Highlights

  • Scenic flight Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara
  • Explore the hidden Kingdom of Mustang
  • Get acquainted with the prevailing Tibetan culture and lifestyle
  • Visit the Charang Monastery and Chosar Cave
  • Experience the pony ride all the way to Tibetian border
  • Visit the ancient city of Lo Manthang
  • Explore the Kali Gandaki River Valley

About Upper Mustang Trek

Upper mustang trek is one of the most unique and adventurous treks. The geography as well as the Tibetan lifestyle and culture is similar to that of Tibet and Ladak in India. The untouched beauty and the sear remoteness of the landscape would give one the surreal feeling of being in a wilderness. It is categorized as one of the restricted treks in Nepal requiring special permit. Minimum of 2 people is required to get the special permit to trek the Upper Mustang.

The geography of the Mustang region is dry throughout the year and has little to no vegetation. And it barely rains in the region but it snows heavily during the winter months. Even the people inhabitants of the region tend to move to the city or lower belt to escape the cold winter in the forbidden land.

Upper mustang has always been isolated from the rest of the world. Only in the recent years there has been easier access to the region after the expansion of the road networks all the way to Jomsom from Beni. The road is not an easy one but its adventure in itself.

The trek begins from Jomsom after a scenic flight from Pokhara. Jomsom the famous windy town which is the headquarter of the region and serves as the gateway to the upper mustang. Hiking alongside the holy river Kaligandaki we reach Kagbeni. It is where we enter the restricted area of the Mustang region. Hiking further through the small settlements of Chele, Syangboche, Gyami we reach Lo-Manthang, the capital of the Hidden kingdom of Mustang.

June, July, August is the ideal time for this trek. If you are flexiable with your time we highly recommend you to join the trek during the Tiji Festival which is celebrated during the month of July. You can contact us for the confirmation of the dates as its different each year.

Outline Itinerary

Detail itinerary
  • Day 1Arrival Kathmandu(1350m)
  • Day 2Kathmandu(Preparation)
  • Day 3Kathmandu – Pokhara(820m)
  • Day 4Pokhara – Jomsom (2770m) – Kagbeni (2800m)
  • Day 5Kagbeni - Samar(3660m)
  • Day 6Samar – Ghiling(3750m)
  • Day 7Ghiling – Tsarang(3560m)
  • Day 8Tsarang – Lo Manthang(3800m)
  • Day 9Lo Manthang(Day hike and Sightseeing)
  • Day 10Lo Manthang(observe festival if any and day hike to Chhosar village)
  • Day 11Lo Manthang – Ghar Gompa – Ghemi(3520m)
  • Day 12Ghemi – Samar(3660m)
  • Day 13Samar – Chuksang(2950m)
  • Day 14Chuksang – Muktinath(3800m)
  • Day 15Muktinath – Jomsom(2770m)
  • Day 16Jomsom – Pokhara(820m)
  • Day 17Pokhara – Kathmandu(1350m)
  • Day 18Kathmandu – Departure

What’s Included

 

  • 10 days special upper mustang permit
  • Airport pickup on arrival at Kathmandu airport by private vehicle
  • Airport departure drop off at Kathmandu airport by private vehicle
  • 4 night accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan
  • 2 night accommodation in Pokhara (Lakeside) with BB plan
  • Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
  • Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
  • Food and accommodation during trekking in lodges, teahouses
  • 3 meals a day during trek
  • Flight Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara
  • English speaking experienced guide (trained by Ministry of Tourism
  • Porter(s), generally 1 porter for 2 pax
  • Food, salary, transportation, accommodation and insurance for our Nepali staff
  • Annapurna Conservation Fee
  • Mustang region trekking map
  • All government taxes and service charge in kathmandu office

 

 

  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Drinks during trekking
  • Meals and drinks in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal insurance and other personal expenses
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)
  • Any extra cost due to delay or cancellation of flights to and from Pokhara