Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where Sherpa Expedition & Trekking staff meet you and drive you to your hotel. After settling in, you get a briefing about the trek ahead with time to ask questions about what's coming.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport greeting and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing and orientation
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley takes 6 to 7 hours. Once you arrive, check into your hotel near Phewa Tal lake. The lakeside area has shops, bars, and restaurants to walk through, and you can take a boat ride on the water if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Phewa Tal lake
- Explore Lakeside shops, bars, and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Tal - Day 3
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
A short 25-minute flight takes you from Pokhara to Jomsom with views of the Kali Gandaki Gorge and surrounding peaks like Mt. Dhaulagiri and Machapuchare. From there, you trek for 3 to 4 hours to Kagbeni, where officials check your documents before you enter Upper Mustang. You stay overnight in Kagbeni.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni
- Document checkpoint at Kagbeni
Landmarks/POIs Kali Gandaki Gorge Mt. Dhaulagiri Annapurna Ranges Machapuchare - Day 4
Kagbeni to Chele
Start early to dodge the afternoon winds. In the morning light, you'll see Nilgiri with its orange glow. Walk along the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River through Chhusang Valley, then ascend with views of Kagbeni and Mt. Nilgiri. Trek through the arid Mustang terrain to Tangbe village with its red and whitewashed houses, then head to Chele for the night (3-4 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Chele
Optional Activities
- View caves on cliffs above Tangbe village believed to be ancient dwellings
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Nilgiri Tangbe Village - Day 5
Chele to Geling
You cross rocky hills to a stone cairn at 3540m/11,614ft, then drop down to Samar village with its chortens and stupas. After that, descend into a canyon, climb to a 3800m/12,467ft ridge, and trek to the remote Shyangmochen Village before continuing to Geling for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chele to Geling
Landmarks/POIs Samar Village - Day 6
Geling to Charang
Head up to Nyi La Pass at 3932m/12,900ft and descend on the other side. Follow the Tangmar Chu River past Mani stone walls with Lamaist prayers carved into them. From there, continue to Charang Village where you can check out its impressive five-story Dzong monastery, red Gompa, and Thankas artwork before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Geling to Charang
- Visit Nyi La Pass
- Visit Charang Village and its Dzong monastery
Landmarks/POIs Nyi La Pass Charang Dzong Charang Gompa - Day 7
Charang to Lo-Manthang
Trek uphill to Lo-Gekar, home to one of the oldest Tibetan monasteries in the world, older than the famous Samye Gompa in Tibet. After visiting, you travel by horse to Lo-Manthang, passing the ancient walled city before descending to cross a stream and arrive at Lo-Manthang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Charang to Lo-Gekar
- Visit Lo-Gekar Gompa monastery
- Horse ride from Lo-Gekar to Lo-Manthang
Landmarks/POIs Lo-Gekar Gompa Lo-Manthang - Day 8
Lo-Manthang to Tingkhar
Climb to Namgyal Gompa at the top of a peak, then head to Tingkhar northwest of Lo-Manthang. This small village has about 40 houses and offers a quiet stop during your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lo-Manthang to Namgyal Gompa
- Visit Namgyal Gompa
- Trek to Tingkhar
Landmarks/POIs Namgyal Gompa Tingkhar - Day 9
Tingkhar to Drakmar
Trek uphill to 4070m/13,353ft, then continue to Chogo La Pass at 4320m/14,173ft, the highest point on your trek. Head downhill and cross the Charang River, passing Ghar Gompa at 3839m/12,595ft with its Tibetan religious structures before descending to Drakmar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tingkhar to Chogo La Pass
- Pass through Ghar Gompa
- Trek to Drakmar
Landmarks/POIs Chogo La Pass Ghar Gompa - Day 10
Drakmar to Shyangmochen
Descend past stone walls and fields at Drakmar and continue through Ghami at 3475m/11,401ft, then Jaite at 3820m/12,533ft, and Chhung-Kah. Keep descending to Tama Gaon at 3710m/12,172ft and continue downhill to Shyangmochen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Drakmar to Shyangmochen
- Day 11
Shyangmochen to Chhusang or Samar
Trek along a river to Chhusang, or take an alternate route through Samar and stop at the Ranchung Caves, which adds about 30 minutes to the day. Either way, you're heading toward lower elevations and easier terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shyangmochen to Chhusang
Optional Activities
- Alternative route to Samar with visit to Ranchung Caves (adds approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Ranchung Caves - Day 12
Chhusang to Jomsom
Trek through the valley with Muktinath in the distance, then descend and cross the river using a suspension bridge. This area is known for fossils called Shaligrams, black holy stones found in the Gandaki River. Continue with views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the Tukuche ranges as you approach Jomsom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhusang through valley toward Muktinath
- Cross river via suspension bridge
Optional Activities
- View and collect fossils (Shaligrams) from the Gandaki River
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath - Day 13
Jomsom to Kagbeni
Leave Muktinath and trek through lush meadows with fruit trees and streams, passing through Kagbeni before reaching Jomsom in the Kali Gandaki Valley. Take a short detour to visit Bon Pont Monastery in Lubra, a Bon-Po village with just 14 families and beliefs older than traditional Buddhism. Kagbeni is known for its apple orchards and horticultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through meadows and streams to Kagbeni
- Visit Bon Pont Monastery in Lubra
- Explore Kagbeni apple orchards and horticulture
Landmarks/POIs Bon Pont Monastery Kagbeni - Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
Head to Jomsom airport for a 15 to 20 minute flight to Pokhara with incredible Himalayan views. Relax this evening and think back on your trek. You can walk along Lakeside or visit the World Peace Pagoda, Bindabasini Temple, Matepani Buddhist Monastery, International Mountain Museum, or head to Devi's Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Walk along Lakeside
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
- Visit Bindabasini Temple
- Visit Matepani Buddhist Monastery
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Ride to Devi's Falls
Landmarks/POIs World Peace Pagoda Bindabasini Temple Matepani Buddhist Monastery International Mountain Museum Devi's Falls - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu takes 6 to 7 hours. During the journey, you'll have time to reflect on what you've seen in Nepal and the unique culture and geography you've experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 16
Kathmandu Departure
Sherpa Expeditions & Trekking staff will pick you up and take you to the airport at least three hours before your final flight departure from Nepal.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
