Saribung Peak (6346 M / 20761 FT)

After Breakfast, first we do all type of equipment details review, if still missing some of clothing and equipment or any type of goods as in your provided check list. Visit to Department of Tourism for orientation briefing class then proceed to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city.  The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visit the Living Goddes Kumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees. Kastamandap temple (Now it is fully reconstructed after collapsed in huge earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Maizu dewal, Taleju temple, Nautale Durbar, Kaal Bhairav, freak street and many more. On the way walk back to hotel and we will have dinner together in a delicious restaurant since tomorrow we will be in remote area for couple of weeks. Group will be introduced if there will be other unknown accompany member in the team for this Expedition.

Overnight: in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis

Early breakfast at the hotel, the trekking guide will pick up you to the Pokhara bus station. Tourist standard comfortable bus drive early in the morning about 7 hours to arrive in Pokhara.

OR, you may 25 minute flight to Pokhara which we may book the flight on your chosen time before afternoon.  20 drive from Thamel to Kathmandu domestic airport and 10 minute drive from Pokhara airport to lake-side Pokhara. This flight also an amazing Himalayan scenery flight with the view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manasalu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Flight cost USD 74.00, KTM Airport drop USD 15 and Pokhara airport to hotel pick up USD 15 will be added extra in total cost of trip who will choose flight instead drive to Pokhara.

On the driving way to Pokhara, Beautiful farming land terrace, rivers, uncountable green hill mountain with villages of different ethnic group of people are the scenic views. Pokhara located in the Midwest of Nepal has many natural lakes overwhelming with the view of snow caped mountain. Great view of the Himalaya can be seen from the dam side/ south part of Pokhara though lake side has huge density with touristic facilities. Overnight in Pokhara.

Overnight: in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis

We take the spectacular early morning flight to Jomsom where we will be met at the tiny airstrip by our trek crew. After some initial preparation of loads, we begin our drive to the very famous Hindu/Buddhist pilgrims site Muktinath Temple on the height of (3,750 M/ 12,303 FT). Spend 2-3 hour in Multipath, after lunch drive back to hidden paradise village of Kagbeni on the elevation of (2780m/9,120ft.) for overnight stay. This is a wonderful idea to acclimatize your body to go higher place in day time and overnight low elevation.

Just out of Jomsom we cross a small hanging bridge and then drive along the riverbank of the Kali Gandaki. It’s also very picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Mt.Dhaulagiri 8000ers, Mt.Nilgiri 7000ers and Tukuche peak 6000ers whilst all the mountain to the south can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif. Kagbeni provides us with a taste of scenes to come in upper Mustang, with its narrow alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, green fields of wheat and barley and a large red gompa. At the police check- post at the north end of the village, there is a sign saying “restricted area, tourists please do not go beyond this point.” Here we will complete our paper work before entering this long forbidden region of Nepal to Upper Mustang.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

It is possible to trek right up the river valley, but we use a combination of the high trail and the riverbank pathways. The trail then widens significantly revealing an endless stretch of sand but the path is kept interesting by the passing of mule trains bearing goods from Mustang and Tibet in past. But now motor able road is accessible.   On the west bank of the river are some caves and Gompa Kang. Unlike most monasteries in Upper Mustang which are of the Sakyapa sect, Gompa Kang is of the Nyingmapa sect. We stop for lunch at the village of Tangbe, where we come across the first black, white and red chortens that typify Upper Mustang. The little town is a labyrinth of narrow alleys among white washed houses, fields of buck wheat and barley and apple orchards. Nilgri Peak continues of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki. There are three separate parts to this village and some ruined castle walls on the surrounding cliffs. Across the river from Chhuksang are some spectacular red organe pipe eroded cliffs above the mouths of some inaccessible caves.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

There is a distinct change here, not only in the topography, but also in the culture, lifestyle and people and the settlements become more scattered, smaller and more basic. The people of Lo or Mustang do practice agriculture, but because of the lack of rain and fertile soil, cultivation is in sheltered plots of land, scattering the brown landscape with patches of green. Continuing north we reach a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliffs above, forming a tunnel through which the river flows. A steel bridge spans the river just in front of the tunnel and north of here the Kali Gandaki becomes impassable on foot. The trek now leaves the valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to the village of Chele. Watch out here for the ferocious Tibetan mastiffs which are chained to many of the houses. From Chele we climb a steep spur and then continue ascending along the side of a spectacular steep canyon to a pass. Beyond the pass we descend on a pleasant trail to Samar, situated in a grove of poplar trees. This is a major stopping place for horse and mule caravans (5 to 6 hrs walking).

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

We climb above Samar to a ridge and then descend into a large gorge past a chorten before entering another valley filled with juniper trees. We then cross a stream and after climbing to a pass, we descend along a ridge to Shyangmochen a tiny settlement with a few tea shops. Nearby is Rangbyung, a cave containing stalagmites which have formed in the shape of chortens and one of the holiest places in Mustang. The trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and we enter another huge valley before descending to Geling with it extensive fields of barley. As in all the settlements of Mustang, the white and ochre- painted houses are constructed using mud and stones, with roofs made of twigs, straw and a mixture of mud and pebbles.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

From Geling the trail climbs gently through fields, up the centre of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gun and an imposing chorten. We then begin a taxing climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La (3840m). The descent from the pass is quite gentle and about half an hour further on we come to a trail junction, the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white –washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Today’s walk is through perhaps the driest part of Mustang, and much of our energy will be spent negotiating loose, dry soil. However, the magnificent views of the countryside, from the gentle contours of the north to the rugged mountains in the east and west, are a source of inspiration. Finally, we come to Charang, a large spread- out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village is a huge dzong (fortress) and a red gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

We will spend part of the morning exploring the interesting village of Charang and its large monastery, before setting out for Lo- Manthang. We climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually we get our first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so we circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Today is free to explore the fascinating city of Lo Mantang. The city contains about 150 houses, as well as residences for its many lamas. There are four major temples within the city and one of these, Champa Lhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborate mandalas painted on the walls. The king’s palace is an imposing building in the center of the city and is occupied by the current King and Queen. Although his duties are largely ceremonial, the King is respected by the people and consulted about many issues by villagers throughout the kingdom. It is possible to hire horses to visit these valleys, but this cost is excluded in the tour.

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Today we start out trip to more remote and very isolated settlement Yara. Walking with real nature the tread all along the slightest trodden trails of the area. Crossing through wilderness part conclude the trip of the day turning up to our campsite.

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

After breakfast in our tended Camp, trip moves slightly up and downward of the progressing hill of alpine region. As usual high elevation nature and environment, walking on your pleasant space, you will arrive in Luri Cave Gompa (Monastry). The Monastry supposed some of oldest of this region. We arrive in campsite not so latter than mid-day. You will have enough time to walk around, meditation in highland, peace and inner happy.

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Here after, Every day activities are similar from day 14 to day  24. Every day wake up early in the morning, Refresh with tea/Coffee, Breakfast then walk couple of hour and Lunch again walk couple of hour, Arrive in Tended Camp. Tea/Coffee walking around campsite, Have Dinner between 6-7 PM. Sleep completely with nature’s sound. Amazing sleep from far away of human traffic. Next day wake up and follow the schedule…….

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Tended Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Overnight: in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis.

Overnight: in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis.

Farewell Dinner together with climbing crew in a typical Nepali Restaurant with ethnic group culture dance show.

Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or combine with other trip like Sightseeing in UNESCO world heritage site around Kathmandu valley or join the day trip for white water rafting or safari tour at Chitwan Park or any other activities in your favor.  The cost of extended activities will be extra.

All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements

Cost will be provided on request.