Trip Facts
Duration
17 Nights 18 Days
Group Size
2 - 16
Max Altitude
Best Season
March-May/Sep-Dec
Trip Level
Moderate
Accommodation
Hotel/Teahouse
Transportation
Road/Flight
Starts from
Kathamandu
End at
Kathmandu
Activity
Trekking
Upper Mustang Trek (formerly the Lo Kingdom) is the top part of the Mustang District located in Nepal. This region was a restricted kingdom until 1992 which makes Upper Mustang preserved regions. This region remains preserved and relatively isolated from the outside world. The lower area of mustang is populated with Thakali peoples and the upper part is populated with Tibetan-influenced people. This trek is renowned for barren land and cliff-faced landscapes. The beauty of this trek is the combination of both culture and geography of the Upper Mustang.
Upper Mustang is a place that is different than others in Nepal. Despite bordering the famous trekking regions, this region sits a world apart thanks to the dramatic semi-arid landscape. You will also get a chance for cultural exploration in this hidden kingdom. But nowadays roads plow right over once where trekking trails are located. But those who want a truly rewarding journey, you can return via the challenging but road-less eastern route.
The remote trans-Himalayan area has a distinct Tibetan feel, both in its culture and people and the tree-less landscape with high cliffs and unusual formation of colorful rocks. You will be amazed to see the caves, monasteries, rock paintings, and gompas. There is no doubt that this trek has unique beauty and glamor that no other trek can provide. It is a rare gem to the people who are seeking the mythical narratives of this region. Besides, it unfolds up-close views of magnificent mountains such as Annapurna. Dhaulagiri ranges, Nilgiri Himal, and many more.
Upper Mustang Trek presents a great opportunity to understand the see the life of the authentic mountain people in their natural state. In Lo-Manthang itself you will see Namgyal Gompa, King’s palace which brings a further cultural understanding of the area. As you walk for a few hours from Lo-Manthang you will be able to see Gyakar, a famous Gompa with great significance. This gompa is over 1200 years old and dedicated to Guru Rinpoche. These gompas are decorated with wall painting and according to local if you make wish here, it will come true.
There’s an alternative for a jeep ride to Upper Mustang, in case you want a jeep tour instead of walking. Besides, the place is well-known for the Tiji festival that takes place either in May or June. If you decide to visit the area during this time, then you can take part in the Tiji festival by adding a few extra days. However, you can also book a separate trek, Mustang Tiji Festival Trek, to experience the unique festival rituals.
The Upper Mustang Trek route kicks off in Jomsom and trek to reach Kagbeni, a short walk from Jomsom. The landscape is dry and barren, with rock hills with puzzling high caves and rock paintings. Enter Lo Manthang, which is surrounded by a high stone fence, the seat of the King of Lo until lately when Nepal. Witness into Namgyal Gompa and the King’s palace within this walled city. Also, visit a few hours away, Gyakar with its famous monastery, Ghar Gompa, which is over 1,200 years old.
After leaving this excellent village, we will go ahead to Yara. Today we will cross the Dhi La Pass (3,400 m) and join Yara after 7-8 hours of trek. The next day, we will hike toward Luri Gumba. Then head towards the riverbed of Dhechyang Khola to Tangge. We will then cross the river and reach Tangge village. The next day we then travel Chussang, through the challenging trial of various small passes. We will then trek to Muktinath from Chussang, which takes around 5-6 hours of trek. Our trek will ends after we will be back to Jomsom, return to Pokhara, and then Kathmandu.
Upper Mustang Trek has a moderate style trek and in some parts, there is a challenging part too. However, trek to Upper Mustang is absolutely doable if you are physically fit and eager to explore the trans-Himalayan landscape. However, some parts of the trial are challenging because it is a narrow lane and requires walking the paths created on the sides of the cliffs. The trail over the gorge of Kali Gandaki is one of the complicated areas on the entire trip.
The normal waking hours for the Upper Mustang trek is around 6 to 7 hours. The trip duration will be usually 18 days. However, you can make the trek shorter or longer according to your preference. Walking in the high latitude will be more demanding than in the lower part. So you need to be well prepared in terms of both fitness and mind.
Fast blowing wind during April and May will get challenging to the people moving in their journey. Some people may endure a new experience, but we recommend you to wear two or three layers of cloth. Upper Mustang Trek lies in the rain shadow of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif. So this trek will be best even in monsoon weather.
Choosing the best time for Upper Mustang offers spectacular views and scenery and clear mountains with blooming forests. The best season to trek Upper Mustang is during spring and autumn, as the sky and the mountains are crystal clear and offer the most breathtaking sunrise and sunset views.
The Spring season falls from March to May and is also the best season to trek Upper Mustang. The trials will be full of adventure lovers, and this is the best time to see a magnificent and clear picture of the Himalayas and beautiful nature. The weather during spring is pleasant with a clear glimpse of the Himalayas. During the spring season, the forest is decorated with many colorful rhododendrons and the chirping sound of birds. Also, spring also witnessed one of the biggest festivals of Upper Mustang called the Tiji festival.
During this season the average temperature is about 16 to 22 degrees Celsius in the daytime. The nighttime temperature ranges from – 5 to 2 degrees Celsius. This is a suitable temperature and makes your trekking less difficult.
The Summer season falls from June to August is also the best season to trek Upper Mustang because this region lies in a rain shadow area. You will experience less rain so you can enjoy the dry and moderate weather during this month. This season will be one of the auspicious occasions to trek in the Upper Mustang. Hot days may be annoying, but overall it is a good time for trekking.
The average temperature during daytime ranges from 13 to 20 degrees Celsius. While the temperature at night drops to minus 3 to 0 degrees Celsius.
The Autumn season falls from September to November which is also the best season to trek Upper Mustang Trek. This season offers excellent clarity of the landscape. This season is excellent, as you will notice clear blue skies with a crystal clear panorama of the Trans Himalayas. On a clear day, you will witness the Annapurna range along with Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri.
The temperature changes from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius during the day and -6 to -1 degrees Celsius at night. Since you will be indoors in the morning and night it won’t be an obstacle.
The Winter season in Upper Mustang falls from December to February and this season will not be soo favorable. Trekking in this season inf Mustang would be challenging. Trekking without proper gear and equipment could be quite challenging.
The average temperature is about 0 to 5 degrees Celsius at day and -25 to -20 degrees Celsius at night. During this season Upper Mustang experiences heavy snowfall.
The price of Upper Mustang Trek varies according to the service, the itinerary, or even unexpected scenarios that might happen. Usually, for 15 to 20 days, you will need around USD 1820 to 1960. The package includes lodging, transportation, entrance fees, guides, porters, and meals. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost also depends upon whether you are traveling single or in a group.
Everyone entering the Upper Mustang needs a special permit and Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee. Entering the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) requires USD 20 per person for a single entry and is valid as long as the trek takes.
In addition, if someone is thinking to visit Upper Mustang (from Kagbeni), it requires a special permit for a restricted area. The cost of the special permit is USD 500 per person for 10 days. If you plan to stay more than 10 days, you have to pay USD 50 per day additional. You do not need a Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card as a special permit is enough.
Day 1:Arrival Transfer
Day 2:Preparation Day for Trek
Day 3:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 4:Fly From Pokhara to Jomsom, 35 min flight, and trek to Kagbeni
Day 5:Trek from Kagbeni to Chele
Day 6:Trek from Chele to Geling
Day 7:Trek from Geling to Dhakmar
Day 8:Trek from Dhakmar to Lo-Manthang
Day 9:Exploration Day to Lo-Manthang
Day 10:Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara
Day 11:Trek from Yara to Tangge
Day 12:Trek from Tangge to Chhuksang
Day 13:Trek from Chhuksang to Jomson
Day 14:Flight back to Pokhara
Day 15:Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16:Departure Transfer
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Before commencing the trekking we should know that what we should carry with us for trekking. This is the most important thing to know, it makes our trekking or traveling massively better. Travel is joining with life however life joins with safety. Every step must be safe that's why safety first then action. some of the checking lists are mentioned below.
Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off via private vehicle
Standard twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
All the standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and tea coffee )
Guesthouse and lodge accommodation during the trek – mostly on twin sharing basis
English speaking experienced and government certified trek guide
Experienced porter (2trekkers: 1 porter) and assistant guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation for all trekking crew All the governmental, official, and local taxes.
All the ground transportations as per itinerary
Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
in case of helicopter charter on request ( cost will be an extra charge )
the domestic flight on Request ( cost will be an extra charge )
All the nessesory pepar work.
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and pokhara.
Sightseeing entrance fee guide, transportation in Kathmandu heritage sites
Travel Insurance and emergency evacuation
International Airfare and Nepal entry visa fee
Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks, laundry, hot showers, internet, a bottle of mineral water phone calls, etc.
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for trekking staff and driver,
Day 1:Arrival Transfer
Day 2:Preparation Day for Trek
Day 3:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 4:Fly From Pokhara to Jomsom, 35 min flight, and trek to Kagbeni
Day 5:Trek from Kagbeni to Chele
Day 6:Trek from Chele to Geling
Day 7:Trek from Geling to Dhakmar
Day 8:Trek from Dhakmar to Lo-Manthang
Day 9:Exploration Day to Lo-Manthang
Day 10:Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara
Day 11:Trek from Yara to Tangge
Day 12:Trek from Tangge to Chhuksang
Day 13:Trek from Chhuksang to Jomson
Day 14:Flight back to Pokhara
Day 15:Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16:Departure Transfer
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Our customer representative will meet you outside the airport terminal hall. Look for your name on the placard or signboard. S/he will greet you and transfer you to the designated hotel on a private vehicle.
Note: If you arrive in Kathmandu after 4 PM, the trip briefing session will be organized the next day. But if you happen to arrive earlier than 4 PM, your trip guide will brief you about the trip every day at our office. Make sure, you ask all the questions related to the trip.
Overnight at the hotel. No meals included
Today is preparation day. Initially, We will visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu which are very historical and culturally wealthy places. In the evening we will discuss the trekking program and prepare for trekking.
Early in the morning, your guide and a team member will meet you at the hotel balcony and we will move toward western Nepal. We will drive along with the Trisuli River by Bus for 2 hours. On the way, we can able see the first cable car line in Nepal at Muglin which leads to the Manakamana Temple. After 6-7 hours of enjoyable drive, we reach the beautiful Pokhara city of Nepal. Pokhara is laying just nearby Phewa Lake.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning we take a short adventure and amazing flight to Jomsom. We get an opportunity to experience different altitudes within 35 minutes of flight which is Pokhara(827mtr) to Jomsom(2,743mtr) it is incredible. After landing at Jomsom we move to the hotel and have breakfast and then we commence our adventure journey to Kagbeni through the open valley. Stay overnight at Kagbeni.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we leave Kagbeni and walk along with the Kaligandaki River. On the way, we can admire the beauty of different landscapes, we walk on the sandy trails and cross beautiful flat rooftop villages and ascend to the ridges. Stay overnight at Chele.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
As always we start our journey in the morning, Today we cross a big pass named called Yamda la Pass(3,850mtr) and beautiful Chortens together. After some hours of hiking, we cross another pass called Nyi pass(4,010mtr) and descend down to the Ghami village which has some tea houses, and we make our way to Dhamkar village to stay overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today will be an amazing day, we walk through the Mani walls and cross Charangla pass which is located at an altitude of 3,875mtr from above the above sea level. Today we can observe the fostress, the Tibetan villager's lifestyles, and Red Gompa on the left of Charang village. We walk on the rocky trails, ascend up to Lo la pass(3,950mtr). After crossing Lo la pass we can see Lo-Manthang village where we will stay for the night.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today is exploration day. After breakfast, we will hike up to the Chooser and visit Sky caves which are made on the cliff. Caves are really amazing it seems like a palace, it has really mind-blowing views and arts, so, no one feels regret about getting there. We will explore monasteries like Jhumpa, Thupchen, and Chhoeda, and Tibetan villages around the Lo-Manthang village. Stay overnight at Lo-Manthang.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From today we return back from Lo-Manthang. Early in the morning, We leave Lo-Manthang and follow a different trail to get a new and whole upper mustang experience. We walk through the lap of mountains and cross some Chorten and ridges on our way. Stay overnight at Yara.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
As always we will have our breakfast and then we start our journey. Today we follow the rocky and windy trails to Tang. On the way, We will have spectacular views of the Himalayas. From Tang, we can able to see Mt Dhaulagiri(8,167mtr) and Mt. Nilgiri. Tang village is locked by beautiful high mountains. Stay overnight at Tangge.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we leave Tangge in the morning and make our way to Chhuksang. We follow flat and dry trails with breathtaking views of the Himalayas and landscapes. We cross some ridges and dry streams on our way. Stay overnight at Chhuksang.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We will have our breakfast and start an easy trek down to Jomsom. It is known as a windy place and famous for Thakali culture. Stay overnight at Jomsom.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we will take a short flight to Pokhara. After lunch, we explore David falls, Bat cave, Mahendra cave, Peace pagoda, and the Lakeside around Pokhara city. Stay overnight at Pokhara.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we will drive back to Kathmandu by Jeep. On the way, we will have our lunch and continue to drive to Kathmandu. We will have a farewell party in the evening with company members.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Our adventure holiday in Nepal concludes today. Our airport representative will transfer you back to Tribhuvan International Airport right before 3 hours at the scheduled flight time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off via private vehicle
Standard twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
All the standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and tea coffee )
Guesthouse and lodge accommodation during the trek – mostly on twin sharing basis
English speaking experienced and government certified trek guide
Experienced porter (2trekkers: 1 porter) and assistant guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation for all trekking crew All the governmental, official, and local taxes.
All the ground transportations as per itinerary
Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
in case of helicopter charter on request ( cost will be an extra charge )
the domestic flight on Request ( cost will be an extra charge )
All the nessesory pepar work.
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and pokhara.
Sightseeing entrance fee guide, transportation in Kathmandu heritage sites
Travel Insurance and emergency evacuation
International Airfare and Nepal entry visa fee
Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks, laundry, hot showers, internet, a bottle of mineral water phone calls, etc.
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for trekking staff and driver,
Yes, you need to fly pokhara to jomsom. Although there is an alternative way, there is road access for upper mustang trek.
Yes, Basic trekking previous experience is necessary for the upper mustang trek.
Yes, it is possible to trek in a group. minimum 2 pax is necessary for upper mustang trek.
3840m. (lo manthang) is the Highest Altitude in this upper mustang trek.
For the upper mustang trek your trekking Guide is Necessary because this trekking route is a restricted area.
Yes, the upper Mustang trek is worth it. Because this route is the pacle of an old heritage site.during this trek it's a chance to visit hundreds of years old Gumba,caves and Tibetan cultures, their lifestyle etc.
During the Upper mustang trek, continental style foods and nepali locale foods are Available on your menu choice.
Highvisonadventuretrek suggest above 12 years old people for the upper mustang trek.
it's takes 17 days to complete the upper mustang trek.
The upper Mustang trek is located in the west part of Kathmandu ( capital of Nepal) in Gandaki province.
April to August is the Best season for the upper Mustang trek.
Yes, it is Better to bring your additional medicine, if you are a regular medicine user. The company will provide a basic medical kit for all the crew.
During the upper mustang trek, if you get ill first we have to see your condition and will decide, you turn Back or you continue the trek.
At least two people are necessary for the upper mustang trek.
Annapurna conservation area permit (ACAP) and upper mustang restricted area permits are necessary for upper mustang trek.
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