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 having breakfast in the morning, we go to the airport to fly to Pokhara. The flight takes about 30 minutes and offers a dramatic view of the gorge between two big mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Once we arrive at Pokhara airport, our guide will take us to a hotel by the lake. The rest of the day is spent exploring the lake area, and we stay overnight at the 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 around 7 am in Pokhara, we will enjoy the breathtaking mountain views. Pokhara is a city known for its lakes and offers stunning scenery of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the Annapurna range, and other peaks. The afternoon will be spent exploring the most accessible and beautiful lake, Fewa Lake, and enjoying boating activities. We can relax and have dinner by the tranquil Fewa Lake. In the evening, there will be opportunities for shopping. We will spend the night in Sarangkot.

Pokhara City Tour:

Devi's Fall:

Devi’s Fall is one of the popular tourist attractions in Pokhara.

It is also known as Patale Chhango (underground waterfall). The waterfall is named after a Swiss woman, Ms. Devi. In 1961, while swimming near Fewa Dam with her husband, she was swept away by the sudden overflow of the dam into a deep gorge and died. Since then, the waterfall has been named Devi's Fall. It is an impressive waterfall located 2 km south of Pokhara airport. City buses and taxis are available for visiting this site.

Gupteswor Cave:

Opposite Devi’s Fall is a beautiful cave known as Gupteswor Cave.

The cave is large and requires proper preparation for exploration. It is also a popular pilgrimage site. A natural image of Lord Shiva is found beneath the earth. Many devotees visit the cave daily. The cave has well-maintained steps with sufficient lighting for entry. There is a small tunnel behind the Shiva image that connects the cave to Devi's Fall. This tunnel provides an adventurous underground view of Devi's Fall and is an exciting part of the cave. Visitors should take care while navigating this tunnel.

Mahendra Cave:

Mahendra Cave is another natural wonder in Pokhara.

It has not been fully explored and visitors are advised to have a torch or a guide. The cave management committee provides a torch or guide if requested. Mahendra Cave is named after the late King Mahendra and is located approximately 9 km north of Pokhara Airport. City buses and taxis are available to reach the cave. Nearby is another cave called Bat’s Cave or Chamere Gupha.

Bindabasini Temple:

Bindabasini Temple is a popular pilgrimage site located on a small hill about 4 km north of the airport.

It is regarded as the Shakti Pitha of goddess Bhagabati. The temple area is like a park and is ideal for sightseeing. There are also other temples nearby, including one dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Tibetan Refugee Camps:

There are three Tibetan refugee camps located near Pokhara.

One is 2 km south of the airport near Devi’s Fall at Chhorepatan, another is in Prithwichowk, and the third is 7 km north of the airport in Hemja. These camps offer an opportunity to learn about Tibetan culture, traditions, and lifestyle. Within the camps, there are handicraft centers.

Buddhist Monastery:

Known as Nyeshang Monastery, it was established in 1960 by Manangi Buddhists.

Situated at Matepani, approximately 4 km east of the airport, it is built on a small hill and offers a beautiful view of Pokhara city and the mountain ranges.

Seti River:

The Seti River is another mysterious natural wonder of Pokhara.

Originating from the Machhapuchhare glacier, it flows through the main city area. The river has a dramatic rush before going underground or disappearing into a deep gorge at Bagar. The gorge is narrow but very deep, with some sections going down over 60 meters. KI Sing Bridge, Mahendrapool, and Prithvichowk are the main spots to observe the underground river and hear its roaring sound. Interestingly, even during the rainy season, the swollen floodwater does not block 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. Once we arrive, we are taken to our hotel. We spend the day relaxing, doing some last-minute shopping, or visiting any sights we didn't see on our first day in Kathmandu. We stay overnight in Kathmandu.Included meals: Breakfast

May 17^th -Day 13: Final Departure

Your trip to Nepal is ending today! There's not much left to do except send emails to your travel friends and get your photos sorted. A guide will pick you up for the airport about 3 hours before your flight. On the way back, you'll have lots of time to think about your next visit to the amazing country of Nepal.