The Hidden Wonders of the Himalayas

One of our employees will greet you and guide you to the reserved hotel as soon as you land at Tribhuvan International Airport. We will start our formal procedure, which includes getting a travel permit, packing our bags, shopping, completing our paperwork, and receiving a briefing on our walk, on the second day. You will also be able to meet your fellow travelers.

Our journey will start with a long trip over the Prithivi Highway to Besi Sahar, the capital of Lamjung. Despite a rough trip, you will appreciate the views of the river Trishuli, Marsyangdi, Manakamana Cable car, and several hilly communities. We will refresh ourselves after reaching Besi Sahar and then explore Lamjung, which is a bustling business hub.

After spending a pleasant night in BesiSahar, we will travel 66 kilometers in a vehicle to reach Chame. We can save a few days of our walk by taking a four-hour jeep ride to Chame, Manang, which is how long it typically takes. On the fourth day, we’ll stay in Chame and get ready for the trek.

Our trek begins on the fifth day, when we enter The Valley of Manang, a naturally gifted heaven. Following an early breakfast, we will begin ascending through the river Marsyandi, which flows across the valley. We will cross Bhratang (2950m) and Dhukur Pokhari (3200m) as we continue on the path to Pisang. After walking a rewarding path, we’ll stay in Pisang

We will begin The Manang Valley trek after a delicious breakfast, as per our trekking itinerary. Due to the relatively easy journey, the lower trails will help to energize. You will get the chance to stop at the magnificent Ney Guru Sang cave in the south and the 500-year-old ancient Braga Gompa along the route. We will arrive in Manang hamlet after descending a difficult route, where we will spend the night in a reserved hotel.

A magnificent dawn will wake you up in your bed the next morning. The magnificent view of the golden mountains will amaze you. First, we’ll visit Chongar Viewpoint and the magnificent glacial lake Gangapurna. Following our brief visit to the viewpoint, we will pay a quick visit to a number of exploration sites while trying to observe as many ecotourism best practices as we can.

On the eighth day, after acclimatizing at Manang Valley and remembering some memorable sites, we will continue on to Letdar. As we continue to ascend out of the valley, the vegetation begins to turn into bushes. We will arrive at Chure Letdar (4250m), where we will spend the night after a five-hour hike.

On this day, we will go to Thorung Phedi (4420m), the highest point of our whole trek. We will climb along the east bank of the Jarkang River before beginning to descend. On the route, we could mysteriously run upon Blue Sheep and Snow Leopard when crossing a wooden bridge. We will eventually arrive at Thorung Phedi, a gateway to Muktinath (3800m) and the Thorung La Pass (5416m), after three hours of hiking.

As soon as we leave Thorung Phedi, the route becomes difficult, climbing steeply up rocky slopes to Thorung La Pass (5416m). However, as we make our way down to Muktinath (3800m), we will pass through some breathtaking fields. We will spend the night in Muktinath after a seven-hour hike.

We’ll rise early in the morning and go to the holy Muktinath shrines. After being spiritually enlightened, we will have breakfast and drive to Kagbeni (2810m), which was named after a medieval town and is also known as “The Gateway to Upper Mustang.” We will regain our energy with a delicious lunch in Kagbeni before beginning our hike to Chele (3050m), where we will see an impressive treeless landscape.

After Chele, the trip becomes more difficult since there are two high crossings to cross: Talkam La Pass (3624m) and Dajori La Pass (3735m). You will be treated to some stunning views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda as you go via these two passes. We will follow the riverbed as we descend from the Dajori Pass, via Samar Village, and stay in Syanboche.

The thirteenth day will begin with an early rise as we go to Ghami through the Yamada La Pass (3850m). We will travel through some well-known woodlands as our walk begins to ascend before arriving at Nyi travel (4010m). We will gradually descend to Ghami, one of the biggest communities in the Upper Mustang area, once we have crossed the pass’s summit, where we will spend the night.

After an energizing breakfast, the trek will resume in the early morning. After passing a suspension bridge over the Ghami river, we will begin descending to the valley over a track that is quite difficult. The route will lead you to the Tsarang Pass (3870m) and then drop to Tsarang town, which is situated at the top of a large canyon, as soon as you pass the bridge in the course of our journey. The settlement is adorned with an old monastery, where we will spend the night.

We’ll enjoy a peaceful trek on the fifteenth day because we’ll be close to Lo Manthang. The walled countryside of Lo Manthang will be seen below as we walk through the Lo La walk (3950m). You will undoubtedly be mesmerized by the spectacular sight of Bhrikuti as you make your way down to Lo Manthang 3730m. We’ll freshen up and prepare for the big day once we reach Lo Manthang village.

After an amazing night, we will begin our exploration of Lo Manthang, a magnificent village with rich history and culture that dates back to ancient times, and join the locals in celebrating the Tiji festival, which begins in the middle of May and lasts for three days each year. The Tibetan phrase “Tempa Chirim,” which means “World Peace,” is shortened to “Tiji.” The event commemorates a legend from old Tibetan culture about a son who was compelled to preserve the Mustang kingdom from oblivion. The event also celebrates Dorjee Sonnu, Lord Buddha’s avatar, who triumphed against Mam Tam Ru, a demonic creature who ravaged mankind and triggered droughts.

Throughout the festival, the monks from Cheodhe Monastery dance in a ritualistic manner. Monks conduct a dance called “Tsa Chham” on the first day, which represents Ma Tam Ru’s exploitation of mankind. On the second day, a ceremony known as “Nga Chham” marks the birth of Dorjee Sonnu, a manifestation of Lord Buddha who serves as the demon’s offspring. On the last day, the Ma Tam Ru is finally allowed to return to Lord Buddha’s world. The Sakya sect of Buddhism is represented by Cheodhe Monastery, which is the principal organizer of all dances and performances.

We’ll also look at a few of the monasteries that have been preserved via restoration during the past 20 years. In order to learn more about The Last Forbidden Kingdom, we will visit Jhampa Gompa, Chode Gompa, Choprang Gompa, The Royal Palace, The Monastic Museum, and many more places of cultural and religious significance. We will also walk to Tringkhar, a tiny settlement in the northwest, if our travel schedule permits.

After celebrating the Tiji festival in Lo Manthang Municipality, the journey back from Lo Manthang will take a detour. We will follow a different route, going via the village of Gyakar, which is home to the 100-year-old monastery known as Ghar Gompa. According to certain tales, anyone who makes a wish here would have it granted. We will continue our journey to Drakmar village, where we will spend the night, after making a wish at this enlightened monastery.

We will start our trek’s twentieth day by descending from Drakmar (3810m) to Ghiling (3805m). Strong gusts, though, could make it difficult for us to reach the arid plateau. We will go across the parched meadows and arrive at Ghilling, where we will spend the night.

We will continue our journey by descending from Ghiling (3806m) to Chhuksang (3050m), having successfully completed the windy walk from Drakmar to Ghiling. While travelling through various hamlets, the magnificent views of the Himalayas will distract you from your fatigue. We will arrive at the village of Chhuksang after a six-hour hike, where we will spend the remainder of the day exploring.

We’ll spend seven hours hiking on our final day, through the Upper Mustang Region and into the Annapurna Range. We’ll leave as early as we can and stop for lunch at Kagbeni. As we make our way back to Jomsom, where we will spend the night, the route traverses the well-known Annapurna Circuit Route.

We will fly back to Pokhara after an early breakfast. Being flown across the vast gap that sits between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain Ranges makes the journey a singular experience. After a delicious lunch in Pokhara, we will spend the rest of the day observing the beauty of Pokhara city.

After a seven-hour journey from Pokhara, we will return to Kathmandu and get ready for your departure. We will all gather for a goodbye dinner with live cultural performances in a typical Nepali restaurant.

Our journey to Upper Mustang through The Annapurna Circuit will come to an end on this day. You will, however, come home with infinite memories imprinted in your mind for all eternity. Before your flight, one of our staff will give you a fond farewell as they accompany you to Tribhuvan International Airport.