomsom (known for its apples). Your trek starts on an open trail through the valley. You'll pass through Eaklibatti village before reaching Jomsom, a settlement with flat-roofed houses between two rivers and old fortress ruins nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning flight to Jomsom
- Trek through valley to Jomsom
Landmarks/POIs Eaklibatti Village Jomsom - Day 5
Jomsom to Chele
After permit checks, you'll trek along the Kali Gandaki River on a scenic trail. You'll walk through Tangbe Village with its narrow streets, white-washed houses, and fields of barley and apple orchards. The trail continues through another village, then climbs a ridge to Chele for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Kali Gandaki River
- Visit Tangbe Village
- Trek to Chele Village
Landmarks/POIs Kali Gandaki River Tangbe Village Chele Village - Day 6
Chele to Syanboche
This is a harder day crossing Taklam La Pass (3,624m) and Dajori La Pass (3,735m). You'll see peaks like Tilicho and Damodar Danda, and pass Ramchung Cave along the way. After descending to Samar Village, you'll walk on a ridge trail above it, then take a steep descent to a stream before finishing at Syanboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Taklam La Pass (3,624m)
- Trek through Dajori La Pass (3,735m)
- Trek to Samar Village
- Trek to Syanboche
Landmarks/POIs Taklam La Pass Dajori La Pass Ramchung Cave Samar Village Syanboche - Day 7
Syanboche to Ghami
You'll climb to Yamada La Pass (3,850m), passing teahouses and chortens on the way. Then it's through poplar forests and barley fields to reach Nyi Pass (4,010m). From there you descend to Ghami, one of the Lo region's largest villages, surrounded by fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Yamada La Pass (3,850m)
- Trek through Nyi Pass (4,010m)
- Trek to Ghami
Landmarks/POIs Yamada La Pass Nyi Pass Ghami - Day 8
Ghami to Tsarang
The trail starts rough and often slippery, then crosses a suspension bridge over GhamiKhola before ascending. Mani walls line the beautiful pathway. You'll cross Tsarang La Pass (3,870m) and arrive at Tsarang Village, which sits on top of the Charang Chu canyon with a fortress and red gompa nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tsarang La Pass (3,870m)
- Trek to Tsarang Village
Landmarks/POIs GhamiKhola Tsarang La Pass Tsarang Village Charang Chu Canyon - Day 9
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
You'll descend into a canyon and cross a river, then trek uphill to Lo La Pass (3,950m). From the pass you can see Lo Manthang village below. After descending to this walled village, you'll have panoramic views of peaks like Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lo La Pass (3,950m)
- Trek to Lo Manthang
Landmarks/POIs Lo La Pass Lo Manthang Nilgiri Peak Tilicho Peak Annapurna I Bhrikuti Peak Damodar Kunda - Day 10
Lo Manthang
Spend the day exploring Lo Manthang's remote walled town. You'll visit three major gompas—Jhampa, Thupchen, and Chhoeda—all carefully restored over the last 20 years. If you're interested, you can also trek to Tingkhar, a beautiful village northwest of Lo Manthang, to see more of this unique area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jhampa Gompa
- Visit Thupchen Gompa
- Visit Chhoeda Gompa
- Trek to Tingkhar Village
Landmarks/POIs Jhampa Gompa Thupchen Gompa Chhoeda Gompa Tingkhar Village - Day 11
Lo Manthang to Drakmar
You'll take a different route from Lo Manthang through Gyakar village, which has the century-old Ghar Gompa featuring stunning rock paintings. Local tradition says making a wish at the gompa grants it. After exploring, you'll continue on to Drakmar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ghar Gompa in Gyakar
- Trek to Drakmar
Landmarks/POIs Gyakar Village Ghar Gompa Drakmar - Day 12
Drakmar to Ghiling
Start early to avoid strong winds as you descend through most of the day. You'll pass through a dry plateau and fields before reaching Ghiling. The walk can be tough because of strong winds, but you'll have the evening to explore the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dry plateau to Ghiling
- Evening village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Ghiling - Day 13
Ghiling to Chhuksang
After breakfast you'll head toward Chhuksang. The trek offers great views of the Himalayas and the small villages along the way, making this a scenic part of the Upper Mustang trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chhuksang
Landmarks/POIs Chhuksang - Day 14
Chhuksang to Jomsom
This final trekking day is a long one. After several hours of trekking, you'll reach the end of the Mustang trails and connect with the Annapurna circuit. You'll stop for lunch in Kagbeni, then continue to Jomsom for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to end of Mustang trails
- Join Annapurna circuit
- Trek to Jomsom
Landmarks/POIs Kagbeni Jomsom - Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
An early morning flight takes you to Pokhara, flying through a gorge between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. The flight itself is memorable. Once in Pokhara, you'll have the whole day free to explore this lakeside city at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning flight to Pokhara
- Explore Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Your return flight to Kathmandu leaves between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. (schedule may shift due to weather). After landing, you'll be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and think back on your Upper Mustang trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return flight to Kathmandu
- Day 17
Patan and Bhaktapur
You'll spend the full day visiting Patan (also called Lalitpur in Sanskrit or Yala in Newari), which was once its own city-state separated from Kathmandu by the Bagmati River. Then you'll go to Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon or Khwopa in Newari), the third medieval city-state, which has stayed well-preserved despite 2015 earthquake damage. The day ends at Changunarayan, home to the oldest Hindu temple still used in the Kathmandu Valley, with intricate carvings and mythological animal pairs at the entrance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Patan
- Explore Bhaktapur
- Visit Changunarayan Temple
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square Changunarayan Temple Bagmati River - Day 18
Departure
Your trip ends today. After breakfast, a representative will pick you up in a private van and drive you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your flight departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
