Saribung Expedition

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and move you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Our representative will brief you on Expedition Saribung travel programs.

Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. On the way, we will see the natural beauty like the Trisuli river which is the most popular in Nepal for rafting and we will follow the way almost the bank of the Trisuli and Marsyandi River when we arrive in Pokhara transfer to the hotel.

Early flight to Jomsom located at an altitude of 2720m/8,894 feet. You will land at the District headquarters of Mustang and will start trekking to Kagbeni, the starting point of the Upper Mustang, where you can make your eyes busy with the spectacular views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, and Dhampus. Kagbeni is the most interesting typical Tibetan village and the entry point of the upper Mustang for an overnight stop. Overnight camping at Kagbeni.

The trail leads up toward the east bank of the Kaligandaki that climbs over many ridges as it heads north and reaches Tangbe Village. Continues to loom massively at the foot of the valley. The trek now leaves the Kaligandaki valley and climbs steeply up a via rock trail to chele at 3030 meters.

The climb continues along steep, treeless, waterless terrain, along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to pass and cairn of rock at 3540m. Then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some chortens on a ridge, and then the trail descends further on a pleasant trail to Samar. The Annapurna, still dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south. Climb above Samar to a ridge, descend into a large gorge and the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream, and climbs up to a ridge at 3800 meters. The route climbs sharply up and down over a series of high passes, before the final descent to Geiling.

From Geling, the trail climbs gently to the interesting pass on our trek NYILA and descends below the blue, gray and red cliffs. After crossing a steel bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river), we will arrive at a MANI (Prayer WALL) perhaps the longest and most spectacular stretch and main wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600m the route makes a long gentle descent to Charang. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa is an interesting visit to observe collections of statues and Thangkas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddha.

The trail descends about 100 meters down from Charang, crosses the Charang – Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail to a cairn on a ridge and continues to climb. Finally, from a ridge at 3850 meters. There is a view of the walled city of LO. After a short descent, cross a stream then climb up into the plateau of Lo- Manthang.

Another day in Lo – Manthang gives you the chance to explore its many sights; the Tall Champa Lakhang (God house,) the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Raja’s Palace; as well as to gaze at the encompassing panoramic views of the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalaya. Besides Lo-Manthang there are two other interesting valleys worth visiting. The western valley Tingkhar, the sight of Raja’s summer palace, Kimling, and Phuwa as well as the Gompa of Namgyal (The Monastery of Victory) is the newest and most active Gompa in Lo. In the eastern valley of Chosar, also rich in gompas, and the valley is the main trading route to Lhasa.

Leave the village and keep by gently ascending the last point where we see Lo-Manthang city. Roughly 3 hours later, we reach Dhi village then we descend for an hour where we have a lunch break. After lunch, we pass the small stream and make a short steep climb to Yara village takes about 90 minutes. We can see innumerable caves on the stone walls. Stay overnight at a tent camp.

We continue our journey through the river bank to Luri cave Monastery which takes about 2 hours. There are actually two monasteries. First, we visit one which is placed below the Luri Cave monastery. Then a short steep ascent brings us to Luri Cave Monastery which takes us about 30 minutes. This is the oldest monastery located at an altitude of 4005 meters above sea level and constructed in the 15th century this date is a very famous cave monastery of the Mustang region. Inside the cave, we can see a big Old Chhorten and many images and statues of Protectors and Deities. There is also a highly sacred religious text which is always closed.

We follow the barren valley after crossing 5100-meter pass; today we prepare pack lunch due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trekking.

On this day, we start after breakfast, and the trail continues with ups and downs. After crossing another 5600 meter pass we will reach High Altitude Damodar Kunda. We need to make a lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trail. We continue to Namta Khola after passing Lake.

Walk in the Tibetan plateau gaining high altitude by passing high traverses until reaching Base Camp. We need to make a lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trail.

Today is a free day for exploring the surrounding hills and acclimatizing to high altitude for further expedition.

In the morning, after breakfast, trek to Camp I, the trail is very hard because of the snowy. We will climb up very slowly with gaining altitude. We need to make a lunch pack due to no appropriate cooking possibilities on the trail.

At early in the morning, We climb to Saribung and get to the summit of 6,346 meters. Then descend down to the normal base camp.

Early morning after breakfast, we will traverse over the Saribung pass and trek steep down through the snow capped trail and follow the small stream until reaching Nagoru. We need to make pack lunch due to no appropriate cooking possibilities during the trial.

We will start our trek from our camp and walk on the Tibetan plateau and barren valley viewing very good view of snow-capped peaks until reaching Phu Gaon. Now we are in one of the unique Lost/ Hidden Valleys. We can see the cultures, natural diversity, and religion of ethnic groups like Lama, Gurung, and Ghale. The people are depending on subsistence agriculture, animal breeding, and seasonal migrations. The very old Buddhist Monastery known as Tashi Lakhang Monastery is listed among the 108 world’s great Buddhist Monasteries; it is believed to be the last monastery constructed by Karmapa Rinpoche. We have a great view of Himlung Himal and other snow peaks.

Morning after breakfast, we will walk on the Tibetan plateau and pass the Kani/gate end of the village and drop down in the narrow valley and arrive in Kyang where we just see the remnants, particularly the ruined forts of the Khampa settlement (the place which Khampa refugees from Tibet once captured and lived illegally) at places like Jhunam, Chyakhu, and Kyang. Then we trek continue until Meta. We can see a very spectacular view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.

We trek steep down for the while and walk through the pine forest passing many streams and picturesque water falls near the Dharmashala. We cross over the many suspension bridges and arrive in Koto after 6 hours. Here finally we touch the popular Annapurna circuit trekking trail.

After super delicious breakfast, we take a jeep to return to Besisahar. The drive passes the small villages and tiny waterfalls through the Marshyangdi valley to Besisahar. Upon arrival in the town, Guide will organize a Micro Bus ticket (sharing basis) with the scenic drive to Kathmandu city. Transfer to your hotel, trip is finish.