10-Day Jomsom, Muktinath and Lo Manthang Trek

Arrival meet-and-greet at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by an Om Holidays Tour & Trek representative.

Private transfer to your hotel accommodation to check in, unpack, and recover from your flight.

Welcome orientation and detailed expedition briefing covering restricted area regulations, trekking permits, high-altitude protocols, and schedule logistics.

Free evening to relax or stroll through the bustling streets, bakeries, and gear shops of Thamel.

Welcome dinner featuring authentic Nepalese cuisine and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Wholesome breakfast followed by a full-day guided cultural sightseeing tour across Kathmandu Valley’s most sacred heritage monuments:

• Pashupatinath Temple: Witness sacred Hindu rites, sadhus, and centuries-old shrines along the holy Bagmati River.

• Boudhanath Stupa: Circumnavigate one of the world's largest Buddhist mandalas amidst the hum of spinning prayer wheels.

• Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple): Ascend the ancient hilltop dome overlooking the Kathmandu Valley basin.

• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Discover ancient Malla royal palaces, Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar, and traditional Newari architecture.

Final gear check and documentation handovers for the Mustang journey.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Morning breakfast before boarding private tourist transport (or taking an optional 25-minute domestic flight) to Pokhara.

Follow the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli and Marsyangdi river valleys, observing terraced hills, bridges, and traditional roadside hamlets.

Arrive in Pokhara, transfer to your hotel, and check in.

Spend a relaxing afternoon and evening exploring vibrant Phewa Lakeside, enjoying views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) reflected in the water.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast followed by a guided tour of Pokhara's natural highlights:

• Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: Observe the roaring subterranean waterfall and underground limestone shrine.

• World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa): Take in panoramic views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

Afternoon leisure to inspect trekking equipment, review duffel weights, and receive final briefings from your mountain guide.

Evening walk along Lakeside cafes, dinner, and an early night's rest in Pokhara.

Early morning transfer to Pokhara Airport for a mountain flight through the Kali Gandaki Gorge to Jomsom (2,720 m).

Meet your local trekking crew and porters, organize luggage, and begin the foot journey.

Follow the wide, windswept Kali Gandaki riverbed, crossing flat trails past rocky cliffs and apple orchards.

Arrive at the medieval oasis of Kagbeni (2,800 m)—the historic gateway and southern border of Upper Mustang.

Explore narrow earthen alleyways, ancient chortens, and the 15th-century Kag Chode Thupten Sampheling Monastery.

Trekking time: Approximately 3–4 hours.

Hearty dinner and overnight stay at a local teahouse in Kagbeni.

Morning departure ascending toward sacred Muktinath Temple (3,760 m), revered by Hindus as Mukti Kshetra (Place of Liberation) and by Buddhists as Chumig Gyatsa (Hundred Waters).

Explore the sacred 108 stone water spouts, the eternal natural flame at Jwala Mai temple, and surrounding Buddhist monasteries.

Take in panoramic vistas of Mt. Dhaulagiri and the surrounding Nilgiri peaks.

Retrace the trail or drive back down toward Kagbeni or an agreed staging point (such as Chhusang) to prepare for the restricted territory.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kagbeni (or intermediate teahouse).

Complete official Restricted Area Permit (RAP) checkpoint formalities at Kagbeni to enter the Kingdom of Lo.

Travel by rugged 4WD jeep (or combined trekking/ride approach) along the high trans-Himalayan trail through dramatic canyon corridors and eroded red cliffs.

Traverse high mountain passes—including Taklam La, Dajori La, and the route's high point at Nyi La Pass (3,932 m – 4,010 m)—with views spanning the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Cross Lo La Pass (3,950 m) to catch your first sight of the walled capital below.

Pass through the historic gateway into Lo Manthang (3,840 m / 12,598 ft).

Check into your local lodge, enjoy hot tea, dine, and rest overnight.

Full day dedicated to exploring the spiritual, historical, and architectural wonders of Lo Manthang.

Tour centuries-old monasteries inside the walls: Jampa Lhakhang, Thubchen Gompa, and Chode Gompa, home to ancient Buddhist murals and statues.

Visit the exterior of the former King's Palace (Tsarang/Lo Palace) and stroll through traditional whitewashed mud-brick alleys.

Excursion by foot or local transport to the nearby Chhoser valley to explore the multi-story Jhong Sky Cave complex carved into sheer rock faces.

Learn about daily Tibetan-influenced life, local weavers, and traditional highland customs.

Dinner and second overnight stay in Lo Manthang.

Early morning breakfast before commencing the return journey southward through the dramatic rain-shadow canyons.

Retrace the route across high passes and desert plateaus, enjoying different perspectives of the red-clay cliffs and deep ravines.

Pass through traditional settlements like Ghami, Samar, and Chele before re-entering the Kali Gandaki valley floor.

Complete exit permit formalities at the Kagbeni checkpoint and proceed to Jomsom (2,720 m).

Settle into your lodge in Jomsom, take a hot shower, and enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner with your trekking crew.

Overnight stay in Jomsom (or Kagbeni).

Early morning breakfast followed by transfer to the Jomsom airstrip.

Board the scenic morning mountain flight to Pokhara, taking in aerial views of the Kali Gandaki canyon and mountain massifs.

Connect to your onward flight or private road transport returning to Kathmandu.

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your scheduled international departure, or receive assistance with extending your travels across Nepal with Om Holidays Tour & Trek.