Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 3: Fly to lukla from kathmandu:
Day 4: Fly to jomsom (892 ft ) and trek to kagbeni (2810 m)
Day 5: Trek to chele (1004 ft) to tangbe
Day 6: Trek to ghilliing (11709 ft ) explore village
Day 7: Trek to ghami (3460 ft )explore village
Day 8: Trek to charang (11677 ft) explore village
Day 9: Trek to lo mustang (12238 ft. ) through museum
Day 10: Trek to drakmar (3810m 12500 ft ) via gompa
Day 11: Trek to syangboche (3810m 12484 ft )
Day 12: Trek to chhuksang (3050m /10,00ft )
Day 13: Trek to jomsom (2700/ 8,856 ft )
Day 13: Fly back to pokhara
DAY 14 Depature
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Arrive with a feeling of excitement as you deplane here at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It doesn’t take long to pass through passport control and to get your baggage. Once you are out the door, you see a sign with your name on it. It’s your friends from mountain path with a private car to take you to your hotel where you can rest and relax in the evening from your long flight to the magical land of Nepal.
Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Boudhanath), which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.
Day 3: Fly to lukla from kathmandu:
Early morning we flight from Kathmandu to Lukla via mountain flight of about 40 minutes scenic flight. With clear weather we get fantastic views of the mountains, including Everest as we enter deep gorge of the Dudh Kosi valley. You begin your trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Along the way you will have a view of Mt Nupla (5885m) Kusum Kanguru (6367m) and Mount Kwongde Range. We then take an easy walk for about two hours to Phakding village.
Day 4: Fly to jomsom (892 ft ) and trek to kagbeni (2810 m)
Today we will take an early morning flight to Jomsom which is famous for its apples, strong winds and the landscape. We begin our trek on an open trail alongside a beautiful valley. We pass through Eakli Bhatti village after Jomsom which is ideally located at the bank of two rivers. The village is beautiful with flat-roofed houses and also has ruins of an old fortress. Overnight in Kagbeni.
Day 5: Trek to chele (1004 ft) to tangbe
We get our permits checked then begin our trek on a trail alongside the Kali Gandaki River. We walk on sand amidst strong winds before ascending on a hill. We reach the Tangbe Village and admire its narrow alleyways, white-washed houses, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. We continue our walk and pass another village and cross a river on our way. Next, we walk on a ridge before reaching Chele Village. Overnight in Chele.
Day 6: Trek to ghilliing (11709 ft ) explore village
Our trek from today will be a little hard compared to what we experienced before. Our walk today involves crossing two passes, Taklam La pass (3,624m) and Dajori La pass (3,735). On our way, we enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and pass by Ramchung Cave. We descend further and reach Samar Village. From here we walk on a trail above the village and reach a ridge. Next, we descend on a steep trail to a stream and continue our trek to Ghilling. Overnight in Ghilling.
Day 7: Trek to ghami (3460 ft )explore village
We ascend to the Yamada La pass at 3,850m. On the way, we pass by a few teahouses, chortens and beautiful villages. We trek through poplar forests and barley fields and reach Nyi Pass at 4,010m. From here, we descend to Ghami which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. The village is beautiful with fields surrounding the entire village. Overnight in Ghami.
Day 8: Trek to charang (11677 ft) explore village
Our trek today begins with a descent through a rough and often slippery trail. We then cross a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and begin ascending. The pathway is beautiful with mani walls along the trail. Next, we cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3870m and reach Tsarang village. The village lies atop the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east. Overnight in Tsarang.
Day 9: Trek to lo mustang (12238 ft. ) through museum
We begin our trek by descending to a canyon and cross a river before beginning our uphill trek to Lo La pass which at 3950m. From the top of the pass we can admire the beautiful Lo Manthang village. From the pass we descend to Lo Manthang which is a beautiful walled village. From here the views of the Himalayas including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak as well as Damodar Kunda (pond) is quite good. Overnight in Lo-Manthang.
Day 10: Trek to drakmar (3810m 12500 ft ) via gompa
We trek on a different route when returning from Lo-Manthang. Our trail passes through Gyakar village which houses a century old Ghar Gompa with beautiful rock paintings. According to a local legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Gompa will have it fulfilled. We explore the Gompa which is 1200 years old and continue our trek to Drakmar for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Trek to syangboche (3810m 12484 ft )
We start our trek early to avoid strong winds and descend for the most part of the trek. Our trail passes through a dry plateau and fields before reaching Syangboche. The walk can be relatively difficult as we are most likely to experience strong winds on our face, but we still get good views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. We can tour the village around the evening. Overnight in Yangmochen.
Day 12: Trek to chhuksang (3050m /10,00ft )
We begin our trek after breakfast. We walk on the same trail as before going up to Lo Manthang. On the way to Chhukung we can enjoy great views of the Himalayas and small villages we pass en route. Overnight in Chhuksang.
Day 13: Trek to jomsom (2700/ 8,856 ft )
Today is the last day of our trek and it is a long one. After trekking for a while, we come to an end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We stop for lunch at Kagbeni. After lunch, we continue our trek to Jomsom for an overnight stay.
Day 13: Fly back to pokhara
We take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. After arriving in Pokhara, we can spend the rest of the day in leisure. Overnight in Pokhara.
DAY 14 Depature
Approximately three hours before your flight, you will be transferred to the airport by Mountain path Teams representatives, and then you will depart, hopefully with wonderful memories of the trip to Nepal.
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Area: Everest Trekking
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Accommodation: Lodge
Starting and ending points: Lukla / Lukla
Maximum altitude: 5545 meters
Duration of the trip: 16 Days
Grade: Streneous
Group size: 1 - 12 packs
Best season: October - December and March - May