Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1,380 meters
Welcome to Nepal, on your arrival at TIA our Precious
Adventures representative will pick you up at the airport. The representative
will transfer you to the hotel where you will stay. After your long and tiring
journey to Nepal, you can either relax in your room or perhaps explore the
local vicinity and be fascinated by the diverse culture of Nepal. In the
evening you are cordially invited for a complimentary dinner where you meet
with your trek guide and they will further provide detailed information about
the trip. For dinner, you will have staple Nepali food which includes rice,
daal, and vegetable along with meat depending on your choice.
Day 02 Sightseeing Kathmandu Boudha and Pashupatinath
Today we
drive around Kathmandu for sightseeing and visit two of the UNESCO world
heritage sites in Kathmandu. Boudhanath stupa holds a prominent place among
Buddhist people. A stupa is a hemispherical shaped structure or mound which is
prominent in Buddhism. Though the
Boudhanath stupa is bustling with day-to-day activities, the atmosphere around
here is rather tranquil.
Pashupatinath
temple is one of the most sacred and significant Hindu temples in the world.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath, who is an incarnation of Lord
Shiva. While visiting the temple we can see some Hindu rituals and ceremonies
taking place.
Indeed both
religious places are beacons of diverse religions, cultures, and history. For
lunch, we have local delicious cuisine, a hallmark of Nepali traditional food.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Flight/Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 830 meters
On this day we take a short 35 minutes flight or a 7-8
hours ride to Pokhara. Even though Pokhara is regarded as the tourist capital
of Nepal, the city is known for its natural beauty with stunning views of the
Himalayas and peaceful lakes. If we take
a flight, then we have lunch in Pokhara
Day 04: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni,2,804 meters,3-4 hours
On the 4th
day embarks our journey by taking a short flight to Jomsom, and trekking to
Kagbeni. From the flight, we have scenic
views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Jomsom is the starting point of
our today's short trek. it is also known as an administrative center of the
Mustang District. After crossing the wooden bridge and walking through the Kali
Gandaki windy valley, we arrive at Eklebhatti where we have lunch. Along the
way, we see the splendid Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. Ammonite fossils are
also found in the riverbed of Kali Gandaki. we continue our trek to
Kagbeni. It is an old village located on
the bank of the Kali Gandaki river. We will visit the Kagbeni gumba and the
nearby temple and known as a holy place for Hindus. The village also serves as
the gateway to Upper Mustang, a restricted area in Nepal. It is known for its
pristine natural beauty and ancient Tibetan culture. Overnight at Kagbeni.
Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Chhusang, (2,980 meters), 5-6 hours
Today we set
out on our trek for Chhusang. We proceed after breakfast following the Kali
Gandaki river and traveling to the north. We cross a narrow windy trail called,
Kalobhir and a small river called, Simkoghiu khola before finally reaching at
the village of Tagbe. It is an old village, where we can see black, white and
red chortens and old mani walls. Afterward, we continue our trek to Chhusang.
The road diverges into two paths here, one leading to Samar while the other
road takes you to Muktinath. On our way to Chussang we see some apple gardens,
barley, and buckwheat fields. Overnight in Chussang
Day 06:Trek from Chhusang to Samar 3,600 meters, 5-6 hours
This day we
set out on our journey to Samar. The trek starts early in the morning and after
having breakfast we leave the Chhusang village. Surrounded by beautiful
landscapes as we walk we pass through Chhomnang village. We also get a chance
to witness the exquisite old man-made cave and then cross a steel bridge over
the Kali Gandaki river, which flows through a rock tunnel just before entering
in the village called Chele. The trail after the Chele village is a steep
climb. Following the climb, we have lunch at Ghyakar, a small Gurung village.
Traveling through the Taklam La(3624m) and Dajong La (3660m) we arrive at
Samar. It is a beautiful green village in the upper mustang that provides a
magnificent view of the Annapurna and Nilgiri range. In this village, we get to
experience the desert mountain lifestyle. We also can encounter polyandry
couples and know more about the cultures and traditions. Overnight in Samar.
Day 07:Trek from Samar to Ghiling Via Chungsi Cave,3,570 meters7-8 hours
On the 7th
day, we traverse through splendid landscapes and see the mountain range,
Thorong peak, Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Purkung Himal range. Traveling via the
Chungsi cave, we have a chance to closely observe one of the most popular
Buddhist pilgrimages in Mustang. Also known as the Ranchung cave, the Chungsi
cave monastery is an antique monument with a self-originated Stupa. Finishing
up exploring the cave, we get back on the trail and move towards the Syangboche
village. we have lunch in Syangboche. Crossing sayngboche we finally arrive at
our day's destination. Ghiling is a beautiful village. in Ghiling we see a
monastery, stupa, and charming mani walls. If you visit here in August and
September, the cultivated lands look as if they were a lovely flower garden.
However, at other times you can see widespread Barley fields. Overnight at
Ghiling
Day 08:Trek from Ghiling to Dhakmar 3820m, 7-8 hours
Moving on
from Ghiling, we walk through Jhaite, Ghami, and finally arrive at Dhakmar
village also known as the red hill. Subsequently, we travel towards Ghami via
Nyi La(pass) and Ghami La. The Nyi La pass also delivers some of the best views
of Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Mustang. We take lunch in Ghami village. The longest
mani walls in the entire mustang are located in this village. along with the
monastery and chortens we also see some old village ruins. After re-energizing
our bodies we head back to the trail. From Ghami it takes about 2 hours to
reach Damkmar. Majestic red hills are seen in Damkar, and the chances of
spotting Blue sheep are also really high. Overnight in Damkar.
Day 09 :Trek from Dhakmar to Lomanthang via Ghar Gumba3,770 meters, 7-8 hours
On the 9th
day of the trek, we have a long day's journey to complete. On this day we walk
a long exciting trial to Lo-Manthang. Moving ahead with the trek, we go by
Muila Bhanjyang pass before arriving at Ghar Gumba where we take our lunch.
Ghar gumba is known as the oldest monastery on the entire Tibetan plateau.
where pure virtues of the Lo Nyingma sect and scriptures of Padmasambhava are
present. After lunch, we advance via the Marang la, also known as the Chogo La
sits at a height of 4230m. This is the highest pass on this trip. Before making
it to Lo-Manthang, we go by Pangga a serene camping site. Lo-Manthang is well
renowned for its tall mud brick walls. Get a good night's sleep, in order to
get energized for tomorrow's exploration. Overnight in Lo-Manthang.
Day 10:Explore Lomanthang
On this day
we explore the spectacular city of Lo-Manthang. Monasteries, schools, and
palaces are some of the places which depict its history and culture. You can
also visit the Namgyal Gompa, Ancient Ruins, Gompas, and old fortresses are
worth visiting or we can follow an alternate route to explore Nepal Tibet
boarder, Chhoser cave, and villages. Likewise, we can hike a day tour to
Chhoser and Dzong cave, a 5-storey ancient man-made cave.
Overnight at
Lo Montang.
Day 11:Trek from Lo Manthang to Yara,3,838 meters, 6-7 hours
Bid your
farewell to the walled city of Mustang. Today we head towards Yara, leaving Lo
Manthang behind. The mountains seen from this route are simply beautiful as if
they were like candles. The trail has ample opportunities to see the Grand
hills of mud like big candles. We have lunch in Dhi village, travelers can also
find fossils on the way over. tonight, overnight in Dhi village.
Day 12:Hike to Luri Cave Monastery & Tashi Kabum
Get ready to
experience one of the aesthetic experiences on this trek. Today we visit one of
the most beautiful caves of Luri Gumba. It is said that the cave belonged to
the Kagyu tradition. The beautiful Buddhist paintings on the wall are very
famous. It is a Kagyu lineage Buddhist monastery.
Tashi Kabum
is another beautiful cave, located just above the Puyung khola. It takes about
1 hour to reach here from Luri Gumba. It takes a little effort to enter this
cave as you have to get down on your knees. However, once inside you can stand
with ease. We head back on our trail to tonight's destination. Overnight at
Yara.
Day 13:Trek from Yara to Charang,(3,560 meters), 6-7 hours
On the 13th
day, it's time to move ahead and make our way to the historic city of Charang.
Charang also known as Tsarang is the former capital of the Lho kingdom. Rich in
its historic and cultural significance this city is a must-visit place. We
cross the Surkhang village and some steel bridges then head towards Charang.
Charang has one of the most beautiful monasteries in the entire vicinity which
dates back 400 years old. The old royal palace serves as the current greatest
Library in Lo which is used to store many Buddhist texts. The Stupas,
maniwalls, and narrow city streets, they're all fascinating to look at.
Overnight in Charang.
Day 14:Trek from Charang to Syangboche, ( 3,800 meters), 6-7 hours
On this day
we walk back to Syangboche via Ghami Village. on our way, we cross the Syoda
Khola and travel through the Chinggel (Tsarang, Choya) La. Some prayer flags
can be seen along the way after we cross this pass. We then arrive at the city
of Ghame where we have lunch. Following lunch, we get on the trail. Passing
through Ghami (Ghemi) La and Nyi La we again get to witness the majestic
Annapurna, Nilgiri, and the view of Mustang Valley. Going through the small
villages of Jhaite, Chhunggar, and Tamagaon we make it to Syangboche. Overnight
in Syangboche.
Day 15:Trek from Syangboche to Chhusang 2,980 meters,7-8 hours
On the 15th
day, we begin our trek from Syangboche to Chhusang. However, this time we
follow another route for arriving at Samar village. we go through Yamda,
Chungsi, and Bhena before making it through the Bhena La. Again going from the
Dajong La and Taklam La, following the same route backward we make it to Chele
village. we have lunch in chele village. then make our way to Chhusang.
Overnight in Chussang.
Day 16:Trek from Chhusang to Muktinath( 3,800 meters, 7-8 hours
On this day
we embark on our journey from Chhusang to Muktinath. The entire trail takes 7-8
hours to complete. Today we take packed lunch with us, it's also important to
bring water with you as it's crucial to stay hydrated during these times. We
pass via the Gyu La. It is a steep climb before Gyu la. Nevertheless, the
140-degree panoramic view of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche Himalayan
range makes the climb seem like it's nothing. wild animals can also be seen on
this trail. Muktinath is a holy place where many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims
come here. During the festival of Janai Purnima, an annual fair is held here.
Monasteries and temples that worship different Hindu deities such as Lord
Bishnu and Lord Shiva are erected here. Overnight in Muktinath.
Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom 2,700 meters,6-7 hours
Today marks the final trek of our entire Upper Mustang
trek. Last day to enjoy walking in the arid landscape of the forbidden valley
of Nepal. We walk from Muktinath to Jomsom via Lupra. Lupra is a small Thakali village residing to
the west of Muktinath. We have lunch in Lupra, Bon Monastery, also known as the
Bonpo Gompa is one of the places that we see. The oldest walnut tree is in
Lubra, which dates back to the 16th century. We pass through a windy valley so
make sure you pack accordingly. From Lupra we make our way back to Jomsom.
Overnight in Jomsom
Day 18: Fly to Pokhara 850 meters, 25 minutes
Today we
leave the Upper mustang trek and go to
Pokhara from Jomsom. After arriving at Pokhara, we will visit Phewa lake
and enjoy the lake view and mountain. If you wish, you can go by cable car to
Sarangkot for sunset.
Day 19: Explore Pokhara city and Evening flight to Kathmandu
An entire day to explore the beauty of Pokhara, depending
on the time available to us we can visit some of the best features of Pokhara
such as the International Mountain Museum, and local market, or maybe casually
stroll around the tranquil Phewa lake and enjoy the lake view and mountain.
Day 20: Explore Kathmandu and Shopping Sightseeing Swyambhunath and Darbar square
Today we
explore the capital city of Nepal in depth. We visit Durbar Square and
Swyambhunath and enjoy the cultural heritage of Nepal. First, we visit Durbar
square where we witness the living goddess, ‘kumari’. The Kumaris are young
girls who receive the power of Goddess Kali and Taleju. It is believed that
Kumari Goddess is the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju. Later we visit the
local market likewise a variety of shrines, temples, monasteries, museums,
libraries, and stupas are worth exploring, some of them having major historical
significance. In the end, we visit the famous swayambunath stupa where from the
top of swayambhunath hill we enjoy the majestic view of captivating sunset and
the Kathmandu valley.
Day 21:Departure to airport
On your last
day here our representatives will drop you off at TIA with the hope that you
enjoyed the experience with us, we bid you goodbye. We will be looking forward
to more precious adventures together. Have a safe journey
