Lo-Manthang Trekking 14 days

Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuban international ariport (1,300m/4,264ft): then pick you up and take a short drive from the airport to the hotel check in the hotel and rest for few hrs then we meet again with guide and barging about the trek what we need the equipment for then trek and what time we live from Kathmandu details.

From Kathmandu to Pokhara there are two ways to reach. One is by bus, which are 200 K.M. far from Kathmandu by bus is takes approximately about 6 ½ hours by tourist bus. The road mostly follows the We take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. which place is the beautiful lake and city and also catch great views of the Mountain from the right side the windo seat of our airplane. After landing in the Pokhara airport than after transfer to the hotel in the lake side area. After that Check in the hotel, rest for some time than visit included the Fewa lake Bahari temple etc. stay over night the hotel at Pokhara.

Fly to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang and start trek to Kagbeni, and the starting point of the “Upper Mustang”. Over night camping at Kagbeni.

There is a trail up the bank of the Kaligandaki that climbing over many ridges as over many ridges as it heads north and reaches Tangbe village. The town a labyrinth of narrow alleys amongst whitewashed houses fields of the valley. Beyond Tangbe we reach chhusang dominates the southern skyline at kagbeni continues to loom massive at the foot of the valley. Beyond Tangbe we reach Chhusang village about 1 ½ hrs trek, and cross the river from there and continue north climbing up the trail to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. The trek now leaves the Kali Gandaki Valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to chele at 3030 Mt. The culture changes from the Mustangi Culture the Tibetan culture of Lo from here.

The climb continues along steep, treeless, waterless terrain, along the side of the speculator steep canyon to pass and cairn to a pass and cairn of rock at 3540Mt.Then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some chorines on a ridge, then descend further on a pleasant trail to samar. The Annapurna , still dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south. Climb above samar to a ridge, then descend into a large gorge and the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream and climbs up to bridge at 3800 Mt. and descend to Geling

From Geling, the trail climbs gently to the interesting pass on your trek NYI LA and descend below the blue, Grey and red cliffs across the valley to a steel bridge across the Tangmar Chu (River ), Then climbs past what so perhaps the longest and most spectacular stretch and main wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600m, The route makes a long gentle descent to charang. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are an interesting visit to observe collections of statues and Thakas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddha’s.

The Trail descends about 100meters down from Charang, crosses the charang – Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail to a climb on a ridge and continues to climb, finally from a ridge at 3850meter there is a view of the walled city of LO. After a short descent, cross a stream then climb up in to the plateau of Lo- Manthang

There are four major places and several other places like the Tall champa lakhang “God house”, The red thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hall which are the main attraction of this town. An another attraction is the four -story building of Raja’s palace as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas . Having seen one, you are excited to see the others.

Besides LO Manthang there are two other valleys worth visiting. The western valley Thingkhar, The sight of Raja’s summer palace, Kimling and phuwa as well as the Gompa of Nangyals ” The monastery of victory” is the newest and most active Gompa in LO. The eastern valley contains chosar, the site of a High school, Garphu and Nyphu Gompa and is the main trading route to Lhasa .

This is an opportunity to visit two other villages on your return trek. The trail climbs steadily to the pass make by a cairn, offering a last glimpse of LO Manthang. The trail contours past two small ridges and valleys and across a ridge at 4070meter then descends across to the south through two more valley meadows and a stream. The trail then makes a long rocky descent to Gekar. LO Gekar Gompa is older then samye Gompa in Tibet and one of the oldest Gompa in Nepal . Then crosses a ridge after a little climbing and drops down steeply to Thamar village. The trail descends along the side of the stone walls and fields of extensive villages, then climbs to a ridge. it is a short descent to Ghami.

From Ghimi climb to NYI LA and descend to Samar through the same route.

Return trek to Kagbani

Return trek to Jomsom

Fly to pokhara lakeside village site, “Front row center” to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous “Fishtail” Mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You’re free in Pokhara valley also called ” Magic Land ” or Dreamland” of Nepal , to explore the various interesting place like a boating in fewa Lake over looking of Annapurna Range , David falls, Mahendra cave and some Temples . Evening you are free to explore the colorful town/N in Pokhara.

fter breakfast you’re return to Kathmandu by road. After arrive in Kathmandu You’re free to shop and pike up some last minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. O/N at Kathmandu