upper mustang trek

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Upper Mustang
                                    
                                        duration
                                        16 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Moderate
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        3,806m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        accommodation
                                        Teahouse/ Lodge
                                    
                                        season
                                        Mar to May / Sep to Oct

Overview

Upper Mustang lies in the Himalayan region of Mustang district that was founded by Ame Pal. It is the area that used to be commercially connected to Tibet and India. A long time ago, it consisted of the different number of small kingdoms that were united with the seat of the Lo Manthang which was known as the Royal Town. The total area of Upper Mustang is 780 sq. miles. It has a total population of more than 7,000. Upper Mustang is a part of Nepal since 1790 A.D. The autonomy of Mustang was abolished in 2008 A.D. Before 1992, Upper Mustang was renamed as the restricted demilitarized area where the tourists were hardly permitted to visit the place. It has the people with the majority of speaking the Tibetan language. People living in this place follow the Buddhist religion. Every year many tourists from various parts of the world visit this place. It is an admired location for many travel seekers. Many bike riders also come here to experience their bike riding in the mountain region of Nepal.

The Upper Mustang trek gives a wonderful experience with various greenery forests and beautiful villages with unique culture and tradition that reflects the local lifestyle of Nepalese people. You can see different religious and cultural heritages in this place that are enlisted in the world heritage site. In the course of trek towards Mustang, you’ll observe the natural beauties of Himalayas and Mountains with the tree-less landscape and rocky trails that give adventurous experience. You’ll have the feeling of real-life people in the mountain region while experiencing this trek.

The journey of Upper Mustang finishes in about 14 to 16 days depending on the physical fitness of the person and the routes to access. The journey after you arrive in Kathmandu. We drive towards Pokhara and Jomsom and then trek along with different forests and villages. The journey finishes lastly back in Kathmandu.

Trip Highlights

The Last Forbidden Kingdom
Unique culture and tradition
Forests and beautiful villages
Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Tilicho, Khrikuti Peak and Damodar Kunda

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and switch in a hotel

After you attain Kathmandu, a consultant will help you to switch to a hotel. After a sure time of rest, we’ll go to some religious and historic locations in Kathmandu. We’ll talk the trek late within the evening.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara

Day 3: Fly to Jomsom

Day 4: Trek to Chele

Day 5: Trek to Syanbochen

Day 6: Trek to Ghami

Day 7: Trek to Tsarang

Day 8: Trek to Lo-Manthang

Day 9: Explore Lo-Mantang/ Acclimatization day

Day 10: Trek to Drakmar

Day 11: Trek to Ghiling

Day 12: Trek to Chhuksang

Day 13: Trek to Jomsom

Day 14: Fly again to Pokhara

Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 16: Final Departure

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport pickup and drop
3 Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara (BB Plan on sharing basis)
Domestic Flights: From Jomsom to Pokhara
Ground Transportation from Kathmandu – Pokhara- Kagbeni Pokhara
Necessary transportation cost for trekking
Tea house accommodation during the trekking including Meal (BLD with extra Tea and Coffee)
Special Permits, TIMS, Professional English-Speaking Guide Assistant guide and necessary Porter
Insurance for all trekking Staffs
Frontier Duffel bag (If required)
Trekking Map
First Aid Medical Kit for emergency
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclusion

International Flight Fare
Nepal Entry Visa Fee
Personal Insurance (Travel, Emergency Medical, Rescue)
Meal (Lunch and dinner) during stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal Trekking Gears, extra expenses Phone Calls, Water, Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Internet etc.
Tips for trekking staff