Manang & Mustang

Manang is a town in the Manang District of Nepal. It is located at 28°40’0N 84°1’0E with an elevation of 3,519 metres. According to the preliminary results of the 2011 Nepal census, the district has a population of 6,527 people living in 1,495 individual households. Its population density is 3 persons/km².

9 Nights / 10 Days – Lo Manthang Discovery with Sacred Trails of Nepal

Day 01: Hanoi → Chengdu

  • International flight from Hanoi to Chengdu
  • Transit for next day’s departure to Kathmandu

Journey begins with international travel and overnight transit in Chengdu.

Day 02: Chengdu → Kathmandu → Pokhara

  • Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Warm welcome with garland & meet-and-greet
  • Domestic flight to Pokhara
  • Check-in, dinner & overnight stay in Pokhara

Pokhara – the gateway to the Annapurna region, beside serene Phewa Lake.

Day 03: Pokhara → Jomsom (by road)

  • Early breakfast & scenic drive via Beni, Tatopani & Marpha
  • Lunch en route
  • Arrival & overnight stay in Jomsom

Scenic valleys, waterfalls & authentic mountain settlements.

(optional) Day 04: Jomsom → Muktinath → Kagbeni → Jomsom

  • Visit Muktinath Temple – 108 holy water spouts & eternal flame
  • Optional visit to Kagbeni village (time permitting)
  • Return & overnight stay in Jomsom

A sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus & Buddhists.

Day 05: Jomsom → Lo Manthang (Upper Mustang)

  • Breakfast & drive via Chhusang, Samar & Ghami
  • Lunch en route
  • Arrival in Lo Manthang – check-in & overnight stay

Explore the mystical landscapes of Upper Mustang with Tibetan-influenced culture.

Day 06: Full Day in Lo Manthang (Sightseeing)

  • Visit Royal Palace & Jampa Lhakhang (God House)
  • Explore Thubchen Monastery & Chhoser Cave
  • Stroll through traditional alleys of the walled city

A living museum of Tibetan culture frozen in time.

Day 07: Lo Manthang → Jomsom (Return)

  • Breakfast & scenic drive back
  • Lunch en route
  • Overnight stay in Jomsom

Enjoy new perspectives of the Mustang’s Himalayan desert terrain.

Day 08: Jomsom → Pokhara → Kathmandu (by road & flight)

  • Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara
  • Lunch at local restaurant en route
  • Evening flight to Kathmandu
  • Dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant
  • Overnight in Kathmandu

From mountain roads to the bustling capital city.

Day 09: Kathmandu → Namobuddha → Pharping

  • Visit Namobuddha Monastery – sacred Buddhist site
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Continue to Pharping – Guru Rinpoche Cave (Asura Cave)
  • Return to Kathmandu, dinner & overnight stay

A deeply spiritual day exploring sacred Buddhist sites.

Day 10: Kathmandu → Boudhanath → Departure to Chengdu

  • Breakfast & hotel check-out
  • Visit Boudhanath Stupa – UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Transfer to airport for departure

Farewell with blessings at one of the world’s largest Buddhist stupas.

Day 08: Jomsom → Pokhara → Kathmandu (by road & flight)

  • Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara
  • Lunch at local restaurant en route
  • Evening flight to Kathmandu
  • Dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant
  • Overnight in Kathmandu

From mountain roads to the bustling capital city.

✌🏻 End of Tour – Carrying Sweet Memories of Nepal