Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and meet your company representative who handles your transfer to the hotel. There's a welcome dinner for everyone arriving today at the hotel, along with a quick briefing about the trek ahead. This gives you a chance to meet other travelers and get oriented before things get going.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 07:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel by private vehicle
- Welcome dinner at hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Spend your time walking through Kathmandu valley and checking out its many temples. You'll see UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square in the center. The neighboring districts have their own durbar squares and temples too, so there's quite a bit to take in throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Thamel district
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Changunarayan Temple
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square Changunarayan Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After exploring the city, you'll drive toward Pokhara, which sits in a valley known for its lakes. Along the way, you'll pass Phewa Lake and Begnas Lake, stop at some caves, and see a few waterfalls. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Pokhara, giving you time to settle in before starting the trekking portion.
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Visit Begnas Lake
- Explore caves
- Visit waterfalls
Landmarks Phewa Lake Begnas Lake - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom
An early morning flight takes you from Pokhara to Jomsom, with great mountain views during the flight. The landscape here is mostly rocky and sandy with fairly flat terrain. You'll see peaks like Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhampus, and the afternoon winds are something to be aware of in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
Landmarks Dhaulagiri Nilgiri Tukuche Peak Dhampus - Day 5
Jomsom to Kagbeni Trek
After breakfast, you'll trek toward Kagbeni, which sits on a cliff top and serves as the entrance to Lower Mustang. Along the route, you'll pass the King's Palace with 100 rooms and the 800-year-old red brick Shakya Gompa. The trek takes you by the Kali Gandaki and Jhong Khola rivers with views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, and the Annapurna Massif.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni
- Visit King's Palace of 100 rooms
- Visit 800-year-old Shakya Gompa
- Trek along Kali Gandaki river
- Trek along Jhong Khola river
Landmarks King's Palace Shakya Gompa Kali Gandaki Jhong Khola Annapurna Massif - Day 6
Kagbeni to Muktinath Trek
You'll trek through Khingar and Jharkot after breakfast, both good spots to grab tea or lunch if needed. From there, the trail continues to Ranipauwa and then to Muktinath, a smaller village surrounded by green hills. It's a solid day of walking with some decent stopping points along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni through Khingar village
- Trek through Jharkot village
- Trek to Ranipauwa village
- Trek to Muktinath village
Landmarks Khingar Jharkot Ranipauwa Muktinath - Day 7
Muktinath to Marpha Trek
After breakfast at your teahouse, you'll visit Muktinath Temple, which matters to both Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal. Spend time exploring the main temple and the surrounding area before heading back out on the trail. The trek to Marpha village takes about an hour from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath Temple
- Trek from Muktinath to Marpha
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Marpha - Day 8
Marpha to Pokhara
An early morning flight from Marpha takes you back to Pokhara, offering a great way to wrap up the Upper Mustang trek. The flight runs along the spectacular Kali Gandaki Gorge, with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges on either side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Landmarks Kali Gandaki Gorge Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 9
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll head back to Kathmandu by car, which takes around 6 hours and covers some nice scenery. If you prefer, there's an option to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu instead, though that comes with an extra charge and isn't part of the base tour price.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 06:00)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (available at extra cost)
