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Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek

Trip Overview

Key Information

  • Trip Duration 17
  • Starts from Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
  • Maximum Height: 3810
  • Best Season: Autumn/Spring
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Transportation: Flight/Jeep
  • Activity: Trekking

Upper mustang trek is a unique trekking package that takes you to the untouched the trans- upper Himalayan mountain region close to the Tibetan plateaus. The dry and desert type region starting from Kagbeni in the south and ranging up to the Tibetan Border is generally referred as the Upper Mustang. The region is highly influenced by the Tibetan culture and has preserved age old Monasteries, culture ancient lifestyle and undulating landscape.  Upper mustang is a package of ultimate adventure with the superb view of the world highest mountains like Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many more. The adventure generally starts from the kaligandaki George which is the deepest George in the world up to the Lo-Mangthang valley. Until October 1991 the Trans- Himalayan region of upper Mustang was restricted for the foreigners it was only after the date Nepal government announced the opening of these restricted areas for the Outsiders.

The upper Mustang Trek starts from Jomsom after you take a Scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. From Jomsom the trekking trail takes you through the picturesque villages and fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards, forests and rivers along the sandy and windy trail up to the Kagbeni. En route you pass through different villages with ethnic group of people, Pine and Juniper Forests, Mani walls, colorful chortens, Stones Carved with Enchants, Monasteries un till you reach the walled city of Lo Mangthang. This city has its own king named Jigme Palbar Bista who resides in a four storied architectural palace in the city.
 

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Food Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Kathmandu valley Sightseeing
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Today we spend half day for trip arrangements and Half Day Guided Kathmandu valley Sightseeing Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 823

Take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft] driving for about 6 hrs along the beautiful and scenic countryside rode. At evening go for Pokhara sightseeing.Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 4 : Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom & then trek to Kagbeni
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 2858

Take a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom & then trek to Kagbeni [2,858m/9,375ft] walking for about 3-4 hrs

Day 5 : Trek from Kagbeni to chele
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3050

Trek from Kagbeni to chele [3050m/10,004ft] walking for about 5-6 hrs a day through the picturesque villages and fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards, forests and rivers along the sandy and windy trail of Mustang.

Day 6 : Trek from Chele to Syanbochen
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3475

Trek from Chele to Syanbochen [3475m/11,398ft] walking for about 6-7 hrs climbing the Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) and through the juniper forests.

Day 7 : Trek from Syanbochen to Ghaymi
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3520

Trek from Syanbochen to Ghaymi [3520m/11,546ft] walking for about 5-6 hrs passing through the teahouses, chortens and local villages, passes.
 

Day 8 : Trek from Ghaymi to Charang
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3500

Trek from Ghaymi to Charang [3500m/11,480ft]walking for about 4-5 hrs a day passing through the Mani walls, sacred stones carved with enchants, maize fields and willow trees.

Day 9 : Trek from Charang to Lo-Mangthang
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 3700

Trek from Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700m/12,136ft) walking for about 5-6 hrs.

Day 10 : Spend a day Exploring the Lo-Mangthang
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 3700

Spend a day Exploring the Lo-Mangthang. Today you visit the Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa observing the panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Day 11 : Trek from Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 3810

Trek from Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar [3810 m/12,500ft] walking for about 6-7 hrs enroute you will get to visit the Gyakar with more than 1200 years old Ghar Gompas. The primary figure of the gompa being guru Rinpoche.

Day 12 : Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3806

Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling [3806m/12,484ft] walking for about 5-6 hrs a day.

Day 13 : Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3050

Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang [3050m/10,004ft] walking for about 5-6 hrs.

Day 14 : Trek back from Chhuksang to Jomsom
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 2700

Trek back from Chhuksang to Jomsom [2700/8,856ft] via Kagbeni walking for about 6-7 hrs.

Day 15 : From Jomsom Fly back to Pokhara
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 820

 From Jomsom Fly back to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara explore the lakes and markets in Pokhara.

Day 16 : Back to Kathmandu
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
 

Day 17 : Departure from Kathmandu
Food Breakfast
Elevation 1400

Farewell and transfer to airport for flight back to destination country.

Service Includes on Price

Cost Includes

  • Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • TIMS card
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Porter(s) (optional)
  • Transportation: Kathmandu–Pokhara–Jomsom (flight/jeep)
  • Jeep/bus from Jomsom to trek start point
  • Accommodation in teahouses/lodges (twin-sharing)
  • All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water purification tablets
  • First aid kit
  • Airport transfers in Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • Government taxes and service charges
     

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, WiFi, laundry)
  • Tips for guide, porter, driver
  • Sleeping bag and personal trekking gear
  • Extra accommodation/meals outside trek
  • Domestic flight delays or cancellations costs
  • Optional activities or side trips
  • Excess baggage fees on flights

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