Trek Starts/ Ends: Pokhara / Pokhara
Max altitude: 3800m
Trek Grade: Moderate
Trip Route: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Nayapul – Tikhedunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani – Ghorepani Poon Hill – Tatopani – Ghasa – Tukche – Kagbeni – Muktinath – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Lower Mustnag Trek
Lower Mustang Trek occupies the southern fringes of the Tibetan Plateau. Geographically and culturally Lower Mustang Trek is as similar as Tibet, a part of china boarder with its tree less barren landscape and a steep rocky trail. The people from Lower Mustang are called Lobas and their culture, art and lifestyle are flourished due to contact of traders and monks as per our history. Lower Mustang trek is an adventurous trek that takes us to the most remote kingdoms on earth and a trek done without extreme altitude. The trek provides magnificent panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and other several nearby peaks.
Highlights of trip:
Welcome to Nepal. At your arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks’ representative will be there to welcome you. The representative will help you to check in your hotel rooms. In the evening you will be welcomed with a dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.
Detailed trek briefing at your hotel in presence of your trek guide. You can ask any questions you might have. Today, you will enjoy a guided Kathmandu tour of popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal: Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Today, you will get to know many interesting facts and stories about Hindu and Buddhist culture, history and the people of Nepal from your local tour guide. You can take your own time as you like at each temple to explore around and asking the questions to your tour guide (this is a private tour just for you) for spending your time in Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most popular UNESCO world heritage sites located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa is massive mandala and it is one of the largest unique structure’s stupas in the world with a long history. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 km north-east of Kathmandu dedicated to Shiva. You will see many Sadhu monks and the cremations taking place across the holy river of this temple.
Transfer to the airport one hour before your flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
You will have some free time to explore around lakeside Pokhara. You can go for an afternoon boat ride. You can also visit beautiful Barahi temple which is located at the center of Phewa lake.
Depending upon your free time and interests you can also visit some of the famous places around Pokhara like Davi’s fall, International mountain museum, Bindabasini temple , Gupteswor cave etc.
You will be picked up by your trekking crew member and then drive to Nayapul by your private vehicle. Then we started our trek from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga passing through Modi River and Bhurungdi Khola with beautiful scenery of waterfalls and high green forest.
Our trek follows steeply ascends with stones paved from where Annapurna Himal and beautiful greenery terraces can be viewed. Following gradual path, our trail leads through rhododendron and oak forest to Ghorepani from where we’ll be able to view amazing Annapurna Mountain Range. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Early morning, we trek from Ghorepani to Poonhill for beautiful sunrise view. After 45 minutes hiking the brilliant viewpoint of our trek can be reached from where we can view wonderful sunrise over the mountains from eye level and panoramic views of mountains ie. Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna I, Mt Annapurna II, Mt. Annapurna III, Mt. Annapurna IV, Mt. Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Mt. Machhapuchhre and many others peaks. As we had a great time on Poonhill, our trail descends steeply towards toward Chaitre, Sikha and Ghara. We’ll cross the suspension bridge at Ghar Khola and climb above before crossing Kali Gandaki River. After some walk to the north our trail reaches to beautiful place Tatopani in which Tato means hot and Pani means water. Tatopani is the popular destination of Nepal and among Nepalese people too. Overnight in Tatopani.
Our trail continues to ascends Kali Gandaki George which is the deepest George in the world situated in between Annapurna peaks and Dhaulagiri. Enjoying the stunning waterfall our trail passes through Dana and Rupse Chhahara for crossing suspension bridge of Kopchepani. We’ll reach Pahirothapla through a steep climb and then at our trail continues to climb towards Ghasa. Overnight in Ghasa.
Our trek ascends toward Lete and reaches at Kalopani. We’ll have a beautiful views of Nilgiri peaks at east side while we were at Kalo Pani. Then after some walks we’ll reaches to Larjung at 2530m. We’ll continue our trek and passes through narrow alleyway of Khobang village to Tukuche. Overnight in Tukuche.
We’ll ascend barren and increasing breeze path to Kali Gandaki. We’ll continue our trek from Marpha to Jomsom and then to Eklai Bhatti. We’ll pass through Tibetan Refugee settlements, horticulture research station and Nyingmapa Buddhist Gompa at Marpha. We’ll follow the river and reaches Kagbeni which is situated at the junction of the Jhong Khola and the Kali Gandaki. Overnight in Kagbeni.
Our trail continues to make a steep climb up towards Jhong Khola and Jharkot. We’ll continue our trek through Ranipauwa village and finally reaches to Muktinath (a popular Hindu and Bhuddhist pilgrimage site ). According to Hinduism, Muktinath is known to be the sacred palce Mukti Kshetra which means place of liberation or moksha. The people of both Hindu and Buddhist had a great importance for this place and a temple.
Today would be the last trek of our whole journey. We’ll descend back to Jomsom with beautiful scenario of surrounding villages. Overnight in Jomsom.
Early morning, we will fly back to Pokhara via Jomsom as per our flight schedule. A 30 minutes flight would take us to Pokhara with mountain views of Annapurna ranges.Transfer to the hotel. And the rest of the day we’ll explore the Pokhara city and relax at hotel. Overnight in Pokhara.
Transfer to airport one hour before your flight. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Patan- the city of fine arts and architecture.
Patan is the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to enjoy the walk and observe artisans at work. The town is full of traditional Newari craftspeople, so you can find craftsmen doing Buddhist thangka paintings, metal statues making, all kinds of jewelry, and brass and copper crafts.
Some of the best places to visit around Patan are Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum , Golden Temple, Kumari -the living goddess of Patan, Mahaboudha temple, which are all walking distance from your hotel .
Or please let us know if you would like us to arrange a private tour for you with a local tour guide who can share with you interesting and untold stories about the culture and history of the place you would like to visit.
Today is your departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.
*Note: Above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.
Package Includes
All airport transfers by private vehicle
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing
Traditional accommodation in Patan with breakfast on twin sharing
Welcome dinner in one of the authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Entrance fee, English speaking guide and all his expenses during tour as mentioned
Necessary transfers by private AC car as mentioned
Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu
Domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
Guided city map
All necessary government taxes
During the trek
Accommodation in local teahouse / lodge
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
English speaking experienced trekking guide and all his expenses
Local trekking porter and all his expenses
Insurance of trekking guide and porter
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary trekking permit and paper works
First aid kit
Guided trekking map
Package Excludes
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
Extra cost of drinks, shower, battery re-charge,wifi etc. during the trek
Personal clothing and gears
Personal travel insurance covering emergency heli evacuation (mandatory)
Tips to guide (Expected but not mandatory)
Cancellation or additional cost raised by landslide, weather, political unrest, illness etc which are not under our control.
Services which are not mentioned above.