19 May 2022: Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal.
20 May 2022: Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city
21 May 2022: Day 03: Fly from Katmandu to Pokhara, takes 30 minute by STOL flight
22 May 2022: Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2720m), drive to Kagbeni (2800m- 1 hr)
23 May 2022: Day 05: Trek Kagbeni (2800m) to Chaile (Tsaile 3030m-5-6 hrs)
24 May 2022: Day 06: Trek Chaile (Tsaile 3030m) to Geling (3440m, 6-7 hrs)
25 May 2022: Day 07: Trek Geling (3440m) to Charang or Tsarang (3490m, 6-7 hrs)
26 May 2022: Day 08: Trek Tsarang (3560m) to Lo Manthang (3730m, 4-5 hrs)
27 May 2022: Day 09: Starts Tiji Festival explore around Lo Manthang (3730m)
28 May 2022: Day 10: Enjoy Tiji Festival, explore around Lo Manthang (3730m)
29 May 2022: Day 11: Ends Tiji festival, explore around Lo Manthang (3730m)
30 May 2022: Day 12: Trek Lo Manthang (3730) to Ghami (3460m) (6-7 hrs)
31 May 2022: Day 13: Trek Ghami (3460m) to Samar (3290m, 5-6 hrs)
01 Jun 2022: Day 14: Trek Samar (3290m) to Kagbeni (2800m, 6-7 hrs)
02 Jun 2022: Day 15: Trek Kagbeni (2800m) to Jomsom (2720m, 3-4 hrs)
03 Jun 2022: Day 16: Fly back Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel
04 Jun 2022: Day 17: Next day from Pokhara fly to Kathmandu
05 Jun 2022: Day 18: Transfer to airport for departure or join onward programs
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal.
Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city tour covers Nepal’s most popular spots- Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions and lunch break will be during the tour at best restaurants available/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 03: Fly from Katmandu to Pokhara
Fly from Katmandu to Pokhara, takes 30 minute by STOL flight and transfer to hotel for overnight. At hotel in Pokhara be refresh, rest or free for personal activities or visit Lake Side down town market. It is also Nepal’s second touristic town, which is located in the heart of Annapurna region and starting point for many different treks. You can enjoy wonderful views of entire Himamalayn range from the hotel. (Hotel in Pokhara BB Basis)
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2720m), drive to Kagbeni (2800m- 1 hr) and overnight at lodge.
Early in the morning transfer to Pokhara airport, catch a breathtaking 35 minute flight to Jomsom. The flight takes you up through the Kali Gandaki deepest gorge, the world’s largest, with its towering snow capped peaks of giant Mt Dhaulagiri (8126m) and Annapurna (8091m). The wonderful mountain region flight to Jomsom will make you to feel like you have reached out to touch the snow capped peaks. The truly magical flight also allows you to view bellow magnificent waterfalls, canyons, terraced fields and bird eye views of beautiful high mountain settled hamlets. Upon arrival in Jomsom, you'll meet with our rest of the trekking staffs, stop for lunch break and drive to Kagbeni for overnight stay at local lodge and rest of the day is free to relax or explore the village you may go to visit popular Kagbeni Monastery. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at lodge)
Day 05: Trek Kagbeni (2800m) to Chaile (Tsaile 3030m-5-6 hrs) and overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Early in the morning after breakfast commences the trek, the trail further Kagbeni check post follows towards Tangbe by dropping rocky Kali Gandaki River bank and climbs steeply to the top of the hill but we will be rewarded with a spectacular view of prayer flags, stupas, and villages. After passing several windy open barren and walking through a canyon, you will arrive at the Upper Mustang Trek’s first village called Tangbe. This Trans Himalayan village is filled with whitewashed houses nestled against each other and is surrounded by beautifully terraced fields of Tibetan barley and buckwheat, small apple orchards and lower part of the village has three elegant chortens and the remnants of an old abandoned fort. After short lunch break as you continue your day hike you may hunt for the black ammonites having fossils of sea shells. This part is also covered by Tethys before Himalayan was formed. After a fantastic day hike you will reach at final stop for overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 06: Trek Chaile (Tsaile 3030m) to Geling (3440m, 5-6 hrs) and overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
After having wholesome breakfast starts your day hike, the trail further Chaile is gradual climb up a fairly steep surrounded by magnificent views trans Himalayan landscapes. Further across the canyon of Gyagar village near by the trail follow continue towards the first pass of the trail, from the atop of pass you will see spectacular views of far beyond mountain ranges panorama and after crossing the pass trail leads long descent to the Sammar village. You will have short lunch break at the village and again continue the hike up to final destination of the day. Further of Sammar village the trail passes through the many canyons and by late noon you will arrive at gelling village. This is another larger village of Mustang region inhabited by Tibetan origin indigenous people. You may enjoy local cultural activities or by visiting the oldest one monastery of Mustang. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 07: Trek Geling (3440m) to Charang or Tsarang (3490m, 6-7 hrs), Nyi La Pass cross (3950m) and overnight at teahouse lodge.
Again we will continue our onward journey early in the morning after breakfast, the trail further of Geling village follows gentle ascent first by passing via barley field side wise fenced by grove of poplar trees. Along the way first you will encounter another beautiful little village Tama Gaun imposing with chhoorten. Further of village you will rejoin the main trail and turns to quite steep climb up towards the major pass of the trek is called Nyi La Pass (3950m), it is one of the highest point of the whole trail. Just crossing the pass top you will descent down towards the final destination of the day the Tsarang village. The huge five story white dzong and red monastery are perched on the edge of the Kali Gandagi gorge on the east end of the valley. The Tsarang village is surrounded by beautiful barley fields, willow trees and typical houses are separated by rocky wall fence at the top of the large Charang Cho Canyon. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 08: Trek Charang or Tsarang (3560m) to Lo Manthang (3730m, 4-5 hrs) and overnight at teahouse Lodge.
Again we will continue our onward journey early in the morning after breakfast, the trail further of Tsarang village follows steadily up hill climb up via rocky trail to a cairn on a ridge opposite the village of other side. The trail turns north and climbs up gently to a large isolated chhorten which marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. After a short rest break you will hike across a desert like high plain landscape painted in every shade of grey and yellow. Finally, you will reach your destination the whitewashed wall fenced city of Lo Manthang. It is the mail cultural heart of the whole Upper Mustang area and having beautiful King’s Place and Lo Manthang Monastery. After rest for a while you will have time to explore around to see local cultural activities. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 09: Starting day of Tiji Festval- opening ceremony observation and overnight at teahouse lodge.
After having wholesome breakfast get ready your day pack and camera then head to the Tiji festival ground. Enjoy first day opening ceremony of the festival to be a witness of this wonderful celebration. You can see many different village people are gathered from the Upper Mustang region and dressed typically colorful. The special opening ceremony begins with opening of a huge Thanka (traditional Tibetan scroll painting) of Guru Padma Sambhava, patron saint of Tibetan Buddhism. The festive environment filled with sounds of typical musical instruments played by lamas and mask dance show of Tiji myth. After observing and participating the festival back to the teahouse and rest. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 10: Second (main) day of Tiji Festval observation and overnight at teahouse lodge.
The second day of the Tiji Festival celebration begins followed by various events- you will be enjoying and watching typical Buddhism mask dance performance and other interesting events horse racing and a giant tug-of-war. The mask dance is a perfect religious show regarding to Tibetan deities and demos. It is also show about the wheel of life that participants can understand simply how the human being existed religiously and effect of the good and bad karma. You can also see the cultural life style Tibetan origin people are dressed with their traditional custom and women are decorated with colorful jewelries and monks in their robes and dancers in elaborate costumes. After observing and participating the festival back to the lodge and rest. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 11: Third (last) day of Tiji Festval- closing ceremony observation and overnight at teahouse lodge.
The last day of the Tiji festival ends with the ceremonial destruction of the evil remains, represented by some long black yak hair and red torma cakes minced to a dark red gurry. The demons red remnants are set out on an old tiger skin, where-upon they are attacked by bow and arrow, slings and the old guns. The participants of the festival head to the holy lama to get blessing for prosperity and life long live. In addition to the festival, there are many other activities in Lo Manthang from which you can choose. Spend today exploring the intimate alleyways and courtyards of the city, or you can rent a horse and visit some of the other villages in the area. After enjoying interesting day back to the lodge and rest. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 12: Trek Lo Manthang (3730) to Ghami (3460m) (5-6 hrs) and overnight at teahouse lodge.
After witnessing the outstanding Tiji Festival you will have opportunity to explore and visit the Ghar Monastery which is the one of the oldest one active Gompa of Nepal.
The Ghar Gompa is located at Ghami village with covering huge area of around; this stunning monument has preserved many typical paintings and murals. The trail to return back follows ordinary herder’s route towards the Ghami by crossing several valleys, some lush and others barren. Near the end of the hike the trail then makes a long rocky descent down a ravine to a grassy valley, where Gar Ghompa is situated within a group of large trees by a stream. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 13: Trek Ghami (3460m) to Samar (3290m, 5-6 hrs) and overnight at teahouse lodge.
After having breakfast we commence again the return day hike, the trail further of Ghami village follows via same route. You will enjoy much easier walk one the way of coming back passing via beautiful nomad landscapes. Once again trekkers to the Upper Mustang can get many outstanding photographic opportunities to capture the sceneries. Finally you will arrive at Samar for overnight halt. Up on arrival at camp enjoy your hot drinks and meals. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 14: Trek Samar (3290m) to Kagbeni (2800m, 6-7 hrs) and overnight at lodge.
The last day of restricted area trail follows again after having breakfast. Along the way you will be enjoying cool breeze of thin wind of Kali Gandaki River valley once again. You will get many photo capturing landscape sceneries along the return back that you had missed on the way of going up. The fantastic day will pass waling with fun filled environment. Up on arrival at Kagbeni be refresh at lodge and rest. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 15: Trek Kagbeni (2800m) to Jomsom (2720m, 3-4 hrs) or drive and overnight at Lodge.
From Kagbeni you can trek back to Jomsom also which takes about three hours or catch the jeep to Jomsom. Up on arrival at Jomsom have lunch at lodge and rest for awhile and afternoon you may go to explore around the town. It is administrative head quarter of Mustang district. You may go to see natural eco museum or simply hang out enjoying sceneries of snow clad Tilicho peak or local cultural activities. Overnight at Tea house lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at local tea house)
Day 16: Fly back Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel, afternoon personal activities rest/shopping/sightseeing etc. (Hotel in Pokhara BB Basis)
Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to the airport and fly back to Pokhara then transfer to the hotel. You can rest and be refreshed at your hotel or simply go for walking around the Lakeside down town market. The market of Lakeside offers you wide variety shopping stalls souvenirs and many nice restaurants and bars.
Day 17: Fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Next day from Pokhara fly to Kathmandu 30 min by STOL flight, Transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.
Day 18: Transfer to airport for final departure
Transfer to airport for International departure or if you interested to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.