Upper Mustang Trek

17 Days

Overview

The mudiest city and the top 3rd-best place in the world is Forbidden City, Upper Mustang Trek, located in the arid landscapes of Nepal. The land is supposed to be the scene of the moon. The peculiar geography of yellowish and grainy soils throughout the trek catches everyone’s attention. The Upper Mustang Trek begins from Kathmand to Pokhara via drive. From Pokhara, we go by flight or drive toward Jomsom. Then begin the wounderful trek all the way to Lo Manthang. The beautiful walled valley lies at an altitude of 3840m above sea level, which is our almost-last destination of our trek.

The trek encompasses an easy to slightly moderate trek, gradually heading towards the higher levels from Jomsom. As the trek moves further ahead, the views are very different and unique because of the natural architecture of the plateau. During our trek, we see incredible sizes and shapes of caves, dunes, and luminously walled valleys, as well as the majestive snow-capped views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Himchuli, Bhrikuti Peak, and many others. Upper Mustang Trek is known as small Tibet and is close to the trade with Tibet. The territory and religion are very similar. Most of the design of the homes and shrines is in Tibetan style.

We visit Lo Manthang, the popular tourism hub for the Upper Mustang Trek. The village is known as the walled city and is the capital of Upper Mustang. The valley impresses everyone because of the unique architecture of king places, radiant Buddhist monasteries, and greetings of pristine life styles.

Trip Highlights

  • Rich in Flora and Fauna
  • Rural Nepalese Lifetsyle
  • Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri massifs
  • World's Deepest River Gorge
  • Arid Landscapes
  • Walled city

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, our officials will already be there to receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Take a rest, and we'll talk about the trip. As per check-in to the hotel, the rest of the time, we will abmble around Thamel. Thamel is a popular tourist destination, and most of the tourists come to stay here. The vibrant city of Thamel has cafes, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, handicraft shops, and travel agencies. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Dinner

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We set off on the Kathmandu day tour, which includes the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We go to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is rich in art and culture. The Square is one of the top tourist spots as well. Then we visit the most beautiful and historical pilgrimage temple, Pashupatinath, along with Kripalu Udhyan (garden). The lush garden offers a peaceful atmosphere. Then, we begin hiking on the outskirts of Pashupatinath. By continuing our tour, we go to the popular shrines, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. The high devotional stupas are the centers of Buddhist and Hindu religions. Then we go back to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. We begin our drive by boarding the luxurious tourist bus. The bus speeds on the highway by offering scenery of the lush valleys, the blooming vegetation forests, the terraced lands, and the soothing turquoise River. As we reach closer to Pokhara, we observe the views of snow-capped mountains in the distance. Check into the hotel.Overnight in Pokhara.

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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 210 km (6–7 hrs)

We wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise views from the hotel. Pokhara is known as the most beautiful city in Nepal and has many things to see. We set off for a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. On the flight, we see stunning views of the diversity of nature. After landing in Jomsom, we begin a delightful trek, which gradually goes upwards through the open plateau to Kagbeni.

There is another option. If we choose to go by land vehicles, this is more cost-effective, and the landscapes are very closer and more joyful toward Jomsom. En route, we come across lush valleys, majestic snow-capped mountain vistas, enormous cliffs, and the soothing Kali Gandaki River. As we reach Tatopani Village, we enjoy the hot spring baths, and then the drive goes towards Jomsom. After reaching Jomsom, we begin the initial section of the trek to Kagbeni. Overnight in Kagbeni.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span Trek : 6.1 km (3–4 hrs)
Travel Span Flight: 158.6 km (22 min)

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We walk around Kagbeni. Kagbeni is quite a beautiful and impressive valley with the formation of arid landscapes. The attractions of Kagbeni are the pristine Buddhist shrines and amazing caves. After visiting Kagbeni, we begin our trek all the way to Chele. Which goes through the amazing landscapes of the eye-catching terrain, ample widening trail, a few shrubs of juniper trees, and nature-gifted dunes. Overnight in Chele.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 12 km (5–6 hrs)

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We commence the exciting trek all the way to Syangboche. The trek is steady, rising in altitude but remaining relatively easy. As we move ahead, we come across the beautiful valleys, the thin vegetation of Populus ciliata, and the Ramchung Cave. The surroundings seem like the desert, but the views are very distinctive of the plateau. Overnight in Syangboche.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 11.5 km (6–7 hrs)

We wake up in the morning and observe the wonderful views of the Syangboche Valley. The day of today's trek is a straight walk to our last point, Ghami village. We catch sight of stunning arid landscapes and ample apple orchards, including vibrant Buddhist landmarks, throughout the day of the trek. Overnight in Ghami.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 9.8 km (5–6 hrs)

We wake up in the morning and have a delicious breakfast, then start our trek, which gradually goes to a higher altitude. As we go ahead, we see the extra-bizarre landscaping of the plateau, the colorful caves, amazing formations of dunes, tranquil streams, and pristine valleys. Overnight in Tsarang.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 10.2 km (5–6 hrs)

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast, then set off our trek toward the walled valley of Lo Manthang. We explore the interesting treasures of King Palace and visit the glowing Buddhist monostarries there. The vibrant architecture of the valley is incredible, and it gets everyone's attention for a while. The outskirts of Lo Manthang Palace are decorated with beautiful Buddhist art and cultural heritage. From there, we have magnificent views of Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Nilgiri, and Bhrikuti Peak as well. Overnight in Lo Manthang.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 10.4 km (4–5 hrs)

The capital city of Upper Mustang offers modern and pristine facilities at the request of tourists. We have our favorite breakfast and begin sightseeing in Lo Manthang once again, which we missed yesterday. Then, we begin our hike to Chhoser Cave. The way goes straight in the higher altiutide, with the landscape of arid. When we reach the Chhoser Cave, we go inside and use ladders to go to the top of the 5th floor and enjoy the beautiful view of Chhoser Valley. After visiting the Chhoser Cave and Valley, we go back to Lo Manthang. Overnight in Lo Manthang.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We begin our trek back to Dhakmar Village. The trek goes down through the grainy soil and follows the picturesque dunes architecture in every minute of our walks. As we reach Gyakar village, we observe stunning views of Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Himchuli, and many more. The valley is known as the center of the Buddhist monasteries and is decorated by attractive rock carvings. Overnight in Dhakmar.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 16.8 km (6–7 hrs)

After having breakfast, we begin our trek toward Ghiling. The trek descends through the open plateau terrain and gradually gets to a lower elevation. We go by stunning dunes and caves, Buddhist shrines, and soothing streams throughout the day. As we move on further, we have close views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri, which is indeed fantastic. Overnight in Ghiling.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 13.9 km (5–6 hrs)

We set out our trek after having breakfast, which follows a gradually downward path through rugged terrain to the 7th-century Chhuksang pristine cave with stunning views of snow-capped mountains. Overnight in Chuksang.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 15.2 km (5–6 hrs)

After having breakfast, we begin the trek all the way to Jomsom. We go down trails through arid landscapes of impressive dunes, picturesque valleys, and yellowish caves. In the surroundings, we have beautiful views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri. Today marks the end of our long trek. Overnight in Jomsom.

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Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 18 km (6–7 hrs)

We have two options for going to Pokhara. If we choose the drive that is more reasonably priced, we will enjoy the excellent roadway views throughout the drive to Pokhara. The secondary flight option is more popular among tourists, even though the price is slightly higher. We reach Pokhara and check into our hotel. Take a rest for a while and prepare to begin the half-day of sightseeing around Pokhara Valley. The clean, beautiful valley is one of the prime hubs of tourism and the dream place for everyone to spend the holidays. We go toward Pokhara Lakeside for wonderful boating and visit the Tal Barahi Temple along the way. We visit Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Wandering in the dusk hour will be one of the most thrilling moments of the Pokhara tour, and we take part in it. Overnight in Pokhara.

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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span Drive: 158.6 km (5–6 hrs)
Travel Span Flight: 158.6 km (22 min)

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We board a tourist bus; the bus speeds on the highway and passes the lush cluster valleys, beautiful towns, tranquil rivers, and eye-catching terraced lands. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Span: 210 km (6–7 hrs)

We wake up in the morning and have a favorite breakfast. As per your flight schedule, we go to the Tribhuvan International Airport before 3 hours for takeoff to your country. Thank you so much for visiting Nepal. We hope to come back soon for your next holiday. Have a safe flight.

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Meals: Breakfast

Cost Includes

  • Annapurna conservation area permit
  • Trekkers information management system card
  • Restricted area permit
  • Guide and porter costs
  • Required staff insurance
  • 2 nights of meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
  • 2 nights of meals and accommodation in Pokhara
  • 12 nights of meals accommodation in mountain teahouses
  • Last-day breakfast
  • Local transportation (arrival and departure)
  • Entrance fees at monuments

Cost Excludes

  • Personal expenses

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Upper Mustang Trek