UPPER MUSTANG TREK

Upper Mustang Trek to hidden paradise of Mustang is fabulous tour that visitors experience ever best holiday trip in their life in Nepal. Upper Mustang; described as a mystique valley and the last forbidden kingdom in Nepal was just opened for foreigners in 1992. Trek to Mustang allows the travelers to witness heavenly beautiful Trans-Himalaya landscape, ancient Tibetan Buddhist shrines such as Stupas, Chhortens, Kaanis, Prayers walls, centuries old monasteries and interact with Tibetan like people makes the trip most lifetime memorable. Upper Mustang, also known as a ‘Mini Tibet of Nepal’ and a very well-liked trekking in Nepal, has been described as “Mountain Desert". The trekking tour to Lo Manthang- isolated region is a incredibly satisfying one for those who want to experience the hospitality and warmth of the locals living in this remote region.

Nepal Government Department of Immigration started to issue only a small number of special trekking permits since 1992. Before 1992 the region was banned to visit for foreign travelers. Upper Mustang is a perfect destination where generous scope is offered for visiting Buddhists Monasteries. This semi autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region was described by Tillman as fascinatingly ugly country, the more fascinating for being so little known" indeed, the trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost treeless barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill, mind-blowing panorama of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several others peaks make your trek spectacular with lifetime experience. Trek begins from Jomsom - reachable by a scenic flight and accessible by walk from Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Tatopani-Jomsom and Kali Gandaki Valley trekking route.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Flight Kathmandu - Pokhara or drive 6-7 hrs
Day 03: Flight Pokhara- Jomsom (2743 m), trek to Kagbeni (2810 m)
Day 04: Kagbeni (2810 m) - Chele (3050 m)
Day 05: Chele (3050 m) - Syangmochen (3800 m)
Day 06: Syangmochen (3800 m) - Tsarang (3560 m)
Day 07: Tsarang (3560 m) - Lo Manthang (3800 m)
Day 08: Rest day at Lo Manthang (3800 m)
Day 09: Lo Manthang (3800 m) - Dhakmar (3820 m) via Ghar Gumba (Loghekar Monastery)
Day 10: Dhakmar (3820 m) - Ghiling (3570 m)
Day 11: Ghiling (3570 m) - Chhuksang (3050 m)
Day 12: Chhuksang (3050 m) Jomsom (2750 m)
Day 13: Flight Jomsom - Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure
 

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

• Passing Chortens, Mani Walls and several old villages.
• Visit to the century old Ghar Gumba Monastery
• Crossing 6 Passes; Taklam La, Dajori La, Yamda La, Nyi, Tsarang La and the Lo La
• Visiting the rural villages of Mustang
• Epic mountain views such as the Annapurna I, Niligri, Tilicho and many others

This itineray can be made shorter/longer depending on your preference, incase inquire to us by using the comments box during your booking.