UPPER MUSTANG TREK 2025 May 5th - 18 Days

May 05^th -Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Upon our arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Traverse who will take us to star level hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

May 06^th -Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Brief discussion upon the trip

After breakfast in the morning we start a small sightseeing in Kathmandu in the three famous UNESCO World heritage enlisted sites: “Pashupatinath Temple” the biggest temple for Hindus, “Swayambhunath Stupa” also known as the monkey temple which is one of the famous religious Stupa for Buddhists and “Boudhanath Stupa” the biggest Stupa in Nepal located in Kathmandu. After this short visit to religious sites we make early preparations for our trip and make sure everything is okay. As it is the second day, we will make you brief introduction on your trip and your guide/s too. At the evening we will host a welcome dinner offering typical Nepalese cuisine in one of the finest Nepalese Restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.

-Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

May 07^th -Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft]: Flight

After morning breakfast, we check in the airport to fly to Pokhara.  A 30 min dramatic flight to Pokhara between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport guide will transfer to the lakeside hotel. Rest of the time explores the lake and overnight at hotel.

-Bed and Breakfast

At this day you will be handed land cruiser Prados after being checked properly (For Members self-driving per 2 people, for member willing to have driver (Nepali), 1 for Nepali staffs with driver (who would help if any problem in vehicle in the trip)) for the rest of the trip: -

May 08^th -Day 04 – Pokhara to Kalopani (2530m) overnight (7-8 hrs drive)

-Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner

May 09^th -Day 05 – Kalopani to Ghami/Ghiling (3500m) (via jomsom-kagbeni) (8 hrs drive)-BLD

May 10^th -Day 06 – Ghami to Lomanthang around sightseeing-chosar cave –Lomanthang (3840m) 4 hrs drive-BLD

May 11^th -Day 07 - Lomanthang to Korala Border (above 4000m) sightseeing-Muktinath (8 hrs drive)-BLD

May 12^th -Day 08 – Muktinath Darsan–Dhumba Lake-Jomsom (2700m) overnight 2-3 hrs drive-BLD

May 13^th -Day 09 – Jomsom to Tatopani Hot Spring (3-4 hrs drive)-BLD

May 14^th -Day 10 – Tatopani to Pokhara (4-5 hrs drive)

May 15^th -Day 11 - Pokhara Sightseeing [823m/2,700ft]

Early morning at around 7 am, In pokhara we will see more of beautiful mountain sceneries. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is city of lakes and has numerous beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful, Fewa Lake during the afternoon -enjoy boating too. Explore, relax and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa. You can even do some shopping during evening hours. Overnight in Sarangkot. We will visit the below given places included in the Pokhara city tour.

Pokhara City Tour:

Devi’s Fall -

Devi’s Fall is one of the popular tourist sites in Pokhara. It is also popularly known as Patale Chhango (underground water fall). Devi’s Fall is named after the name of Swiss women Ms. Devi. One day in 1961, Ms Devi was swimming near the waterfall of Fewa Dam with her husband and at the same time the dam overflowed suddenly and swept away her into a deep gorge to death in 1961. Since then the waterfall is named as Devi’s Fall. It is and awesome waterfall just 2km south of the Pokhara airport. City buses and taxis are available to go to the waterfall.

Gupteswor Cave -

Opposite of the Devi’s fall, there is a beautiful cave. The whole area of the cave is very big and needs well preparation to explore it. The cave also a popular pilgrimage site. There is a natural image of Lord Shiva, which was naturally found beneath the earth. Many devotees visit the cave every day. Well-maintained steps are constructed with sufficient lights to enter into the cave. There is a small tunnel behind the Shiva image that links the cave to the Devi’s fall. It takes about 10 minutes to reach Devi’s fall through the tunnel. It is an exciting part of the cave that adventure visitors have also the opportunity to enjoy the underground view of Devi’s Fall. Since the tunnel is a kind of adventurous aspect that one should take care while being in the tunnel.

Mahendra Cave -

Mahendra Cave is another natural wonder in Pokhara is the Mahendra Cave. The cave has not been fully explored yet. It is advised that visitors should have a torch or a guide to enter into the cave. The cave management committee also provides guide a torch if requested. Mahendra Cave is named after the late King Mahendra and is situated some 9 km. North of Pokhara Airport. City buses and taxis are regularly available to go to the cave. There is another cave nearby Mahendra Cave known as the Bat’s Cave or ChamereGupha.

Bindabasini Temple -

It is a wonderful and the most popular pilgrimage site located on a small beautiful hillok some 4 km. North of airport. Bindabasini is regarded as Shakti Pitha of goddess Bhagabati. The temple area is like a park and is ideal for sightseeing. There are also few more temples including one Shiva temple nearby Bindabasini Temple.

Tibetan Refugee Camp -

There are three Tibetan refugee camps. One is 2km. South from the airport near the Devi’s fall at Chhorepatan, the second is in Prithwichowk and the third is 7km. North of airport in Hemja. All the camps are worth visiting to know Tibetan culture, their tradition and living style. Within the camps there are handicraft centers.

Buddhist Monastery -

It is also called Nyeshang Monastery established in 1960 by Manangi Buddhists. This monastery is situated at Matepani about 4km east of the airport. It is built on a small hillock and one can enjoy nice view of Pokhara city as well as the mountain ranges.

Seti River -

It is another mysterious natural wonder of Pokhara. Originated from the Machhapuchre glacier, Setiriver runs through the main city area. The river provides a perfect view of its dreadful rush before it goes underground or disappears at Bagar into a deep gorge. The gorge is narrow but very deep that in some place it goes down to more than 60 meters deep. KI Sing Bridge, Mahendrapool and Prithvichowk are the main places to observe the underground river and its roaring sound. The surprising aspect of the river that even during the rainy season the swelling floodwater does not block into the narrow gorge. 

Included meals: Bed and Breakfast

This day the vehicle will be returned as in the conditions of before.

May 16^th -Day 12: Morning Sunrise view on Sarangkot, Fly to Kathmandu

We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. We enjoy the day leisurely or catch up on some last-minute shopping or explore any landmarks we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals: Breakfast

May 17^th -Day 13: Final Departure

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.