Upper Mustang Four Wheel Tour

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu ( 1400 M )

Upon arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, meet with local representative proceed hotel in Thamel . Meet and Greet with the tour representative , briefing about the tour and trip.

Overnight in Thamel

DAY 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

After Breakfast , a private city tour will be there with private car and travel to below places for sightseeing :

1. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
2. Sayambhunath & Sunrise from there
3. Kirtipur Village ( Local old village of Nepal )

Overnight in Thamel

DAY 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara (Elevation : 1400 M ) ( 6 Hrs Drive )

Driving hours: 5/6 hours by Car - 150 KM approx.

Day highlights: Wake up, and after breakfast we will drive to Pokhara . The drive to pokhara is around 5 - 6 hours , and we will be stopping in to roadside restaurants to have lunch . The travel will along side the winding landscape and charm of the rural setting as the road passes along the bank of a Himalayan show fed river.

Pokhara is the popularly known as the lake city as there are 7 renowned lakes over there . Pokhara is also the main entrance point of Annapurna Trek , Mustang Trek

Overnight in Pokhara

DAY 04: Drive Pokhara to Beni to Tatopani (2600 m Elevation) .

Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 110 KM approx.

Day highlights: After breakfast at Hotel, we start our journey to Mustang. First we drive west to the town of Beni with the black top road and then follow the Kali Gandaki River. The road after Beni is off-road. The Kali Gandaki valley is the world’s deepest gorge, between Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m) Himalaya. Tatopani is a small town where you can experience the natural hot spearing and local activities.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 05: Drive from Tatopani to Kagbeni (2900m. Elevation) and visit Muktinath Temple (3800 m. Elevation).

Driving hours: 5/6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 95 KM approx.

Day highlights: After breakfast you will drive through local villages of Kalopani, Ghasa and explore the apple farming of Marpha Village and Jomsom local market. Then you will cross Kagbeni village and visit holy temple complex of Muktinath and 108 taps dedicated to lord Vishnun. Also you will visit Jal Devi where you can see the fire lighting itself (Natural gas), the local town of Muktinath, Buddhist monastery in Jharkot with incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche Peak and and drive to Kagbeni for overnight stay.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 06 : After official formalities of Special permit we drive to Ghami Village (3520 m. Elevation) Via Syngboche Pass (4200 m. Elevation).

Driving hours: 6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 32 KM approx.

Day highlights: During the morning after breakfast you will visit Kagbeni Monastery and Buddhist School. Before living Kagbeni your guide will check in your special Upper Msutang permit and start your journey to Upper Mustang. At the first you will cross Kaligandaki river near Chhusang village by Jeep and climb up to Chella Village, Samar Village, Syangboche village, Bhina, Ghiling and arrive at Ghami village.

Today you will have amazing landscape during the day from Syngboche and other places. This is your private trip so you can stop your Jeep anywhere and enjoy with the pictures. Also you will see the local farmer houses with Yak and houses caravan, Tibetan culture and local activities during the day.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 07: Drive to Lo-Mangthang (3840 m. Elevation).

Driving hours: 3 hours by 4WD Jeep - 17 KM approx.

Day highlights: Today you will visit monastery of Mustang Lo Gager Ghar Gompa which is very important monastery in Mustang, Vist Charang monastery, visit Lo-mangthang city, "Jampa Gompa" the oldest monastery , built in the early 15th century and also known as the "God house", "Thubchen Gompa" a huge, red assembly hall and gompa built in the late 15th century, "Chodey Gompa", now the main city gompa and Monastic Museum. Also you will observe domestic Yaks and cattle caravans, Wonder mountain views and landscape from the passes, Buddhist school, arts, king palace and local activities in Lo-manthang.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 08: Exploration day in Lo-Manthang and Chhosar.

Today after breakfast you will explore Namgyal gompa, sky caves of Chhoser and the SHIJA JHONG cave of Mustang dating back to over 3,000 years have been subject of excavation for archaeologists from around the world. There are other several caves near Chhoser have been used for burial, meditation and also for living. Also till now SKY BURIAL is used in Upper Mustang which is in Chhoser and nearby villages. After finished the sightseeing of local areas you will drive back to guesthouse by jeep.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 09: Drive back to Jomsom (2743 m . Elevation).

Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 50 KM approx.

Highlights: Today you will drive all the way to Jomsom Crossing several local village, Kaligandaki river, Buddhist stupas and monasteries on the way. Evening you will have time to explore local market of Jomsom.

Overnight: Guesthouse | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner | Transportation: 4WD Mahindra Scorpio

DAY 10: Jomsom to Pokhara

Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 150 KM approx.

GOODBYE day to the Mustang region, the magnificent journey ends here . From here we fly back to pokhara .

The free day around Pokhara will provide you the time for relaxing and exploring pokhara ( The Lake City )

DAY 11: Pokhara Sightseeing

After Breakfast , a private city tour will be there with private car and travel to below places for sightseeing :

1. Early Morning Sunrise from Sarangkot
2. Peace pagoda
3. Tibetan refugee camp
4. Davisfall
5. Gupteshwor Cave

DAY 12: Pokhara - Chitwan National Park

Driving hours: 5 hours by car- 150 KM approx.

Highlights: After breakfast set off to Chitwan by coach or by private hired transportation and has lunch on arrival. There will be a few side trips in the evening followed by a
briefing about the trips to Chitwan given by the Camp Manager. The evening will be accompanied by group of local Tharu People showing there cultural dance along side warm campfire and drinks and dinner later.

(The travel to chitwan is along side the winding landscape and charm of the rural setting as the road passes along the bank of a Himalayan show fed river)

DAY 13: Chitwan Jungle Safari Day

Highlights:The Chitwan National Park, occupying approximately 960 sq. km, was formally a hunting ground reserved for the royal families, now boasts of one of the richest areas in wildlife and tall grassland habitat. After breakfast, set off for following Programs:

Canoe ride along the Rapti River. An excellent opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of Crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial + Short Jungle Walk. Visit to the Government Elephant Breeding Centre.

Elephant back Safari / Jeep Safari: An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of Deer, Rhinoceros, Wild Boar, Monkey, Leopard, Sloth Bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.

DAY 14; Chitwan - Kathmandu

Driving hours: 6/7 hours by car - 150 KM approx.

After breakfast, return to Kathmandu by road . Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check-in to the hotel and the evening is free and easy.

Evening will be dinner with the local cultural dance .

DAY 15: Farewell / Departure

After breakfast , as per the clients flight timing , our driver will drive to the airport .