Trip Facts

	Trip Duration 17 Days
	Region Upper Mustang Treks
	Country Nepal
	Group Size 2 to 15 person
	Arrival On Kathmandu
	Departure From Kathmandu
	Best Season March To May And Sept To Nov
	Max Altitude 3800M
Very Difficult Trekking covers 4000 meters to 6000 meters. Physical fitness, and acclimatization are the must. Hiking per day of 7 hrs per day and altitude becomes an obstacle. You have to cross the Himalayan passes using basic climbing equipment. Even the trail is steep and may be slippery.	Trip Grade Very Difficult
	Activities Nepal Trekking

Upper Mustang Trek Overview

Upper Mustang Trekking Probably everyone dreamed of visiting the mysterious Annapurna Himalayas in Nepal, seeing with their own eyes the lost city of Pokhara, and going on a hike to Upper Mustang. Some of the most beautiful mountains on the planet hide many mysteries of ancient Buddhist civilizations. We are waiting for high-mountainous Nepal including Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri, glaciers and lakes, the legendary upper Mustang, an overnight stay on the mountains, and, of course, the famous City for devotees- Kagbeni.

Traveling to Upper Mustang is an incredible adventure physically accessible to everyone. The route contains ALL the easiest of interesting things, you will go with backpacks and every day you will see incredible sights and landscapes. book this trek with us is guaranteed to be one of the brightest times in your life when visiting Lo Manthang and its surroundings.

This trek opened in 1992 for visitors and can be done even in monsoon time. local Tibetan culture forbade the kingdom of Lo Manthang. paint colorful houses and stone carvings of Tibetans are the best insights of this trek.

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary:

Day 1st: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft) and transfer to hotel {15-minute drive}.

Day 2nd: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m/2700ft) {7 hours drive}.

Day 3rd: Fly to Jomsom (2725m/ 8,940ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m/ 9219ft) {Trek 3 hours}.

Day 4th: Trek to Chele (2920m / 10,006ft) (enter into the restricted upper Mustang area) {trek 7 hours}.

Day 5th: Trek to Syangboche (3800m/ 12467ft) {Trek 5-6 hours}.

Day 6th: Trek to Ghami (3520m/ 11548ft) {Trek 5 hours}.

Day 7th: Trek to Tsarnag (3560m/11679ft) {Trek 4 hours}.

Day 8th: Trek to Lo Manthang (3800m/ 12467ft) {Trek 4 – 5 hours}.

Day 9th: Explore the day at Lo Manthang.

Day 10th: Trek to Dhakmar (3800m/ 12467ft) {Trek 7 – 8 hours}.

Day 11th: Trek to Syanboche.

Day 12th: Trek to Chusang (3040m/ 9973ft) {Trek 5 – 6 hours}.

Day 13th: Trek to Kagbeni (2810m) {trek 4 hours}.

Day 14th: Trek to Jomsom (2720){ Trek 3 hours}.

Day 15th: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (823m/2700ft) {20 minutes flight}.

Day 16th: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(1350m/4429ft){7 hours drive}.

Day 17th: Shopping, Departure, or extend your trip.

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel

Walking Hours: 30 Minutes Driving

Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel

Max. Altitude: 1336M

Welcome to the mountainous country Nepal. during your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport{TIA} airport in front of the arrival gate Mission Himalaya Treks and Expeditions, One representative heartily welcomes you in a placid with your name printed.

After meeting his he will transfer to you to your hotel. Then you have leisure. Evening we will introduce you to your guide and brief you about your detailed program then check and prepare your trekking equipment.

Then we will treat you to a welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant in Thamel with local cuisine and a typical Nepali dance and music live show. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Accommodation: 3-star Category Hotel/ Meals included: Welcome dinner/ Transportation: Private vehicle/ Activities: None.

Day 2: Kathmandu Day tour

Walking Hours: 6 Hour Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel

Max. Altitude: 1336M

Today after breakfast we will start a private guided tour of the Kathmandu World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. In the beginning, we will start from the Swoyambhunath Stupa. It is an ancient stupa and tourists ask this stupa as a name by monkey temple.

After guiding here we will drive to Kathmandu Durbar square. It was a royal palace before. Now we can see here a cluster of old temples made by the previous King. We can see the beautiful Living Goddess Kumari there.

But a Photo cannot be taken. After seeing the living God we will drive to Boudhnath stupa and have Lunch. After lunch, we will explore The world’s Biggest Boudhnath Stupa and the holy pond behind it. Then we will drive to our last sightseeing point, Pashupatinath Temple.

It’s a holy temple and most pilgrimage sites for Hindus. lots of temples surround here and it’s dedicated to Shiva. On the bank of the Bagmati River, you can see the cremation system in Nepal.

After people die in Kathmandu Valley they are brought here to burn the body and the cremation system is different before they burn. Then our sightseeing ends. We will back to the hotel and prepare goods for trekking.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Walking Hours: 7 Hours Driving

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel

Max. Altitude: 823M

Today after breakfast in the capital city of Kathmandu we will drive to the Tourist Bus station from the Hotel and then take the tourist bus to go to Pokhara.

It takes around 7 to 8 hours and on the way three stops. One for a toilet break, the second for breakfast, and the third for lunch. On the way, if you are window seated on the right side of the bus you can see the Mountain lifestyle, houses, rivers, mountains, Rafting, and numerous new explorations during the trails. after you reach the tourist bus park Pokhara we will drive you to your hotel in the lakeside of Phewa.

Pokhara is a very beautiful city and leisure city in Nepal. Evening you can take a boat and can see the sunset view from the Lakeside.

Day 4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni

Walking Hours: 35 Minutes Flight And 3 To 4 Hours Trek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 2860M

Today we have breakfast very early and you will be transferred to Pokhara airport for a flight to Jomsom. It’s a very beautiful flight on a tiny airstrip with lots of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges.

Jomsom is the headquarters of the Mustang District and the main town on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. A long time ago we traded salt from Tibet to Nepal from here.

Then we will trek towards Kagbeni. after 2-3 hours of gradual flat trek, we will reach Eklebhatti where we can lunch then we trek and continue to Kagbeni a holy place too.

Kak River and Mustang River meet here then after here the river named Kaligandaki.. overnight stay in this beautiful village.

Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele

Walking Hours: 5 To 6 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3050M

Today after breakfast we will enter the restricted area so we will check our permits at the police check post. Upper Mustang is the Forbidden region so a special permit is needed to trek here. Today we trekking sandy and windy paths.

In the beginning, we will reach Tangbe village where we can explore red black, and white Chortenswith the buckwheat farmland. Some apples also can be found here.

After climbing steeply we reach the next destination called Chele is our final destination. you can find almost different mountain culture here.

Day 6: Trek from Chele to Syanbochen

Walking Hours: 7 Hours Trek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3475M

Beginning of the trekking we will reach the village Eklo Bhatti and we will upward trek past Taklam La(3424m altitude) through the narrow Stretch.

During this pass we can see Numerous mountains like Tilicho Peak, Damodar Kunda, and Yakawagang then we will trek downhill to Samar village. After that, we continue trails through the pass Phyangbo.

Red and black mixed Chortens we can explore during this trek. Some steep ascend brings you to the village Syanbochen or Syangmochen after passing Chungjen Rangjen Gomba. Overnight here.

Day 7: Trek from Syanbochen to Ghaymi

Walking Hours: 5 To 6 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3520M

First, we will enjoy breakfast and start our trekking uphill Yamda La(3850m). Numerous Chortens local village we will pas. The houses we pass are almost similar to Tibetan styles. Numerous Barley farmland we will pass then climb to NYI PASS(4010m).

This passes quite long and we will descend to Ghaymi village. This lLo region Large village surrounded by fields but unproductive. overnight at Ghaymi.

Day 8: Trek from Ghaymi to Tsarang

Walking Hours: 5 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3560M

Today our pleasant journey of trekking starts after breakfast at Ghyammi. When you cross Ghaymi Stream then you climb to a plateau and pass the Mani wall painted by Tibetan Buddhist followers.

Then we will trek eastern direction from the mani wall with some tree houses. You can see a huge white Dzong and a red Gompa in Tsarang. overnight at Tsangrang.

Day 9: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang

Walking Hours: 5 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3810M

At the beginning of trekking today we will trek downwards and cross CHARANG CHU then trekking uphill to the rocky trekking trail.

From the altitude of 3950m, we will see the walled city of Lo-Manthang and trek downhill to the Plain of Aspirations. after climbing a little plateau, we reach to beautiful village of Lo-Manthang. Overnight here.

Day 10: Exploration day in Lo-Manthang

Walking Hours: Stroll 3 Hours

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3810M

Today we will look around Lo-Manthang. You can see the main entrance gate in lo-Manthang and the streets are narrow here. The royal palace the 4th-story building with mud and timber was constructed so beautifully.

We can see Namgyal Monastery if you go to the highest point of the hill. it takes 1 hour to go there hill and can see Annapurna way too. Lo Manthang you can feel it not in Nepal like its otherworld because of its different culture, tradition, and kings.

Day 11: Trek From Lo-Manthang to Drakmar

Walking Hours: 7 Hours Trek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3820M

When returning our trail from Lo-Manthang will be slightly different than the previous trail. At the beginning of trekking, we will climb to the highest pass in this trek also called Chogo La(4325m) then descend to the Gekar Monastery.

Also famous is named Ghar Gompa. It was made in the 8th century AD and people believe that this is one of the oldest gompas in Nepal. after that, we climb a little and descend to the pretty valley village of Dhakmar.

Day 12: Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling

Walking Hours: 5 To 6 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3806M

Today we will trek back to Ghiling with a long walk of around 6 hours. When we arrive in this village we will Lunch and explore around in the evening because the afternoon is most windy and it brings lots of dust. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang

Walking Hours: 5 Hour Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 3050M

We re-track back to Chhuksang and overnight stay there after 5 hours trek. today you have a wonderful journey because of the snow-capped mountain scenery. enjoy this trip wait for the last day trekking back.

Day 14: Trek from Chhuksang to Jomsom

Walking Hours: 7 Hours Trek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge

Max. Altitude: 2700M

Today is our last day of trekking and the longest day. We start our trek today after early breakfast. We reach Kagbeni and have lunch there. Kagbeni is the meeting point of the Annapurna circuit trail, Jomsom Muktinath trek, and this trek start point.

After lunch, we continue to trek back to Jomsom. In the evening after confirming our flight ticket, you can give a farewell dinner to your trekking staff on the succession of your trek. overnight at Jomsom.

Day 15: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel

Walking Hours: 25 Minutes Flight And 10 Min Driving

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel

Max. Altitude: 823M

In the beginning, we enjoy the morning mountain last breakfast in Jomsom in front of Nilgiri mountain. Then we will check in at the airport for a dramatic flight to go to Pokhara. On the flight, you can explore the deepest gorge Kaligandaki with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain middle.

After 20 minutes of the flight, we transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon you can be sightseeing in Pokhara or leisure or Massage in Pokhara. Boating in Phewa Lake is another option for exploring Pokhara and its surroundings.

Day 16: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Walking Hours: 7 Hours Driving Or 25 Minutes Flight

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel

Max. Altitude: 1350m/4429ft

After breakfast in Pokhara in the shadow of the Annapurna mountain range, we will drive to the Tourist bus station in Pokhara. then we will take a tourist bus to Kathmandu. Today’s journey is also long around 7 hours of driving.

If you feel stressed please book a flight for only 20 minutes at an additional cost. In the evening our Mission Himalaya Treks and Expedition representative will share your trek experience with us and he will provide you with a certificate from our company for your successful trek.

Note: drive on your own Cost.

Day 17: Departure and shopping

Walking Hours: 30 Minutes Driving

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: None

Today’s final day in Buddha country Nepal. After free breakfast in Kathmandu, you can last an hour shopping for your friends and family. then 3-hour prior flight you will drop by Mission Himalaya Treks And Expedition Pvt. Ltd representative to the airport air according to your request for check-in time for your sweet home.

We will wait for you on another journey to Nepal, Tibet, or Bhutan with your Friends, Relatives, and family members. we wish you a safe journey.

Airport picks up and drops service during international arrival/ departure and domestic arrival/departure.
Deluxe 3 star category accommodation in Kathmandu inclusive with breakfast according to the itinerary.
Deluxe 3 star category accommodation in Pokhara inclusive with breakfast according to the itinerary.
Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus.
Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara flight with guide and porter.
Beautiful and clean accommodation at guest houses, lodges during the trek.
Full board meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner with a cup of hot drinks).
One trekking Guide who is highly experienced, friendly, English speaking, Government licensed, Ministry of tourism Trained with his salary, meals, accommodation, transportation, and insurances.
One strong porter with his salary, meals, accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Permits.
Upper Mustang special permit for the trek.
Down Jacket, Four-seasonal sleeping bags, Duffel bag, and trekking map (Down Jacket, sleeping bag and Duffel bag have to be returned after trip completion).
Complimentary welcome or Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural dance show.
All necessary paper works Government tax and office service charges.
First Aid Medicines and medication with your guide.
Certificate of your trekking signed by the company Manager and your trekking Guide.

Kathmandu and Pokhara city Lunch and dinner (also not include in case of early returns, flight delays, or other cause than the scheduled itinerary).
International airfare from and to Nepal.
Travel – medical insurances and emergency evacuation.
your personal nature expenses (Hot shower, Alcoholic beverages, Telephone, Laundry, personal snacks, Internet, Battery Charging, hot water, Mineral water, beer, coke).
Extra accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara rather than the itinerary.
Nepal Visa fees (two passport photographs, US$ 25 for multiple entry 15 days, USD 40 multiple entries for 30 days, US$ 90 multiple entries for 90 days) can be issued upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu.
Gratitude, tips for your guide and porter.
Cost arising by mishaps, natural calamities.
Services that are not mentioned in the service include the section.
Sightseeing cost in Kathmandu and Pokhara City.