YETI 1008

19 Days UNESO Nepal Heritage Tour & Mustang Trek
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Overview

The 19-Day UNESCO Nepal Heritage Tour & Mustang Trek is a comprehensive journey that combines cultural exploration with high-altitude trekking. Beginning in Kathmandu, participants explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. The adventure then transitions to Pokhara, a picturesque city known for its serene Fewa Lake and stunning mountain views. From Pokhara, a flight to Jomsom marks the start of the trek through the Mustang region, a high-altitude desert landscape rich with ancient monasteries, Tibetan-influenced villages, and dramatic geological formations. The trek reaches altitudes over 4,000 meters, offering panoramic Himalayan vistas and a deep cultural immersion in the former Kingdom of Lo.

The trek from Jomsom to Lo-Manthang, the heart of Mustang, involves traversing through historical villages like Kagbeni, Chele, Geling, and Charang. Trekkers witness ancient architecture, mani walls, and traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture, culminating in the walled city of Lo-Manthang. The journey includes exploring significant sites such as the Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar, before returning via the sacred site of Muktinath and back to Jomsom. After flying back to Pokhara, the tour includes sightseeing and cultural activities in the city, followed by a return to Kathmandu for further exploration, including a visit to Bhaktapur, before concluding with a return flight home. This tour offers a unique blend of natural beauty, high-altitude adventure, and rich cultural experiences, ideal for those seeking an immersive and less-traveled Himalayan path.

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16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek included UNESCO heritage tour
Trip Difficulty
Challenging
16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek included UNESCO heritage tour
Max Altitude
12,598 ft
16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek included UNESCO heritage tour
Best Time

Sept - Dec
Mar - May

Included In All Tours

1. Accomodations
2. Breakfast
3. Transportation
4. Tour Guide
5. Porter
6. Domestic Flights (during tour)
7. Helicopter (if in tour included)
8. Private Tours
9. Permits (trekking, museum etc)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu Tribbuvan International Airport received by YETI’S staff and transfer to hotel after rest/fresh breefing will be given by manager regarding your whole trip than explore Kathmandu Durbar Square UNESCO site with tour guide.
Day 2: After we will start our sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu Valley which includes cultural heritage sites UNESCO heritage site. such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath ( monkey temple), Boudhanath Stupa-built in 5 th centuryand Pasupatinath Temple ( Hindu holy place). Enjoy the artistic palace, paintings, sculptures.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2713ft) Duration: 6 hrs will be met by your guide early in the morning for the drive to Pokhara. The drive is scenic. In the evening, you can enjoy boating on Fewa Lake and you might wish to photograph the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna Range on the serene water.
Day 4: From Pokhara fly 20 minutes to Jomsom (2700m/8858 ft) And Trek to Kagbeni (2800m/9185ft) Duration approximately 3 hrs Early in morning fly between the snow covered peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri to Jomsom. The sights of towering massifs rising to more than (8,000 m/26246 ft), and the river with the deepest gorge on the planet are just mind-blowing. From Jomsom we will start Upper Mustang trek to Kagbeni. This is the main gate to Upper Mustang, situated at an altitude of (2,800m/9186 ft), Kagbeni village dates from around the 14th century when it was a check post for traders from Nepal.
Day 5: Kagbeni to Chele (3110m/10200ft)Approx Duration 5 – 6.5 hrs:The trail takes us to the east bank of the Kaligandaki river. We traverse several ridges to Tangbe village. This village is a labyrinth of narrow alleys amongst white washed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. We can take in the view of the Nilgiri peak which dominates the southern skyline of Kagbeni. Beyond Tangbe we will reach Chhusang village after about one and half hours walking. We cross the river and continue climbing to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliffs above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki flows. We leave the Kali Gandaki valley and climb steeply up a rocky gully to Chele. Overnight at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6: Chele to Geling (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 7: Geling to Charang (3620m/11875ft) Duration: 4 hrsFrom Geling, the trail climbs gently up to the interesting pass of NYI La and descends below the blue, gray and red cliffs. We cross over the steel bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river) and arrive at the longest Mani wall in Mustang. We climb over another pass at 3,600/11811ft and start the long gentle descent to Charang village. The large five-storey white Dzong and red Gompa are impressive attractions here. We can also observe the collections of statues, Thankas and other large paintings of the seated Buddha. Overnight at a guesthouse
Day 8: Charang to Lo – Manthang (3840m/12598ft) Duration: 3 hrs-Trail ascends steadily until Lo-Gekar. Lo-Gekar Gompa is older than Samye Gompa in Tibet. It is one of the oldest Gompas in the region. After visiting Lo-Gekar, continue upper Mustang trek to Lo-Manthang. The trail to Lo-Manthang is well-defined with some minor climbing. Will pass the walled city of Lo along the trial, then make a short descent, cross a stream and climb to the plateau of Lo-Manthang. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 9: Exploration of Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar and return 4 – 6 hrs
Day10: Lo-Manthang to Drakmar (3820m/12530ft) 6-7 hrs
Day11: Drakmar to Shyangmochen (3800m/12465ft) Duration:6h
Day12: Shyangbochen to Chhusang (2980m/9775ft) 6h
Day13: Chusang to Muktinath (3800m/12465ft) Duration: 7 hrs
Day14: Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8855ft) Duration: 6
Day15: Jomsom to Pokhara flight Approximately 20 minutes Rest day in Pokhara
Day 16: Sight seeing in Pokhara including cave, boating in Fewa lake in the evening Nepali culture dance followed by Nepali dinner which is complementary by YET’S Global.
Day 17: FLY 30 minutes for back to Kathmandu,check in hotel after rest evening strolling to local town.
Day 18: Drive to Bhaktapur approximately 1 hr ( One of the oldest ancient living city) after couple of hours back to hotel and in the evening shopping/packing.
Day 19: Transfer to the airport for your final destination.

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