ITINERARY

DAY 01 :  ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU  (1400 m )        
Arrive at the airport in Kathmandu. Be received, welcomed and assisted by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure and for the preparation of the trekking. Over night  at  the hotel.  D + A

DAY 02 :  A DAY FOR THE TREKKING PREPARATION IN KATHMANDU      
Today, at around 09:00 AM, visit to Nepal Government’s Tourism / Immigration Office in Kathmandu for obtaining the trekking permit  to Upper Mustang region  ( Lo-Mangthang ) for yourself.  The balance of the day is free at your own leisure for the preparation of the trek. Overnight at the hotel. B+A                    

DAY 03: DRIVE TO BENI  ( 830 m)                        

Today at around 07:00 AM take the driving journey ( 287 km  / 9.5  hours) to Beni via  Pokhara. The journey passes through the national highway of Tribhuwan Rajpath and then Prithvi Rajpath until you arrive at Pokhara. This is a very scenic joueney passing through multiple highway settlements and along the bank of the Trishuli river and the Marsyangdi river. Once you arrive in Pokhara, the further 87 km of driving journey would bring you at Beni town. Over night at a lodge / guest house. B+L+D+A

DAY 04 :  DRIVE TO JOMSOM ( 2720 m)                      
Today, after an early breakfast you will take the further driving journey towards Jomsom. in the locally available jeeps on the cost sharing basis. with other local passengers / trekkers.  (This is the newly opened rough driving trail where the private vehicle transportation is not allowed by the local residents /villagers). You may need to change your jeep at least twice  until you would arrive till Jomsom. Over night at a lodge/guest house.   B+L+D+A

DAY 05 :  TREK TO CHELE     ( 3000 m)                         
Trek to Chele ( 5  to 6 Hours) via Kagbeni (2,810 m ). Today, start your trekking (3 Hours) towards Kagabeni village along the Kali Gandaki river bed to arrive at the Eklebhatti village and then finally arriving at Kagbeni. This is an interesting windswept villages situated on the traditional salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. Then continue your journey towards Chele along the riverbank of Kaligandaki river and the trail goes up stream which is the sandy and windy trail. Passing through the village of Tangbe is more interesting where there are narrow alleys amongst white washed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. Then you will arrive at the Chhusang village.  Now , after crossing the river the trail  then passes along the tunnel of the huge red chunk which is the conglomeration that has fallen from the cliff above. The Kaligandaki river flows through these natural tunnels. Then you will pass through the small ridges and  finally arrive at Chele village. Over night  at a lodge / guest house. B+L+D+A

DAY 06 : TREK TO SYANGMOCHEN  ( 3818 m)      
Trek to Syangmochen ( 6 to 7 Hours).Today, your journey passes through the plateau of the Taklamla Pass (3,624m) and the narrow stretches from where you will catch the views of  Mt Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda. Now follow the descending trail and then immediately the ascending trail that makes you arrive at the Samar village. The further trekking trail passes along the steep descending ridge  and you arrive at  a stream. Then begins an interesting trail of juniper trees and the Ramchung cave that finally takes you to Syangmochen village.  Over night at a lodge / guest house.    B+L+D+A             

DAY 07 :  TREK TO GHEMI ( 3620 m)             
Trek to Ghemi (5 to 6 Hours). Today, you will trek through the plateau of Yamda La ( 3,850m) along with a several tea houses,  chortens ( Buddhist alters ) and local villages of the typical Tibetan flavor. After that you will pass through an avenue of poplar trees and Barley fields. The 2nd pass you need to cross today is  the Nyi Pass (4,010m) and then the  descending trail brings you at the Ghemi village which is also the 3rd largest village in the Lo-Mangthang region. Over night at a lodge / guest house.       B+L+D+A 

DAY 08 :  TREK TO CHARANG ( 3560 m)                         
Trek to Charang (4 to 5 Hours). Today, you will start your journey by crossing the Ghemi Khola river and then the trail takes you uphill towards a plateau and you will walk besides a very long Mani wall which is a sacred stone wall made by the Buddhist devotees. Then the trail makes you pass through a maze of fields, willow trees and finally brings you to Charang village situated at the top of the Charang Chu canyon where the village houses are separated by stone walls. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.   B+L+D+A

DAY 09 :  TREK TO LO-MANGTHANG  (3810 m)              
Trek to Lo-Mangthang (5 to 6 Hours). Today, the trail first descends from the Charang Chu canyon  towards the local river and after crossing it , then the trail climbs steeply up hill. You will enjoy trekking today towards Lo-Mangthang along with a magnificent view of Mt Nilgiri, Mt Tilicho, Mt Annapurna - I  and Bhrikuti peak. Now the trail gently ascends towards the windy Lo-Mangthang pass (3,850 m), from where you can see the whole Lo-Mangthang Valley surrounded by the highly raised town walls and situated beneath the northern hills. Over night at a lodge / guest house. B+L+D+A

DAY 10 :  A  DAY FOR EXPLORING LOMANGTHANG             
Today is the day for exploring Lo-Mangthang village & the surrounding areas. Visit to Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar which is the last main village situated to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang.  Then retuen to Lo-mangthang. You can optionally explore some another attractions of the town, such as the “Tall Champa Lakhang”, the "God house", the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, the Entrance Hall and the four-storey building of the king’s palace etc. Over night at a lodge / guest house.    B+L+D+A

DAY 11: TREK TO DRAKMAR ( 3786 m ) - GHEMI               
Trek to Drakmar ( 6 to 7 hrs) Today, you will start your returning journey early in the morning towards Drakmar via Gyakar. On the way you will have an opportunity to visit a 1200 years old Ghar Gompa portraying the statue of Guru Rinpoche. The Gompa monastery is also famous for its rock paintings. Arrive at Drakmar. Over night  at a lodge / guest house.   B+L+D+A

DAY 12 :  TREK TO GELING ( 3570 m )             
Trek to Geling ( 5 to 6 Hours). Today, start the journey early in the morning at 07:00 AM this is to avoid  a dusty and a windy situations  along the trail  through which you need to pass by. Over night  at a lodge / guest house.     B+L+D+A

DAY 13 : TREK TO CHHUSANG  (2980 m )             
Trek to Chhusang ( 5 to 6 hours). Today, during the journey you will enjoy observing a wonderful scenery of the Himalayan mountains.  Over night at a lodge / guest house.  B+L+D+A

DAY 14 :  TREK TO MUKTINATH  ( 3800 m )                
Trek to Muktinath ( 6 to 7 Hours). Today, start your journey at early in the morning ( 07:00 AM) towards Muktinath which is an important pilgrimage site for both the Hindus and Buddhists. Over night  at a lodge / guest house.  B+L+D+A

DAY 15 :  TREK TO JOMSOM  ( 2720 m)            
Trek to Jomsom ( 3 to 4 Hours). Today, early  at 07:00 AM  start your journey towards Jomsom and this is also the last day of  trekking which you would enjoy fully on your own.  You will pass through the steep and barren hillside to arrive at Kagbeni village from where you will trek along the route of the Kali Gandaki river- the world`s deepest gorge. Walking across the Jomsom village (with a small air strip) Passing through Kagbeni you will finally arrive at Jomsom village having a small air strip with a connection flight to Pokhara  (25 minutes ). Over night at a lodge / guest house.  B+L+D+A

DAY 16 :  DRIVE TO BENI  ( 830 m)             
Today after taking the breakfast in time, you will take the driving journey ( 08:00 Am ) towards Beni in a local jeep on the cost sharing basis with the local travelers / trekkers. (This is the newly opened rough driving trail where the private vehicle transportation is not allowed by the local residents /villagers). You may need to change your jeep at least twice until you would arrive till at Beni. Over night at a lodge / guest house.    B+A

DAY 17: DRIVE TO POKHARA  ( 850 m )               
Today you will take the driving journey (87km/2Hours) towards Pokhara by travelling along the access highway that connects Pokhara town. On arrival at Pokhara , take the transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.    B+A

DAY 18 : DRIEV TO KATHMANDU                 
Today, at 07:00 AM , take the driving journey ( 200km / 7Hours ) back to Kathmandu. On arrival, be transferred & checked into the hotel. In the evening ( 07:00 PM ) enjoy a typical Nepalese cultural show for 01 hours along with the Nepalese typical cuisine. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.     B+A

DAY 19 : DEPART FROM  KATHMANDU TO YOUR ONWARD DESTINATION 
Today take the timely transfer to the TIA International Airport in Kathmandu for your onward flight. Farewell to Nepal. 
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Tour Price Includes

-- All Transfer between the  airport &  hotel in Kathmandu in private air conditioned car.
-- Three (03 ) nights accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with Breakfast only.
-- The round trip surface transportation between Kathmandu & Pokhara in a private car.
-- One (1) night accommodation at hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing basis with breakfast only.
-- Fourteen (14) nights of accommodation at a guest house on twin sharing basis with 3 meals per day with
    tea & coffee during the trekking period. [ Meals will be on single plate per person per meal time basis
     only / . i.e  01 item of meal per person during each meal hour ( breakfast , lunch & dinner)].
-- Guest house accommodation during the trek will be with private bath as far as possible. Otherwise at
    least there will be common bath with hot & cold shower at each destination during trekking.
-- 01 English speaking Trekking guide.
-- Salary & Insurances charges and allowances for our trekking staff.
-- A first aid kit box carried by the Trekking guide.
-- TIMS system ( Trekkers Information Management  System ) record card.
-- Trekking Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Program (ACAP) fee.
-- One (01) typical Nepalese cultural show with a Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu on the last day
    in Kathmandu.

Tour Price Excludes

-- All International & Domestic Air fares apart from the one mentioned in the cost inclusion section.
-- All lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
-- Personal Trekking Equipments like ; trekking boots, trekking jackets , trekking pole, cap or hat, rain
    coat etc.
-- The consumption by the travelers , of the cold or hot water, can fruit juices  & canned drinks, liquors,
   beers , wine etc  during the trekking period except the mentioned tea & coffee during the trekking
   period as mentioned in the itinerary above.
-- Personal nature of expenses like telephone calls, bar, laundry, tips etc.
-- Travel Insurances, medical expenses and the emergency helicopter charter rescues during the
    trekking, wherever  it may be applicable.
-- All other additional services that are not mentioned in the cost inclusion section above.

NEPAL  TOURIST  VISA

-- The “Tribhuvan International Airport “ ( TIA ) is the only international airport of Nepal from where the
    Immigration Office grants the Tourist Visa on Arrival for the tourists flying to Nepal .
--  Though you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season, the “On Arrival ' visa procedure is
    very quick and simple.
--  If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions
     stationed abroad prior to your arrival.
--  If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions in abroad , then you must enter Nepal
    within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter
    into Nepal.
--  Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry
    facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal.

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points  ::
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD

NOTE  ::  Please carry the Cash ( US$ or Euro ) with you . The electronic money is not accepted at all . 

Gratis Visa  On arrival  ( Visa for Free )    ::
--  Children below 10 years except US citizens
--  Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year. 
--   Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad).
--  Chinese Nationals
--  Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

Visa Extension Fee   ::
-- Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
    In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.
-- Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa.
-- Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too.
-- Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of
    maximum one year (except business visa).

IMPORTANT NOTE   ::- 
--   If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking,
      visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change
      the category of  visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing 
     required documents.
--   Nationals of following countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic missions 
     ( Embassies / consulates ) of Nepal Government. (1) Nigeria , (2) Ghana ,  (3) Zimbabwe , (4) Swaziland,(5) Cameroon, 
     (6) Somalia, (7) Liberia , (8) Ethiopia,  (9) Iraq , (10) Palestine , (11) Afghanistan, (12) Syria .

ALTITUDE  SICKNESS  & REMEDY

-- Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude,
     caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
--  Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes.
--  Generally speaking, this brief illness occurs when a person quickly travels from a place with a low elevation to one
     with a high elevation - or vice versa.
-- The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. The best way to
     prevent altitude illness is to ascend gradually.

SYMPTOMS ::
-- This causes typical symptoms such as a headache, nausea, vomiting , light headedness , loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping.
-- The different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms :  Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness also include dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, sleep problems and a general loss of energy.

-- This usually happens above 5,000 feet, though some might not experience altitude sickness until at least 10,000 feet in elevation.

HOW LONG CAN ALTITUDE SICKNESS LAST ?
-- Other symptoms will go away quickly at a lower altitude. Symptoms of moderate altitude sickness usually improve in 24 hours at an elevation that is at least 1,000 to 2,000 feet lower. Symptoms should go away completely within 3 days.

WHAT IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS ?

Treating Altitude Sickness Instantly ::
--  Stop And Rest Where You Are.
--  Make Sure You're Drinking Enough Water.
-- Then go down to the lower altitude zone as soon as possible.
--  If You Have A Headache, Take Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol.
--  If You Feel Sick, Take An Anti-Sickness Medicine, Such As Promethazine.
-- Do Not Smoke, Drink Alcohol, Or Exercise.
--  Do Not Go Any Higher  For At Least 24 To 48 Hours.
-- Once you go down, and after the altitude sickness goes away, get some tea and chocolate.

WHAT MEDICATIONS PREVENT ALTITUDE SICKNESS  ?
-- Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet / 3,048 meters).

HOW QUICKLY DOES DIAMOX WORK FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
-- To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. Continue taking it while you are climbing and for at least 48 hours after you have reached your final altitude. You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms.

HOW MANY DIAMOX CAN I TAKE A DAY ?
-- The recommended dosage is 1 capsule (500 mg) two times a day. Usually 1 capsule is administered in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. It may be necessary to adjust the dose, but it has usually been found that dosage in excess of 2 capsules (1 g) does not produce an increased effect.

WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE DIAMOX  ?
-- You should not use Diamox if you have cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Diamox or sulfa drugs.