Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met, assisted and transferred to hotel. Welcome dinner at a Nepalese restaurant for typical Nepali food.Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. AM:0930-1230 hrs: We embark on a full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, also called "Kantipur" or city of glory, visiting, Kumari, Kasthamandap, the Big Bell, Kal Bharab etc. We also visit Swayambhunath temple. This is a Buddist temple set high on a hillock with a commanding view of the Kathmandu valley.
PM: 1430-1730hrs: Tour of Patan City, one of the three queen cities of the valley. Patan is the city of fine arts, and we visit Durbar Square, Krishna Mandir, Mahavihar-Golden temple of Lord Buddha, built in the 12th century. Also visit the Tibetan center. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara. After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight (30 min) to Pokhara. Arrive Pokhara and transfer to Fishtail Lodge, located in the middle of Lake Fewa and access is by Log raft pulled by ropes. Dinner and overnight at Fishtail Lodge.
Day 4: Pokhara - Jomsom. Fly to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang and start trek to Kagbeni, the starting point of the "Upper Mustang". Over night camping at Kagbeni.
Day 5: Kagbeni - Chele. There is a trail up the east bank of the Kaligandaki that climbs over many ridges as it heads north and reaches Tangbe village. The town is a labyrinth of narrow alleys amongst whitewashed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. Nilgiri peak which dominates the southern skyline at Kagbeni continues to loom massively at the foot of the valley. Beyond Tangbe we reach Chhusang village about 1 1/2 hrs trek, and cross the river from there and continue north climbing up the trail to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. The trek now leaves the Kali Gandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chele at 3030 Mt. The culture changes from the Manangi culture to the Tibetan culture of Lo from here.
Day 6: Chele - Geling. The climb continues along steep, treeless, waterless terrain, along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to a pass and cairn of rock at 3540 Mt. Then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some shortens on a ridge, then descends further on a pleasant trail to Samar. The Annapurna, still dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south. Climb above Samar to a ridge, then descend into a large gorge and the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800 Mt. The route climbs over yet another pass, follows a ridge and then descends to Shyangmochen. From there gently climb to a pass at 3770mt and descend to Geling.
Day 7: Geling - Charang. From Geling, the trail climbs gently to the interesting pass on your trek NYI LA and descend below the blue, grey and red cliffs across the valley to a steel bridge across the Tangmar Chu ( river), then climbs past what is perhaps the longest and most spectacular stretch and main wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600m, the route makes a long gentle descent to Charang. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa is an interesting visit to observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddha's.
Day 8: Charang - Lo Manthang. The trail descends about 100 meters down from Charang, crosses the Charang-Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail to a cairn on a ridge and continues to climb. Finally from a ridge at 3850 Mt. there is a view of the walled city of LO. After a short descent, cross a stream then climb up into the plateau of LO Manthang.
Day 9: Lo Manthang - Visit around Lo-Manthang.
Day 10: Lo Manthang - Ghami via Gekar. This is an opportunity to visit two other villages on your return trek. The trail climbs steadily to the pass marked by a cairn, offering a last glimpse of LO Manthang. The trail contours past two small ridges and valleys and across a ridge at 4070m then descends across to the south through two more valleys, meadows and a stream. The trail then makes a long rocky descent to Gekar. LO Gekar Gompa is older than Samye Gompa in Tibet and one of the oldest Gompa in Nepal. Then crosses a ridge after a little climbing and drops down steeply to Thamar village. The trail descends along the side of the stone walls and fields of extensive villages, then climbs to a ridge. It is a short descent to Ghami.
Day 11: Ghami - Samar. From Ghami climb to NYI LA and descend to Samar through the same route.
Day 12: Samar - Kagbeni. Return trek to Kagbeni.
Day 13: Kagbeni - Jomsom. Return trek to Jomsom.
Day 14: Jomsom - Pokhara. Fly to Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row center" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. Evening you're free to explore the colorful town. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 15: Breakfast at hotel. Day free for individual pursuits.Dinner and overnight.
Day 16: Pokhara - Kathmandu. After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by air. After arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. Dinner and overnight.
Day 17: Breakfast at hotel. Day free for individual pursuits. Farewell dinner tonight.
Day 18: Breakfast at hotel. Free until departure transfer to airport for outbound flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara used are first class with all modern amenities with dinner and breakfast.
- Sightseeing tour as itinerary with English speaking Guide.
- Trekking Permit, National Park Fees, Trekking Guide and necessary porters for trekking.
- Accommodation on two men nice tent with all meals cooked by our own experience cook for Camping Trekking.
- Trekking equipment: Two men dome nice tent, dining tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent with all kitchen equipment.
- Special trekking permit USD 500.00 per person.
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