Upper Mustang Trek

You will land at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. Our representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be there to receive you and drop to the respective hotel with all the hospitality. After some refreshment and rest head out for the evening walk in the nearby market. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After morning breakfast, we will be headed for a Day tour of Kathmandu valley. You’ll explore different UNESCO’s world heritage sites including Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Darbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and many more. Witness the various forms of art, sculpture, pilgrimage here. Your tour today will reflect the Nepalese cultures, traditions, and heritage. Back to the hotel for further preparation of the trek. Your guide will help you through the preparations as well. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will head towards one of the charismatic cities all over Nepal, Pokhara. The place is full of delightful places, fresh air with a close view of the snow-capped mountains. Pokhara is also popular for lakes, mountains, paragliding, and boating. You can enjoy boating in Phewa Lake and also taste some delicious local street foods of Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Included Meals: Breakfast

We have to catch an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Jomsom is the district headquarter of Mustang which is a large and beautiful village famous for its tasty apples. After we landed, trip onwards following the bank of Kali Gandaki River, upstream about 3hrs witnessing the beautiful views of land topographies to Ekley-Bhatti village. After some rest, we headed to Kagbeni which is located at the bank of two rivers. It’s a medieval settlement located at the crossroads of the ancient trade route between India and Tibet. Kagbeni will be the best experience in the Annapurna Circuit, has some lodge with all good facilities. Overnight in Redhouse lodge, Kagbeni.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Trek begins alongside the Kaligandaki and onward stiff hills to Tangbe village. Amazing houses with white walls, the red doors, and the windows. Despite having narrow streets, we can still able to see the surrounded mountain around the village. Continue to walk along the path and mountain ridge reaching to Chele village. Overnight in Chele.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Resuming our trek after morning breakfast, we again enter the Buddhist region beyond Chele. Headed above lines of the tree and small hills crossing the suspended bridge of the Ghyakar River to Ghyakar. Continue up to cross the Chele La (3630m) and Samar (3620m). Ascend up to pass Gheling to reach Bhena (3860m) and then to Yamdo (3920m). From here we’ll do the Yamdo La Pass (4010m) and head towards Shyangmochen. It’s an hour or so of a gradual walk to reach Gelling. Overnight in Gelling.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Heading toward the Gelling to Tsarang, up to the center of the valley passing Nyi La (4020m), a steep descend incline leads us to Ghemi. Ghemi is the third-largest village in Upper Mustang. Crossing the Tangmar River we will reach a valley that continues up to Choya La (3870m). The spectacular views of Tilicho, Nilgiri, Annapurna and Damodar Cluster, you will be the witness of. Trek downhill to reach the second largest town of Tsarang. Overnight in Tsarang.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Early in the morning after breakfast, we’ll explore the Tsarang village and the natural beauty surrounding it. A short tour around will lead you to a Gompa (Buddhist temple) and many small Chortens. Continuing trip to Lo Manthang takes about 4 to 5 hours distance, offers the combo of adventurous and cultural beauty. It is the safest and easy road trip along the trek. A landscape full of hills, cliffs, and rocks offers blissful scenery that joins you throughout the trail. We’ll rest for the day after reaching Lo Manthang. Overnight in Lo Manthang.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we will be exploring surrounding parts and areas of Lo-Mangthang. We will be headed to Hilltop to visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Situated at the top of the hill offers a thrilling experience. Continuing trip toward the main attraction of the Town, Tall Champa Lakhang “God house” the red Thugchen Gompa, the Entrance Hall, and Chyodi Gompa. The palace of the former king of Lho is another attraction for the visitors here. After all, we ascend to the hotel and rest for the day. Overnight in Lomanthang.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we will be heading toward Drakmar via Gyakar. During the trip, we will have a brief visit to Ghar Gompa. This about 1200 years old Gompa is one of the best ways to witness Tibetan History culture and art here in the Mustang region. There is a saying by local people and belief that, anyone who makes a wish all by heart at Ghar Gompa will be fulfilled. We will continue to walk towards Drakmar from here. Overnight in Drakmar.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Returning back to Ghilling takes 5-6 hours, enjoying the amazing scenery of Himalaya and Landscapes. It’s better to take an evening walk for the trek due to dusty wind in the afternoon. Overnight in Ghilling.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We resume our journey early morning from Ghilling to Chhuksang which takes about 5-6 hours. Way to Chhuksang offers fabulous views of Himalayan, passing through sparse forest and rocky ridges. You will reach the lovely village of Chhuksang in the afternoon. Chhuksang is a beautiful village, well known for its culture and landscape. Overnight in Chhuksang.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Our journey will start early in the morning, we have gone a long way back to Kagbeni. Reaching back to Upper Mustang and join Annapurna circuit trek. Spending some time to enjoy the scenarios of mountains, snow-capped hills, and the sunlight, we resume our trek to Jomsom after lunch. Walking beside the Kaligandaki River, we will end the Upper Mustang trek at Jomsom today. Overnight in Jomsom.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Catch morning flight back to Pokhara. You can visit some remaining blissful destinations in the valley such as Devis falls, Mahendra Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and more. You can hike up to the White stupa also known as World Peace Stupa. Back to the lakeside hotel. Overnight at the hotel with proper hospitality.
Included Meals: Breakfast

We start our journey early after breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu takes about 6-7 hours. In the evening, we will conduct a farewell dinner together celebrating a successful trek and conducting some traditional and cultural dance for some entertainment and relief from tiredness along the journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Our private cab will come to pick you up a couple of hours before the flight to the airport. You will return with some amazing experiences, stories, and lifelong memories from the Upper Mustang trek with Himalayan Sanctuary.