After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City. It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) – an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name.

In addition also visit   the Boudhanath Stupa – an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

Pm: After lunch drive up to the Swayambhunath Stupa situated atop a hill from where you could get a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple”!!

Eve: Group farewell dinner at nice restaurant in Thamel.

Overnight at hotel.

Am: After breakfast check out from hotel and start scenic drive to Pokhara via Prithivi Highway en-route stop at Riverside Spring Resort for lunch.

Pm: After lunch in the river start 3 hrs, scenic drive to Pokhara – which is a picturesque valley (827m) lying on the laps of the mighty Annapurna Himalayan Range with numerous beautiful lakes and lush green surroundings.

Eve: Walk around the colorful lakeside bazaar and dine at a nice restaurant.

Overnight at hotel.

Early morning transfer to the Pokhara airport and fly Pokhara / Jomsom. Upon arrival in Jomsom (2713m. /8817 ft.), met by Sherpa Team and trek to Kagbeni – 2 ~ 3 hours. This is a short day to give enough time for acclimatization, hiring of porters and horses to make preparations for the trek ahead.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

The trail is up the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River that climbs over many ridges as it heads north. Depending upon the rains we will use a combination of high trails and the riverbank routes. From here we can see the Gompa Kang and some caves on the west bank of the river. Unlike most Gompas in Upper Mustang, Gompa Kang is of the Nyingmapa sect. Along side the East bank is the village of of Tangbe at an elevation of 2930 m. Here are the trios of black, white and red chortens that typify Upper Mustang. The Nilgiri peak, which dominates the southern skyline at Kagbeni, continues to loom massively at the foot of the valley with its white washed houses, fields of barley, buckwheat, and wheat and apple orchards. The Chhuksang village (2920 m) is reached after 1½ hours and lies beyond Tangbe at the confluence of the Narshang and KaliGandaki. Up the Narshing river is the Gompa and the Tetang village. 6½ hours.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

The climb from the Chailey is up a steep spur to a cairn at 3130 m. From here there is view of the Gyagar village across a huge canyon. The climb continues along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to a pass at 3540 m.

The trails make a long gradual descend to some Chortens on a ridge and then further descend on a pleasant trail to Samar (3290 m) situated in a grove of poplar trees. From Samar climb to a ridge then descend into a large gorge past a Chorten painted in red, black, yellow and white. The trails continues into another valley filled with juniper trees, crosses a stream and then climbs yet another pass and continues to Syangmochen village at 3710 m. Climb gently from Syangmoche to a pass at 3770 m and enter another east west valley.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

The path slips through dunes and creeps through narrow passages and ghostly labyrinths, going down to Ghiling, which is a scattered over vast fields of barley in the pitiless wind. From Ghiling to Tsarang there are ruins scattered everywhere; castles, houses and temples, there are two passes to be crossed namely Nyi La Pass (3950 m) and another at 3600 m.

Descend to Tsarang at 3520 m. It is a maze fields willow trees and houses separated by stonewalls. The huge 5 storied White Dzong and Red Gompa is perched on the east end of the village. The Gompa houses a collection of statues and thankas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddhas.

Overnight Tea house lodge.

The trail descends about 100 m and crosses the Tsarang Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail on ridge opposite the village at 3580 m and enters the Tholung valley. Turn north and climb gently to an isolated chorten and marks the boundary between Tsarang and Lo. Still climbing, the trail crosses a stream then becomes a grand wide thoroughfare traveling across a desert like landscape, painted in every hue of grey and yellow. Finally from a ridge at 3850 m, there is a view of the walled city of Lo. A short descent leads on to the plain of aspiration at   3780 m. After crossing a stream, climb up onto the plateau of Lo-manthang. The whitewashed walls around Lomanthang are shaped like a misshapen with a short vertical arm oriented north south and a very fat, almost square horizontal arm.

Overnight camp at Lo-Manthang.

The major Temples inside the walls are Champa Lakhang (God House) which houses the massive 45 ft. statue of Maitreva, the future Buddha, The red Thugchen Gompawith several large images of Sakyamuni, Avolokitesvara and Maitreya, and the The Chyodi Gompa of the Sakya sect which has several monks in residence and is the site of the annual Mani Rimdu festival in many which is referred as ‘tegi’ in Lomanthang.  They are all supposed to have been built in 1420. Despite the apparent squalour of Lo Manthang, the city is prosperous and maintains a strong sense of community. Though the people call themselves Lobas- people from Lo, they are very much Tibetan and practice a sophisticated culture and economy. The King’s palace is an imposing 4 storey building in the center of city. It is the home of the Ex present king – Jigme Parbal Bista. The Honorary title “Bista– a high caste title in Nepali” was conferred by the King of Nepal. Though his duties are largely ceremonial, he is respected by the people and consulted about many issues by villagers throughout Lo. Horses are available on hire to visit the neighboring village.

However, everyone is required to mount and dismount outside the city gates as only King may ride a horse within the city walls.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

There are two valleys above Lo Manthang. A day hike to the North of Lo (Garphu/Nyphu) is Worthwhile. There are some interesting cave, monasteries in Garphu and Nyphu and numerous caves with dwellings inside them. On the way back, hike up-to the ruins of Ketcher Dzong for wide panoramic views of the valleys to the North and South.

Horses are available for hire in Lo Manthang and it is possible to make a circuit to the villages in the East and West valleys (Chonup Chosar) in a single day. Starting from Lo, begin towards to the North-West, visiting the village of Tingkhar – the site of the summer palace, Kimling and Phuwa as well as the Namgyal Gompa – the monasteries of victory, is in the west. We also visit Namdol before crossing the pass to Chosar (east valley, the site of the high school, and then head down to Garphu and Nyapu Gompas. This is the main trading route to Lhasa. It was used over the centuries by pilgrims, apostles, robbers and invaders and along the trail lies numerous fort ruins.

Overnight at Camp.

After breakfast board into the local jeep and drive to Shyangbochen. After lunch in start trek to Samar.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

After start short hike to Chukksang village about an hour and board the waiting local jeep and continue drive to Jomsom.

Upon arrival in Jomsom check in at a lodge for refreshment.

Eve: Sherpa Farewell dinner.

Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

After an early breakfast walk to Jomsom Airport to board 20 minutes flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara transfer to hotel for refreshment and rest. Later on proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara. The tour includes the visit of Bindabasini Temple, the Seti Gorge, Davis Fall, Gopteswor Mahadev Cave. After sightseeing tour transfer to lakeside for lunch. Rest of the day is free for shopping and personal activities.

Eve:  Sunset boat ride at Phewa Lake.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Pokhara domestic Airport, to board the 25 minute flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in meet assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for rest and relaxation. You may go for a walk to Thamel for last minute shopping and spend a relaxing time in the hotel.

Eve: Group farewell dinner at nice restaurant in Thamel.

Overnight at hotel.

Check out from the hotel and meet Himalayan Holidays representative and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu for final departure.