16 days tour

Upper Mustang Trek

$ 2,050 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Upper Mustang Trek

This tour includes:

Transport

All ground transportation. Airport pick up & drop off.

Others

Upper Mustang special permit ($500 per permit) Annapurna conservation area project permit. Both-way tourist bus ticket (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu) Trekking Down jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag. Emergency medical kit bag. Complimentary farewell dinner.

Flights

Domestic flights (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara)

Accommodation

2-night 3* level hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. 2-night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast. Tea houses basis accommodation during the trek.

Guide

Government license holder mountain guide from Kathmandu

Meals

Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek

Not included:

Others

Nepalese visa fee Travel and rescue insurance Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary) Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.) Tips for guide and porter

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Mustang Trek

  • Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel

      On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information.

  • Day 2 Drive To Pokhara By Tourist Bus - 8 Hours ( 860 M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Pokhara By Tourist Bus - 8 Hours ( 860 M)

      An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara, during 8 hours, drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arrive by the lakeside of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna peaks. (Flying options of 30 30-minute panoramic flight to land at Pokhara from Kathmandu)

  • Day 3 Morning Flight To Jomsom 2,700 And Trek To Kagbeni 2,830 M โ€“ 04 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morning Flight To Jomsom 2,700 And Trek To Kagbeni 2,830 M โ€“ 04 Hrs.

      Morning departs for a scenic flight to Jomsom from Pokhara airport where Jomsom is situated on the shelf of the Kali-Gandaki River. At Jomsom with a short break and then start the first-day walk heading towards the wide Kali-Gandaki River valley following a river bed all the way to reach at Kagbeni village. Kagbeni is located on the entrance to Upper Mustang and beyond to the Tibet border on this old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet.

  • Day 4 Trek To Chele / Tsele 3,050 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Chele / Tsele 3,050 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.

      After overnight at Kagbeni and its exciting village, morning walk starts with short uphill into open areas within the towering colorful canyon and high eroded cliffs to reach at Tiri-Gaon village, walk within beautiful landscapes with up and downs and on winding path to Chele village, a moderate size village here from onward into more Buddhism culture.

  • Day 5 Trek To Gelling 3,540 M โ€“ 05 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Gelling 3,540 M โ€“ 05 Hrs.

      From Chele or Tsele, start walking with a short climb to reach Gyakar village, and then into windswept terrain within arid country, as walk slowly head to Samar village, one of the attractive looking villages, and then a steep climb leads to a ridge on top Yamada La at 3,860 m small pass, enjoying great scenery descend to Syangboche village another interesting village, as walk finally ends at Gelling for overnight stop in this lovely traditional village.

  • Day 6 Trek To Charang / Tsarang 3,560 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Charang / Tsarang 3,560 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.

      After a wonderful stop at Charang, a morning visit around its old monastery observe Buddhist prayer wheels propelled by fast-flowing streams of water, after an interesting tour of the Gompa/monastery, the walk continues to Ghami village. As walk proceeds to cross over Ghaymi Khola (stream) and then leads to long rows of Mani walls (holy prayer stones), from here walk past Dhakmar village, to reach Tsarang village for an overnight stop.

  • Day 7 Trek To Lo-Manthang 3,700 M โ€“ 04 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Lo-Manthang 3,700 M โ€“ 04 Hrs.

      From Charang journey leads to the former walled city of Lo-Manthang, actually a large village inside the fort known as Dzong that guards Lo-Manthang against outside invaders in the early days. A few hours of the good walk takes you into Lo Manthang, a former kingdom where the great Raja (king) of Mustang ruled the whole kingdom of Lo known as Mustang.


      As the walk progresses crossing a strong steel bridge to Marang village, from here climb to a ridge top, past chhorten and mani stones prayer walls in between Tsarang and Lo Manthang.

  • Day 8 At Lo-Manthang For Acclimatization And Excursion.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Lo-Manthang For Acclimatization And Excursion.

      At Lo Manthang former kingdom of Lo or Upper Mustang, enjoy a free day exploring its narrow neat street within villages of great interest with Tibetan design and carving. Visit its historical and cultural center one of the main attractions of Lo-Manthang, with four grand monasteries of Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang (God House), Red Thubchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and its Great Entrance Hall. Special permission to enter Raja or kingโ€™s palace visit the interior of the old palace and to grant an audience with late Raja of the Mustang family if possible.

  • Day 9 Trek To Ghami 3,440 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Ghami 3,440 M โ€“ 06 Hrs.

      After a fascinating time at Lo-Manthang, walk towards lower areas to reach Jomsom with few short climbs to reach at Ghami for an overnight stop, one of the important villages of the Upper Mustang region.

  • Day 10 Trek To Samar 3,150 M -05 Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Samar 3,150 M -05 Hrs.

      The morning walk leads on the same trail with a climb up to Nyi La pass and then contours upwards to reach the path coming from Tsarang village, from ridgetop descend to Gelling Valley. The walk continues past Gelling to reach an isolated Tea House and then with a slow downhill reaching at Tama Gung.


      With steep switchbacks as our route to a climb coming across a largely painted chhorten and then on a straightforward route to our overnight stop at Samar village.

  • Day 11 Trek To Kagbeni -05 Hrs And Transfer To Lodge.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Kagbeni -05 Hrs And Transfer To Lodge.

      Enjoying time at Upper Mustang country and its interesting villages with super views, slowly our journey leads back to Kagbeni on a downhill trail as walk leads on the same route past Chele village to reach at Mustang Khola, from here on the gradual path between towering canyons and eroded high cliffs to reach at Kagbeni after a great time on Upper Mustang.

  • Day 12 Trek To Jomsom 2, 715 M โ€“ 04 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Jomsom 2, 715 M โ€“ 04 Hours.

      From Kagbeni rest of the trek is much easier on gradual and downhill walks reaching around Kaligandaki river valley, from the valley floor on windswept Kaligandaki river valley to reach at Jomsom, a headquarter town of Mustang district with a small airstrip on the shelf of Kaligandaki River.


      Jomsom and Kaligandaki areas, famous for delicious apples and fine products cider, brandy, and juice an interesting town of Thakali people to explore, located on the old Trans Himalaya Salt / Caravan route of Nepal and Tibet beyond Upper Mustang.

  • Day 13 Morning Short Walk To Jomsom Airport 2,715 M And Fly To Pokhara.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morning Short Walk To Jomsom Airport 2,715 M And Fly To Pokhara.

      Morning from the lodge at Jomsom, transfer to Jomsom airport for a scenic short flight to land at Pokhara, one of the most beautiful city, blessed with a verdant valley, high mountains, and serene lakes, free afternoon with an optional sightseeing tour of Pokhara on request.

  • Day 14 Drive Or Fly Back To Kathmandu Afternoon Free At Leisure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive Or Fly Back To Kathmandu Afternoon Free At Leisure.

      Morning from Pokhara an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route to observe farm villages and towns and then reach Kathmandu by afternoon, rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

  • Day 15 Final Departure Homeward Bound Or To Respective Destinations.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Final Departure Homeward Bound Or To Respective Destinations.

      Last day in the land of Himalayan Wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for an airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 9 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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