Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.

• Transfer to hotel
• Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Night in the hotel

Day 2: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (1,350 m)

Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your Upper Mustang Trek, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu

• Day tour
• Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: one night in the hotel

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (822 m)

Bus trip to Pokhara, which allows you to have a first glimpse of life in Nepal. Located on the shores of Lake Phewa, Pokhara offers a famous view of the Annapurna massif. Its lively streets are an opportunity for the last shopping before heading to Mustang.

• 6 to 7-hour drive 
• flight is an option (100 USD )
• Free meals in Pokhara. 
• Night at the hotel.

Day 4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and Drive to Kagbeni (2,800 m)

Morning transfer to Pokhara airport for the flight to Jomsom. Then we will depart for our first day of trekking in a world of exceptional mineral beauty, along the Kali Gandaki where many marine fossils abound. Arrive at the beautiful fortified village of Kagbeni with Tibetan architecture close to the Mustang Valley.

• Transfer:  local/private vehicle 6-7 and  1-hour transfer to Kagbeni from Jomsom. 
• Final altitude: approximately 2,800m
• Meal: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
• Accommodation: Night in the lodge.

Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Samar (3,640 m)

We take a vehicle to go to Samar. Indeed, for this stage, there is no alternative but to walk on a track. So we opted for a jeep transfer. On leaving the village we pass the check post and show our permits for the upper Mustang. We leave Lower Mustang and pass through the village of Tangbe. We then continue our journey along the torrent to arrive at Chuksang. In front of the village a magnificent cliff and many caves. We follow the Kali Gandaki called Mustang Khola here. We cross on foot a bridge and we change vehicles. The track leads us to Chele where we discover vertical manis, which is unusual. We arrive at a pass at 3,500 m from where the view of the snow-capped mountains is magnificent. We descend towards the village of Samar which is an important caravan stopover. Samar in Tibetan means "red earth". Walk in the wooded village of willows and poplars. We see the fields of barley and wheat. In the distance the Nilgiri (7,134m) and Tilicho (7,161m) dominate us.

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 1,900m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 6: Trek from Samar via Syangboche to Ghiling (3,570 m)

Descent into the river bed followed by a leisurely climb. Then there is a magnificent balcony path facing the Nilgiri and the Annapurna range. Here, are some mountain pastures where shepherds settle in summer. We quickly plunge into a superb canyon with steep walls. A round trip of 40 minutes to an hour to visit the sacred cave, where many pilgrims come to pray, before quietly reaching Syangboche, a tiny white village with flat roofs, tight on itself. The climb continues to the pass around 3850 meters. Descent towards Ghiling which we enter following a red ocher wall. Ghiling is vast, its largely irrigated fields are protected by a long dry stone wall. A very beautiful monastery dating from the 1400s preceded by a very pretty chorten dominates Ghiling; we visit the monastery.

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 1,900m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 7: Trek from Ghiling via Nyi La Pass (4,010 m) to Dhakmar (3,820 m)

Quiet start in the pastures of Ghiling before the steep climb by a good path to the Nyi La pass (4,010m). The view is clear on the Annapurnas. From there, we descend into a deep gorge with sculpted walls. A crossing on the side takes us to the small pass of Ghemi which opens the view of the eponymous village. White houses pierced with windows with woodwork painted in bright colors, chortens, and prayer wheels make Ghemi a very pretty village that dominates its beautifully drawn fields. After lunch, possible to walk there and back (approximately 1 hour) to discover the longest mani wall in Mustang (3500ft). We leave Ghemi; the path takes us to a new small pass. Quickly, we discover the extraordinary red Ocher cliffs which are close to the horizon and overlook Dhakmar.

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 1,900m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 8: Trek from Dhakmar via Mui La and Ghar Gompa to Lo Manthang (3,810 m)

Our winding path zigzags through dirt penitents to the first pass of Mui La, then crosses a pretty plateau to the real pass of Mui La. The path, now a balcony, winds through mountain pastures where goats and yaks graze, to the very lively monastery of Ghar Gompa (8th century) decorated with beautiful frescoes. Visit of the monastery. Small descent in the thalweg and we gradually climb to Ghar La, accompanied by the song of a small stream. A first pass before crossing the side that bypasses the valley takes us to the second pass of Ghar La at 4280 meters. In a landscape of magnificent colored hills ranging from white to red ocher with all the shades of yellow, all crowned with snow-capped peaks, we reach Lo. Lo Manthang is the fortified capital of the ancient and mythical Kingdom of Lo.

• 7 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 3,810m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 9: Exploration Day in Lo Manthang (3,810 m)

There are many walks around Lo Manthang, in the middle of fields of barley, mustard, and buckwheat. Walk through the small, narrow streets of this old town to meet the inhabitants chatting on the square of the royal palace, returning from the fields or bringing in the herds. Ancient monasteries with very beautiful paintings and magnificent mandalas are worth a visit. Optional excursion to Choser, in the direction of Tibet: its caves, its monastery half built into the cliff. In this case, we have to hire horses to go back and forth during the day.

• Final altitude: approximately 3,810m
• Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
• Accommodation: lodge

Day 10: Trek from Lo Manthang via Lo La Pass to Yara (3,650 m)

We recross the pass above Lo Manthang. The path branches off into an adjacent valley of the Mustang Khola. A magnificent balcony path, with a splendid view of the high peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, leads us to a small pass around 4000 meters above sea level. Then, we descend to the Dhi Gaon. Magnificent view of the village and the river. Rise, for a good hour, in the bed of the Puyun Khola river, dominated by cliffs hollowed out by ancient troglodyte dwellings forming a real city of 17 floors. The path straightens out and it's Yara, a small hamlet with houses huddled together.

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 3,650m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 11: Trek from Yara via Dhishvang Khola to Tangye (3,340 m)

The path descends to cross a ravine. Slight ascent to reach a large plateau of around 3,750 meters, overlooking a spectacular relief: huge organ pipes! From this plateau, very beautiful view of the Dhaulagiri. Descent via fairly steep hairpin bends to the Dichvang Khola River, which we ford. Long climb to the pass around 4000 meters before plunging again towards the village of Tangye (3340m). The arrival above the village and its fields is superb! Visit of this lost village with remarkable architecture with its magnificent alignment of chortens.

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 3,400m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 12: Trek from Tangye via Paha Pass (4,220 m) to Chhusang (2,980 m)

The stage is long, with many climbs and descents! After a short descent into the gorge, the path, initially horizontal to the torrent, climbs “dry” to 4,100 meters to arrive at the Paha pass (4,220 m) (4-hour walk). This is followed by three hours of “Nepalese flat” between 4,200 and 4,300 meters; the path zigzags from plateau to plateau, from ridge to ridge, between very jagged rock formations, before a dive on Chhusang (2,980m), a village that we already know. Very nice day in a wild landscape where we enjoy superb colors and magnificent rock formations.

• 8 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 2,980m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 13: Trek from Chhusang via Gyu La Pass to Muktinath (3,700 m)

Nice step to reach the Hindu sanctuary of Muktinath via the Gyu La pass (4,077m). The climb is tough but in a dazzling setting. At the pass, the view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna rewards us for our efforts. The path descends, then continues on a balcony to join the one coming from Thorung Pass (Annapurna Tower). Descent to Muktinath. Arriving at Muktinath, a short stop to visit the Hindu shrine, attracting many pilgrims. 

• 6 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 3,400m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 14: Trek from Muktinath via Lupra to Jomsom (2,710 m)

Arid landscapes open onto the Tibetan plateaus to the north and high snow-capped mountains to the south: the Nilgiri and especially the formidable Dhaulagiri. A short climb to a pass (4,000m), an exceptional view of the Dhaulagiri. Descent to Lupra, the only Bon village on our route. The Bon religion is the pre-existing Tibetan religion of Buddhism. Descent to Jomosom.

• 7 hours of walking
• Final altitude: approximately 2,700m
• Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
• Accommodation: night in a lodge

Day 15: Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara (822 m)

This morning, we will Drive over the Annapurnas between Jomsom and Pokhara.

• 6 to 7-hour drive
• flight is an option (150 USD)
• Night at the hotel.

Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350 m)

In the morning, we begin our journey back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The drive takes approximately 6–7 hours by comfortable tourist bus, winding through scenic landscapes, terraced fields, and charming villages along the way. For those who prefer a quicker option, a domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu is also available. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel to rest and prepare for your departure or next adventure.

• 6 to 7-hour drive
• Flight is an option (100 USD )
• Free meals in Pokhara.
• Night at the hotel.

Day 17: Final Departure from Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.

• Meals: breakfast
• Transportation: private car

Airport pick- up and drop : Airport pick- up and drop : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop)

Accommodation in kathmandu and pokhara : Accommodation in kathmandu and pokhara : 2 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis.

Welcome dinner : Welcome dinner : Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff

Permits : Permits : All necessary paperwork: Trekking Permit including ACAP and special permit, TIMS Card, and Annapurna conservation entry fee.

Special permit : Special permit : Mustang restricted permit

Staff insurance : Staff insurance : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.

Map : Map : Mustang Trekking map.

Land transportation for trekking staff : Land transportation for trekking staff :

Member transportation : Member transportation : Land Transportation: Kathmandu -Pokhara - Jomsom to Kagbeni transportation with a private jeep, and while returning, Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu

MEMBER LUGGAGE : MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek, carried by porters.

Foods and lodging : Foods and lodging : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation on a sharing basis in a tea house/ lodge with attached bathroom

Trekking guide : Trekking guide : Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.

Porter : Porter : Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.

Staff salary and allowance : Staff salary and allowance : All Nepalese staff and porters’ daily wages, salary, equipment, food, and clothing.

International airfare : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu)

Nepal visa fees : Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days, USD$ 100).)

Lunch & dinner : Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).

Extra nights in kathmandu and Pokhara : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Insurance : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation.

Personal expenses : Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.

Personal equipment : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.

Toiletries : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.

Internet services : Internet facilities during the trek are not included.

Tips : Tips for guides, porters, and staff.

Extra : Any other services or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.