Cross into the valley of Tholung home of the palace of Lo-Mothang, the seat of the King of Mustang, who is still in residence. From Kathmandu you drive to Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest town set on the shores of lake Phew Tal, you spend a day here relaxing before taking the flight up the great Kali Gandaki valley to Jomsom where the trek begins. You ascend the ridge to spectacular panorama of Annapurna range rising behind you. The trail continues to climb onto the southern edge of the Tibetan plateau towards Mustang.
There are several passes (the highest being 3990m) all of which offer astounding views south to the Annapurnas and north to Tibet. You will look down into the Tholung Valley to the walled city of Lo-Manthang. Three days here enables you to explore this remarkable medieval city with its monasteries and palace, or to ride ponies north to the border with Tibet. You then trek back to Jomsom via a different route before flying to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Day 1. |
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel |
Day 2. |
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at hotel |
Day 3. |
Fly to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel |
Day 4. |
Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni [2780m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 5. |
Trek to Chhuksang [2920m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 6. |
Trek to Samar [3290m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 7. |
Trek to Geling [3440m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 8. |
Trek to Ghami [3460m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 9. |
Trek to Charang [3490m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 10. |
Trek to Lo Manthang [3730m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 11. |
In & around Lo Manthang Overnight at tented camp |
Day 12. |
Trek to Lo Gekar Overnight at tented camp |
Day 13. |
Trek to Ghami [3460m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 14. |
Trek to Chhuksang [2920m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 15. |
Trek to Jomsom [2710m] Overnight at tented camp |
Day 16. |
Fly back to Pokhara, necessary city sightseeing & relax overnight at hotel |
Day 17. |
Flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara overnight at hotel |
Day 18. |
Last day to explore Kathmandu |
Day 19. |
Transfer to Airport for final departure. |
