| Day 1 |
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara |
- Scenic flight or drive
- Explore lakeside Pokhara
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| Day 2 |
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m), trek to Kagbeni (2,800m) - 3 hrs |
- Short flight with stunning Himalayan views
- Begin trek through Kali Gandaki Valley
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| Day 3 |
Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m) - 6-7 hrs trek |
- Pass through traditional Mustang villages
- Enter restricted Upper Mustang region
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| Day 4 |
Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m) - 6 hrs trek |
- Cross Taklam La and Dajori La passes
- Views of Nilgiri and Tilicho Peak
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| Day 5 |
Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m) - 5-6 hrs trek |
- Explore traditional villages and chortens
- Pass through Geling and Ghiling
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| Day 6 |
Ghami to Tsarang (3,560m) - 5 hrs trek |
- Walk past longest Mani wall in Mustang
- Visit Tsarang monastery and palace
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| Day 7 |
Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3,840m) - 4-5 hrs trek |
- Enter the walled city of Lo Manthang
- Explore royal palace and ancient monasteries
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| Day 8 |
Acclimatization day in Lo Manthang |
- Visit Chhoser Cave, monasteries, and Tibetan culture museum
- Optional horseback ride or jeep tour
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| Day 9 |
Lo Manthang to Drakmar (3,810m) - 6 hrs trek |
- Visit Ghar Gompa (oldest monastery in Mustang)
- Explore red cliffs and caves
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| Day 10 |
Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m) - 6 hrs trek |
- Windy trail with high passes and arid terrain
- Stay in traditional Mustang village
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| Day 11 |
Ghiling to Chhuksang (3,050m) - 5-6 hrs trek |
- Retrace trail with different perspectives
- Beautiful sunset views over Mustang
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| Day 12 |
Chhuksang to Jomsom - 6 hrs trek |
- Final day of trekking through Kali Gandaki
- Celebrate trek completion in Jomsom
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| Day 13 |
Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom |
- Morning mountain flight
- Relax and enjoy Pokhara city
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| Day 14 |
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu |
- Final day of the journey
- Optional celebration dinner in Thamel
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