Upper Mustang Trek

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Upper Mustang Trek

16 Days Starting and ending in Sorakhutte,Kathmandu, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Visiting: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kagbeni, Tsarang, Lo Manthang, Mustang, Jomsom

Tour operator:

Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure

Tour code:

Upper

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 10

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

12-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $1611 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$80

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Upper Mustang Trek offers you to explore the hidden world of the antique Buddhist Kingdom of Lho. Lho used to be an empire of Tibetan so it’s close to Tibetan culture. Mustang trek will explore the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang. People of the Mustang still being practicing Tibetan culture in a very pure form. Villages are built in Tibetan style with whitewashed walls, red doors, and the windows. Nowadays people started to build some teahouse for the trekkers and you can stay overnight.

Highlights

Kagbeni village. Kagbeni is one of the beautiful village in the word.
Lo-manthang. .
The city of the wall Lo-manthang is the main highlights of Upper Mustang Trekking.

Places You'll See

Upper Mustang Trek

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu (1300M):

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 star category Hotel Accomodation

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.

Day 2 : Sightseeing Kathmandu Valley(4-6Hr) And Trek Preparation:

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star category hotel Accomodation

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 3 : Drive From Kathmandu – Pokhara (823M): 6-7 Hrs

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 star category hotel Accomodation

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 4 : Pokhara – Jomsom, And Trek To Kagbeni (2858M): 20Min Flight, 3-4 Hrs Trek

Location: Kagbeni

Accommodation: Lodge, normal Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 5 : Kagbeni – Chele (3035M): 5-6 Hrs

Location: Kagbeni

Accommodation: Lodge, Tehouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 6 : Chele – Gelling (3475M) 6-7 Hrs

Location: Kagbeni

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 7 : Gelling – Tsarang (3575M): 6-7 Hrs

Location: Tsarang

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeTeahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 8 : Tsarang – Lo Manthang (3840M): 4-5 Hrs

Location: Lo Manthang

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 9 : Sightseeing Lo-Manthang (3810M):

Location: Lo Manthang

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 10 : Lo-Mangthang – Drakmar (3810M): 5-6 Hrs

Location: Mustang

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 11 : Drakmar – Ghilling (3806M): 5-6 Hrs

Location: Mustang

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 12 : Ghilling – Chhuksang (3050M): 5-6 Hrs

Location: Mustang

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 13 : Chhuksang – Jomsom (2700M): 6-7 Hrs

Location: Jomsom

Accommodation: Lodge, Teahouse/lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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

Day 14 : Fly Back To Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Lodge, 3 Star category hotel accomodation

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 15 : Drive Back To Kathmandu ( 6 To 7 Hr)

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 star category hotel accomodation

Meals Included: 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

Day 16 : Departure Day

Location: Tribhuvan International Airport Arrival Terminal

Accommodation: departure

Meals Included: 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.

What's Included

Airport Transfers at Destination

Pick up and Drop from Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals – Full Board

breakfast in kathmandu and pokhara nard all meals during Trekking
Airport pickups and drops by private vehicle
Fully Guided
Transportation( Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu) by Tourist Bus

Teahouse /Lodge accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trek.
3-star Catagory hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Breakfast.
Farewell dinner at the end of the trip Domestic flights (Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara) City tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide. Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter) Staff costs inclu

What's Not Included

Accommodation

3 star category hotel accommodation in kathmandu and pokhara and Normal Teahouse/lodge during Trekking
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

in pokhara and kathmandu free of cost
Nepalese visa fee and Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
International flights and Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, Tea,Coffee, All kind of hot and cold Drinks, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, Wifi, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Check out our Q&As

IS A PRIVATE TREK OF THE UPPER MUSTANG POSSIBLE?

Yes! Our team are in Nepal all year round and we run many private or bespoke treks and climbs all over Nepal. The only restriction in place for a private trek of the Upper Mustang is that we must have a minimum of two people.
WHY WAS THE UPPER MUSTANG REGION RESTRICTED?

Upper Mustang was a restricted demilitarised region until 1992, which makes it one of the most preserved areas in the world due to its relative isolation from the outside world. The valley runs south to north from the top of the Annapurna Circuit and reaches to the border with Tibet, hence the majority of the population still speak traditional Tibetan languages.
What is the difference between Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang?

Mustang generally refers to political and administrative division called as a district; one among 77 in Nepal. All places located in Mustang districted are followed by Mustang when the local address is given. Upper Mustang is non- official yet dominant word given to the restricted area. For tourist that lays North West of Kagbeni vil
WHY IS THE UPPER MUSTANG TREK MORE EXPENSIVE THAT OTHER TREKS OF THE SAME LENGTH?

Our price is based in using 4 internal flights, however it is possible to travel by road, which will drop the price, however the main reason the trek is more expensive, than say a 14 day trek to Everest, is due to the permit which is currently $500 per person.
Why Upper Mustang trekking Permit expensive?

Upper Mustang was not open for trekkers since 1992 but when the self-governed Mustang Kingdom decided to welcome foreign visitors, they made an expensive entry fee applicable for all foreigners to collect good amount of revenue for the local government. Later when the monarchy was taken down by people’s movement in 2007 kingdom of Mustang also lost its

Is Mustang similar to Tibet?

Yes, Mustang is a part of Nepal since mid-18th century, which was a part of southern Tibet. Mustang is also geographically a part of Tibetan plateau having similar kind of landscapes, soil, rocks and vegetation. Since Mustangis are descendants of Tibet, the language, lifestyle, festivals, cultures and peoples DNA are also similar. The ancient monasteries, manmade cave
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

10% of charge will be used for poor people for their study in remote village
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

travellers satisfaction is our prime concern so incase you need to change your date you can consult with concern department
What documents will I receive before I travel?

we will provide permit for the related routes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Using conservation tourism as a test case, this study explores the role high-end travel agents play in selling sustainable tourism. It examines a niche marketing activity in that process. The study focuses on agents’ consideration of ethics as they act as information brokers between tourists and operators.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

yes
How long has the tour company been trading?

sience 2015
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Trekking Guide
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Safety protocol should be followed up
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Alison

Trekking in Nepal

25-Jul-2023

Thank you Bishnu. If any of our friends are interested in travelling to Nepal, please contact Bishnu he is a perfect host in such a beautiful country. We can highly recommend.

Robert

Great Experience

06-Aug-2023

We would sincerely like to thank you for taking the time to post a review of your experience. we have shared your comments with our local team. we hope you’ll give us an opportunity to us to serve you for your next adventure ! - HSA Team

cristina

Everything was perfectly organized

06-Aug-2023

Everything was perfectly organized and the whole team, from management to guides, made us feel very welcomed. They guided us very professionally throughout the trip: from the initial briefing to the hardest parts of the trek, there was always someone to answer our questions or offer a helping hand. After the trek we also booked a Chitwan Jungle Safari and an extra guided tour day through Kathmandu Valley spontaneously with Himalaya Sanctuary Adventure. Thank you Bishnu (manager), mingma (guide) and Shiva (porter) for an amazing experience in your wonderful country - we will be back!

Maria Mendez

Experienced staff and really professional

05-Aug-2023

Prem was really good and accommodating with us. Such experienced staff and really professional. Will definitely use their services in my next visit to Nepal. Thanks everyone!

Bishnu

unexpected

06-Aug-2023

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