Upper Mustang Trek Tour with 1 Review by Friends Adventure Team Pvt. Ltd

15 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

16 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

Chinese, English, French, IndianGuide language

3380mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Kathmandu and Pokhara City Tour

Scenic flight to and from Jomsom

Beautiful, surreal high desert mountain landscapes

Man-made caves in Grand Canyon-like landscapes

Itinerary

Delve into a realm once hidden from the world on the "Upper Mustang Trek." Since opening to foreigners in 1992, this region—formerly its own kingdom—has become a magnet for trekkers seeking untouched Tibetan culture, ancient cave monasteries, and surreal landscapes. Marvel at 2,500-year-old villages like Samdzong and Chosar, explore walled Lo Manthang, and discover artful rock formations that rival masterpieces. With the comfort of new lodges, this trek offers both physical challenge and rich cultural immersion. Its unique selling point? Access to a living museum of Himalayan history and tradition, making it a pilgrimage for those who crave truly off-the-beaten-path adventures.

day 1 - Drive to Pokhara (800m)

Early morning after taking the breakfast in Hotel then reporting Tourist Bus Park at 6:45 AM. It will takes 6/7 hrs drive from Kathmandu. Lunch on the High way. Overnight in Pokhara.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Asia

day 2 - Fly to Jomsom (2720m) & Trek to Kagbeni.

Early morning we are flying Northwest from Pokhara toward the great portal between the snow covered peaks of Annapurna and Daulagiri. You will enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8000 meters, and the deepest gorge on this planet. After having rest in Jomsom we are heading up to Kagbeni.

Duration:4/5 hours

day 3 - Trek to Chele (3050 m).

We trek along the river side of Kaligandaki. The gradual up and down sandy and windy trail offers to snatch charming natural sceneries. The first settlement that we see today is Tangbe village. Barley, wheat, apple and buckwheat are the main agricultural product of the village. On forward we trek to Chhusang, cross a river and then head towards Chele through a small ridge.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 4 - Trek to Geling (3570m)

The climb continues along steep, treeless, water less terrain, along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to a pass and cairn of rock. Then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some chortens on a ridge, and with a further descent before coming along a pleasant trail to Samar village. We climb above Samar to a ridge, then descend into a large gorge, which the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800 meters. The route climbs over yet another pass, follows a ridge and then descends to Shyangmochen. From there we gently climb to a pass at 3770meters and descend to Geling Village.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 5 - Trek to Dhakmar (2820m)

After breakfast, we will start our trek with the climbing up to Nyila. And then we need to descend down below the blue, gray and red cliff to Ghaami- the biggest settlement of Upper Mustang. Continuing our trek, we move to Dhakmar through colorful cliffs and green scenery. After about 5 hours walk we will be at Dhakmar. Overnight at Lodge with full board of meals.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 6 - Trek to Tsarang (3560m) & Cross Mui la pass (4170m)

After breakfast we will continue to trek across crossing a steel bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river) you will arrive to a MANI WALL perhaps the longest and most spectacular MANI wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600meters, the route makes a long gentle descent to Tsarang village. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are the main attractions to visit and observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings, of seated Buddha's.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 7 - Trek to Lo-Manthang (3810m)

Today we make the trek from Tharang to Lo-Mangthang. For the first part of journey we descend down to Charang Chu Canyon, cross the river and then steep up to Lo pass (3,850m). From this windy pass, we get down to reach Lo-Mangthang. Lo-Mangthang is a walled city made by ancient style. The place offers the magnificent view of Tilicho, Nilgiri, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. Overnight at Lo-Mangthang. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 8 - Rest and Exploration Day at Lo-Manthang

Today we explore around the Lo-Mangthang and is a acclimatization day also. We visit to Namgyal Gompa situated at the top of the hill. It is a famous monastery of the local area and also the local court. Next we go the northwest village of Lo-Mangthang called Tingkhar. In alternative, we may go Champa Lakhang “God house”, Thugchen Gompa, Chyaodi Gompa and the four storey local king’s palace. Local people’s lifestyle and their typical traditions make us to enter into the new world of human seniority. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 9 - Trek to Dhakmar (3820m)

From the Lo-Mangthang, our return journey start but via different route. The trek forwards to Drakmar on passing Gyakar village. Gyakar houses a more than 1200 years old Ghar Gompa, which is famous for its rock painting and as a wish fulfilling divine place. We are recommended to walk in morning due to dusty wind in the afternoon. Overnight at Drakmar.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 10 - Trek to Syangbochen (3800m)

Today our trek is crossing of a series of large spure. We cross Taklam La Pass 3624mtrs through narrow trekking trail with view of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Dnada.The valley is dissect the trail have cool streams and juniper trees to enable us to relax for a while. These altitudes should not present any acclimatization issues, so we just take our time and enjoy the walk then we will reach Syanboche after 6-7hours overnight there.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 11 - Trek to Chhusang (2900m)

From the Syanbochen we reach to Chhuksang to stop today. We trek for about 5-6 hours on the wonderful land of amazing hills and Himalayan views. Overnight at local teahouse of Chhuksang.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 12 - Trek to Jomsom (2720m)

This is the last day of the trek. The trail goes through the village of Jharkot where one can visit the many attractions such as the Jharkot monastery, Tibetan herbal medical center and the old fortress of Jharkot which once served as palace. Continuing the trek towards Jomsom one will enjoy the views of the Kaligandaki valley and Kagbeni village. This is the entry point to Mustang. We get a round trip of our trek in Ekle Bhatti visiting all the surprises of the human effort in this corner of the World of such an isolation and solitude. Arrive to Jomsom to celebrate the last day of the trek, with all the trekking staff.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 13 - Fly back to Pokhara

We take early morning 30 min flight from Jomsom to Pokhara; we transfer you to the Hotel there in B/B Plan. The day we give you chance for exploring the beautiful valley Pokhara with its Natural and cultural beauty.

Duration:30min hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Asia

day 14 - Drive back to Kathmandu by Luxuary Tourist Coach

After having breakfast your trip starts by drive back from Pokhara to Katmandu by tourist Coach about 6 hours driving (or take a short 30 minute flight) and overnight is arranged in Kathmandu as per agreed category with BB Plan. At evening Friends Adventure Team,s invites you to join in a fare well dinner in a typical Nepalese cultural restaurant.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Holy Himalaya

day 15 - Final Departure

A Friends Adventure Team representative will pick us up from your hotel and drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport three hours before our scheduled flight.

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What's Included

Pick up and drop service from Airport to Hotel and viceversa by Private vehicle.Transportation by Luxuary Tourist Coach to and from the starting and ending points of the trek.Flight Tickets from Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara with Airport TaxStandard Lodge/Guest House accommodation (best available) with twin sharing basis during the trek.Full Board Meals (3 Meals a day) while on the trek.Trekking Permit and Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.Professional & highly expertise government licensed holder local Trekking Guide.All expenses of the staffs (Guides/Porters) that includes Food, Accommodation, Salary, Insurance, Equipment during your travel period.All the necessary trekking gear for porters like jacket /trousers, trekking shoes, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.Friends Adventure Team’s Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Walking Poles and Duffel Bag, to be return after trip completed.Comprehensive First Aid Kit.Arrangement of all rescue and evacuation promptly, in Worst ConditionGroup Trekking Gears.Trekking Map, Friends Adventure Team's special Souvenir.Farewell dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.

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LEVENEZVerified Traveler

Aug 30, 2018

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5.0 out of 5

Incredible Upper Mustang

Magnifiques marches dans le Upper Mustang, la bonne saison comme recommande par Rajendra le boss.Soit mi juillet mi aot. Ven notre guide et Bikram notre porteur ont t trs au point et nous ont permis grce leur gentillesse et leur exprience de dcouvrir cette belle rgion. Pour notre premier trek a a t impeccable tout point de vue.Un petit got de reviens-y ! Nous vous recommandons vraiment l'quipe de Friends Adventure Team. Clod et didier

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