Saribung Peak Expedition

Upon your arrival to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representative who will be waiting with a Himalayan Wander Walkers sign outside the terminal and transfer to your hotel. You will meet our trekking operator for briefing about the entire trek on this day. You have to come one day earlier for the Special permit. For that we need to show your original Passport in Immigration office. You can either rest or hangout around a famous tourist area in Kathmandu, Thamel.

Today after breakfast we will start city tour to most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. These landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swyambhunath) and the world largest Buddhists stupa, Bouddhanath. Briefing regarding the trek with two way question answer with the trip leader (The Guide).
The overnight accommodation is in the same hotel BB Plan.

After reaching at Pokhara, you can explore the beautiful lake of Fewa, popular underground water fall named Davi’s Fall, Gupteshowar Mahadev cave and mountaineering museum. You can also take a boating tour to Tal Barahi Temple which is in between the lake. In the evening, you can take evening walk on the pleasant road of lakeside market and enjoy the Beautiful ambience.

Our guide assists you to Pokhara Airport to fly for Jomsom. This scenic adventurous flight takes about 18-25 minutes passing through the world’s deepest George, presenting spectacular mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Ranges and Fishtail with several famous peaks within the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area from its both sides. Jomsom we will have breakfast at jomsom and Drive by Jeep to Marpha for overnight. It is a good way to do acclimatization for next day. In Marpha village there are many things to do like visiting Apple Farm, Take a Tour of the Distillery , Pay a Pilgrimage to the Monastery,  Explore the Cultural Museum,  and visit the Marpha Foundation.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Overnight at Lodge.

After your breakfast we will drive to chuksang via Kagbeni which takes about 30-40 minutes approximately to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is the gateway to the controlled area of Upper Mustang where you need to show your permit and we will visit the monastery and town as well. We can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche peak from Kagbeni. After having lunch at Samar you will drive toward Sangmochen crossing the Sohi la Pass (4000m) from which you will have views of Himalaya on the sourthern part and Kaligandaki Canyon on east side. Soon after descending to village and leave our baggage. After having a short break and tea you will pay visit to Chungshi Rangchung Gonpa (sacred cave monastery). Buddhist well known Tantric master, Padmasambhava meditated here centuries ago. Inside the cave monastery you will see spontaneous stone statues of Awalokeshwor (Chenresig), Tara and prayer beads. The trail goes through a green bushes and soon the valley broadens out and we can see walls built in front of caves which are temporary homes for the goats and sheep herders. Sometimes it is possible to see rabbits and the rare blue sheep in this area. Return to lodge. 
Overnight at teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today we will trek to Ghami village. Trek duration will be 5-6 hours. After breakfast at Syangboche, we climb gently to a small pass with extraordinary views of the soaring peak of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna on the south. After 30- 40 minutes of the walk leads you to Tama Gaon village and continue till Zete, a single teahouse at the bottom of Nyi La (3,950m). Climbing up Nyi la looks easy from distance but it’s really exhausting with short ascent pass. The path descends gradually towards the Ghami La pass and on the way we see a rundown, Ghami village surrounded the field, Nepal's longest Mani wall, and partial red cliffs of Dhakmar. Afternoon your lunch at Ghami you will trek to Dhakmar (red clip village) via next to longest Mani Wall.  
Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

After leaving Dhakmar village we climb up the yellow canyon to Mui La (4170m). After 45 minutes of walk from Mui la, we will reach the Lo-Gyakar Gompa –Oldest Buddhist monastery in the world. There we will have lunch. As usual, we start our trek Lo Manthang after lunch via Chogo La (4280 m). The trek will be 4-5 hours. At first, the trek will be a long climb to Lungri La at 4070m. After crossing the Lungri la we will walk through a small valley of Marmot spot and finally after a gentle climb will reach Chogo La. From Chogo la we will have a view towards the borderline of Nepal and china were once used to be Tibet. After descending toward lo Manthang we will see Yaks on the way if the summer nomadic camps are still there. If not we will go on the second day at Lo-Manthang. Evening will be time to visit three main Monasteries; Thukchen, Jampa and Choede.
Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today after our breakfast we will hike to Chosar via Thingkar village. We will explore to Chosar valley where we will see old caves, monastery, and traditional cave houses. 
Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Today we will hike to Koncholing the most amazing landscape in upper mustang. And return back to Chosar and lunch. Afternoon we will hike to Lo-Manthang. Today we will visit the three main monasteries of Lo-Manthang.
Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

From Lo-Manthang the trail walks straight till Dhi pass 4100 m and descends down to Dhee village. So, the whole trekking will be 7-8 hours including lunch and break times. The trekking will be more rewarding and interesting than the west side of the valley. Dhi village is one of the best villages of the whole Lo-Manthang and it seems more prosperous and settled in a very suitable place. After having lunch in Dhee village we will trek to Yara.
Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Today, we make short trek to Luri Gompa. In the morning, we continue through the river route to Luri cave Monastery which takes about 2 hours. There are actually two monasteries. First we visit one which is situated below of Luri Cave monastery. Then a short steep ascent brings us to Luri Cave Monastery which takes us about 30 minutes. This is the oldest and most famous cave monastery in the Mustang region which was constructed in the 15th century. It is situated at an elevation of 4005m. Inside the cave we can see a big Old Chhorten and many images and statues of Protectors and Deities. There is an also highly sacred religious text which is always closed.                                                                                                       
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                              Overnight at tented camp/tehouse.

We follow the barren valley after crossing 5100 meter pass; today we prepare pack lunch due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trek.
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                           
Overnight at tented camp.

In this day, we start after breakfast, the trail continues with ups and downs. After crossing another 5600meter pass we will reach High Altitude Damodar Kunda. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail. We continue to Namta Khola after passing Lake.
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                             
Overnight at tented camp.   

In this day, walk in the Tibetan plateau gaining high altitude with passing high traverses until reaching Base Camp. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.                                         
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                    Overnight at tented camp.

Today is free day for exploring the surrounding hills and acclimatizing to high altitude for the further expedition.                                                                         
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                    Overnight at tented camp.

In the morning, after breakfast, trek to Camp I, the trail is very hard because of the snowy. We will climb up very slowly with gaining altitude. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.                                                   

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.
Overnight at tented camp.

Early in the morning, wake up and start to climb up to Summit of Saribung and back to base camp. 
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea. 
Overnight at tented camp.

Morning after breakfast, we will traverse over the Saribung pass and trek steep down through the snowy trail and follow the small stream until reaching Nagoru. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.                         

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                      Overnight at tented camp.

In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek from our camp and walk on the Tibetan plateau and barren valley viewing very good view of snowy peaks until reaching Phu Gaon. Now we are in one of the unique Lost/ Hidden Valleys. We can see their cultures, natural diversity, and religion of the ethnic groups like Lama, Gurung and Ghale. The people are depending on subsistence agricultural, animal breeding and seasonal migrations. The very old Buddhist Monastery known as Tashi Lakhang Monastery is listed out of the 108 world’s great Buddhist Monasteries; it is believed to be the last monastery constructed by Karmapa Rinpoche. We have a great view of Himlung Himal and other snow peaks.                                                     

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                Overnight at tented camp/teahouse.

Morning after breakfast, we will walk on the Tibetan plateau and pass the kani/gate end of the village and drop down in the narrow valley and arrive in Kyang where we just see the remnants, particularly the ruined forts of the Khampa settlement (the place which Khampa refugees from Tibet once captured and lived illegally) at places like Jhunam, Chyakhu and Kyang. Then we continue the trail until reaching Meta. We can see the very spectacular view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.                     

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                       
Overnight at tented camp/teahouse.

In this day, we start trek steep down for the while and walk through the pine forest passing many streams and picturesque waterfall near the Dharmashala. We cross over the many suspension bridges and arrive in Koto after 6 hours.                                       

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                      Overnight at tented camp/teahouse.

In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek in the level trail passing small villages until Timang through the Pine forest which takes about 2 hours. We can see short glimpse of Mt. Manaslu and other snow peaks. Then, we drop down to Danque through the knee crunching trail and have a lunch. After lunch, walk on the level and flat trail until reaching Dharapani. It takes about 2 hours.                                         

Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                         
Overnight at tented camp/teahouse.

After passing through a permit checkpoint at Dharapani we will drive along the banks of Marsyangdi river. We will see places like Jagat, tal, Bhlbule and one of the biggest hydropower of Nepal, i.e Marsyangdi hydropower. It  will take a 4-5 hours by jeep to reach Besisahar.                                               
Meal: Full board, three times a day will plentiful of tea.                                                      Overnight at teahouse/teahouse.                                                 

Today we will drive through Trishuli River, witnessing the beautiful scenery of rice fields, terraced farms, rivers and valleys and refreshing views of the hilly areas and mountains. After a couple hours’ journey we reach Kathmandu.
Overnight at Hotel set with BB plan.

Free day in Kathmandu. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing.   
Overnight at Hotel and Breakfast included.

Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Your leader will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.