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15 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
40 peopleMaximum group size
10 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
4230mHighest point reached
Starts
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ends
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
Experience the magic of Upper Mustang, a mountain desert
Trek through Kali Gandaki River Valley
Visit Lo Manthang, a picturesque local village
Explore ancient monasteries and local culture and traditions
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Airport pickup and drop offMeals: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners2 night's hotel in Kathmandu and 2 night's hotel in PokharaGuesthouse accommodation during the trekGround transportation: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist busAn experienced, English-speaking tour guideUpper Mustang Special Trekking Permit Fee. Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit FeesFlight Pokhara - Jomsom - PokharaA first aid medical kit & an oximeterA sleeping bag, down jacket & a duffel bag (to be returned after the trek is over)
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If you’ve ever dreamed of trekking to one of Nepal’s most secluded corners, the Upper Mustang Trek delivers a rare adventure into a landscape once forbidden to outsiders. Over 13 days, young adults and experienced trekkers alike will journey through remote Himalayan terrain, following the Kali Gandaki River Valley and passing through ancient villages steeped in Tibetan culture and religion. The final destination is the walled kingdom of Lo Manthang, renowned for its unique traditions and dramatic vistas. The trip begins in Kathmandu, with a scenic overland transfer to Pokhara, followed by a mountain flight to Jomsom—the gateway to your trekking adventure. All permits, meals, and accommodation are handled, ensuring a safe and seamless journey. The highlight, and unique selling point, is the deep cultural immersion into a region few outsiders have experienced, making this trip a once-in-a-lifetime journey for the culturally curious and the adventurous.
day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! We will pick you up at the airport as per your flight time and transfer you to the hotel. There are no activities today apart from a trip briefing meeting. The information about the meeting time will be available upon your arrival at the hotel.
You have time to relax and go for any last-minute preparation for the trip.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
day 2 - Drive to Pokhara (827m)
On the second day of the trip, we have a long day drive to Pokhara. Our day starts pretty early in the morning; we will go to the tourist bus station to board the bus to Pokhara.
It takes us 6-7 hours to drive 200 kilometers from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Although the drive is long for the distance, the scenic surroundings of the highway will ease the travel a bit. We will drive past small and beautiful towns and villages along the highway. Most of the time, we will drive along beautiful rivers.
Once we reach Pokhara, 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, we will have enough time to go around and explore the Lakeside. Pokhara offers an incredibly beautiful view of the Annapurna range. This peaceful city has various natural attractions like lakes, caves, mountains, and green surroundings.
We will spend quite a relaxing time in Pokhara after checking into the hotel.
Duration:7 hours
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 3 - Flight to Jomsom (2700m) and trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
Early in the morning, we will catch our flight to Jomsom of around 20 minutes. The scenic flight offers views of the Himalayas and forests. After reaching Jomsom, the largest village of the Kaligandaki valley, we will begin our trek and head towards Kagbeni. Our trail follows along a narrow ascending pathway with a panoramic view of Nilgiri. Overnight at Kagbeni.
Duration:3.30 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 4 - Trek to Chele (3061m)
At Kagbeni, we will have our permits checked and will begin our trek passing across the Kaligandaki River. We will go through a few hollows, religious communities, excellent fields of grain, buckwheat, apple and wheat, close Tangbe town. Proceeding through the blustery valley we will reach Chhusang town. We will cross a little stream and leave the Kaligandaki valley before reaching Chele for overnight.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 5 - Trek to Ghiling (3570m)
We proceed across Kali Gandaki River and climb towards the town of Samar, leaving the Chhortens behind before we reach another valley with juniper trees. We will have an incredible day with high elevation chilly deserts in front and leaving the shining mountains behind. Goining further we will descend to Shyangbochen. From here the trail drops to Ghiling where we stop for the night.
Duration:6.30-7 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 6 - Trek to Tsarang (3560m)
We will have our breakfast before we begin the day for Tsarang. Proceeding with our excursion through a dry trial, we will reach Ghami where we will go through one of the longest Buddhist mani walls of Nepal encompassed by the lovely Himalayas at Ghami. Going forward will take us to Tsarang where we remain overnight.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 7 - Trek to Lo Manthang (3840m)
We start our trek for the day by going down to a canyon and crossing a river before starting our tough trek to Lo La pass which is at 3950m. From the highest point of the pass, we can appreciate the delightful Lo Manthang town. From the pass, we descend to Lo Manthang which is an excellent village. From here the perspectives of the Himalayas including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak, and also Damodar Kunda (lake) is very amazing. Overnight at Lo Manthang.
Duration:4-5 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 8 - Lo Manthang Exploration
Lo Manthang is a delightful walled town of the remote Upper Mustang district of Nepal. We spend the day visiting three noteworthy gompas of the town in particular Jhampa, Thupchen, and Chhoeda. These gompas have experienced master reclamation in the course of the most recent two decades. We can likewise trek to Tingkhar which is a wonderful town situated in the northwest of Lo Manthang.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 9 - Trek to Dhakmar (3700m)
We will take an alternate course to Drakmar than the one we took while coming to Lo Manthang. After so many ups and downs, we will reach Ghar gompa where we will investigate a cloister that is accepted to be 1200 years of age. Local individuals believe that any wishing made in the cloister is satisfied. Proceeding forwards will take us to Dhakmar town for overnight.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 10 - Trek to Syangbochen (3500m)
Before proceeding to Syangboche, we will have breakfast in the morning. Visiting several caves, we will rise to the edge above Ghami from where we will have incredible perspectives of the past and the long mani wall that we passed a few days prior. Besides, crossing two excellent passes will take us to Syangbochen for overnight remain.
Duration:6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 11 - Trek to Chhusang (2710m)
We begin our adventure to Chele through a valley where we will meet sheep and goats brushing in the valley. Passing along the trail will take us to Samar, then Chele, and afterward to Chhusang for overnight remain. We will have an excellent Himalayan landscape en route.
Duration:6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 12 - Trek to Jomsom
As we begin for the last day of the trek, we arrive at an end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We will have our lunch in Kagbeni and continue again with our trek to Jomsom. Overnight in Jomsom.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 13 - Fly to Pokhara
We have an early morning flight to Pokhara. The flight is a short one of just 20 minutes but it takes us along the river valley and past the massive mountains. Even during this short flight to Pokhara, we can see the breathtaking view of the mountains.
Once we reach Pokhara and check into a hotel, we will have the day to relax. The Lakeside in Pokhara is a beautiful place to hang around and relax after the trek. We can just take a leisurely stroll on the Lakeside or find some relaxing massage or just sit at a restaurant eating and drinking. There are lots of options to spend the day at leisure in Pokhara.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 14 - Drive to Kathmandu
As we have completed our trekking journey, it’s time now to return back to Kathmandu. We will get ready for the early morning bus ride back to Kathmandu. It will take another seven hours to reach Kathmandu.
Duration:7 hours
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 15 - Departure
The trip has come to an end today. We have to bid farewell for this time hoping to meet again for another adventure soon. We will drive you to the airport for your departure flight as scheduled.
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