Lower Mustang Trek

Trip Includes

• International arrival and departure transfer in private vehicle.
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu
• Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara airfare
• All domestic airport transfer in private vehicle
• Transfers in private vehicle
• Experienced English-speaking guide and porter during the trek
• 6 nights accommodation in tea house during the trek
• Meals on full board basis during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• Required trekking permits, fees, and taxes
• Kit bags (Duffle bags)
• Salary and insurance for the staff
• All government taxes

Trip Excludes

• International flights and visa fees
• Nepal entry visa fees
• Accommodation, Lunches, and Dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Mineral water, Soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages
• Entrance fees for monasteries and museums
• Hot showers and hot drinking water during the trek
• Trekking gear and equipment
• Gratuities
• Travel insurance and emergency rescues
• Phone calls, Wi-Fi, gadget charging, laundry
• Other items not mentioned

Note

Traveling to Everest, especially for the Everest Base Camp trek or any mountaineering activity, is an extraordinary adventure that requires thorough preparation and awareness of potential risks.

Itinerary

• Day 01
  Welcome to Kathmandu!
  Flying into Kathmandu, you’ll have views over the valley, the Himalaya, and the terraced fields below. After completing customs, a representative will be waiting to greet you outside the airport and to guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to your hotel.
  Once you’ve settled in, head out and explore the city. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a great place to start your exploration, where you’ll walk through narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, ancient temples, and local restaurants. If you want to stretch your legs, Swayambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley.
  In the evening, the tourist hub of Thamel is a good place to grab your first meal, with a variety of restaurants to choose from offering both Western and local Nepali dishes.
  Overnight: Kathmandu
• Day 02
  Permit Preparation and Trek Briefing
  Today is a free day. You can either stay at your hotel and relax or explore Kathmandu city on your own. On your request, a full guided sightseeing tour can be arranged. Your original passport will be collected to issue the restricted permit. In the evening, a short trek briefing will be held where you’ll meet your guide and submit your passport.
• Day 03
  Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and driven by private transfer to the domestic airport for your 30-minute flight to Pokhara, Nepal's second largest city. This is a stunning flight along the Himalayan range where four of the world’s 14 giant mountains over 8,000 m can be seen: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Manaslu, and Shishapangma. You will have great views of these from the plane.
  Upon arrival in Pokhara, a driver will bring you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax by the lake. Pokhara has many cafes, restaurants, funky shops, and yoga studios catering to expats and adventure travelers.
  Overnight: Pokhara
• Day 04
  Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720 m)
  After early breakfast in Pokhara, you’ll drive to the airport for a 30-minute flight to Jomsom, the headquarters of Nepal’s Mustang district. The flight crosses the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, with great views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
  Jomsom offers a cool, dry environment with stunning Himalayan peaks nearby. The day is for resting and exploring Jomsom. Optionally, take a two-hour walk down Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha, home to Thakali people and famous for apples and apple brandy.
  Overnight: Jomsom
• Day 05
  Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (2,900 m)
  Trek north to Kagbeni for lunch. The trail runs along the sandy riverbed of the Kali Gandaki. Kagbeni is an ancient town on a cliff at the confluence of Kali Gandaki and Jhong Khola rivers and the last village in Lower Mustang. It has narrow alleyways, green barley fields, an ancient king’s palace, and the 800-year-old Sayka Gompa monastery. At the north end is a police check post marking the start of restricted Upper Mustang.
  Overnight: Kagbeni
• Day 06
  Trek from Kagbeni to Jharkot (3,550 m)
  Uphill trek from Kagbeni to Jharkot (3-4 hours). Explore Jharkot, an old fortified village. Its monastery is over 500 years old and features a Tibetan medicine school. Enjoy views of the valley and Thorong La pass.
  Overnight: Jharkot
• Day 07
  Day trip to Muktinath
  Visit Muktinath, a place sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, with local nuns caring for the site. Thousands of pilgrims visit for purification and salvation. Spend the day exploring this beautiful and sacred shrine.
  Overnight: Jharkot
• Day 08
  Trek from Jharkot to Jomsom via Lupra Valley (2,790 m)
  Descend through Lupra village visiting a Bonpo Monastery then ascend slightly to continue on the trail back to Jomsom. This alternate route bypasses the crowds. Bonpo is a rare pre-Buddhist animist religion with few monasteries remaining.
  Overnight: Jomsom
• Day 09
  Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
  After breakfast, take a 30-minute flight to Pokhara. Enjoy scenic mountain views during the flight. Afternoon and evening free in Pokhara.
  Overnight: Pokhara
• Day 10
  Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  After breakfast, relax or sightsee in Pokhara. Catch a flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure exploring the city.
  Overnight: Kathmandu
• Day 11
  Depart Kathmandu
  Last breakfast in Kathmandu. Final stroll and souvenir shopping. Driver will take you to the airport for departure. Best to arrive at least two hours ahead.