Explore Kathmandu, Kathmandu has particular surroundings during the early morning hours when the city is slowly coming to lifestyles yet no longer too chaotic. It is a first-class time to walk and explore the streets or have a chai overlooking one of the most local courtyards or durbar squares. There are several methods you can spend the day given the various splendid points of interest across the Kathmandu. We will head out for dinner later in the evening at one of the vital city's best eateries, or your expert can arrange a residence-cooked dinner with a nearby household and overnight at the hotel.

Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Jomsom (2720M), After an early breakfast in Kathmandu transfer to the domestic airport in Kathmandu and fly to Pokhara and again catch the connecting flight to Jomsom which is the headquarter of Mustang district. You will fly through the world’s deepest gorge named Kaligandagi gorge. you can have exceptional views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from the plane. Jomsom is likely one of the only a few places in Nepal from the place the Himalayan peaks will also be admired at the sort of close range and but from a riskless altitude of most effective 8,800 feet. Massive mountains like Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Dhaulagiri look so close you might reach out to touch them.
In Jomsom, you can suppose how a lot cooler and drier the air is. At present is a day for taking it convenient and exploring the charming city of Jomsom and beyond to get a consider for your environment. Depending on the way you think, there is an excellent two-hour stroll down the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha, home of Thakali individuals and their famous Marpha apples and apple brandy. You can discover the village studying concerning the typical design principles, together with the flat roofs to dry products to be used in the long winters and the underground drainage procedure that you would be able to additionally visit the distillery and sample their wares before returning to Jomsom and overnight at the tea house.

👉🏿 Kathmandu to Pokhara to Jomsom flight depends on the weather, in case no flight wishes additional yet another day.

Trek to Kagbeni (2900M), This morning, you'll be able to trek north to Kagbeni, arriving in time for lunch. The broad path alongside the western facet of the sandy, Saligram-filled riverbed provides views of the neighborhood peaks of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, and Nilgiri, and, to the south, the Annapurna Massif. Kagbeni, spectacularly headquartered atop a cliff overlooking the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and the Jhong Khola rivers, is the last village in scale down Mustang and guards the doorway into higher Mustang (obvious throughout the Kali Gandaki riverbed).
It's an oasis of green fields amidst rocky, arid mountains, with Niligiri looming past. This historical, partly ruined fortress city is a glimpse into a unique way of life, with its slim alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, green fields of barley and its tremendous, 800-1200 months-historic brick-purple Sayaka Gompa. You could also wander previous the historical one hundred-room King's Palace. At the police investigate post at the north end of the village, there's a sign that reads "constrained discipline, vacationers, please do not go beyond this factor.

Visit to the Pink Gompa (3519 M) and trek to Jharkot. it would be best to consume a hearty breakfast this morning, as, at present, the mountaineering starts off evolved. From Kagbeni to Jharkot is roughly 3-4 hours walking, depending on how you're feeling within the dry air and the altitude. It is an uphill trek from Kagbeni to Jarkhot, and also you gain fairly a little bit of elevation, so it's excellent to discontinue right here and take the afternoon to explore this old fortified village.
The major characteristic of the village is the hanging pink Gompa (monastery) of the Sakya sect of Buddhism that sits prominently at the entrance of the village. This Gompa is more than 500 years historic and has an active Tibetan remedy school. Down the valley, there are stunning views and hike upwards to the famous (cross) Thorong La. which is the best point of the Annapurna Circuit trek.

Trek to Jharkot through Muktinath (3710M), Muktinath is a fundamental pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus, and an exceptional illustration of a sacred location shared in concord by way of followers of two religions. Neighborhood Buddhist nuns (belonging to the lineage of Lama Wangyal) caretaker the site. Every year, countless numbers of devotees from India, Tibet, and Nepal come right here on pilgrimage for purification and salvation. It's stated that throughout history, many kings for the period of Asia did the equal. It's well valued at spending a day here to not only discuss with this sacred shrine but in addition to chill out and benefit from the stunning surroundings.

Trek to Jomsom by way of Lupra (2790M), you'll descend to Jomsom by way of Lupra village, visiting a nearby Bonpo Monastery.
Again ascend the mountain for a brief option to get back on the path, it is a great route that trekkers on the Annapurna circuit fail to notice, so you'll be a long way far from the crowds and the jeep trail to Jharkot and Muktinath. Bonpo is a historic pre-Buddhist religion not represented via many monasteries in this day and age, so it is a rare and targeted chance to gain knowledge of this old animist faith while taking an attractive alternate route back to Jomsom Bazar.

We will take a flight to Kathmandu from Jomsom via Pokhara after an early breakfast in Jomsom, you'll be able to be transferred to the regional airstrip to catch your return flight to Pokhara. From right here, you'll trap a connecting flight to Kathmandu. If you arrive, you'll be able to be transferred to your resort within the capital metropolis. Spend the relaxation of the day on your own, maybe exploring the streets taking walks, bicycle, or rickshaw, and seeing whatever you might have neglected at the starting of your travel.

👉🏿 Jomsom to Pokhara to Kathmandu flight depends upon the climate, in case no flight needs further one other day.

After having breakfast at the Hotel, wait till flight time then drives to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home.