The Forbidden Kingdom
Mustang, Nepal
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21st -28th March 2026 / 8 Days
Known as the Forbidden Kingdom that borders the Tibetan plateau, Mustang has long been out of bounds for many. Cut off from the world for political and cultural reasons, it is slowly opening its doors to curious travellers. In the lap of the Annapurna, it offers a glimpse into a protected culture guarded by some of the world’s highest peaks. The region is divided into Upper and Lower Mustang, and we will be exploring the latter on this trip.
At A Glance
ITINERARY
Day 01
Land in Kathmandu in the morning. Switch to the domestic terminal and fly to Pokhra. Check into the hotel by afternoon and have lunch. Rest for a couple of hours before an evening by the famous Pokhra lakeside. Dinner by the lake.
Day 02
Today we begin our drive to Kalopani for our entry into Mustang. As we spiral up into the valley, we get closer to the grand Kaligandaki basin, the largest river gorge in the world. Stop to see Galeshwor Dham, a Shiva Shakti hotspot, followed by lunch. We then drive to Tatopani, known for its natural hot springs, and then continue to Dana village with a photo stop at Rupshe waterfalls before finally arriving at Kalopani, our destination for the night.
Day 03
After a leisurely breakfast, we get ready for our first hike of the trip to the gorgeous Titli aka Butterfly Lake. A brief walk gets us to the starting point, where we begin our 1.5 km trek to this water body with a stunning backdrop of Mount Dhaulagiri. After the hike, continue the journey from here to Larjung via Khopche Thanti, with a lunch stop at Marpha. Post that, arrive in the ancient Tibetan trading town of Kagbeni and check into your guesthouse. After a short rest, wander through the ruins of the old town and visit its 600-year old monastery.
Day 04
Wake up in Kagbeni town lost in time, and step out to follow the scent of juniper for some morning prayers at a monastery (optional) followed by breakfast. Drive off to Muktinath, the historic temple with 19th-century origins and multi architectural and religious influences including a monastery, and a flame that burns eternally. We break for lunch then hike back to Kagbeni via Dzong village to explore its ancient monastery with inspiring views of the Annapurna. On a clear day, the Himalayas rarely leave your sight on this hike. Evening at leisure in Kagbeni.
Day 05
After an easy morning, we continue our Mustang exploration and drive to the Lubra valley, where we hike and explore the valley. We then resume our drive via Dhumba lake along with a lunch break at an apple orchard before continuing to Kusma. Overnight at Kusma.
Day 06
After an early breakfast, we drive to Pokhara to catch our flight to Kathmandu. From the airport, we head to Pashupatinath, the sacred Shiva temple which is also a World Heritage Site. Continue for a walkabout and early dinner at Boudhnath, the site of the ‘sacred eyes’ omnipresent in the country.
Day 07
After an early breakfast, head out to explore the living UNESCO heritage town Bhaktapur (optional), followed by the iconic architectural marvels, Durbar and Patan squares of Kathmandu. Free afternoon to walk around or shop, before meeting again for a farewell dinner on our last evening in ‘Naturally Nepal’.
Day 08
Breakfast, checkout, and airport drop.
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