Upper Mustang Trekking Map
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu (1350m); you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel 20 - 30 minutes drive).
Overnight at hotel. B.B.Day 02: Trek permit preparation. Day at leisure or you may do a city tour of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur or Patan (optional tour in extra cost).
Overnight at hotel. B.B.Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (900m). It's 200 k.m to Pokhara, a 5 - 6 hours scenic drive by private car or tourist bus through Prithivi Highway following the river bank of Trishuli & Marshyandi. On way way drive, we we will have an opportunity to view the Himalayan ranges of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna (depends on weather). And the beauty of nature is just of awesome.
Overnight at hotel near the bank of Fewa Lake. B.B.
Day 04: Flight Pokhara - Jomsom (2720m), and trek to Kagbeni (2810m, 2 hours walking).
It's just a 20 minutes short flight; but amazing flight through the Kaligandaki river gorge; the deepest natural river gorge in the world; which lies between two 8000m gaints peaks, Annapurna I (8091m) & Dhaulagiri (8167m).
After landing at Jomsom airport; we walk following the east bank of Kaligandaki river to Ekle Bhatti (2740m, 1:30 hours). Then walk for another 30 mintutes to reach Kagbeni, an oasis-like settlement of flat-roofed houses. There is also a Tibetan Buddhist gompa of Sakyapa sect in the village and views of the gompa with Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Tilicho, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna rising above are superb!
Overnight at hotel. B.B.Day 05: Trek to Samar (3660m, 6-7 hours walking)
After breakfast we take a short walk through a narrow flagstone-paved path, then we enter to the restricted area of Mustang. From here we continue our walking to east bank of Kaligandaki river. We walk through the impressive village of Tangbe (3060m), Chhusang (2980m) & Chele (3050m) overlooking the fantastic landscapes. There is a small, but impressive cave gompa in Chhusang which is dedicated to White Tara, the buddha of Success and Achievement. After 45 minutes continue walking to Chele; we can see the good view of back down the Kaligandaki valley, with the peaks of Tilicho and Nilgiri. After another 1
1/2 hours slow pace walking we arrive at the Dajori La Pass (3735m) with views down the valley. After another 30 minutes walking we arrive at Samar, a small picturesque village.
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.Day 06: Trek to Geling (3570m, 5 - 6 hours walking)
We walk through the centre of the village and descend to a stream where we can see eroded watercourse; then we climb up and continue up towards the Bhena La (3838m) and Yamda La (3860m). From here we can see our first substantial views of Upper Mustang with coffee-coloured hills nearby; then we walk to Syangboche village (3800m) following mani walls and stupas; then eventually we arrive at the village of Geling. There are 2 gompas in the village, the date back to 15th century which are worth visiting.
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
Day 07: Trek to Tsarang (3560m, 6-7 hours walking)
Today we climb a steep uphill just above the 2 gompas and continue walking to a pass (4025m) from where we can enjoy overlooking back towards the Annapurnas. Then we trek down to Ghemi (3520m), a small settlement of few tea houses, then continue trek down to a stream and cross a suspension bridge and ascend the upper valley where we can see the longest mani wall in Mustang region. Following the trail beside the mani wall, we climb up another pass of Tsarang La (3870m); and we descend to Tsarang, the old capital of Mustang.
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
Day 08: Trek to Lo - Manthang (3809m, 4 hours walking).
Today is the final day of our destination, short and moderate walking to Lo - Manthang, the medieval walled city. We walk following the Tsarang river to the north and gradually climb up to the Lo La (3950m) from here we can see the good views of Lo - Manthang and northern Mustang. From the pass, it is an easy down hill walk to ancient walled capital of Lo- Manthang.
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
Day 09: All day at Lo - Manthang (Exploration day)
After breakfast, we go for walking tour around the valley. There are four major gompas which are worth visiting: Jampa Lhakhang or Jampa Gompa, the oldest, built in the early 15th century and also known as the "God house"; Thubchen Gompa, a huge, red assembly hall and gompa built in the late 15th century and located just southwest of Jampa Gompa; Chodey Gompa, now the main city gompa; and the Choprang Gompa, which is known as the "New Gompa".
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
>>>>Return journey to Jomsom<<<<
Day 10: Trek to Ghemi 93520m, 5 - 6 hours walking)
Overnight at guest house. B.L.D.
Day 11: Trek to Samar (3660m, 6 - 7 hours)
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom (6 - 7 hours walking)
Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D.
Day 13: Flight Jomsom - Pokhara
Overnight at hotel. B.L.D.
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van or tourist bus.
Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 15: Transfer to Airport for your onward journey. ***End of the Trip***
Note:
B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Destinations 
Moderate to Strenuous: A reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. The trails are sometimes uncharted and away from inhabited areas.
