Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at Tribhuvan International Aiport and transfer to hotel.PM: Free and Overnighat at hotel.

 

Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara
After breakfast at hotel transfer to airport for Pokhara flight.
Check in at hotel and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Pokhara – Jomsom
After early breakfast at hotel fly to Jomsom. The flight duration is 35 minutes. The plane takes you through the Kaligandaki valley with Dhaulagiri in the left and Annapurna on the right hand side. Jomsom has a STOL airstrip. Small 16 seater plane can only land at the airport.

Day 04 Kagbeni (2900m)
You start your journey from Jomsom following Kaligandaki-river to the north. The trail skirts right-bank of the river. You stop for lunch at Eklebhatti and continue the walk to Kagbeni. It is major junction for several villages around this area.

Day 05 Chaile (3150m)
Continue to follow the Kaligandaki river towards north to Chusang. It is a large village on the east bank of the river; on the west bank little further north is Chaile. Except for crossing the river in monsoon the trail to Chaile is easy.

Day 06 Syangboche (3800m)
From Chaile climb the steep path carved out of the mountain. On the ridge is a small village known as Sammar. Stop for rest, and walk on thee main trail that continually ascends to a ridge (3800), then descend to make another climb to a pass. Make a short descend to Syangboche. It is stopping place for traders and travelers. There is an alternative path that leads to a cave nestled deep in the valley where there are carvings of Many deities. The name of cave is Rongbyung Chorten. These cave is used by the Lamas (Buddhist priest) for meditation and prayer. From cave the walk to Syangboche is steep.


Day 07 Tsarang (3500m)
Next day descend to Ghilling. The trail becomes broader as you approach Ghilling. Ghilling village is about an hour walk from the main trail marked by a big chorten (Stupa). The wide path now becomes wider as you approach Nyi La-pass (3950m) and descend to Ghami (3440m). The pass is the highest elevation on this trek. At Ghami there are health and agriculture office of the government and a police check -post. Cross the bridge over a small river and continue the journey through a spectacular long stretch of Mani Stone, about 244 meter long. The trail gradually climbs to a ridge and descends to a relatively large and prosperous village. The marooned color structure of the monastery is visible as you reach Tsarang. Visit the monastery at Tsarang. There are several thanka painting hanging on the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Fresco painting of Thousand-Buddha and large collection of Buddha and large collection of Buddhist text staked in the corner.


Day 08 Lo Manthang
Make a short descend to a small river that flows below Tsarang, and climb the short and steep trail that becomes leveled and brad as you approached Lo Manthang in the scorching heat. It is about 4 hours walk to the final destination. En- route stop to see caves high above the steep wall. You will see the unmistaken land mark- a red fort of Lo Manthang and , a big and distinct red structure of Namgyal monastery located in north-west direction as you climb up the ridge top in the final lap to the once forbidden city.


Day 09 In Lo Manthang
Inside the frotress there are 3 monasteries. One of thm has image of a huge sitting-Buddha in meditation and the other has several statues of various deities including Buddha. Old and beautifully painted thanka paintings are hanging from the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Inside walls are painted with stories of Buddha and other epics and beliefs. The gompas appears old and in original shape. The Lamas uses the third monastery located in the center. This is Thugchen-gompa. The monks uses this monastery for prayer and other functions. People in Lo Manthang believe that this monastery came into existence because of tantric power of an various Gods of Hindu mythology with different name but similar connotation. Inside the monastery, in addition to living quarters of the monks, there is a separate chamber that store masks and costumes. These costumes are worn at Lama-dance festival that take place every June. This festival continues for 3 days. King of Mustang attends this festival in his ceremonial dress. The story of Lama Dance is based on tantric legend.
For return journey retrace the trail back to Jomsom. Though there is an alternative trail on the east Side of the plateau but because of its ruggedness it has not become popular.

Day 11 In Lomanthang

Day 12 Ghami

Day 13 Samar

Day 14 Chosang

Day 15 Jomsom

Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu via Pokhara.


Day 17: Depart Kathmandu

Free till departure transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Best time to visit
Spring (early April to May) and autumn (early October to late November) are best time to visit Nepal.

Note: above itinerary shows planned night stops. This may be changed due to weather, technical or logistic condition. Flight to Jomsom can be delayed due to weather condition especially during monsoon and in winter. For this reason allow at least 2 to 3 days in Kathmandu after the trek.


Cost Include:
1) All meals during the trek,
2) Person-tents, mattresses,
3) Cooking and eating utensils, service of Sardar (guide), cook, kitchen helpers, Sherpa assistants,
4) Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg),
5) Food and camping equipments,
6) Accident insurance for staffs and porters, surcharge for sending and bringing staffs, porters, equipment and food,

Cost Exclude:
1) Personal clothing and equipment, sleeping bag
2) Single supplement,
3) Airfare: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Jomsom or v.v.
4) Annapurna Conservation entry permit (Rs. 2000 each)
5) Private transportation, excess baggage, personal accident insurance,
6) Emergency evacuation cost, oxygen, medical box, bottled beverage, laundry, tips and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara