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Holi & Festival Cultural Tour
Celebrate the festival of colours across the living heritage cities of the Kathmandu Valley, with temples, palaces and local feasts.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Best time
- March, during Holi
- From
- $967
- Play Holi with local families
- UNESCO Durbar Squares tour
- Boudhanath & Pashupatinath temples
All treks
- Everest Base Camp16 days
- Annapurna Circuit14 days
- Manaslu Circuit15 days
- Upper Mustang20 days
- Langtang Valley10 days
- Kanchenjunga Trek
- Dolpo Region Trek
- Makalu Trek
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Classic Everest Base Camp Trek
Follow the legendary trail through Sherpa villages, glacial moraines and Buddhist monasteries to the foot of the world's highest mountain.
- Duration
- 16 days
- Best time
- Mar to May, Sep to Nov
- From
- $1,867
- Stand at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
- Sunrise from Kala Patthar viewpoint
- Namche Bazaar & Tengboche Monastery
All expeditions
- Island Peak Climbing6,189 m
- Cho-Oyu Expedition8,188 m
- Mt Meru Climb
- Himchuli Peak6,441 m
- Chulu West Expedition
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Island Peak Climbing Expedition
An ideal introduction to Himalayan mountaineering - combine the Everest trail with a guided ascent of Imja Tse (Island Peak).
- Duration
- 20 days
- Best time
- Apr to May, Oct to Nov
- From
- $2,987
- Summit Island Peak (6,189 m)
- Full climbing & rope training
- Everest Base Camp acclimatisation
All destinations
All destinationsSelected
Upper Mustang - A Lost Tibetan Kingdom
Journey into the walled city of Lo Manthang, a preserved fragment of ancient Tibet with ochre cliffs, cave monasteries and living Buddhist tradition.
- Duration
- 20 days
- Best time
- Mar to Nov
- From
- $2,387
- Walled capital of Lo Manthang
- Ancient cave monasteries & gompas
- Trans-Himalayan desert scenery
Overview
Journey into the walled city of Lo Manthang, a preserved fragment of ancient Tibet with ochre cliffs, cave monasteries and living Buddhist tradition.
This journey is fully supported by an Earthbound ground team, licensed guides, comfortable lodging and all logistics arranged so you can focus on the experience. Trips run for groups as small as one or two people, and every itinerary can be tailored to your dates and pace.
Trip highlights
- Walled capital of Lo Manthang
- Ancient cave monasteries & gompas
- Trans-Himalayan desert scenery
- Restricted-area cultural permit included
What's included
Included in Standard
- Airport transfers & ground transport
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Accommodation throughout the trip
- All permits & national park fees
- Meals as per the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Travel & rescue insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips & personal expenses
- Nepal entry visa (on arrival)
Itinerary
Day by day, with where you sleep and how far you walk.
Airport greeting and hotel transfer, followed by a team briefing about the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.
A seven hour bus ride through the mid-hills along the Trishuli river with Himalayan views. A flight option is available. Overnight in Pokhara.
A twenty minute flight to Jomsom and light lunch precede the trek to Kagbeni, the starting point of the Upper Mustang region. Overnight in a guesthouse.
The trail follows a prehistoric salt trading route, passing Tangbe village with its apple orchards before reaching Chhusang.
A five hour hike along the Kali Gandaki River crosses Dajori la pass (3,736 m) and visits Chele village, with Mount Nilgiri views at Samar.
A six hour trek via Yamdo la and Shyangmochen reaches Gheling, visiting the 600 year old Gheling Gompa of Maha Kala and the Shakya Monastery. Overnight camp.
A six hour journey crosses Nyi La pass, with an optional climb to Lo-Gekar for an earlier Lo-Manthang arrival. Overnight camp.
Crossing Mui La (4,170 m) and Chogo La (4,230 m), the trail visits the oldest Gompa in Mustang, believed to be 1400 years old, reaching the kingdom capital by afternoon.
Explore nearby villages and their unique lifestyle and heritage, ancient monasteries, and possibly the royal palace. Overnight camp.
Walk to Dhi Pass (4,100 m) then descend to Dhi, considered one of the best villages of the whole Lo-Manthang region. Overnight camp.
Explore the nearby village, its lifestyle and heritage, and ancient monasteries, with a possible palace visit. Overnight camp.
Exploring the valley, the trek visits the Old Buddhist Library and Monastery of Lo Manthang and crosses Tsarang la (3,870 m) to Ghami. Stay at a lodge of the King's relatives.
The return journey begins with a camp at a local apple garden. There is an option to reach Jomsom the same day via jeep from Samar-Chaile.
A six hour walk along the beautiful Kali Gandaki River crosses Chhusang village to Kagbeni. Overnight in Kagbeni.
A mostly flat and easy three to four hour hike reaches Jomsom, with time to explore the village. Overnight stay.
An early morning flight with Himalayan views, or an alternative 10 to 12 hour bus if the flight is canceled. Overnight in Pokhara.
A six to eight hour drive with stops passes small streams, lush hills, and green landscape. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Visit missed World Heritage Sites, shop in Thamel, or rest, followed by a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Hotel breakfast followed by an airport drop-off, 2 to 3 hours before the scheduled flight.
Photos
A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.
Reviews
5.0 5 reviews
The trip of a lifetime
Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.
Sarah M. AustraliaOctober 2025
Felt looked after the whole way
We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.
James & Kate United KingdomMay 2025
Well organised and genuinely local
You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.
Daniel R. CanadaMarch 2025
Common questions
We grade it Moderate. You reach about 3,840 m, so the main challenge is the height rather than technical climbing. Rest days are built in to help you adjust, and a good level of everyday fitness is enough to enjoy it. Tell us about your experience when you enquire and we will be honest about the fit.
The best time to go is Spring through autumn (Mar–Nov), when the weather is most settled and the views are clearest. We also run the trip outside these months on request, ask us and we will tell you what to expect.
Small. Many of our trips run for just one or two people, and we keep group sizes low so the pace stays yours and your guide has time for everyone. You can also book the whole trip privately.
A 30% deposit, about $716 on this trip, holds your place, and the rest is due before you travel. You can change your dates for free up to 60 days out.
Yes, and yes. All the national park fees and trekking permits for this route are arranged by us and included in the price. You just need a valid passport and a Nepal entry visa, which you get on arrival.
Every itinerary can be adjusted around your dates, your pace and how long you have. If you want extra rest days, a different start, or to add another region, tell us and we will build it around you.
Standard, 20 days
$2,387 per person