Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang

Arrival in Kathmandu-Transfer to Hotel, Welcome assistance by Himalayan Wander Walkers representative at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel, rest at the hotel and briefing about the trip. 

Overnight accommodation is set with BB Plan.

Heritage sites are the attraction which includes both natural and artificial monuments, listed by the UNESCO as an endangered property of the world. The heritage sites have their own unique features and value which differentiate from other sites. Explore the unique art and architecture, culture and tradition, unparalleled feature of the landscape of Nepal which is UNESCO listed world famous sites. For the detail information go through following itineraries. 

Overnight accommodation is set with 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.

Overnight at Hotel with BB based.

Early morning, we have a flight from Pokhara Airport to 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 is the beginning point of our trek. After landing here we will have breakfast and start our trek towards Lupra village, only Bon village in Mustang which takes about 2 or 2 and a half hours walk located next to Panda Khola. We can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche peak while walking in the opposite direction.

Overnight at Lodge.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

After your breakfast we will drive to Samar village via Kagbeni and Chuksang village which takes about1 hour and 30 minutes approximately. 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. The trek begins by cross a suspension bridge toward Samar sheepherd camp. After that we cross a side-valley, descending to its base and crossing over a creek before we trek all the way up again on the other side. About two hours from Samar crossing a Pass offering a good view towards Samar, the Kali Gandaki valley, and snow-capped peaks in the distance and will reach close to the river. We walk up through the stairs 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 Avalokiteshvara (Chenresig), Tara, and prayer beads. The trail goes through 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 sheepherders. Sometimes it is possible to see rabbits and the rare blue sheep in this area. The open widen trail finally reaches Shyangboche village.

Overnight at teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today we will trek to Dhakmar 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 in the south. After 40 minutes of the walk leads to Ghiling village and visit the Monastery. Then you will climb the Karki La Pass (4026m) that lies behind the Ghiling school. When you reach the second hilltop you will have a view of Dhaulagiri mountain on your right side in the southwest direction.  After that again 40 minutes of gentle walk through the valley will take you to the Karki La. It looks easy from distance but it’s really exhausting with a gentle ascent pass. The path descends gradually towards the Ghami La pass and on the way we see a rundown, Ghami village surrounding 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 the 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 walking from Mui la, we will reach the Lo-Gyakar Gompa –The oldest Buddhist monastery in the world. There we will have lunch. As usual, we start our trek to 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 once used to be Tibet. After descending toward Karak valley we will follow the left route toward Thingker village. It takes two more hours to reach Lo-Manthang.  we will see Yaks on the way if the summer nomadic camps are still there. Observe Tiji Festival Dance in the afternoon.

Overnight in a local homestay.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). 

Today after breakfast, we will visit the three main monasteries of Lo-Manthang they are Thubchen, Jampa, and Choede. After that, we will explore this ancient walled city and observe the mask dance in the afternoon.

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Today Morning you will hike to Chosar and explore old caves, monasteries, and traditional cave houses.  And Return to Lo-Manthang for lunch and afternoon will be spare time to enjoy the opening of the Tiji festival. (OPTIONAL) Riding a horse or taking a jeep is optional with your personal expenses. 

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and 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 Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today, we climb up to reach Luri Cave Monastery via Gara village and on the way back we will visit Tashi Kabung Chorten. Locals believe that there are 108 Kabung (Stupa) and only a few of them are discovered.

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

We leave Yara along a high winding path. This soon leads down to the Dhechaeng river which runs from the Damodar Kund. The trail just crosses the small river of melting ice water and then we climb up for around 2 hours to DHEY village along the winding desert mountain path to the Lo-Pa village of Tange. Buddhist inhabitants and are mostly busy in local businesses; the small foothills roll away to distance horizons sheltering the villagers from the gentle winds coming in from the valley. From the village, you turn your face to the north and we see some sandy cliffs over several hundred years old. Finally, we find the small Tangye village here.

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

We leave packing our lunch and we climb some steps & then cross over a suspension bridge following the trail to the right side. Soon we reach at Yak River before climbing a terraced hill station of 4,210m. It is the highest point of the Upper Mustang trip, which takes about 2:30 hours. From here you can see Damodar Himal and Saribung Himal at (6,346m). No houses but only the ruins remain here but drinking water sources are available. Now the trail descends down the hill, and right in time, you can see the village either Chhuksang or Tetang. Due to the 10 days of the limited permit, we will drive by jeep to Kagbeni on the same day. 

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Today we will have a late breakfast as we had walked long hours from Tange to Chhusang. After breakfast, we will drive by jeep to Muktinath and visit the main temple, Guru Marme Gompa, Budha Park, and even take a short walk to Guru Rinpoche Statue for the best view of Muktinath town.  After lunch, we will drive to Marpha for overnight. In the evening you can also do some shopping where you can find many local products such as Marpha brandy, dry apples, dry apricot, etc. 

Overnight at Teahouse.
Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today you will leave to Pokhara by overland drive and stop at different places such as Rupche water fall, Galeshwor Hindu temple (just upper viewpoint without visit), Golden Gandaki Suspension bridge. On arrival to Pokhara in the late afternoon take a boat in Phewa lake.

Overnight at the hotel with a BB basis.

After having breakfast your trip starts with a drive back from Pokhara to Katmandu by tourist Coach about 6-7 hours driving (or take a short 30-minute flight) and overnight is arranged in Kathmandu as per the agreed category with BB Plan. At evening Himalayan Wander Walkers will invite you to join in a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese cultural restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel with BB basis.

We are saying goodbye as your journey to Nepal comes to an end today. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3-4 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Himalayan Wander walkers will take you to the airport. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

This trek can be done in 19 days and less according to your time availability.