Upper Mustang Guided Trek: Explore Nepal's Last Forbidden Kingdom

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Nepal’s last forbidden kingdom with the Upper Mustang Guided Trek. Explore the ancient capital of Lo Manthang and discover the mysterious world of the old Buddhist kingdom. No technical climbing required, suitable for beginners. Book now!

Duration: 16 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Kathmandu Arrival, Transfer to Hotel

Kathmandu - Your Arrival Time (?) Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.

At 06:00 PM: In the evening we will meet for a coffee and will brief you the details of your trek program.

Drive to Pokhara

Pokhara - At 06:30 AM: Have your breakfast at the hotel and be ready for your drive to beautiful lake city Pokhara. Pokhara is about 200 KM far from Kathmandu, it takes Approx. 6-7 hours of driving to reach there.

At 03:00 PM: First check-in at your hotel. You will get a few hours to buy your required things for the trek if needed. If not, you can explore the lakeside area and take a rest. You will keep your extra baggage at the hotel in Pokhara.

Fly to Jomsom, Trek to Kagbeni

Kagbeni - At 06:30 AM: Today is the first day of our trek and we start by flying to the beautiful Jomsom town from Pokhara in the early morning. Jomsom lies at the lap of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains so the flights take place in the morning because the day is windy. After reaching Jomsom we will start our trek from Jomsom towards the Kagbeni village. We will follow the bank of Kaligandaki river, pass by the apple and potato farms. Overnight at Kagbeni teahouse.

Trek to Chele

Chele - At 07:30 AM: Kagbeni is the starting point of the restricted area. After checking our permits we will start our Upper Mustang trek. We will follow the upstream of windy Kaligandaki river reaching the Tangbe village. We will pass by the barley and buckwheat fields, and apple farms in between beautiful villages. Finally reaching Chele we will stop for the night here.

Trek to Syanbochen

Mustang - At 07:30 AM: After breakfast, we will start our trek. Today’s trek is comparatively hard one among other days. We will cross the two beautiful pass, Dajori La pass (3,735) and Taklam La pass (3,624m). The magnificent views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and Ramchung cave is seen from the trail. We will descend to reach Samar village before we further start the steep descend to reach Syanbochen. Overnight at teahouse.

Trek to Ghami

Ghami - At 07:30 AM: Today we will be trekking towards the biggest village in the Lo region. After breakfast, we will start our trek ascending Yamada La pass (3,850m) through the teahouse, chorten and beautiful villages. Then we will trek through the poplar forest, barley field to reach Nyi Pass (4,010m) from where we will descend down towards the beautiful Ghami village. Overnight at Ghami village.

Trek to Tasrang

Mustang Region - At 07:30 AM: Today we will descend down first to cross the Ghami Khola. After crossing the River we will start our uphill climb to reach the Tasrang-La pass (3870m). We will pass through the beautiful mani walls to reach the Tasrang village. Tasrang village lies at the top of Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east. Overnight at Tasrang tea house.

Trek to Lo Manthang

Lo Manthang - At 07:30 AM: After breakfast, we descend down to the canyon and cross the river before we start our climb towards Lo pass (3950m). Beautiful Lo Mangthang village is seen from the top of the pass. From the top, we will then descend down towards the beautiful walled village. The magnificent view of the Himalayas including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak and Damodar Kunda can be seen. Overnight at Lo Mangthang tea house.

Exploration Day at Lo Manthang

Lo Manthang - At 07:30 AM: Today we will explore the surrounding area of Lo Mangthang. We will visit three gompas; Jhampa, Thupchen and Chhoeda. We will explore the ancient sky caves, ancient cave paintings, discover and experience the natural beauty, cultural practices. Overnight at Lomangthang.

Trek to Ghami

Ghami - At 07:30 AM: After breakfast, we will descend down the same trail as we came to Lomangthang. The trail is up and down crossing the rivers and climbing the passes. Beautiful Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains are around us throughout the trail. Overnight at Ghami.

Trek to Samar

Mustang Region - At 07:30 AM: We will further follow the Kaligandaki river going back towards the Samar village. Overnight at Samar teahouse.

Trek to Kagbeni

Kagbeni - At 07:30 AM: We will further follow the Kaligandaki river going back towards the Kagbeni village. The restricted area ends here. We will check out after reaching Kagbeni checkpost. Overnight at Kagbeni.

Trek to Jomsom

Jomsom - At 07:30 AM: Today is the last day of our trek. The trail is almost flat and easy going. Jomsom is the last point of the trek. Jomsom has good facilities for hotels and restaurants. Overnight at Jomsom hotel.

Fly to Pokhara

Pokhara - At 06:30 AM: Today we will take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The tiny aircraft passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing. Free day at Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara Hotel.

Drive to Kathmandu

Kathmandu - On this day you are returning to Kathmandu by drive. You will get shopping time in Kathmandu and we will have a farewell Nepali dinner together.

Departure

TIA - You will be free until your flight time; we will drop you at Kathmandu airport 3 hours before your flight.

What's Included
  • Porter support for luggage up to 20KG.
  • Provision of sleeping bag, duffle bags, and trekking maps.
  • Traditional Nepali farewell dinner.
  • Inclusive of all government and local taxes.
  • Tea house or lodge stays during the trek.
  • Expert English-speaking trek guide.
  • Emergency helicopter service arranged, covered by insurance.
  • Complimentary local SIM card for your stay.
  • Flight transfers in the trek itinerary.
  • Fair compensation for guide and porter, including their meals and lodging.
  • 2-star hotel stays in Kathmandu/Pokhara.
  • Managed arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu.
  • All trek necessary paperwork managed.
  • Lunch and dinner from trek start to end.
  • Daily breakfast included.
  • Standard collective transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and vice versa.
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Nepal visa cost. (You will require 2 passport size photos and 30 USD)
  • International flight ticket.
  • Travel health insurance. (Recommended)
  • Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
  • Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
  • All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in including section.
Additional Information

The Upper Mustang trail opens the door to the once prohibited kingdom, situated within the nation’s boundaries. This pathway unveils the enchanting world of the age-old Buddhist empire, Lo, and its ancient capital, Lo Manthang. Until 1992, Upper Mustang was off-limits to ordinary travelers, remaining utterly secluded from the rest of the world. Today, explorers require a restricted permit along with a TIMS card and ACAP permits to discover the Upper Mustang region in Nepal.

Nepal’s Mustang region is a highly sought-after tourist spot. The Upper Mustang trek does not necessitate technical climbing and is classified as moderately difficult. Therefore, beginners maintaining reasonable physical fitness can conveniently accomplish the trek. The pinnacle of the Upper Mustang trek stands at an altitude of 3,730 meters from sea level. Additionally, the total walking span of the Upper Mustang Trek is 2010 kilometers and the expedition can be wrapped up in 16 days.

Location
Kirateshwar Mahadev
Gaurighat Marg
we will be waiting for you at the Thameleshwor Mahadev Temple. We will provide you with our contact details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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