West Nepal Annapurna Region Restricted Region Mustang Nepal

Upper Mustang Trek 17 Days

Duration: 17 day

Activity level: Strenuous

Max altitude: 4300m, Marang la Pass

Best season: Spring (March-May), Autumn (September-November)

Trip highlights

◉ Enjoy the lush wonders that lie within the Lost Forbidden kingdom; Lo Manthang ◉ Walk across the deepest gorge and valley of the world; Kali Gandaki ◉ Panoramic view of majestic Himalayan peaks like Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Thorang, and many others ◉ Explore some of the highest passes of ...

Trip overview

Upper Mustang Trek is a peculiar trek that falls under the restricted region of Nepal. Restricted regions of Nepal are the most preserved regions due to their relative isolation from the outside world. Upper Mustang is one of such regions that opened up to tourism in 1992. As this ethnic region pres...

What's included

➤ TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System ➤ Government taxes, VAT & office service charge ➤ Necessary Trekking Permit and all National Park Fees ➤ Transportation in a private vehicle including airport transfers ➤ 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu for accommodation ➤ Kathmandu Sightseeing ...

What's excluded

➤ Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu. ➤ Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. ➤ International airfare and airport departure tax. ➤ Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple ...

What to bring

● Sleeping Bag ● Trekking Bag ● Duffel Bag ● Trekking pole ● Water bottle ● Hiking shirts ● Long sleeved t-shirt ● Down jacket ● Waterproof shell jackets ● Waterproof pants ● Hiking boots ● Sun hat or scarf ● Toiletries (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand sanitizer, Wet wipes, Medium sized quick-drying to...

Your itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Day in Kathmandu

Welcome upon your arrival to the city of temples. You will receive a warm welcome at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will then check-in to your hotel and get a detailed plan of your trek. You will get your permits this day and meet fellow travelers, guides, and porters. Make sure to bring necessary documents like passport, copies of photos, travel insurance policy, etc.

Day 2

Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Exploration

You’ll have a full day exploring Kathmandu Valley. On this trip, you will visit UNESCO enlisted World Heritage sites. It includes Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. Not to forget this is also your prep day. You need to be ready for your journey the next day. Thus, pack your bags with all the necessary stuff and gears. If you are missing something, then you can buy them from hubs like Thamel.

Day 3

Flight/Drive to Pokhara

You will begin your day by taking off an early flight to Pokhara. It will take about half an hour to reach there. You also have another option to get there, by taking a private ride. This scenic ride takes on about 6-7 hours. Upon reaching Pokhara, you can indulge yourself in various activities. The choice is all yours!

Day 4

Flight to Jomsom (2743m) and Trek to Kagbeni (2804m)

Again, your day will begin with another flight. This time it would be to Jomsom. It is the starting point of your trek. After the scenic flight session, you will head to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a unique traditional village oof Mustang which is also a major gateway. Here, you can explore the typical lifestyle of locals who follow special forms of ancient culture and tradition

Day 5

Trek From Kagbeni to Chele (3050m)

Leaving back Kagbeni, you will proceed to Chele. On this course, you will pass through villages like Tangbe and Chuksang. As you reach around the altitude of 3000 meters, the scenic mount view also appears. Amongst all, Mountain Niligiri and Tukuche look awesome. You will have to walk about 6-7 hours to reach Chele village from Kagbeni.

Day 6

Trek to Synagboche (3800m)

Another exciting day of your trek begins. Well, this part of the trek might be demanding and adventurous for some. This is because you will pass two large ridges as Taklam La Pass (3624m) and Dajori La Pass (3735m). You will have lovely views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. It would be a long day to get at Syangboche which will take around 7-8 hours.

Day 7

Trek to Ghami (3500m)

Your next destination is Ghami, Mustang’s third settlement. For getting there, you will walk along the terraced valley of Ghelung. Likewise, you will pass via Nyi La Pass and Ghami La Pass. After these rough climbs of 6-7 hours, you will reach Ghami. It is a village rich in ancient monasteries, chorten, mani walls, and stupas.

Day 8

Trek to Tsarang (Charang) (3570m)

After Ghami, you will take the uphill trails that lead to Tsarang. Tsarang is Mustang’s second famous town, known to be the ‘Land of Chortens’. Thus, you can expect to visit some exceptional masterpieces like Ghulpa Sect Monastery. On the way, there are many charming villages and soaring cliffs like Choya La Pass (3820m).

Day 9

Trek to Lo Manthang (3840m)

The ultimate thrilling day arrives as you visit the kingdom of Lo Manthang. Lo Manthang is ‘The Last Forbidden Kingdom’ which delivers the true sense if ancient civilization. To get there, you will cross several plateaus and villages including Tsarang, Tsarang chu, Lo La Pass (3950m). There is also Tholung village at 3580 meters and several chortens on your way. Above the windy passes, you can get an eye-catching view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Day 10

Acclimatization Day at Lo Manthang

The walled city of Mustang, Lo Manthang has many things to offer. Thus, daybreak at Lo is a good idea. Further, this break will also great for acclimatization. It enables you to adapt to higher altitudes and cope with less oxygen. While you stay there, you can visit some remarkable places at Nyphu cave, Jhong Sky Cave, Choose & Gharphu valley. You can even opt for jeep safari and horse riding.

Day 11

Lo Manthang to Drakmar (3810m)

Now, leaving the route of Lo, your trail begins to pass towards Drakmar. You will begin your journey with consecutive ups and downs which will take you through Gyakar village. It is famous for an amazing rock painting called Ghar Gompa. This legendary rock is about 1200 years old. You will also witness Marang La Pass (4300m) on your way. Overnight at Drakmar!

Day 12

Drakmar to Ghiling (3750m)

The series of descending continues and following it, you will head to Ghiling. Walking on the trails of Ghiling will give you a thrilling experience. Ghiling village is another unique part of Mustang that gives good views of Mount Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri.

Day 13

Ghiling to Tetang/Chhusang (2980m)

The ultimate destination for this day is Chhusang. If you wish, you can stay at Tetang village too. Tetang village is the village that lies above Tetang between two ridges. The major highlight for this day is Chungsi Cave Monastery. Along with some beautiful peaks, you can also see large glaciers.

Day 14

Trek to Muktinath (3710m) and Drive to Jomsom (2743m)

After exploring the Mustang region, you will head back to the Annapurna region. The trails comprise of scenic mani walls, colossal plateau, and apple orchards. At first, you will visit Muktinath temple which will take around 4-5 hours. Visiting the iconic temple, you will drive back to Jomsom by a local jeep. It will take about 2-3 hours.

Day 15

Flight Back to Pokhara and Day Rest

It is your final day of the trek. You are in the beautiful part of your trek. Jomsom has contrasting highlights and full of unique landscapes. Thus, you can spend your morning exploring its suburbs. After the exploration, you will take a flight back to Pokhara. The half an hour flight experience is delightful. Upon reaching Pokhara, you can traverse to many tourist destinations. You will enjoy your stay there.

Day 16

Flight/Drive From Pokhara to Kathmandu

Here comes the final day of your journey. You have two options of return to Kathmandu. You can either take flight or take any private vehicle. The flight takes about half an hour while the drive takes 6-7 hours. As you know both options have good perks, the choice is all yours!

Day 17

Final Departure!

With the final farewell, our representative will drop you at the airport as per your flight timing. We will hope to see you soon and again! If you wish, we can reschedule it as per your comfort and choice. Also, If you want to extend your trip, you’ve various other options for trekking and tour packages. Regarding queries of yours, contact us for any kind of information you need. We will be more than happy to help!