Upper Mustang Trek

Mustang, the former Himalayan kingdom, only opened for trekking in 1991, and is considered to be a last bastion of Tibetan culture. If you are looking for a very cultural trek having stunning treeless barren landscapes with yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by the wind, similar to the Tibetan Plateau, the Upper Mustang trek is a ... Read More

Upper Mustang trek Reviews

4.8 - Excellent Based on 17 customer reviews

An Adventure! Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang trekking

Timothy Cushing From USA At 14 Feb 2019

4 - Very Good

“We were meant to go on the Upper Mustang trek to Lo Manthang, but they were having the snowiest winter in 10 years. We had to change our plans considerably and only made it as far as Tangbe. Mustang was beautiful and clear, especially with the snow, and we had the rare experience of seeing a snow leopard in the wild. From there we went closer to Pokhara and trekked around a bit before returning a few days early to Kathmandu. Our guide said that normally trekking in Mustang that time of year is doable, but it was too snowy for us to make it all the way to Lo Manthang. It was a unique experience. The tea houses were all super nice, and we enjoyed the food along the way.”

Incredible Upper Mustang Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang Trek

LEVENEZ From France At 30 Aug 2018

5 - Excellent

“Magnifiques marches dans le Upper Mustang, à la bonne saison comme recommandée par Rajendra le boss.Soit mi juillet mi août.
Ven notre guide et Bikram notre porteur ont été très au point et nous ont permis grâce à leur gentillesse et à leur expérience de découvrir cette belle région.
Pour notre premier trek ça a été impeccable à tout point de vue.Un petit goût de reviens-y ! Nous vous recommandons vraiment l'équipe de Friends Adventure Team. Clod et didier”

Wonderful Group Trek Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang trek

Anonymous From Other At 28 Aug 2018

5 - Excellent

“The Unique Adventures guides and porters made the trip possible and amazing. They became friends almost immediately. The trip provides almost everything for you, which makes it easy to focus on the scenery and fellow trekkers. I went during the summer and experienced little rain, however there were also no mountain views. The trek is mostly along jeep roads which is something to be aware of. The towns and monasteries are the highlights of the trek. You experience so much of the Nepal/Tibetan culture. Tea houses were cozy and had surprisingly many amenities (hot showers, clean water, comfy mattresses). All in all was a great experience!”

Don't miss out on this area Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang trek

Lise Kronborg From Denmark At 24 Aug 2018

4 - Very Good

“We did a 3 prs trek in april-may 2018 from Jomsom to Lo Mantang and back. Wonderful area to experience after 4 previous treks in the more eastern part of Nepal and high altitude landscapes. This area is totally different to the landscape of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang and it was a great experience to broaden the perspectives and knowledge about Nepal by visiting this area. Roads are much less travled by tourists here in the upper part. However, the road construction has a major impact on the experience as a trekker. Can only recommend to ask your trekking company to find alternatives to the road where ever possible as the road is very dull and dusty to walk and also busy with heavy trucks morning and afternoon.
The larger expenses charged for visiting this area is well worth it. Tea-houses are good and lees busy than other areas and the culture has a different history than other valleys. Beautiful combination of apple fields, willow trees, corn and crops in well-kept farming and the last of horse caravan history in the area still around.
Don't miss out on this gem!”

Sunny Upper Mustang Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang trek

Anonymous At 21 Aug 2018

5 - Excellent

“I was recommend Upper Mustang as the best trek option in Nepal in July/August and turned out to be the best choice. The Region is not affected by monsoon so we didn’t get any rain and the landscape was amazing. The homestays and the local food make it an extremely authentic adventure that I would recommend. Unique Adventure International is willing to support with lot of reliable information and details to make your trek a safe and enjoyable experience. They speak very good English and their guides and porters are really well trained and prepared and will definitely make your trek an outstanding one”

Upper Mustang Trek in June 2018 Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang Trek

Lucas Galkus From Lithuania At 05 Jul 2018

5 - Excellent

“I and my partner did Upper Mustang Trek with Himalayanleisure in June 2018. It was a great experience. The flights couldn't happen due to bad weather so we took a private jeep which was an adventure. The trek was arranged nicely and the staffs were very caring. Our guide and porter made the trek possible. It is a beautiful trek I can recommend to other people in rainy season in Nepal. In general, when we reach high, there was no rain.”

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Anonymous From Malaysia At 06 Jun 2018

5 - Excellent

“Very friendly guide, amazing boss who has been to Malaysia 3 times and very strong porter. The services provided were more than our expectations. A truly beautiful trekking in Nepal. The jeep from Jomsom to Beni is tiring and definitely no if options are available.”

Amazing Trek over the Hidden Kingdom Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang trek

Anonymous From Hong Kong At 29 May 2018

5 - Excellent

“Mustang area is unique and has a awesome mix of labdscapes. Tibetan culture was kept in its purest form with the ancient palaces, gompas and the villages. The trekking permit has kept the region rather exclusive and original.”

Fantastic Upper Mustang Trek Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang Trek

Josh Stocker From USA At 27 Feb 2018

5 - Excellent

“It was me and my friend first time in Nepal. We did upper Mustang trekking with Asian Journeys. The price was reasonable. Our Guide and porter were really great. They are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Everything was organized very well and booked correctly by Mr Surya owner of this company. It was a great experience and we like to highly recommend Asian Journeys Team to everyone who is planning to do a trek in Nepal.”

Upper Mustang Trek - Overview

Traveler walking on the trails of Upper Mustang

Tibetan woman from Lo Manthang in Mustang

In common usage Mustang refers to the arid, Tibetan-like region, known to its inhabitants as Lo. Seven hundred years ago Mustang was a bustling place. It was a centre of Buddhist scholarship and art, and very likely the easiest connection between the salt deposits of Tibet and the cities of the Indian subcontinent.

The Mustang trek will take you through Upper Mustang, a restricted area, which previously only allowed some 200 trekkers through annually. While the trail is amazing, its rural and barren landscapes are also not for the faint hearted. The trek itself does not go to extremely high elevations and is not physically very tough, but relentless afternoon winds can be a challenge. Because of the winds and lack of sufficient water, camping will be done in villages, which are not always conveniently spaced. Some trekking days will thus be relatively long and others relatively short. These are, however, the conditions if you want to experience the starkly beautiful and highly cultural land of Mustang, a trek which is highly recommended.

Upper Mustang - Trek Facts
Trek Difficulty:	Level 3 - Medium
Trek Duration:	14 Days
Max Altitude:	4200 Meters
Remoteness:	Very Remote
Accommodation:	Guesthouses / Lodges
Best Season:	Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Transport To/From Trek:	Flight

Upper Mustang Trek map — An overview map of Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek - Trekking Itinerary

The below is a sample itinerary. It may vary slightly depending on the final trekking agency you choose to go with:

Day 01: Bus from Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 02: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni - 2,858 m
Day 03: Kagbeni - Chele - 3,050 m
Day 04: Chele - Syanbochen - 3,475 m
Day 05: Syanbochen - Ghaymi 3,520 m
Day 06: Ghaymi - Charang - 3,500 m
Day 07: Charang - Lo Manthang 3,700 m
Day 08: Exploration day at Lo Manthang
Day 09: Lo Manthang - Dhakmar - 3,810 m
Day 10: Dhakmar - Ghiling - 3,810 m
Day 11: Ghiling - Chhusang 2,700 m
Day 12: Chhuksang - Jomsom
Day 13: Flight back to Pokhara
Day 14: Bus back to Kathmandu

Lo Manthang, the capital of the Kingdom of Lo

Upper Mustang - Safety considerations

All trekking agencies available at bookmundi.com take safety seriously and are assessed on their safety standards after every trek, via trekkers’ feedback. The trekking agencies will therefore go through safety procedures with you during your pre-trek meeting about the Mustang trek.

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