Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Activities: Arrival, rest, trek briefing, and last-minute preparations. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m)

Flight: 25 minutes Activities: Explore Pokhara, visit lakeside, and prepare for the trek. Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 3 :

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m) and Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m)

Flight: 20 minutes (Pokhara to Jomsom) Trek: 3-4 hours Route: Jomsom → Kagbeni Highlights: Stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, Kali Gandaki River valley. Overnight: Lodge in Kagbeni.

Day 4 :

Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m)

Trek: 5-6 hours Route: Kagbeni → Tangbe → Chhusang → Chele Highlights: Pass through ancient villages, apple orchards, and scenic cliffs. Overnight: Lodge in Chele.

Day 5 :

Trek from Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m)

Trek: 6-7 hours Route: Chele → Eklo Bhatti → Samar → Syanbochen Highlights: Cross Taklam La Pass (3,624m), views of Nilgiri and Tilicho Peak. Overnight: Lodge in Syanbochen.

Day 6 :

Trek from Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m)

Trek: 5-6 hours Route: Syanbochen → Yamda La Pass → Ghiling → Ghami Highlights: Ascend to Yamda La Pass (3,850m), visit ancient monasteries, walk through Tibetan-style villages. Overnight: Lodge in Ghami.

Day 7 :

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m)

Trek: 5-6 hours Route: Ghami → Tsarang Highlights: Cross the Ghami La Pass (3,760m), traverse vast fields, visit the Tsarang Monastery and ancient fortress. Overnight: Lodge in Tsarang.

Day 8 :

Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3,840m)

Trek: 4-5 hours Route: Tsarang → Lo La Pass → Lo Manthang Highlights: Enter the walled city of Lo Manthang, explore ancient palaces and monasteries. Overnight: Lodge in Lo Manthang.

Day 9 :

Explore Lo Manthang

Activities: Full day of exploration in Lo Manthang. Highlights: Visit the King’s Palace, Thubchen Gompa, Chode Gompa, and the ancient monasteries in Chhoser Cave. Overnight: Lodge in Lo Manthang.

Day 10 :

Trek from Lo Manthang to Drakmar (3,810m)

Trek: 6-7 hours Route: Lo Manthang → Ghar Gompa → Drakmar Highlights: Visit Ghar Gompa (famous for Guru Rinpoche's prophecy), walk through red cliffs and eroded hills. Overnight: Lodge in Drakmar.

Day 11 :

Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m)

Trek: 5-6 hours Route: Drakmar → Ghiling Highlights: Retrace steps through beautiful landscapes, views of the surrounding peaks. Overnight: Lodge in Ghiling.

Day 12 :

Trek from Ghiling to Chhusang (2,980m)

Trek: 5-6 hours Route: Ghiling → Chhusang Highlights: Descend through the windy valleys, enjoy panoramic views of Mustang’s unique landscape. Overnight: Lodge in Chhusang.

Day 13 :

Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2,720m)

Trek: 6-7 hours Route: Chhusang → Kagbeni → Jomsom Highlights: Final day of trekking, walk along the Kali Gandaki River, enjoy views of the Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri ranges. Overnight: Lodge in Jomsom.

Day 14 :

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

Flight: 20 minutes Activities: Rest and relax in Pokhara, explore lakeside, optional sightseeing. Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 15 :

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Flight: 25 minutes Activities: Free day in Kathmandu, souvenir shopping, and cultural exploration. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 16 :

Contingency Day

Activities: Buffer day for any unforeseen delays or extra exploration in Kathmandu. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17 :

Departure from Kathmandu

Activities: Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.