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Operating in the himalayas since 2000

Mustang (Restricted Area) for 17 Days

Mustang (Restricted Area) for 17 Days

The Upper Mustang Trek is an intriguing trip through Nepal’s isolated and culturally diverse Upper Mustang region. The trip starts in Kathmandu, to explore the allure of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upper Mustang, usually referred to as the Last Forbidden Kingdom, was closed to visitors until the 1990s. Marvel...

Group Size: Minimum 2 pax
Duration: 17 Days
Max Altitute: 3810M
Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea Houses
Activity Trekking to Nepal
Per Day Hike mx 5/6 hrs
Meals: B/L/D/A / During the trek / Kathmandu and Pokhara Room with Breakfast
Trip Grading: Moderate
Trip Start: Kathmandu Airport
Trip End: Kathmandu Airport
Best Season September - November/ February - May
Transportation Private Transport & Flight
Region Restricted Area

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Trip Overview

The Upper Mustang Trek is an intriguing trip through Nepal’s isolated and culturally diverse Upper Mustang region. The trip starts in Kathmandu, to explore the allure of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upper Mustang, usually referred to as the Last Forbidden Kingdom, was closed to visitors until the 1990s. Marvel at the barren environment, rocky paths, and expansive vistas of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other Himalayan peaks as we walk through this remarkable area.

Trekking to the historic walled city of Lo Manthang offers a rare opportunity to experience the fusion of the natural world with Tibetan cultural influences. Trekkers can experience the region’s mysterious vistas, arid plateaus, and traditional Tibetan settlements, which were originally part of a restricted area.

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

    Upon arrival, a representative from Mountain Leaders will receive you at the Airport and transfer to the hotel. Depending upon your arrival time, we will arrange for activities for the day. In the evening, you will enjoy the welcome dinner alongside a lovely cultural performance program. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

    After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and start a day with full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. You will visit Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square reveals the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupa in the world. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants. We will be staying at Kathmandu.

  • Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2689ft): 5-6 hours

    We have breakfast then leave for Pokhara, also known as The Lake City owing to the large number of lakes in the city. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,794ft), Manaslu (8,156m/26,759ft), Machhapuchhre (6,993m/22,943ft), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. We then check-in to our hotel and take a rest. We enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake and stroll in the city’s quaint streets. We will be staying at Pokhara.

  • Day 4 Fly to Jomsom (2,713m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 3-4 hours trek

    Today we will take an early morning flight to Jomsom which is famous for its apples, strong winds and the landscape. We begin our trek on an open trail alongside a beautiful valley. We pass through Eaklibatti village before reaching Jomsom which is ideally located at the bank of two rivers. The village is beautiful with flat-roofed houses and also has ruins of an old fortress. We will be staying at Kagbeni.

  • Day 5 Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

    We get our permits checked then begin our trek on a trail alongside the Kali Gandaki River. We walk on sand amidst strong winds before ascending on a hill. We reach the Tangbe Village and admire its narrow alleyways, white-washed houses, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. We continue our walk and pass another village and cross a river on our way. Next, we walk on a ridge before reaching Chele Village. We will be staying at Chele.

  • Day 6 Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours

    Our trek from today will be a little hard compared to what we experienced before. Our walk today involves crossing two passes, Taklam La pass (3,624m) and Dajori La pass (3,735). On our way, we enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and pass by Ramchung Cave. We descend further and reach Samar Village. From here we walk on a trail above the village and reach a ridge. Next, we descend on a steep trail to a stream and continue our trek to Syanboche. We will be staying at Syanboche.

  • Day 7 Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft): 5-6 hours

    We ascend to the Yamda La pass at 3,850m. On the way, we pass by a few teahouses, chortens and beautiful villages. We trek through poplar forests and barley fields and reach Nyi Pass at 4,010m. From here, we descend to Ghami which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. The village is beautiful with fields surrounding the entire village. We will be staying at Ghami.

  • Day 8 Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 5-6 hours

    Our trek today begins with a descent through a rough and often slippery trail. We then cross a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and begin ascending. The pathway is beautiful with mani walls along the trail. Next, we cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3870m and reach Tsarang village. The village lies atop the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red Gompa towards its east. We will be staying at Tsarang.

  • Day 9 Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours

    We begin our trek by descending to a canyon and cross a river before beginning our uphill trek to Lo La pass which at 3950m. From the top of the pass we can admire the beautiful Lo Manthang village. From the pass we descend to Lo Manthang which is a beautiful walled village. From here the views of the Himalayas including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak as well as Damodar Kunda (pond) is quite good. We will be staying at Lo-Manthang.

  • Day 10 Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization

    Lo Manthang is a walled town of the remote Upper Mustang region of Nepal. We spend the day touring three major Gompa of the town namely Jhampa, Thupchen and Chhoeda. All of these Gompa have undergone expert restoration over the last two decades. We can also trek to Tingkhar which is a beautiful village located north-west of Lo-Manthang. We will be staying at Lo Manthang.

  • Day 11 Lo-Manthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours

    We trek on a different route when returning from Lo-Manthang. Our trail passes through Gyakar village which houses a century old Ghar Gompa with beautiful rock paintings. According to a local legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Gompa will have it fulfilled. We explore the Gompa and continue our trek to Drakmar. We will be staying at Darkmar.

  • Day 12 Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours

    We start our trek early to avoid strong winds and descend for the most part of the trek. Our trail passes through a dry plateau and fields before reaching Ghiling. The walk can be relatively difficult as we are most likely to experience strong winds on our face. Ghiling is mostly dry, but we still get good views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. We can tour the village around the evening. We will be staying at Ghiling.

  • Day 13 Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

    We begin our trek after breakfast. We walk on the same trail as before going up to Lo Manthang. On the way to Chhuksang we can enjoy great views of the Himalayas and small villages we pass en route. We will be staying at Chhuksang.

  • Day 14 Chhuksang to Jomsom (2,700/8,856ft): 6-7 hours

    Today is the last day of our trek and it is a long one. After trekking for a while, we come to an end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We stop for lunch at Kagbeni. After lunch, we continue our trek to Jomsom. We will be staying at Jomsom.

  • Day 15 Fly back to Pokhara from Jomosm

    We take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. After arriving in Pokhara, we can spend the rest of the day in leisure. We will be staying at Pokhara.

  • Day 16 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

    After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. This will be a journey along river banks with wonderful views of terraced hills and the rural Nepalese lifestyle. After reaching Kathmandu, we take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. . We will be staying at Kathmandu.

  • Day 17 Final departure

    After breakfast, as per your flight schedule, our representative from Mountain leaders will transfer you to the airport from where you will fly towards your next destination.

Whats Include

Trip Includes

  • Airport picks up & drops by private transport.
  • All private transportation as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Breakfast, double sharing basic.
  • All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • Tea Houses/Lodges, Guest houses accommodation during the trek.
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all trekking staff.
  • Government License holder city tour guide (English speaking) in Kathmandu .
  • Government licensed holder trekking guide during the trek.
  • Porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information management System)
  • Annapurna Conservation area project (ACAP)
  • Restated area permit ( Upper mustang Special Permit)
  • Guide flight fare from Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara.
  • Government tax.

Excluding Cost

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Your personal travel insurance such as health insurance, If in case Emergency Rescue Insurance
  • Entrance fees during the city sightseeing.
  • Any International and Domestic air fare and tax.
  • All personal expenses, like Personal trekking equipment, Cola, Fanta and mineral water and all alcoholic beverages
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Tips for guide, driver and other staff.
  • Anything not included in the cost includes section.

Meals

In Kathmandu and Pokhara breakfast only. Trekking trail We will provided the all meals of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation

In Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation in Hotel. Trekking trail we will provided the best available tea house lodge.

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