A 4x4 itinerary drives the Kali Gandaki to Jomsom, Kagbeni, and through the restricted gate to Lo Manthang. You sleep in lodges in the walled capital and visit cave monasteries, chortens, and the high desert around Chhoser. Lo Manthang’s palace walls, Chhoser’s sky caves, and the desert between Kagbeni and Ghami are the jeep-week highlights.
Tiji timing is not required; the landscapes and fortress town are the point. Support vehicles carry luggage while you ride between viewpoints and a last night in Jomsom or Pokhara. Gyamiazhingchong red cliffs and a Kagbeni night on the way out keep the last windy sector off dusk.
Our Kathmandu office holds the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation licence and Nepal Tourism Board registration before we file your Upper Mustang restricted permit. You'll get an arrival briefing in Thamel, then a daily plan for the Scorpio or Land Cruiser hours through Pokhara, Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Ghami so wind and road holds stay easy to change. Luggage stays in the vehicle between viewpoints.
We'll time the Lo Manthang lodge night and the Chhoser cave morning from the same desk, then continue to Muktinath on the desert road. Your guide shares the next day's gate timing each evening so you know when we leave the walled city.
Welcome to Kathmandu! After you are done with your custom checks at TIA, you will meet our official corespondent who will accompany you to the pre-reserved hotel. Please take a little relaxation after your intercontinental flight and then go off to discover this city rich in bazaars, traditions, and culture.
You will discover that Nepal is not only wonderful mountains and nature but also people for whom hospitality is sacred. In the late afternoon, after returning to the hotel, you will have dinner in a restaurant to begin discovering the excellent local cuisine.
We have planned a full day of sightseeing excursion in Kathmandu. But first, our travel guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and explain briefly about our Upper Mustang jeep tour itinerary. Then, your permit processing to visit Upper Mustang will be taken care of while you can move on to visit the Buddhist temple set on a high hill, Swayambhunath.
Then, you can continue to explore the beautiful Hindu venue of Pashupatinath Temple. Next, you will set to discover the ancient history of Boudhanath stupa and on your return, you will walk through the medieval street of Durbar Square of Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, our private jeep will arrive at the hotel for pick-ups. Navigating the busy streets of Kathmandu, we will exit the Kalanki and Thankot Pass. We will then start to follow the route of the long Prithvi Highway, one of the most iconic roads of Nepal through the Himalayas, rivers, mountains, and hills.
The initial phase of our journey will take us through the adrenaline-filled Trishuli Bazaar beside the Trishuli River. Then the route following the Mugling-Narayanghat Highway will take us through the mountains of A nnapurna to Bandipur.
An early morning alarm clock will wake us up after which we will get ready to take a small hike of about 1 to 2 hours to reach the 1600 m high green hill of Sarangkot. The famous view tower is an amazing site to watch the outlines of Lamjung, Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail. Once we get the full dose of the pleasurable mountain views, we will depart for our hotel.
There are multiple trips and activities that we can take on when in Pokhara. From extremely adrenaline-filled activities to peaceful calm tours, the city has everything. However, we will have enough excitement in the upcoming days, so for now, we will settle with the calm excursion of the city.
The trip to Devi Falls, the mysterious and dark Bat Cave, the Mahendra Cave, the Gupteswor Cave, the white serene structure of Peace Pagoda, the International Museum, the Refugee Camp of Tibetans, the 1500 m tall sculpture of Shiva atop the hill of Phumdikot, Phewa Lake boating trip, and many more await in ques for your admiration.
Today we will continue along the southwest of the Prithvi Highway and travel along the artery of this Highway, the Baglung Road entering among very high Hills and mountains. The temperature of the adventure keeps on increasing as we drive past the legendary Kushma, the home of the second-tallest bungee jump cliff in the world and the longest suspended bridge in Nepal.
Passing through the rushing rivers, and verdant hills, we will reach Beni. The real adventure now begins as the authentic off-the-beaten road of Nepal starts taking us to the deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki.
From Jomsom, we will begin to follow the natural course of the Kali Gandaki and arrive at Ekle Bhatti. Soon the red mountains of Kagbeni start to appear.
As we reach the edge of this red town, the ACAP checkpost will verify our Upper Mustang permits. After the clearance, we will resume our travel along the dirty rugged, and often bumpy road to reach Tangbe.
At this point, everything seems to hurt our bodies except for the cool view of 7061 m Nilgiri. Now, the road starts to go down sharply taking us to Chhusang (2980 m).
The full day has been set aside to explore and absorb the magical allures of the former capital. There are many mystical caves, and delicate monasteries that we mustn't miss to visit. For example, there is one Champa Lhakang that has been standing since 1420 witnessing many histories and events.
Then, there is the all-red Gompa of Thugchen Gompa and the Gompa of Chode which again has the history of the past two centuries. This monastery hides the enigmatic bronze Buddhas that can leave anyone in awe. But the masterpiece landmark of this capital would be the tangled caves of Chhoser.
Separated by the 16 km long motorable road, here, we will transfer by our jeep and see the unique mastery of the ancient Tibetans.
Waking to the brilliant sunshine gives us the impression we will have a very cloudless day as we move on to travel to Muktinath. This time, we will have to drive back towards the Tsarang, Ghami before we make our way to Kagbeni.
The black-topped road will begin again which will take us to Muktinath in less than 30 minutes. Suddenly, we have transitioned from the Martian land to the green-rich vegetation which is very charming to see and feel.
Muktinath is one rare opportunity so we will take our time to visit the temple, see its eternally burning flame, and bathe under the mist of the 108 natural fountains. Along with the spiritual embrace, we will also see the grand Annapurna once again. After Muktinath, we will once again enter the land of Jomsom and travel down to Marpha where we may stop to try some locally produced apple brandy.
It's now time for us to resume our jeep travel along the easy paved road toward another natural hot spring of Tatopani. If we can spare some time, we will obviously make some time to dip in its hot spring.
Our final day of jeep travel has arrived. From Pokhara, once again rerouting the broad Prithvi Highway, we will traverse through Bandipur and reach Kathmandu by the early evening.
We as a whole team will join around for a relaxed dinner and discuss our fruitful trip we have gone through together.
Today you will take one more intercontinental flight to reach your home. Relax as we will take you along the capital street towards TIA.
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Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu unless the itinerary uses another regional hub. Airport or hotel pickup can be arranged when you share arrival details ahead of travel.
Briefings cover road or domestic travel to the trailhead. Build buffer time before onward international flights in case mountain weather shifts the schedule.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Stable trekking weather most often falls in pre-monsoon spring and post-monsoon autumn. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
If your dates sit in winter or monsoon, pack rain and cold layers and accept that flight or pass days may move by a day when safety requires it. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Hotel meet in Thamel is typical; send flight numbers so pickup can meet you at the international terminal. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Rest day buffer after the trek helps if Lukla or helicopter sectors slip by a day. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Jeep or bus days to the remote trailhead are arranged when they are part of your package. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
National park or restricted-area permits apply depending on the valleys you cross. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
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