Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll start early from Kathmandu and spend the next 7 hours or more on a bus heading to Pokhara. The 200 km route winds through hilly settlements, and the road conditions mean you should expect some delays and potential traffic along the way. Despite the long ride, you'll see plenty of nature and farmland passing by your window.
Optional Activities
- Flight to Pokhara
- Private car or Jeep hire to Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 2
Jomsom - Kagbeni
An early flight gets you from Pokhara to Jomsom, where you can browse for souvenirs and handicrafts before starting your trek. From there you'll head to Kagbeni, passing a monastery and a series of Buddhist Chortens along the route. Once you arrive in Kagbeni, you'll walk through classic alleys and see the Tibetan-inspired culture that shapes the village.
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni
Landmarks Jomsom Kagbeni 
- Day 3
Jharkot
You'll trek on a quieter side route from Kagbeni to Jharkot, passing more Chortens and small monasteries. Prayer flags and Mani walls line the path as you walk through local villages and farm fields. Talking with village elders gives you real insight into how people live in these remote settlements and the traditions they follow.
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Jharkot
- Explore local villages and farm fields
Landmarks Jharkot 
- Day 4
Muktinath
The trek from Jharkot brings you to Muktinath, a major pilgrimage site where you'll see serene lakes beside the temple with pilgrims bathing and chanting. Inside the temple you'll find 108 stone taps (fed by underground water mixed with natural gas), an eternal flame, and a large golden statue of Lord Vishnu. Hindus consider this place sacred as the site of Mukti (Liberation) after death.
Included Activities
- Trek from Jharkot to Muktinath
- Explore Muktinath Temple and sacred lakes
Landmarks Muktinath Temple - Day 5
Lupra
Starting from Muktinath, you'll take the lower route through Ranipauwa toward Lupra. You'll pass a large Shiva Temple and reach the colorful Ranipauwa monastery before crossing a bridge to Dhan La. Continuing west to Lupra, you'll discover a classic Bon settlement with its Bonpo Gompa and see how the Thakali people live with their distinct and humble lifestyles.
Included Activities
- Trek from Muktinath to Lupra via Ranipauwa
- Visit Shiva Temple
- Explore Ranipauwa monastery and Bonpo Gompa
Landmarks Ranipauwa Lupra Bonpo Gompa - Day 6
Phalyak
This trek follows the middle route from Lupra to Phalyak along the Kaligandaki river. You'll cross several tributaries and a bridge while walking parallel to the Kolungba Khola, which flows from glaciers off Tashikang peak. Phalyak is rarely visited and offers a chance to see Tibetan culture and rituals in a place few outsiders reach.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lupra to Phalyak
- Explore Tibetan cultures and rituals
Landmarks Phalyak Kaligandaki River - Day 7
Jomsom - Dhumba Tal - Thinigaon
From Phalyak you'll trek toward Jomsom on a side route, passing Chortens and prayer flags that show Buddhist influence throughout the landscape. You'll cross a bridge to reach Hadigaon, then continue to Thinigaon. There's an optional side trip to Dhumba Tal lake for about an hour if you want to spend time by the water before returning to Thinigaon.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phalyak to Thinigaon
- Visit Dhumba Tal lake
Landmarks Hadigaon Thinigaon Dhumba Tal - Day 8
Chimanggaon
Trekking from Thinigaon to Chimanggaon means walking through incredible stone settlements with alleyways made from flat stone slabs. You'll meet local Chimba people, mostly Buddhist, and local kids will likely ask for photos with you and the mountain backdrop behind them. A visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp lets you see handmade handicrafts and souvenirs made by locals.
Included Activities
- Trek from Thinigaon to Chimanggaon
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp
Landmarks Chimanggaon Tibetan Refugee Camp - Day 9
Kalapani
The descent from Chimanggaon to Kalapani follows an off-the-beaten trail with views that improve as you go lower. Snowy peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri (Blue Ridge) stay visible throughout your descent through rarely visited locations. Once you reach Kalapani, you can walk around the villages and monasteries in the area.
Included Activities
- Trek from Chimanggaon to Kalapani
- Explore villages and monasteries
Landmarks Kalapani Dhaulagiri Nilgiri - Day 10
Titi Gaon
You'll trek a short distance from Kalapani to Titi Gaon and then visit Titi Lake nearby, which sits among snowy peaks with turquoise water clear enough to see the bottom. The lake is similar to the Gokyo lakes but with greener, more vivid colors, and the area around it has distinctive insect and bird species. You'll stay in a homestay house overnight.
Included Activities
- Trek from Kalapani to Titi Gaon
- Visit Titi Lake
Landmarks Titi Gaon Titi Lake - Day 11
Larjung
A couple of kilometers of trekking brings you from Titi to Larjung along classic routes. When you arrive, you'll see a welcoming mountain series of Dhaulagiri dominating the landscape. Larjung is one of the least explored natural sites in the Mustang region, with pure and beautiful views of massive hills and rocky cliffs that inspire the local Buddhist people.
Included Activities
- Trek from Titi Gaon to Larjung
Landmarks Larjung Dhaulagiri - Day 12
Dhaulagiri Icefall
You'll spend the full day at Larjung experiencing the Kaligandaki gorge and Dhaulagiri range views. After a light breakfast, you can head toward the icefall point of Dhaulagiri to see icy structures arranged across the landscape. These locations offer some of the most remarkable scenery you'll encounter during your trek.
Included Activities
- Visit Dhaulagiri icefall point
Landmarks Dhaulagiri Icefall Kaligandaki Gorge - Day 13
Marpha
Trekking from Larjung to Marpha brings you to a village that looks like a rainbow of black stone houses at first glance. Flat stone slabs pave the alleyways and create an interesting atmosphere throughout the settlement. From Marpha, the peak of Nilgiri dominates your view, and you can explore local hamlets and chat with residents.
Included Activities
- Trek from Larjung to Marpha
- Explore local hamlets
Landmarks Marpha Nilgiri - Day 14
Jomsom
An early start from Marpha takes you to Jomsom, an ancient and culturally rich village filled with activity and local people throughout the day. You'll find several souvenir stalls and handicraft vendors to browse, and multiple monasteries to visit where you can learn about Tibetan culture from both Bon and Buddhist communities.
Included Activities
- Trek from Marpha to Jomsom
- Explore monasteries
- Browse souvenir and handicraft stalls
Landmarks Jomsom - Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
You'll catch an early flight from Jomsom back to Pokhara. The rest of the day is yours to explore Pokhara's natural sites and relax after your trek. It's a good chance to recover and experience the city at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore natural sites of Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The final leg takes you from Pokhara back to Kathmandu on the same scenic bus route you traveled on Day 1. This completes your trek tour, and you'll pass through the same hilly settlements and farmland one more time.
Landmarks Kathmandu
