Day 01, Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, meet and transfer to Hotel. Evening briefing about the Trek. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02, Kathmandu-Pokhara

Breakfast at Hotel, flight to Pokhara. Meet at Pokhara Airport and transfer to Hotel. Free & Easy. Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 03, Fly to Jimson and trek to Kagbeni (2780m)

Breakfast, transfer to Airport for the flight to Jomsom. From Jomsom commence the trek to Kagbeni. Which is at 2780m altitude and takes about 4 hours from Jomsom. Jomsom to Kagbeni- In the morning of day one in Pokhara, the group accompanied by the guide and the liaison officer are taken to domestic airport from the hotel, from where they are flown to Jomsom. At Jomsom, the rest of the trekking crew will meet the group, trekking permit and necessary papers are checked by the liaison officer and the guide and again checked at check post in Jomsom. After that we start walking on the Kaligandaki riverbed towards Kagbeni, the destination for that day. Mid way, we stop for lunch at Eklo bhatti, a small Gurung settlement. Then we proceed towards Kagbeni, yet another Gurung settlement consisting of clustered mud padded houses, a Gompa and a school. Here, certain formalities as checking of the trekking permit, food and equipment list are done by ACAP. At our camp, we are served tea and biscuits.  For our accommodation at night tents are pitched in the courtyard. Dinner is served at around 7 pm starting with the soup, then the main course and dessert. The duration of the walk from Jomsom to Kagbeni is 4 to 5 hours. Glancing back the walk offers a grand view of Nilgiri.  Overnight at Kagbeni.

Day 04, Trek to Chele from Kagbeni (3030m)

Breakfast, about 7.30 we proceed towards Chele, our destination. On this day too, we walk on the Kaligandaki riverbed, but as we move ahead, the views of the mountains behind us gets wider and better. When we turn back, we see Tilicho, Annapurna I and Thorang Peaks. The view of organ piped cliffs become more and more distinct. As we walk on the riverbed. We can also see the village of Tangbe above us. We stop for lunch at Chuksang. we visit one of the oldest Nyingmapa pa monastery situated across the Kaligandaki river. The frescoes on the wall of monastery are delicately painted and thus are highly remarkable. A huge statue of Maitreya Buddha resides in this monastery. From Chuksang we can also see the village of Tetang. From here to Chele the duration of walk is about two hours. Chele stands at the raised elevation above the riverbed of Kaligandaki River.  Before climbing up to Chele we can see rows of caves on the walls by the side of Kaligandaki River. The village of Chele is surrounded by green vegetation; here we camp on the roof top of the lodge.

Day 05, Trek to Geiling (3440m)

A grand view awaits one's eye the next morning at Chele. The Kaligandaki gorge opens up to offer a dramatic view of Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Thorang peak and other significant peaks, the organ piped cliffs which form into canyons and the surrounding snow capped peaks certainly are delightful to one's eye. The ascent from Chele to Samar traverses by the side of the hills punctuated with the views of mountains and canyons at times and the view of Gyagar village at a certain point. Samar, a village of fast flowing clear stream and huge willow trees provides breathtaking views of the canyons and the mountains. From here a sharp descent followed by a challenging ascent leads to the Bag-la pass. Across the pass we stop at Bhena for lunch. Then a gradual climb brings one to Bhena pass and then another sharp descent to Syamochen. A short climb brings one to Eklobhatti, then a gradual descent along a slope- bypassing a local chorten - brings one to the beautiful village of Geiling. 

Geiling, a small settlement of clean white washed traditional houses, two Sakyapa monasteries, is surrounded by one of the most beautiful landscapes in Mustang. The slopes slightly raised reaches up to the rolling hills backed by the snow-capped mountains.

Day 06, Trek to Charang ( 3490m)

Next morning a soft climb from Geiling brings one to the bottom of Nyila pass -the highest point of our trek. As usual the ascent towards and across the pass opens up to unsurpassed grandeur of hills and mountains in a distance. Following a trail by the mountainside we are confronted by an opening to a valley. After descending we reach the village of Ghami -by the side of the Kaligandaki River. Fast flowing clear streams, a monastery, chortens and traditional houses are evident in this village.  After crossing Kaligandaki River we face the longest mani wall. A short walk from here brings us to the start of Chamla pass. The ascend to the top of the pass is very challenging. Chamla pass offers the view of the far off mountains and the Tibetan plateau. Then it's a long descent and a walk across the flats to Charang, bypassing a big chorten. Charang perhaps is the most charming among all the settlements in Mustang. The Sakyapa monastery adorned with the frescoes of Pancha Buddha is worth a visit and so is the old palace. The numerable chortens here give unique character to the village, not to speak of magnificent landscape. Charang has its own hydro electricity, which provides power to the village in the evening. We have lunch, dinner and overnight stay in Charang.

Day 07, Trek to Lo Manthang (3730m)

Leaving Charang behind the next morning we gradually descend to the Charang River. After crossing it we ascend to a certain level before crossing the arid flats- once again bypassing a huge chorten.  We view Lo Manthng from a distance before descending down to it. At Lo Manthang we have our lunch, then we go for a stroll around the capital.

Day 08, Explore day at Lo Manthang

The capital of Mustang, Lo Manthang is surrounded by high walls. Within them you will find three ancient monasteries, the Royal palace and a very old settlement of the Lopas, the people of Mustang. With the right permission one can visit the Royal palace, the monasteries and generally spend a day observing the locality.

Day 09, Trek to Ghami (3460m) via Lo Gekkar

Next day we return to Ghami, but by a different route. In the morning we cross narrow valleys to reach Lo Gekkar, a sacred area marked by a Nyingmapa monastery. Here, we stop for lunch and visit the monastery as well. During the walk the views of the mountains are spectacular. After the lunch it's a steep climb up the hill for a short while. Then it's a gradual ascend before a gradual descend. From the trail two villages Marang and then Charang can be seen.  The trail takes one across the flats before reaching a ridge from where it's a steep descent down to the village of Tahmar. Leaving the scenic village of Tahmar behind we gradually ascend the trail which eventually leads to the mountainside before sharply descending down to Ghami.

Day 10, Trek to Samar (3290m)

Follow the route to the Geling valley via Nya la pass.  Instead of going to the village of Geiling take the route to Tamakhan and then to Syamochen, the lunch spot. After the lunch descend gradually to a stream before diverting to the route leading up to the Rangbyung cave. The cave features painted chortens, self created statues and sacred relics. Retracing the steps once again ascend up the trail by the mountainside. After a few ascensions and descensions reach the village of Samar.

Day 11, Trek to Chuksang (2920m)

Return via the previous route back to Chuksang for lunch and the overnight stay. The afternoon at Chuksang can be spent by visiting the village of Tetang.

Day 12, Trek to Muktinath ( 3802)

It’s a long day with gradual uphill. Perhaps packed lunch has to organize on this day.

Visiting the Newari pagoda styled shrine of Muktinath, located at an altitude of 3802m, is yet another attraction of trekking to MuMustang. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector and one of the Hindu holy trinity. The shrine is surrounded by a wall with 108 water spouts shaped as cows' heads pouring forth holy water. The belief is, a bath here, brings salvation after death.\

Day 13, Trek to Jomsom

Breakfast at hotel and trek to Jomsom. It’s downhill from Muktinath to Jomsom with great views of the Himalayas. Which will take 4-5 hours trek. Lunch at Jomsom. After lunch rest at Hotel. Overnight

Day 14, Fly to Pokhara & rest day at Pokhara

Breakfast, check out and fly to Pokhara from Jomsom and provide transfer to the hotel. Free & Easy. Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 15, Fly or drive to Kathmandu

Breakfast, transfer to Airport for the fly back or drive back to Kathmandu. Free & Easy. Evening fare well dinner at Bhojan Griha. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 16, Departure from Kathmandu

Breakfast; Transfer to Airport for the fly no next destination.