After breakfast in the morning, we will go to Jomsom via a quick and scenic flight from Pokhara. You will have the opportunity to witness the world’s deepest river gorge, Kaligandaki, throughout the trip. Once at the airport in Jomsom, the real journey begins. We walk for another thirty minutes to reach Kagbeni, following the east bank of the Kaligandaki River to Ekle Bhatti. Kagbeni is a settlement with flat roofs that resembles an oasis.

Flight time: roughly 20 minutes
Walking time: three to four hours
Maximum elevation (Kagbeni): 2,810 meters/9,216 feet
Minimum elevation (Jomsom): 2,700 meters/8,898 feet
Principal Attractions: Tibetan Buddhist Gompa, historic salt trade route, Ekle Bhatti village (located on the banks of two rivers), etc.
Viewed mountains include Mount Tilicho, Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri.
Ten or more lodges
Spend the night at the Kagbeni hotel.

We have breakfast this morning and then go for a stroll along a lovely flagstone-paved route. Our actual routes start in Kagbeni, where a government official checks a specific hiking permission. Next, we enter Mustang’s restricted territory. We keep walking towards the east bank of Kali Gandaki, passing by the striking settlements of Chhusang and Tangbe. We cross the river and go through the street that drops off a cliff before arriving in Chele.

Walking time: five to six hours
Peak elevation: 3,050 meters/10,004 feet (Chele)
Minimum elevation (Kagbeni): 2,810 meters/9,216 feet
The area’s main draws include its gorges and hills, an old village with white-washed homes, fields of barley and buckwheat, and apple orchards.
Mountains Viewed: Nilgiri Mountain
Spend the night in a Chele guesthouse.

We ascend a steep route from Chele, then go up a narrow ravine to Eklo Bhatti and go to the high pass known as Taklam La (3,625 m/11,940 ft). After ascending over the pass, we descend to Samar, from where we have a fantastic view of Mount Nilgiri. This is a common location for pony and donkey trains to stop, and it’s from here that we proceed downhill, past Rangchyung Chorten, which is painted in red, dark, yellow, and white, creating a massive canyon. Syanbochen will provide you an unearthly view of Mount Everest. Solukhumbu, a Nepali-Tibetan Sherpa, calls it home. After moving from Tibet to Nepal, they brought their unique Buddhist conventions and customs with them, and they now belong to the Nyingma-dad Tibetan Buddhist community. The region that lies under Sagarmatha National Park to the north of Jorsale is only about 113 square kilometres in size. The trail passes through some Juniper in the centre of the colourful rhododendron trees at 3,300–4,000 metres, and then descends to Shyanmochen, a little village with a few tea houses at 3,710 metres.

6 to 7 hours of walking
Maximum elevation (Syanbochen): 3,457 meters/11,546 feet
Altitude minimum: 3,050 meters/10,004 feet (Chele)
Principal features: Forests of blue pine, fir, and juniper
Mountains Viewed: Everest and Dhaulagiri Mountains
Spend the night at the Syanbochen Lodge

The day begins with an ascent to yet another pass, called the Yamda La, with a surprising view of the desert, a few isolated communities, and their surrounding fields. The track again climbs from Syanbochen, leading the way to a vast valley before slipping into a broad grain field near Gelling. Similar to Mustang from Gelling, the buildings here are constructed of stones and mud and are painted white and ochre. Next, we ascend to the Tama Gun hamlet and go in the direction of ascent; the Nyi La pass is the name of this pass. It is incredibly silent as we descend from the pass. Eventually, we reach a trail intersection where we turn left to reach Ghaymi.

6 to 7 hours of walking
Maximum elevation (Ghaymi): 3,520 meters/11,546 feet
Minimum elevation (Syanbochen): 3,457 meters/11,546 feet
Ancient homes, Yamda La (3,845 m/12,655 ft), and Nyi La (4,015 m/13,205 ft) are the main attractions.
Spend the night in the Ghaymi lodge

Walking from Ghaymi to Charang is enjoyable. As soon as we cross Ghaymi Khola, we start where our trail traverses the long Mani wall and passes through a plateau. This location is obviously influenced by Tibetan culture. After the wall ends, we continue east on our trip to the settlement of Charang, where we will spend the night. What makes this place interesting are the willow trees, the maze fields, and the buildings built and divided by stone walls. There’s also a crimson Gompa and a massive white Dzong that draw tourists.

Walking time: five to six hours
Maximum elevation (Charang): 3,620 meters/11,873 feet
Minimum elevation (Ghaymi): 3,520 meters/11,546 feet
Principal points of interest: Charang Chu Canyon, Charang La Pass, and Ghami Khola
Spend the night in Charang

The Lo-Manthang trek is an amazing experience. Gazing upon the Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti Peak captivates you. Our trek first descends to the Charang Chu Canyon before ascending. Our trail drops gradually until we reach the windswept pass of Lo. We may take in the natural effects of Lo-Manthang Valley from this location.

Walking time: three to four hours
Maximum elevation (Lo-Manthang): 3,730 meters/12,234 feet
Minimum elevation (Charang): 3,620 meters/11,873 feet
Principal Attractions: Damodar Kunda (pond), Lo La Pass
Over 15 lodges in total.
Stay overnight in Lo-Manthang.

Today is the day to explore Lo Manthang, a walled settlement with about 150 dwellings. It is one of the nicest locations on our Upper Mustang trek, full with verified information. It is claimed that this ancient city predates the 1390s. When Ame Pal founded the Kingdom of Lo in 1380, Lo Manthang served as its walled capital. The tall whitewashed mud-block dividers, gompas, and the Royal King’s Palace (Maharaja Palace), a five-story, nine-cornered building that was built in 1400 and more seasoned than anything that still stands on Earth with a similar style, are the town’s most well-known features. There are four sanctuaries of note: The most seasoned masterpiece of craftsmanship, Jampa Gompa (Jampa Lhakhang), was completed on schedule in the fifteenth century and is also referred to as “God’s home” (Also Thubchen Gompa), a massive, red mass gathering to advocate inside the God’s home and Gompa, was completed in the late fifteenth century and is located just southwest of Jampa Gompa (Chodey Gompa), which is currently the primary city Gompa; and the Choprang Gompa, which is notably known as the “Naya Gompa.” Even though the kingdom just opened its doors to foreign visitors in 1992, after such a long period of verified travel, access to Upper Mustang remains limited to this day. Thus, we explore the Gompas today in the substance, and you may even go to Tingkat, which has about 40 dwellings. A cabin is available for the medium term, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In light of this, our exploration day to Lo Manthang will be successful and unquestionably the highlight of our Upper Mustang Trek.

Altitude (Lo-Manthang): 3,730 meters/12,234 feet
Principal Attractions: The Royal Palace, which houses the Gompas of Jampa, Thubten, Chodey, and Choprang, among others.
Just one hotel, or lodges
Spend the night at Lo-Manthang

You will leave Lo-Manthang by using the upper highland trail. This offers you breathtaking views of the Charang Valley and Lo-Manthang. The mountains covered in snow can also be seen in the distance. At 4,100 metres, you will traverse Dhi Pass, one of the final passes, from this point on. You will journey farther to reach Dhamkar.

6 to 7 hours of walking
Maximum elevation (Drakmar): 3,810 meters/12,500 feet
Lowest point: 3,730 meters/12,234 feet (Lo-Manthang)
Principal Attractions: Ghar Gompa, the oldest Tibetan monastery, Gyakar Village, etc.
Ten or more lodges
Spend the night in the guesthouse at Drakmar.

In order to escape severe winds, we set out early on our hike and descend for the majority of it. Our path leads through fields and a parched plateau before arriving at Ghiling. The trek may be challenging because we’ll probably feel strong winds on our faces. Even though Ghiling is primarily dry, the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Mountains are still visible. After dark, we can take a tour of the village.

Walking time: five to six hours
Maximum elevation (Drakmar): 3,810 meters/12,500 feet
Minimum elevation: Ghiling, 3,806 meters/12,484 feet
Principal draws: Ghiling village, scenery, mountains, etc.
Five or more lodges
Spend the night in Ghiling

One of Ghiling’s attractions from Nepal’s Upper Mustang region is the Chungsi Cave Monastery. From Gelling, we proceed on the standard trekking trail to Chhuksang. It was constructed next to the steep canyon wall, which is also where Padmasambhava is said to have meditated. We arrive at the Kali Gandaki Riverbed after traversing two steep valleys, and from there we follow the path to Kagbeni, a historic trading post home to a Buddhist monastery.

Walking time: five to six hours
Maximum elevation: Ghiling, 3,806 meters/12,484 feet
The lowest altitude is (3050m/10,004ft). (Chhuksang)
Principal features include rivers, mountain ranges, peaks, and a lovely hamlet.
Spend the night in the Chhuksang lodge

It’s the last day of our difficult adventure through the Upper Mustang. Today we descend the valley to Jharkot and Khingar, where you can tour lovely monasteries as we descend in altitude. The trail then progressively joins the valley base of the Kali Gandaki River and travels to Jomsom, the district seat of Mustang. The Jomsom market region appears to be a great opportunity to view the tranquil villages and trails. Take a nap and rejuvenate in the resort or visit the Jomsom Bazar.

6 to 7 hours of walking
Peak elevation: 30,50 meters/10,004 feet (Chhuksang)
Jomsom’s minimum altitude is 2,700/8,856 feet.
Key attractions include Kagbeni town, the Annapurna Circuit, and Jomsom Bazaar.
Twenty or more lodges
Staying the night in Jomsom

We fly to Pokhara early in the morning. The journey itself is an incredible experience as the aircraft soars into a ravine sandwiched between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. We can take a city excursion or just relax in Pokhara for the day after arriving.

Flight time: roughly 20 minutes
Maximum elevation (Jomsom): 2,700/8,856 feet
The lowest altitude is 1,400 metres (Pokhara)
Principal draws: a variety of mountain vistas, Lake City Pokhara, verdant surroundings, etc.
Lodge count: more than 100
Spend the night in Pokhara

We return to Kathmandu by car or van on this day. When you arrive in Kathmandu, the RT crew will welcome you with a wonderful and hygienic farewell meal consisting of Nepalese specialties.

Operating Time: six to seven hours
1,400 metres above sea level
Spend the night in Kathmandu