Day 01: Meeting upon Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport (1,350m)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative will welcome you with a display board and transfer you to your hotel in Thamel. Enjoy a traditional Nepalese dinner with a cultural program. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu for Sightseeing and Official Procedure (1,350m)
After breakfast, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Attend a trek briefing and finalize permits in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 03: Depart to Pokhara (920m, 6 hours by bus or 30 minutes by flight)
Drive 6 hours from Kathmandu to Pokhara, enjoying river and mountain scenery, or take a 30-minute flight. Transfer to your hotel and relax by Lakeside or go boating on Fewa Lake. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1,070m, 1.5 hours) and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,400m, 3-4 hours)
Drive 1.5 hours to Nayapul and begin trekking through rice, maize, and millet farms. Pass Birethanti’s waterfalls, Sudami, and Hile, reaching Tikhedhunga after 3-4 hours. Optionally climb 3,600 stone steps to Ulleri. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,856m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Ulleri to Ghorepani through oak and rhododendron forests, passing Banthanti (2,250m) and Nangethanti (2,460m). Enjoy views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 06: Climb Poonhill (3,210m, 1 hour) and Trek to Tatopani (1,100m, 6 hours)
Hike 1 hour early morning to Poonhill for sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri. Descend and trek 6 hours to Tatopani via Chitre and Sikha, ending the rhododendron region. Relax in hot springs. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 07: Drive to Kagbeni (2,800m, 3.5 hours)
Drive 3.5 hours to Kagbeni along the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world’s deepest. Explore Kagbeni’s ancient houses, monasteries, and temples. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek to Chele (3,050m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours along the Kali Gandaki River, crossing Chunksang and Tangbe villages. Cross a bridge and climb steeply for 35 minutes to Chele. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 09: Trek to Syangmochen (3,650m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours to Syangmochen, crossing Taklam La (3,240m), Yemdo Pass (4,000m), Baga La, and Dzong La (3,550m). Pass Yemdo, Samar, and Bhona villages. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 10: Trek to Ghami (3,510m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours to Ghami, passing mud-and-stone houses typical of Mustang’s arid landscape. Explore the village’s traditional architecture. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 11: Trek to Dhakmar (3,820m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours to Dhakmar, enjoying Mustang’s rugged terrain and cultural sights. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 12: Trek to Tsarang (Charang, 3,620m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours to Tsarang, a large village of Tibetan-origin Lo people. Visit the 500-year-old monastery and gompa with historic religious wall paintings. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 13: Trek to Lo Manthang (3,840m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours to Lo Manthang, Mustang’s walled capital, with over 1,000 inhabitants and stone-laned houses. Explore the 300m-long, 150m-wide fortified area. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 14: Rest Day in Lo Manthang (3,840m)
Explore Lo Manthang, visiting the King’s Palace, monasteries, herbal medical school, and low-caste settlements. Immerse in Tibetan culture and history. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 15: Trek to Ghami (3,510m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours to Ghami via Chogo La Pass (4,230m) and Mui La (4,170m). Visit Lo Gekar’s ancient Ghar Gompa and marvel at rock formations and caves. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 16: Trek to Samar (3,700m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours to Samar via Geling, passing barren landscapes, farm terraces, and Mt. Nilgiri views. Explore Samar’s Tibetan-influenced culture. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 17: Trek to Chhusang (3,370m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours to Chhusang, passing a vertical ridge and Tetang village. Enjoy lush hill views and Kali Gandaki valley scenery. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 18: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours to Muktinath, a sacred Hindu and Buddhist site with 108 stone water taps believed to cleanse sins. Enjoy views of Nilgiri, Tukuche, and the Kali Gandaki valley. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 19: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4,450m) via Thorung La Pass (5,416m, 8 hours)
Start early to cross Thorung La Pass (5,416m), the trek’s highest point, with stunning views of Annapurna, Mukut, and Mustang Himal. Descend 8 hours to Thorung Phedi. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 20: Trek to Manang (3,550m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours to Manang, passing Braga village and its ancient monastery. Explore Manang’s Tibetan-influenced culture and scenic valley. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 21: Trek to Khangsar Village (3,740m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours to Khangsar, crossing the Marsyangdi River and a suspension bridge over Jharsing Khola. Pass a glacial lake and view the Great Barrier. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 22: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours to Tilicho Base Camp, ascending steeply past a gompa and crossing streams. Enjoy views of Tilicho Peak and a crystal-covered trail. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 23: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4,920m, 3-4 hours) and Return to Base Camp (4,150m, 2-3 hours)
Trek 3-4 hours to Tilicho Lake, the world’s highest lake at 4,920m, with dramatic views of Tarkeghyang, Khangsar Kang, and Gangapurna. Return to base camp (2-3 hours). Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 24: Trek to Nam Phu Kharka via Mesokanta La Pass (5,315m, 7-8 hours)
Trek 7-8 hours to Nam Phu Kharka, crossing Mesokanta La Pass (5,315m) with panoramic Himalayan views. Camp in a remote alpine meadow. Overnight at a tented camp.

Day 25: Trek to Jomsom (2,720m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours to Jomsom, Mustang’s headquarters, split by the Kali Gandaki River. Enjoy views of Nilgiri and Tilicho Peak. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 26: Fly to Pokhara (920m, 20 minutes) and Connect to Kathmandu (1,350m, 30 minutes or 6 hours by bus)
Fly 20 minutes from Jomsom to Pokhara, then fly 30 minutes or drive 6 hours to Kathmandu. Relax in Thamel upon arrival. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 27: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Enjoy a free day to explore missed sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, shop in Thamel, or relax after the trek. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 28: Transfer to Airport, Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of the Mustang High Pass Trek.