Mustang Saribung pass Trek

Mustang Saribung Pass Trek is one of the lesser-known and physically challenging treks in Nepal that links the restricted Upper Mustang with ancient Nar Phu valley via the Saribung Pass. Saribung Pass at 6,042m is one of the highest mountain pass in Nepal and it remains frozen throughout the year.

Saribung Trail offers diverse terrain to trek on and moves from Upper Mustang into Nar Phu Valley. You will pass quaint mountain villages, arid and rock-hewn ridges, towering cliffs and high snowy passes into the alpine and dense subtropical forest with great open views.

There are couple of days when the trekking can be extremely demanding, especially when the weather is harsh and merciless. You will walk from about 2,500m to dizzying 6,042m over 10 days in remote, stark and uneven landscapes of earth. As you near Saribung Pass, you will have to navigate vast glacial moraines and steep slopes. Few days of acclimatization must be scheduled before challenging the pass.

The Pass offers superb views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif along with Himalayan peaks of Mustang region. Apart from spectacular Himalayan views, Saribung Pass Trek offers an opportunity to unveil hidden Himalayan mysteries and intact Tibetan Buddhist culture.

If you want to saturate your eyes with the beauty and your body with the sense of adventure and challenge, while taking in the stunning Himalayan peaks, lush alpine valleys, desert-like landscapes and majestic vistas, then Saribung Pass Trek is perfect for you.

Physical Fitness and Experience Required

Saribung Pass Trek usually requires 6 – 7 hours trek on rugged and remote mountain trail. Sometimes you may even have walk for 10 – 12 hours. Therefore, we suggest you to prepare yourself jogging or walking 12 km every day for around 3 months before the trip. Remember – taking on Saribung Pass means, you are considering walking in high altitude and remote area for many days. Apart from excellent fitness, you must have intense passion and ability to tolerate harsh weather. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions like heart, lung and blood diseases must consult doctor before the trip.

No technical mountaineering skills are required but having some knowledge on using climbing gears would be an asset. Previous high altitude experience is also required.

Accommodation

We offer the best to our clients. A top-notch tent with good mattress and sleeping bag is provided to ensure a good sleep amidst of mountains. At Kathmandu, we accommodate our client at star hotel or even at boutique or resort type hotel according to guest’s demand and preference. We also offer high quality accommodation; wherever the lodging options are available during the trek.

Meals

We provide you an expert cook with helper to serve you the hygienic and delicious food every day during the camping trek. If you want any special food, we suggest you to notify us earlier as it has to be bought from Kathmandu and carried all the way through mountains to the camp sites. At Kathmandu and Namche, you will find many restaurants that well-satisfies your needs. While at teahouses or lodges along the trekking route, the most common food; they serve is Daal Bhaat Tarkari along with some international cuisine like Pizza, Pasta, Mo. Mo. And soup items. 

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m)

Welcome to the land of Himalayas. After the completion of airport formalities, you will meet the representative from Four Season Mountain Trek outside the Arrivals Terminal. You will receive you and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel in Private vehicle. Take your time to refresh and settle from the fight exhaustion in the cozy hotel room. In the evening, attend a farewell dinner hosted by Four Season Mountain Trek in finest cultural restaurants.

Overnight at Kathmandu

Included Meals: Dinner

Day 02: All restricted area Permits and flight to Pokhara

After obtaining the restricted area permits in the first half day, we enjoy a 25 minutes flight over the Himalayas to Lake City, Pokahra. Upon arrival, you will met our staff and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Star Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Trek Starts: Flight from Pokhara – Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,800m) – 3 – 4 hours

After early morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport and take a flight to Jomsom. The flight is exciting as it flies over the deepest gorge in the world (Kali Gandaki Gorge) with the view of Annapurna range. Then we start our trek following the riverbed of Kali Gandaki River until we reach Lubra. Here we visit Bon-po monastery and then ascend up to Ekelybatti. We further continue walking on the riverbed until we reach Kagbeni. Here we can explore the red-painted Gompa.

Accommodation: Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Kagbeni – Chele (3,100m/ 5 – 6 horus)

We get our permits checked in Kagbeni and continue walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki. We rise up to Tangbe village and enjoy the mesmerizing sceneries along with Chortens and Mani Walls. Then we continue climbing towards Chhusang village and walk on a rocky trail that takes us to the bridge over Kali Gandaki River. Next we climb via sandy trail until we reach Chele.

Accommodation: Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Chele – Syangboche (3,600m) via Ranchung Cave – 6/7 hours

After breakfast, we make a steep climb and cross passes of Taklam La (3,624m) and Dajori La (3,735m) to reach Samar. Then we walk along streams and other small passes to Rachung Cave located on the bank of Syangboche Khola. Rachung Cave is one of the most sacred caves in Mustang which has later renovated into a monastery. After some moment at Rachung Cave, we climb down alongside Syangboche Khola to reach Syangboche

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06:Syangboche – Dhakmar (3,820m/ 5 – 6 hours)

Today we trek beyondSyangboche and continue with uphill and downhill trail to Tamagaon. First we descend down to a large chorten and reach a village of Chhunggar, a small Tibetan settlement. Later, we climb across the valley and cross Nyi La (4,020m) enjoying the magnificent landscape views around. The trail winds down to the whitewashed houses of Ghemi. From here, we continue further towards the longest Mani wall in Mustang before reaching the village in Dhakmar.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Dhakmar – Lo-Manthang (3,810m) via Ghar Gompa – 6 – 7 hours

Today we walk through some new single-track routes and cross two passes over 4,000m. After crossing a suspension bridge over Dhakmar Khola and move to Ghar Gompa, one of the ancient Gompas in Upper Mustang. Next we visit the monastery and cross a small river before reaching Chago-La (4,280m). Then we climb down until we reach the village of Lo-Manthang.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08:Exploration Day: Visit Chhosar Village and Caves – 6 – 7 hours

Today we explore the highlights of Lo Manthang – Palacess, Fortress and Monasteries of Lo-Manthang. We also hike to village of Chhosar and visit Niphu monstery, the most sacred Buddhist monasteries. We also explore Jhong Cave, the largest man made cave in Upper Mustang. Jhong Cave is five stories high with 40 rooms decorated with Tibetan scripts and Buddhist murals. After exploration, we hike back to Lo-Manthang for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09: Lo-Manthang – Yara (3,900m/6-7 hours)

After breakfast, we climb uphill from Lo-Manthang and cross Lo-La Pass (3,950m). It is the last place where we explore Lo-Manthang. After some uphill and downhill trails, we reach the Dhi village and then make a short vertical climb alongside Puyung Khola to reach Yara.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10:Yara – Luri Cave Monastery (4,005m/4-5 hours)

Today we continue along the riverbank and make a gradual uphill to Luri Cave Monastery. It is an ancient and well-known cave monastery in the Mustang region which was built in 14 th
century. There are big ancient Chorten, holy pictures and statues of religious figures.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Luri Cave – Ghuma Thanti (4,600m/5-6 hours)

After breakfast, we follow the trial that goes through large pastureland with a good view of snow-capped peaks. Walking for around 5 hours and descending down, we reach a camp at Ghuma Thanti. It is a beautiful place that lies near a stream. It is the famous site for pilgrims who come to explore the sacred lake of Damodar Kunda.

Accommodation: Accommodation

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Ghuma Thanti – Namta Khola (4,890m/7 – 8hours)

Today’s trail is challenging as we have to cross two high passes. Cross Kyuma La (5,300m) and Batsyak La (5,450m) and descend down to Damodar Kunda (4,890m). Damodar Kunda is holy lake highly venerated by Hindu Pilgrims and is located in a rain-shadow zone of the Himalayas, north of the magnificent Annapurna range. We then drop down to Namta Khola.

Accommodation: Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13:Namta Khola – Saribung Base Camp (4,950m/6-7 hours)

Today we start our trek from the left bank moraine of Khumjungar Glacier. Be cautious of snowy approaches on a trail. We climb through Khumjungar Glacier and reach Saribung Base Camp. At Saribung Base Camp, you are surrounded by the 6,000m peaks all around.

Accommodation: Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Acclimatization Day

Today is the most exciting part of the trek as we scale Saribung Peak (6,328m). We start early and summit the peak on the glacier moraine. After ascending for some time , we find a split ice which parts us from the peak by an easy trail with large snow inclines. Once we summit the top, we get the best view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges along with Damodar Himal and Chhib Himal Ranges. After some moment, we climb back to base camp.

Overnight in Saribung Base Camp

Day 15:Base Camp – Nagoru (4,440m) via Saribung Pass (5,600m)

Today is the most important part of the trek as we cross the frozen Saribung Pass (5,600m). We climb via steep and slippery trail through the snow to the top of Saribung Pass. Saribung is located in secluded part of Mustang region and remains frozen throughout the year as it lies on the foot of Saribung Peak (6,042m). After some moment on the top, we descend down to Nagoru on a moraine path.

Accommodation: Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16:Nagoru – Phu Gaon (4,080m/ 5 – 6 hours)

We hike from Nagoru to Phu Gaon enjoying the dramatic views of Himlung (7,126m), Nemjung (7,140m), Cheo (6,812m) and Pokarkang (6,372m), Phu Gaon is inhabited by mixed settlement – Lama, Gurung and Ghale, allowing us an opportunity to enjoy Buddhist culture and lifestyle. The Tashi Lakhang Monastery in Phu Gaon is also known as one of the world’s 108 great Buddhist Monasteries.

Accommodation: Camp/Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17:Phu Gaon – Meta (3,560m/5 – 6 hours)

Today we walk to the end village and cross gate before dropping down through constricted valley to Kyang. Here we can perceive the ruins of abandoned castles of the Khampa settlement. Then we continue descending down to reach Meta. On the way, we can admire the magnificent views of Kangaru Himal (6,981m) and the Annapurna range.

Accommodation: Camp/Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 18: Meta – Koto (2,600m/ 6 – 7 hours)

After breakfast, we climb down following the Nar Khola and walk through the alpine forest. We cross many streams and waterfalls near Dharmasala. We also walk through many suspension bridges and riverside villages to reach the village of Koto.

Accommodation: Camp/Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 19:Koto – Dharapani (1,860m/ 5 – 6 hours)

Today we walk on a flat trail and cross many villages and forest to reach Timang. On the way, we get the good view of Annapurna region and other peaks. Further we descend down to Danakyu through an uneven trail. Later the trail connects to a smooth and flat route which leads us Dharapani.

Accommodation: Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 20:Trek Ends: Dharapani – Jagat (1,300m/ 5 – 6 hours)

After breakfast, we descend down to Marsyangdi River and pass the iron bridge just at the end of Dharpani village. We walk alongside the River and cross it several times. We also walk by the village of Karte, Tal, Sattale and Chamje to reach Jagat. We walk across few waterfalls as we make our way down towards Jagat.

Accommodation: Teahouse

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 21: Drive: Jagat – Kathmandu – 7 – 8 hours

After breakfast, we drive on a private vehicle from Jagat to Kathmandu. On the way, we admire beautiful landscapes and countryside sceneries. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to hotel where you take a well-deserved rest. In the evening, join a farewell dinner organized by Four Season Mountain Trek in authentic Nepalese Restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 22: Final Departure

Your adventure holiday in Nepal comes to an end today. Our airport representative will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport right on scheduled time.

Farewell!!!!

Cost Include

• All airport transfers
• Accommodation at Star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on B & B basis
• City sightseeing tour with guide and transport vehicle
• Domestic air flight: Kathmandu – Pokhara and Pokhara - Jomsom
• All airport taxes
• All entrance fee, permit fee and paper works
• An experienced English-speaking legal trekking guide and local porter
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• Comprehensive medical kit
• Tented Camp with all the equipment and Kitchen
• An expert cook and helper
• All the ground transportation as per itinerary 

Cost Exclude

• Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Personal nature expenses including tipping for guides, drivers and porters, phone calls, alcoholic beverage, extra menu, laundry etc.
• Bottled drinks
• Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
• Nepal entry visa fee

Trip Name: Teri La Pass Trek

Group Size: 1 - 12

Highest Elevation: 5,600 m

Activity: Trekking and Sightseeing

Difficulty: Challenging Plus Trek

Best Season: Spring (March - May) and Autumn (September - November)

Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara and all meals during the trek

Accommodation: Star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and teahouse and camp during the trek

Transportation: Private Vehicle and Flights

Permits: Required (RAP, ACAP & TIMS)