• The trip begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
• Our company representative will welcome you at the airport from where you will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

• The company will make all arrangements for the trek and get your trekking permits as you will be traveling to the restricted area of Lo-Manthang.
• In the afternoon, you take a scenic flight to Pokhara.
• On your 25-minute flight to Pokhara, you get an aerial view of the beautiful lakes, the green forests, and also the snowy mountains.
• Feel free to enjoy your evening by the lakeside in the City of Lakes.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.

• After an early morning breakfast, you take a 25-minute flight above the exciting landscapes to Jomsom.
• Flying through the gorge of Kali Gandaki, you arrive in the windy town of Jomsom.
• Following the gradual path to the Kali Gandaki riverbed, you make your way to Kagbeni.
• It will be a 3-4 hour trek to Kagbeni which is the gateway to Upper Mustang.

Overnight at lodge in Kagbeni.

• On the fourth day, you trek along the eastern bank of Kali Gandaki and head north.
• You can visit Gompa Kang and some caves on the western side of the river, on your way to Chele.
• First, you reach Tangbe village.
• Then you reach Chhusang.
• Finally, you trek ahead onto the small ridges to arrive in Chele.

Overnight at lodge in Chele.

• It will initially be a steep walk through the hills.
• This will be a 6-7 hours trek where you pass through the farming fields with rice and buckwheat.
• You visit Rachung Cave on the way.
• Accompanied by the amazing view of mountain peaks like Nilgiri (7061m), Annapurna (8091m), and Tilicho (7134m), you cross four passes before you arrive in Syangboche.

Overnight at lodge in Syangboche.

• Today’s trek will take around 5-6 hours.
• You make a short and steep descent and cross a small river.
• Climbing across Nyi La Pass (4010m) and Ghami La Pass (3765m), you arrive in Dhami.
• From there, you walk through the longest Mani wall in Mustang.
• Climb up a ridge and cross a valley along some meadows to arrive in Drakmar.

Overnight at lodge in Drakmar.

• After breakfast, you trek to the most awaited destination of this trek, the walled capital of Lo-Manthang.
• The trek starts downhill to the canyon.
• Trekking uphill to Lo La Pass (3950m), you arrive in the deserted town of Lo-Manthang.
• You will get a view of many mountain peaks, including Bhrikuti Peak (6460m).

Overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.

• Today is the first day of the Tiji Festival.
• There is going to be a huge celebration in Lo-Manthang.
• The festival starts with unrolling a three-storied Thanka painted with images of Padma Sambhava or Guru Rimpoche.
• You spend the day observing the local dances and celebrations.
• The people are going to be there in their traditional dresses.
• You will see the women in traditional jewelry, and Buddhist monks in robes, experiencing a completely different cultural atmosphere.
• A masked dance starts showcasing the mythical stories of the Tiji festival.
• As the dance ends, Dorje Jono, an incarnation of Lord Buddha, kills the demon, relives the plague, and brings harmony to the region.

Overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.

• On the second day of the festival, you enjoy the dances of the Tibetan Lamas.
• The purpose of this dance is to chase away the hunger and evil spirits in the region.
• A combination of costumes, masks, 12-foot horns, butter cakes, yaks, pigeons, dogs, and several other native aspects makes this festival a treat to watch.

Overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.

• Today is the final day of the Tiji festival.
• You walk to Namgyal Gompa, a monastery on the top of the hill.
• It is an important place as it also serves as the court for the local community.
• In the evening, you return to the village for the festival.
• The evil remains of the demons are destroyed on the final day.
• The demons are set out on the old tiger skin and are attacked by bows and arrows, old guns, and catapults.

Overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.

• After breakfast, you leave the beautiful town of Lo-Manthang and head for Tsarang.
• This trek will take around 3-4 hours.
• The trail initially ascends and then descends after crossing a river.
• The village of Tsarang is situated at the top of the Tsarang Chu Canyon.
• You will visit a white Dzong and red Gompa which are the major attractions of the village.

Overnight at lodge in Tsarang.

• You leave Tsarang and follow the trail to the small settlement of Syangboche.
• During this trek, you first climb up a ridge, descend to Akiama, and then follow the trail to Tama Gaon (3710m).
• Descending from here alongside barley fields and small streams, you arrive in Syangboche.

Overnight at lodge in Syangboche.

• Today, you follow Syangboche Khola for the first half and Mustang Khola for the second half to reach Chhusang from Syangboche.
• It will take around 5-6 hours.
• On your way to Chhusang, you can also visit Chungsi Cave situated on the bank of Syangboche Khola.
• Then, walking through the riverbed with a wonderful view of the mountains, you arrive in Chhusang for an overnight stay.

Overnight at lodge in Chhusang.

• You begin your trek early in the morning.
• Walking on the riverbed of the Kali Gandaki River, you arrive in Kagbeni, where you stop for lunch.
• Then you will leave the Upper Mustang trail and retrace the route to Jomsom, the starting point of the trek.
• This will be your last day in the Nepalese desert.

Overnight at lodge in Jomsom.

• Fly to Pokhara from Jomsom via the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
• Enjoy your afternoon at the lakeside in Pokhara or you may take part in adventure activities in the lake city like boating and cycling.
• In the evening, you can visit the local bars and pubs which are very famous in the lakeside area.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.

• You still have plenty of time to enjoy Pokhara.
• You can visit the Phewa Lake and World Peace Pagoda which are the major tourist attractions in Pokhara.
• Alternatively, you can visit the hilltop of Sarangkot for the sunrise view.
• In the afternoon, you take the flight back to Kathmandu.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

• The 17-day trip comes to an end.
• After a fulfilling breakfast, our company representative will drop you at the airport from where you take the flight back home.