Lo Manthang trekking is one of the popular trekking in Nepal since the Home Ministry of Nepal announced the opening of restricted areas in October 1991. However, there is strict control over obtaining special permits from the Department of Immigration in order to protect local traditions from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The region of the Kali gandaki, from ...See more
Lo Manthang trekking is one of the popular trekking in Nepal since the Home Ministry of Nepal announced the opening of restricted areas in October 1991. However, there is strict control over obtaining special permits from the Department of Immigration in order to protect local traditions from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The region of the Kali gandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni, is generally referred to as Upper Mustang. The trek to Lo manthang passes through an almost tree-less barren landscape. A steep rocky trail climbs up and down hills with panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks, making a truly memorable trek.
Trip Highlights
- Rewarding views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna himalayan Range and surrounding peaks
- Trekking adventure through insightful Tibetan villages
- Sightseeing around UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Spectacular sunrise views from Phoksundo lake over the Himalayas
- Explore scenic city of Pokhara
- Visit Mustang King Palace
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara 950m. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom 2720m, trek to Kagbeni 2810m. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 05: Kagbeni trek to Chele 3050m. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 06: Chele trek to Geling 3500m. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 07: Geling trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 08: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo Manthang 3840m .Overnight at local lodge.
Day 09: Acclimatization day in Lo-Manthang. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 10: Lo Manthang trek to Ghami 3545m. via Gekar. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 11: Ghami trek to Samar 3356m . Overnight at local lodge.
Day 12: Samar trek to Kagbeni. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 13: Kagbeni trek to Jomsom. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 14: Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu by fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Relaxing or shopping with own activities, Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Lo-Manthang trekking (Drive in Fly Out) Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara 950m. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul trek to Tikhedhunga 1555m. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Hile/Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani 2855m. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill 3210m. trek to Tatopani. Overnight at Tatopani.
Day 07: Tatopani trek to Ghasa 2013m. Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 08: Ghasa trek to Marpha 2667m. Overnight at Marpha.
Day 09: Marpha trek to Kagbeni 2810m. Overnight at Kagbeni.
Day 10: Kagbeni to Chele 3050m. Overnight at Chele.
Day 11: Chele trek to Geling 3500m. Overnight at Geling.
Day 12: Geling trek to Dhakmar 3587m. Overnight at Dhakmar.
Day 13: Dhakmar trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m. Overnight at Tsarang.
Day 14: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo-Manthang 3840m. Overnight at Lo-Manthang.
Day 15: Acclimatization day in Lo-Manthang. Overnight at Lo-Manthang.
Day 16: Lo-Manthang trek to "D " 3754m. Overnight at "D".
Day 17: " D" trek to Ghara via Luri Gomba 3567m. Overnight at Ghara.
Day 18: Ghara trek to Tange 3370m.Overnight at Tange.
Day 19: Tange trek to Tetang 3326m. Overnight at Tetang.
Day 20: Tetang trek to Muktinath 3802m. Overnight at Muktinath.
Day 21: Muktinath trek to Jomsom 2710m. Overnight at Jomsom.
Day 22: Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu by fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 23: Relaxing or shopping with own activities, Overnight at hotel .
Day 24: Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- 4 night’s hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 1 night’s hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- 10 nights 11 days Lo Manthang trek full board basis
- All meals and accommodation in lodge, during the trek on full board basis
- Service of trek guide, sherpa and Porter assistants
- Accident and evacuation insurance for staffs and porters
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Entrance fees, necessary permits
- Local guide and representative throughout the tour
- Cell phone during tour/trek with free calls to emergency hot line
- All meals marked as included in the itinerary
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Domestic airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Extra night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
- Travel and rescue insurance
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