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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Mustang area is great, few visitors, beautiful monasteries and great landscapes!
Bhutan is just perfect! I would recommend everyone to try these destinations.”
“Although we found the trek hard going in places (2 average fitness 50+ year olds) it was well worth the effort for the amazing scenery and interesting villages. The views are ever changing with a new surprise around every corner.
Lo Mathang is a highlight with the old walled city - the visit to the Monastries was a highlight. The jeep track back down was better than any roller coaster we've been on - definitely not for the faint hearted. It is presently being widened to 5m all the way from Jomsom to the Tibetan boarder so expect this "lost valley" to become a lot busier in the years to come.”
Trekking to the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang
Reviewed Tour: Upper Mustang Trek
Margo ReedFrom UKAt
5 - Excellent
“I am back to home after spending more than 2 weeks in Nepal and a trek with Himalayan Leisure company operated by Upendra, a professional guys committed to work. The trekking was together with my wife and a guide and a porter from the company. Everything went so smooth and well organized. The trekking was more than beautiful from starting to the end. Lots of traditional people were met on this route. Very few people away from crowds which makes sense after you pay hefty fees to enter the area. I am totally satisfied with this trekking route, this was an amazing experience for both of us!”
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 great option!
Village of Kagbeni
Traveler walking on the trails of Upper Mustang
Upper Mustang mountain landscape
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
Upper Mustang Trek - Trekking Itinerary
A village in Upper Mustang
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 - Chhuksang 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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