Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.In Kathmandu(BB).
Upon arrival our representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the selected Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about Saribung Trekking, official procedure for permit, relax.
Day 02:In Kathmandu(BB). Full day sightseeing tour.
Full day Sightseeing Trip in Kathmandu Valley in such interesting places, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa with well-experienced Tour Guide by private car, stay overnight in Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara. (210 km - 6 hr) Overnight in Pokhara (BB)
Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, passing by the Trisuli Riverside. Short-sightseeing in Pokhara to the peace stupa, Gupteshwor cave, Devi’s fall with your guide. Stay overnight in Hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom ( 20 mins) and trek to Kagbeni (2800m- 3-4 hours)
We take the earliest flight to Jomsom – we go to the airport by taxi and we a breataking half an hour flight to Jomsom. Then we start our trek passing the riverbank of Kaligandaki until we reach Lubra where we visit the Bon-Po monastery. It takes about 3 hours. After lunch, we continue to Kagbeni which takes about 1 hour. We can visit the red-painted Gompa which is said to be about 1000 years old.
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3030m - 5-6 hours)
We walk for Tsaile and we register our Restricted Area Permit Kagbeni. Then the route continues passing the riverbank of Kaligandaki. Repeating small ascents and descents until Tangbe. We can see beautiful landscapes and Buddhist influence like Chortens, Mani walls. Then we continue our trek for 1 hour to Chhusang village passing over a rocky trail. We have our lunch break in this village. After lunch, we continue trek and we cross over an iron bridge where the Kaligandaki River runs through a tunnel naturally built in a huge rock. It takes about 1 hour. Later we can see 16 caves above the tunnel. We walk up a steep ascent until we reach the village of Tsaile which takes about 30 minutes. We have a good view of Nilgiri Himal and the Kaligandaki River.
Day 06: Trek from Chele to Ghiling (3440m/6-7 hours)
We climb up an unstable path and arrive at a plateau. We keep ascending the gentle slope and later we climb steep cliff way and arrive at a small pass. We keep gently descending to Samar village. It takes about 2 and a half hours. We have a lunch break here. After lunch, we leave the village and keep on going up and down until we reach the Chungsi cave monastery. It is an incredible place and we enjoy a strong spiritual environment. It is a steep ascent of about 1 and a half hours. We visit the monastery where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century. Then we continue our trek passing a narrow way between two big huge rocks. It takes 1 and half hour to reach Syangmochen village. Again we climb up until we reach a small pass. After a gentle descend we reach the village of Ghiling. We see a big Chhörten and two Gompas whose walls are notably painted in red.
Day 07: Trek from Ghiling to Charang (3490m, 6-7 hours)
We keep on walking ascending gently until we reach Zaite village which takes about 1 hour. After the village, a long ascent awaits us to Nyi-La 4020m. We cross over this pass entering the centre of Mustang which is called the Lo region. Then we keep gently descending to reach a small pass again. After that pass, it really goes steep down in a crisscross way to Ghami village. It takes 2 and a half hours. We have a lunch break. After lunch, we walk again through Nepali flat which means down and up and finally crossing the small stream. We can now see the longest Mani Wall in the Mustang region which is painted with vertical stripes of white, red and black. Then we have again a long steep ascent to a small pass and descend gently to Tsarang village. It takes about 3 hours. We can see a big huge Chhorten at the entrance of the village, an Old Palace and Tsarang Gompa which we will visit in the evening.
Day 08: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3740 m) Upper Trail (7-8 hours), Lower trail (4-5 hours)
We follow the upper trail which allows us to explore the Lo-Gyakar-Ghar Gompa, following the riverside trail to Marang village, then we cross the river on a suspension bridge and continue to Ghar Gompa which takes about another 1 and half hours where we visit the Gompa. It is one of the oldest Gompas of upper Mustang. It was built by Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism in the 8th century. After visiting the monastery, we continue our trek crossing the small river and keep walking on the plateau and where we have at some point our packed lunch. After lunch, a long gentle ascent continues to reach Chogo-La 4230m which is the highest point in this region. Then we keep descending to Lo-Manthang which takes about 4 hours. Now we are in the ancient wall city of Mustang.
Day 09: Acclimatization Day.
Hike to Chhoser 7-8 hours or hike to Namgyal monastery 2-3 hours. Today, we have 2 options to explore the forbidden kingdom, visit Chhoser village and another to explore Namgyal Monastery. Both are significant hikes. If we decide to go to Chhoser, we can visit many caves and a cave monastery. We need to carry our packed lunch for the hike.
Day 10: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara (3900 m/6-7 hours)
Leave the village and keep by gently ascending going until we reach Day-La which takes about an hour. This is the last point where we can see Lo-Manthang. After 3 hours we reach Dhi village then we descend for about 1 hour down where we have a lunch break. After lunch, we pass the small stream and make a short steep climb to Yara village. It takes about 1 and a half hour. We can see innumerable caves on the stone walls. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Trek to Luri Cave Monastery(4005m/ 3-4 hrs).Trek to Luri Gompa
We continue through the river route to Luri cave Monastery which takes about 2 hours. There are actually two monasteries. First we visit one which is situated below of Luri Cave monastery. Then a short steep ascent brings us to Luri Cave Monastery which takes us about 30 minutes. This is the oldest and most famous cave monastery in the Mustang region which was constructed in the 15th century. It is situated at an elevation of 4005m. Inside the cave, we can see a big Old Chhorten and many images and statues of Protectors and Deities. There is also a highly sacred religious text which is always closed.
Day 12: Trek to Ghuma Thanti (4600m/5-6 hours)
We follow the barren valley after crossing 5100meter pass; today we prepare pack lunch due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trek.
Day 13: Trek to Namta Khola (4890 m/7-8 hours)
In this day, we start after breakfast, the trail continues with ups and downs. After crossing another 5600meter pass we will reach High Altitude Damodar Kunda. We need to make a lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail. We continue to Namta Khola after passing Lake.
Day 14: Trek to Saribung Base Camp (4950m/6-7 hours)
Walk in the Tibetan plateau gaining high altitude with passing high traverses until reaching Base Camp. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.
Day 15: Acclimatization day
Today is free day for exploring the surrounding hills and acclimatizing to high altitude for the further expedition.
Day 16: Trek to Camp I (5730m/5-6 hours)
In the morning, after breakfast, trek to Camp I, the trail is very hard because of the snowy. We will climb up very slowly with gaining altitude. We need to make a lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.
Day 17: Summit to Saribung Peak (6346m) and back to Base Camp (4950m/8-9 hours)
Early in the morning, wake up and start to climb up to Summit of Saribung and back to base camp.
Day 18: Trek to Nagoru (4400m) via Saribung Pass (6020m)
Early morning after breakfast, we will traverse over the Saribung pass and trek steep down through the snowy trail and follow the small stream until reaching Nagoru. We need to make lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities in the trail.
Day 19: Trek to Phu Gaon (4080 m/5-6 hours)
We will start our trek from our camp and walk on the Tibetan plateau and barren valley viewing very good view of snowy peaks until reaching Phu Gaon. Now we are in one of the unique Lost/ Hidden Valleys. We can see their cultures, natural diversity, and religion of ethnic groups like Lama, Gurung and Ghale. The people are depending on subsistence agriculture, animal breeding and seasonal migrations. The very old Buddhist Monastery known as Tashi Lakhang Monastery is listed out of the 108 world’s great Buddhist Monasteries; it is believed to be the last monastery constructed by Karmapa Rinpoche. We have a great view of Himlung Himal and other snow peaks.
Day 20: Trek to Meta (3560 m/5-6 hours)
Morning after breakfast, we will walk on the Tibetan plateau and pass the kani/gate end of the village and drop down in the narrow valley and arrive in Kyang where we just see the remnants, particularly the ruined forts of the Khampa settlement (the place which Khampa refugees from Tibet once captured and lived illegally) at places like Jhunam, Chyakhu and Kyang. Then we continue the trail until reaching Meta. We can see the very spectacular view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.
Day 21: Trek to Koto (2600 m/6-7 hours)
We trek steep down for the while and walk through the pine forest passing many streams and picturesque waterfall near the Dharmashala. We cross over the many suspension bridges and arrive in Koto.
Day 22: Trek to Dharapani (1860 m/5-6 hours)
The trail passes small villages until Timang through the Pine forest which takes about 2 hours. We can see a short glimpse of Mt. Manaslu and other snow peaks and drop down to Danque through the knee crunching trail and have lunch. After lunch, walk on the level and flat trail until reaching Dharapani. It takes about 2 hours.
Day 23: Trek to Jagat (1300 m/5-6 hours)
Climb down along the Marsyangdi River, first cross by an iron bridge just end of the Dharapani village. Then, continue upstream of Marsyangdi River until reaching Kotro and cross by a long suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River. The trail continues right hand through the small battis in the canyon. There is again other suspension bridge, cross over the bridge and drop down to the sandy area near the Tal village. After Tal, the trail drops down to the River in the rocky trail and climb up the through the dense forest area and again cross by a suspension bridge near the Chyamje where lunch break. Then, the trail continues in the left hand until reaching Jagat Village.
Day 24: Drive to Kathmandu (8 hours)
Drive back to Kathmandu passes beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages. You will reach Kathmandu by late evening.
Day 25: Free day for Shopping in Kathmandu.
Free day on your own.
Day 26: Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to airport and Depart for an onward destination.
Grade : Hard
Max Altitude : 6346 m
Best Time : Spring (March-May) Autumn (Oct-Nov)
Mode of Trip : Drive- Fly- Lodge- Camp
Tour Begins at : Jomsom
Trip Days : 26
