Half day sightseeing around the city. Overnight Hotel (B)

We will take the morning scenic flight to Pokhara (2,700 ft), passing over the deep valley and rivers of central Nepal and taking views of the Ganesh, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals. After checking into the hotel, you are free to visit the lake side. Overnight Hotel (B)

This morning, weather permitting, we will board an early morning flight from Pokhara up the Kali Gandaki Gorge, flying between the majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri (26,804 ft.) and Annapurna (26,538 ft.) to land at the small airstrip in Jomsom (8,922 ft.)  in full view of Nilgiri (23,160 ft.) to the south. After disembarking, we will collect our gear and prepare for our jeep ride to Chhuksang (9,774 ft.) via the medieval-looking village of Kagbeni (9,184 ft.) which is also the northernmost area that foreigners can visit without a permit. We will be driving along the rocky trails of the Kali Gandaki River, named after one of the Hindu goddesses (“Kali”) and said to be one of the holiest rivers in Nepal. At the end of Kagbeni village, we will go through administrative formalities at the check post and enter the forbidden kingdom of Mustang.

We will then drive through the village of Tangbe (10,037 ft.), where we will take in our first views of the uniquely colored chortens and landscapes of the Upper Mustang. We will continue driving to Chhuksang at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Narshing Khola rivers. From here we will get off the jeep and start our hike. We will cross the Kali Gandaki before a short steep climb brings us to the village of Chele (10,168 ft.), from where we will have a magnificent view of the southern valley of the Kali Gandaki. We then continue west from Chele. The climb from here is steep, leading us to a cairn from where we will see the village of Ghyakar (11,683 ft) and its fields across a massive canyon. After crossing a ridge, the trail enters a large side valley, gradually descending to Samar. Overnight Camp / Lodge. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we take an alternative route to the main trail in order to visit an ancient cave that houses the Rhangchung Chorten (meaning "the chorten that built itself or appeared by a miracle"), hidden away in a deep canyon. We take a sharp descent to cross a ravine, then we deviate off the main trail, cross an even deeper ravine then start up the long hike up to a pass from where we will have a great view of the canyon to our north and east and of the snowcapped mountains to the south. After the pass a narrow traverse flanked by juniper bushes brings us to another lower pass from where we get the distant view of Syangmochen (12,464 ft.). After a very steep descent, we finally reach the cave monastery, which seems to be growing out of the vertical wall. The cave, decorated with khatas (ceremonial scarves), numerous chortens and other ritual items is believed to have been visited by Padmasambhava, the Indian saint who brought Buddhism to Tibet. After visiting the cave, we head north to Syangmochen. After a gradual and long climb we arrive at Syangmochen where we stop for lunch.

After lunch we will head to Jhaite. Overnight Camp/ Lodge. (B,L,D)

Today we will walk through barley field of Tama Gaun village, we will then begin an unrelenting climb for about 1.5 hours that takes us across the head of the valley to the Nyi La pass (13,186 ft.), the southern boundary of Mustang proper. After a gentle descent for about 1.5 hour, we reach the Village of Ghami (11,513 ft.), where we will have lunch. After lunch we cross a suspension bridge and then pass one of the most impressive and the longest Mani Walls in Nepal. We will then climb for another 1 hour to the high pass (12,694 ft.), and then descent for another 1 hour to the ancient town of Charang. The entry portal is picturesque, with a nearby five story Dzong (fortress monastery), formerly the home of the Kings of Mustang. Overnight lodge. (B,L,D)

The trek today to Lo-Mangthang we will have magnificent views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends for 20 mins to Charang Chu Canyon and then climbs gradually for about 30 mins after crossing the river. Further the trail ascends gently for 3 hours to the 12,628 ft. windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley. From here the walk is downhill for about 30 mins to reach Lo-Mangthang. Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)

Today we will visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa situated on a hilltop serves as an important monastery of the local community and also as a local court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, the last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang and walk back to the lodge. You also have the option to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hall which are the main attraction of this town. Another attraction is the four- storey building of the Raja's palace as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas. Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)

While returning from Lo-Mangthang, we take a different route as we trek to Drakmar via Gyakar.  The trail begins gradual uphill for 1 ½ hrs to a small pass and then after another 1 ½ hour we will reach one of the highest passes of the Mustang valley. We will walk about an hour on a narrow flat trail to reach the river. After crossing the river, we will walk for 30 mins to reach Ghar Gompa ,where we will have lunch.  According to the legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Ghar Gompa, their wish is fulfilled. After lunch we will walk uphill for 1 ½ hrs and then walk gradual downhill for another hour to reach Dakmar. Overnight Camp/ Lodge. (B,L,D)

Today, after a gradual downhill walk for 1 ½ hrs we will cross the river. After crossing the river, we will walk for another 20 mins to the village of Ghami. Then we will retrace our trail to Tama Gau and have lunch there. After lunch we will walk gradual uphill for 1.5 hour  and reach to top of the hill and then finally walk down hill for 10 mins to reach Syangbochen. Overnight Camp/ Lodge. (B,L,D)

We will re-trace the trail back to Samar where we will have lunch. After lunch we will walk back to Chhuksang. Overnight Camp/ Lodge. (B,L,D)

Today we make an early start to Kagbeni. After lunch at Kagbeni, we will head to Jomsom. Overnight Camp/ Lodge. (B,L,D)

After breakfast we fly back to Pokhara. This is a 30 min flight to Pokhara and then catch the connecting flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel. (B)

We have kept this extra day in case of delay in your domestic flights. The rest of your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping. Overnight Hotel. (B)

Depart for the International Airport.