Upper Mustang Lomanthang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour - 8 days

Welcome to the Highway ride. After having breakfast at the hotel, embark on the drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which is a trip of 200 km through the River valley and winding road. It takes 7-8 hours and reach Pokhara. It is amazing to walk on the Lakeside street and enjoy the nightlife view. Overnight at the hotel. 

Another magnificent day. After breakfast, drive through the scenic road of Hemja and drive through the beautiful highway. From Beni, the countryside road begins, which is quite isolated and it goes along the Kali Gandaki corridor. On the way, you pass Tatopani, Dana, and enjoy the beautiful Rupse Waterfalls (310 meters). The adventure section begins, which is known as Kavre Bhir, after the waterfalls. Once you enter the Mustang region, the landscape is amazing and super highway welcomes you, all the way to Marpha. Welcome to the capital of Apple Farm. Overnight at the hotel. 

Good morning Marpha. A warm and wonderful breakfast welcomes you and prepare to depart Maarpha. The road follows all the way along the Kali Gandaki corridor, passing the district center of Mustang- Jomsom, Kagbeni, and officially, the trip enters the Upper Mustang region. It is amazing to explore the landscape and hidden settlements there. As it is located in the Himalayan rain shadow area, the entire landscape looks brown and sandy. Drive via Chele, Syangbochen, Ghami, and Tsarang, you reach Lomanthang- the capital of Upper Mustang. 

Enjoy the Tiji festival at the headquarters of Upper Mustang-Lomanthang, which is celebrated at the premises of the historical palace. The masked dance, music, and people's gathering look amazing. Enjoy the spiritual surroundings of Lo Manthang and get information about the cultural setting. Overnight at the hotel. 

Good morning Lomanthang. After breakfast, drive to Chhoser Cave and Jhong Cave. Exploring these jewels, drive back to Lomanthang and drive back to Kagbeni via Tsarang, Syangbochen, and Chele. Overnight at the hotel. 

Wow, after breakfast, move towards the left and target Muktinath. As the elevation rises, the jeep drive becomes slow. After about 40 minutes, you reach the jeep stop point and you need to walk to walk about 30 minutes to the Muktinath Temple. Nestled in the Himalayas, Muktinath Temple holds significance among Hindu devotees and it welcomes thousands of international travelers every year. It is believed that taking a holy bath cleanses the sins. After paying homage, drive back all the way to Tatopani via Jomsom and Marpha. Overnight at the hotel. 

In the morning, enjoy the natural hot spring bath near the hotel. It is believed that it helps to get rid of various skin-related diseases. Having breakfast, drive back to Pokhara, which is another 5-hour drive. Overnight at the hotel. 

In the morning, enjoy the sightseeing in a couple of places and proceed towards Kathmandu. Again, it's all the way 200 km drive back through the winding Highway. Then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.