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Upper Mustang Trek

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Group size
Min 1+
Level
Moderate
Best season
Mar - May, Sep - Nov
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient Kingdom of Lo Manthang
  • Trek through a stark desert landscape with spires and cliffs
  • Lying in the rain shadow, a great trek to escape the summer monsoon-
  • Picturesque mountains to the south
  • The region situated in the rain shadow
  • Unique cultural and historical monuments
  • Monasteries of high importance
  • Scenic flight to and from Jomsom 
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara city

Overview

The Upper Mustang trek is one of the most fascinating treks in Nepal, organized by Rediscover Nepal. Discover the hidden world of the old Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang. It is one of the popular destinations in Nepal due to its desert region and traditional Nepali settlements. The Upper Mustang region is incorporated by the amazing Dhaulagiri Massif along with its 35 other Himalayan ranges.

The forbidden Kingdom of Lo-Manthang
The major attraction of the Upper Mustang trek is the walled city of Lo-Manthang. This Upper Mustang trek takes you to an unspoiled and isolated place, where you will get an opportunity to encounter with the native people and observe their way of life. Along with their ancient religion of Bon-Po which is older than Buddhism! Rediscover Nepal wants you to experience the best of the Upper Mustang trek! The locals here still celebrate the ancient Tilji festival which is very famous among the people. It is one of the cultural treks having stunning treeless barren landscapes with yellow and grey rolling hills. 

The Upper Mustang trek begins from Kathmandu by a scenic air-flight to the Jomsom and officially we start our pleasant trail throughout the beautiful Kali Gandaki River in Kagbeni. Then trekkers will enjoy the capital of ancient Mustang city called Lo- Manthang and traditional villages of Upper Mustang. The trekkers from Jomsom, either take air-flight or vehicle ride to Kathmandu city or Pokhara city it depends on the trekker’s interest.

One of the most rewarding treks in Nepal, book today the Upper Mustang trek with Rediscover Nepal!

EXTRA: 
Ridiscover Nepal donates 20% of all bookings to the Minerva Foundation in order to rebuild Dhading and to provide care for the orphans of the 2015 earthquake.

During the trek there is no mention of any lunch hours as every participant has their own pace. 
For an extension of your holiday to visit places as Chitwan National Park, or Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha, please inquire during your booking.
This itinerary can be changed depending on your booking choice. 

Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 03: Transfer to airport fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni
Day 04: Trekking from Kagbeni to Chele. 
Day 05: Trekking from Chele to Syanbochen
Day 06: Trekking from Shyangboche to Ghami
Day 07: Trekking from Ghami to Tsarang
Day 08: Trekking from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang 
Day 09: Explore Lo-Manthang/ Accommodation Day
Day 10: Trek from Lo Manthang -Tamr to Shyangboche
Day 11: Trekking from Shyangboche to Tetang
Day 12: Trekking from Tetang to Muktinath
Day 13: Trekking from Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16: Final Departure

Trip Itinerary

After arriving at the airport one of our representatives will be there to greet you

Transfer to your hotel

After hotel check in and a short rest, we organize a trip briefing and introduce you to your guide during the trip

Rest of the evening is free

Overnight stay at your hotel

Traveler’s note: Thamel is a great place to, it has access to almost everything

Early morning breakfast

Drive towards Pokhara

Enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake

Stroll around the Fewa Lake

Enjoy stunning views of the Himalayas; Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli, Everest, Annapurna and many more

Witness sunset views 

Stay overnight in Pokhara

Morning breakfast

Take an air flight to Jomsom 

This scenic adventurous flight takes around 20-25 minutes 

Enjoy with magnificent views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, Fishtail, and numerous famous summits

Trek continues from Jomsom, to Kagbeni

Pass through Eaklibatti Village which is located at the bank of the beautiful two rivers

Stay overnight in Kagbeni 

Morning breakfast

Continue trek towards Chele, 

Chele Village is located at an altitude of 3050m above the sea level

Enjoy awesome views of the majestic orange glow of Nilgiri sun reflection and Tukuche 

Follow the villages such as; Kalobhir, Rock tunnel, organic apple farm, Tangbe village, red, white and black Chortens, Gumbakang and Chhusang

Explore the traditional culture and customs of the people

Trek alongside the Kali Gandaki River and Tangbe Village which follow the natural tunnel in the cliff

Stay overnight in Chele

Morning breakfast

Continue our trek towards Syanbochen 

The trail passes alongside the Kali Gandaki River and Tangbe, which offers a beautiful view towards Samar, the Kali Gandaki valley, and snow-capped peaks 

Walk through crossing two passes; Taklam La pass and Dajori La pass

Experience the great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, Damodar Danga and Ramchung Cave

See amazing red painted cave monastery called Rangchyung Chorten, which looks as if it has been stuck on to the vertical wall

Trek passes through beautiful forests and green bushes that are surviving in the narrow gorge because the high vertical walls keep them cool and adequately moist

Get chances to see rare blue mountain sheep in this area

Stay overnight in the Syanbochen

Morning breakfast

Trek ascend towards the Yamda La pass. 

Continue our trek through the dry and loose trail. 

Walk through popular yellowish trees and barley fields.

Finally reach the Ghami and stay overnight.

Morning breakfast

Continue trek towards Tsarang passing through a rough and slippery trail

Cross the suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola

Pass through one of the most famous and longest Buddhist Mani walls of Nepal.

The wall is approximately 1000m long and surrounded by a wonderful Himalayan range along with simple carvings in Ghami

Witness amazing architecture which seems like a natural one

enjoy witnessing popular red painted Stupa called Tsarang Chorten, situated in the middle of the landscape

See and enjoy the barren hill with its creepy beauty

Stay overnight in Tsarang

Morning breakfast

Trek destination is from Tsarang to Manthang.

Continue trek towards a canyon and cross a river and finally reach to the Lo- Manthang Village

Lo-Manthang is a beautiful walled village in Mustang

Experience the beautiful views of Himalayans including Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Tilicho, Khrikuti Peak and Damodar Kunda

Stay overnight in Lo-Manthang 

Morning breakfast

Lo-Manthang is the walled village that lies in Mustang

Explore Lo-Manthang and its culture and tradition

We’ll also trek towards Tingkhar on the same day which is a beautiful village in the north of Lo-Manthang

Overnight in Lo-Manthang

Morning breakfast

Continue trek from Lo-Manthang

Walk down the yellow canyon to Tamar which seems large red vertical cliff from the North West side

Enjoy viewing the barren landscape with the contrast colour, you will see a combination of red rock, blue sky, green grass and white yaks seems very intense

Trek towards Drakmar, and enjoy exploring numerous caves.

Enjoy viewing magical cave, and more than hundreds of prayer flags are woven into it

Continue trek and passes through Shyangboche Village which has different old paintings preserved from past

Stay overnight in Shyangboche

Morning breakfast

Continue trail towards Samar, situated high above the canyons

Cross both side valley from where you can enjoy the close view of the Annapurna range, Tilicho, and Nilgiri

Enjoy ice wall and continue to trek downhill toward Gyakar which way is quite spectacular, running high above the gorge until you reach to the Kali Gandaki region

See beautiful Tetang’s Mani wall and wonderful Chorten

Overnight at Tetang

Morning breakfast

Enjoy the beautiful view of the village of Tetangs

The village consists of two separate high wall settlements, which seem like a large fort

Views amazing close mountains which look quite impressive along with large glaciers

Explore the famous Tilicho glacier which is covered by snow

Make a moderate walk down towards Muktinath along with a stunning view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna 

At Muktinath explore numerous sporadic houses

Muktinath is one of the famous pilgrimage sites for Buddhist and Hindu 

Enjoy a spiritual healing bath in the 108 waterspouts

Stay overnight in the Muktinath

Morning breakfast

It is the final day of your trek

Enjoy the yellow-orange glow of Dhaulagiri 

Make a side trip to the Bon Punt soiling monastery in Lubra which is one of the very old and famous monasteries in Nepal 

Trek towards Jomsom 

After the end of Mustang trails, we’ll then join the Annapurna Circuit

Continue journey towards Jomsom after a lunch break 

Stay overnight in Jomsom

Morning breakfast

Take a flight towards Pokhara

Enjoy with amazing aerial views of Mountains and Himalayans 

Stay overnight in the naturally beautiful city after exploring the entire city

Morning breakfast.

Drive back to Kathmandu. 

take a rest and shortly look after all the snaps that you captured along the trek. 

Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Hotel breakfast and check out

One of our representatives will transfer you to the international airport approx. 3 hours before your departure

We hope you enjoyed the Upper Mustang Trek, have a safe journey and get ready for your next Rediscover Nepal adventure

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