Teri La Pass Trek

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle to your hotel in Kathmandu. All aspects of gear and conditions are discussed to make sure you’re fully prepared for the trip, and any last-minute questions are answered. After lunch, we explore this medieval Kantipur town, the capital city. We visit Boudhanath, also known as Little Tibet. We visit Pashupatinath, a holy temple of Hindus where the cremation takes place by the holy river Bagmati. Later we visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Syambhunath Stupa. And transfer to your hotel, and briefing for Teri la adventure tour information about further programs..

Early morning from Gongabhu Bus station of Kathmandu city, express drive to Besi Sahar / Bhulbhule through Prithvi High way. From Besisahar or Bhulbhule take a local jeep to Syange waterfall passes through the River view, local villages, and beautiful mountain scenery.

After breakfast starts working through the jungle after we left Chamje from changing the trail goes down the bank of the Marshyangdi river mostly climbing before arriving in Tal. Trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests past the village of Koto taking us to Dharapani, which is one of the big villages in the Manang valley.

We hit the trail continuously through the fir forest and follows the river for a time among the higher oak and maple trees. On the way, you will have excellent views of some snow-covered mountains.

We walk through a steep and constrictive path through the dense forest, after crossing the river the trek leads to Nar phu valley with passing the beautiful pine forest with wide waterfall before arriving the Dharmasala, we will get to see several small shelters (caves and pilgrims “Dharmasala”.

The trail climbs up the valley along the small river before arriving at Meta (3,700m), a non-permanent winter settlement of Nar, the trail passes through white rocks, and low shrubs, junipers, scattered evergreen. We can have the best Mountain View on the way, after passing the Junam we will arrive at Chako formally a Khampa settlement.

Walk downhill along the river bank and past the submarine rock with small campsites, then we have the best view of chortens with the canyon lands and gorges takes us to the Phu gate from where we can see the three villages of Phu.

Again walking up and coming back lower is better than just resting at a high altitude. We can walk up to the valley to the summer grazing settlement at Ngoru and can spend time interacting with local people visiting Gompa.

Today we will trek back to Phu gate Khyang, Chyarkha, and Jhunam to reach Nar. During your journey, we’ll get to see some beautiful gorges and some breathtaking scenery also. We will pass wonderfully painted, bamboo-topped Chortens and arrive at Nar gates on the top of the hill.

During an acclimatization day in Nar village, you can explore the village and its surroundings, interact with the locals to learn about their culture and way of life, and visit nearby monasteries or temples. You can also take short hikes or walks in the area to help your body adjust to the altitude.

Todays, we follow Lapse Khola, cross the tributary and continue to walk up to Chubse kharka (4,400m Lunch Place) and walk straight for an hour then walk down to the riverside at our camp.

We continue our trek upwards, passing several side valleys along the way, until we reach Labse Khola. Here, we set up our campsite near the river to rest and rejuvenate for the next part of our journey.

Ascending to the High camp following the Labse Khola valley. Overnight camp at high camp.

We ascend to the summit of Teri La Pass at the elevation of 5,595 meters. Starting our hike early in the morning, we reach the summit to enjoy breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Chulu mountains, as well as the Teri La Peak and Purtun Himal region. After capturing these stunning vistas, we continue our hike to Pasphu Khola, where we set up camp for the night.

Walking several ups and downs with tiny narrow trails, crumbing ways continue descending downhill to Yakpa Khola river where 2 river meets. We fix our camp tonight.

Several high ridges later we descend into the Tangge village, Tangge is a village of twenty houses, many sheep, goats, and large mastiffs and the largest chorten in Mustang, over fifty feet high. There was a massive mudslide some years ago which wiped out many of the houses and barley fields on both banks; an elder of the village told us there were over a hundred houses in Tangge before this disaster. We fix our campsite tonight to stay overnight.

Leaving Tangge heading northeast we cross the plateau on a little-used trail, following it through more fantastic landscapes, and eventually the green village of Yara below, across the Puyung Khola. Descending to the rocky river bottom, we cross the river and head for the village. We camp for the night in the courtyard of a local guest house in the lower section of Yara, a bustling campsite full of Mustang life. Have a walk above the village in the afternoon, the sun shining through the willow leaves which brighten the village.

Heading to the capital of Mustang, we trek through a magical world of salt drips, narrow canyons, pebbly flood plains and soaring cliffs. The right fork heads to the 14th-15th century Chos Sung Gompa.

The nomads to the north hold the key to the main gompa. We have reached the fabled walled city of Lo, with a single entrance through which only the King, Queen, and Kempo (Abbot) are allowed to ride. All others must walk, to pay their respects to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion.

King Jigme Palbar Bista, called ‘Lo Gyelbu’ by the Mustang people, still inhabits his four-storied palace inside the city walls. He is an avid horseman and keeps his own stable of horses, some of the best in Mustang. These days, the king plays a somewhat ceremonial role although he is well-loved and respected throughout Mustang.

Another day in Lo Manthang allows you to explore its many sights. Visit the Tall Champa Lakhang (God House), the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Raja’s Palace. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas. Additionally, there are two other intriguing valleys near Lo Manthang that are worth a visit.

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 lies the village of Chosar, also rich in gompas and the valley is the main trading route to Lhasa.

This is an opportunity to visit two other villages on your return trek. The trail climbs steadily to the pass marked by a cairn, offering a last glimpse of Lo-Manthang. We cross the highest pass on this trek and arrive in Ghar Gompa (3,920 Meters). This monastery is very old and older than the Samye monastery in Tibet, supposed to be built around 730AD. After crossing the pass around 4,100 meters, we descend down to the way to Dhakmar (3,520m) where we fix our campsite to stay overnight.

From Dhakmar the way goes down to until Ghami 11,314 feet the huge greenery village in Mustang where we can see the ancient monastery and stupas with. You can see the local houses here like caves. After the trail goes ascends until Nyi La pass and descends to Samar through the same route. We fix our camp for staying overnight here at Samar lodge.

Today, we trek descend downhill to Chhusang, a sandy trail offers panoramic red stone cliffs. After Chhusang we climb a little more than arrive in Tangbe village and finally, we reach Kagbeni for a lunch stop.

Later Lunch, we trek to Jomsom with the valley of Kaligandaki River which is marked as a windy valley of Mustang. Almost every day big wind blows overnight in Jomsom bazaar. You will explore Jomsom village if you have time permits.

Early morning we fly to Pokhara with thrilling spectacular Mountain Views including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, and Machhapuchre during the flight. Right after landing at Pokhara domestic terminal, we take a bus (passenger collection basis) and drive out for Kathmandu town. The bus ride goes across the scenic countryside and during the route will stop for the lunch break. On arrival in Kathmandu, a hiking guide will arrange a transfer back to the hotel. Trip finish.