Fly to Jomsom. You follow the trail above Kali Gandaki -river towards north to the villages of Chhusang and Chaile. This section has easy trail. After Chaile make steep ascend to a small settlement at Samar. Continue to walk the gradual up and down trail to Syangboche (3800m). Next day descend to Ghilling (3510m). The trail from Ghilling gradually ascends up to a pass Nyi La (3960m) and descends to Tsarang.
The trail continues to Lo Manthang. There are three major groups of villages with historic gompas and caves around Mustang. The fresco painting of thousand Buddhas, hanging thankas (painting), antique ceiling and, library and other sacred objects are landmark of its rich history. The cave of Rongbyung Chorten hidden deep in the valley has carving of many deities on the stonewall.
The best time to visit is June to September. You should add 3 days to visit two villages that are nearby- Chusang and Chornup and Tibet border. Extra 3 days is mandatory to get permit to visit these places.
Itinerary |
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| Day Tentative night stop | |
| Day 01 | Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 | In Kathmandu, sortout equipment, last minute shopping |
| Day 03 | Bus to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara. |
| Day 04 | Fly to Jomsom. Trek to Kagbeni (2800m) |
| Day 05 | Trek to Chaile (3050m) |
| Day 06 | Sanboche (3800m) |
| Day 07 | Tsarang (3500m) |
| Day 08 | Lo-manthang (3730m) |
| Day 09 | Ghami (3490m) |
| Day 10 | Samar (3150m) |
| Day 11 | Chusang (3050m) |
| Day 12 | Kagbeni (2800m) |
| Day 13 | Jomsom (2750m) |
| Day 14 | Fly to Pokhara. Drive to Kathmandu. |
| Day 15 | In Kathmandu, free day |
| Day 16 | In Kathmandu, free day |
| Day 17 | Transfer to airpot, depart Kathmandu |
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