Upper Mustang Trek 16 Days

From Kathmandu, we will take you to Pokhara by bus it takes 7 to 8 hours, and by flight, it takes 30 to 35 minutes. You can choose based no your convenience. The bus will have twice break on the way, once for the breakfast and once for the lunch. Once you reach in Pokhara, we will transfer to the hotel in lakeside, an evening stroll around the lake and overnight at hotel

Duration

7 to 8 Hours

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Max Altitude

820m

Today, you leave Pokhara and take an exciting flight to Jomsom. Jomsom is famous for its strong winds and breathtaking landscape. After some rest in Jomsom, the trek begins with the walk on the riverbed of Kali Gandaki River. The trail is mostly flat and filled with uneven rocks and sand. You can view the peaks of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Nilgiri (7061m) ranges on the way to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a traditional town with narrow alleyways and ruins of the ancient fortress. Overnight at a lodge in Kagbeni.

Duration

3 to 4 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

2720m

Today, the trail passes through rugged terrains, taking you up to the river valley along the bank of the Kali Gandaki. The path widens as you move up along these trails. There are mules carrying goods from Mustang and Tibet that you can observe while trekking in these trails.

After trekking for some hours, we will arrive at several caves and Kang monastery. There in the village of Tangbe, we will have our lunch. There are several chortens and stone-paved white-painted houses in this village and other landmarks in this village. There are incredible fields filled with buckwheat, barley, and apple orchards as well.

Travelers can also observe majestic views of snow-capped mountains, including Nilgiri, along these trails. After having lunch, we will continue our trek to the Kali Gandaki River and cross with the help of suspension bridges. The trail then leads you through a steep and rocky climb before arriving at Chele. You will stay in a lodge or teahouse.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3050m

From Chele, we will continue our walk toward Syangboche. We need to walk through Ekle Bhatti. After crossing Taklam La pass (3624m) we almost complete today’s walk. We need to walk on plateaus and narrow stretches. The panoramic scene of Tilicho Peak, Damodar Danda, and Yaskawa Kang will be so much memory.

Duration

6 to 7 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3800m

After having breakfast we resume our trekking to Ghami. Walking uphill to Yamada La (3850m) our journey starts. Many teahouses and local villages with Tibetan culture and traditions can be seen during our walk. Climbing the Nyi Pass (4010m) and descending for a while lastly we will reach Ghaymi village.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3520m

After an early sunrise, you will start your trek on climbing trails to take you to Tsarang. You will have a light meal in the morning and then begin your journey. There is a 250 meters long prayer wall along this trail is a highlight of this trek.

After having a meal, we will continue our journey through various terrains and then cross a beautiful river to climb the majestic Tsarang La Pass. From Tsarang La Pass, you will descend downhill through Tsarang. It is a charming mountain village from where you can observe snow-capped mountains from all sides.

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3560m

The trail leads you to our ultimate destination of Lo Manthang. You will continue your trek passing through these incredible landscapes of the region. It covers a total distance of 11 kilometers which nearly takes 4 to 5 hours to complete. The wide trail passes gradually through uphill treks.

These remote trails pass through pleasant viewpoints that provide you with majestic views of the region. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and other Himalayan mountains are some of the significant mountain peaks of this region. You will reach Lo Manthang passing through beautiful red and white Sungda Chorten.

Moreover, Lo Manthang is the former capital of Kingdom Lo. It is a walled town with many settlements of the ethnic Lo community. Lo was a kingdom until 2008, when the federal republic government was formally introduced in Nepal. You will stay the night at a local stay in Lo Manthang.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3840m

Today, you head for the mysterious Chhosar village. If you wish, you can ride horses or ponies to get to Chhosar from Lo-Manthang. You explore Niphu Monastery and ancient caves which are about 2500 years old. Jhong Cave is the largest man-made the cave in Upper Mustang. It is fascinating as it is five stories high and has more than 40 rooms. These caves hold the secrets from the past centuries as they are decorated with Buddhist murals and Tibetan scripts on ancient parchments held by worn wooden covers. You return back to Lo-Manthang in the afternoon and explore the palaces and fortress of the capital of the former Kingdom of Lo. Overnight at a lodge in Lo-Manthang.

Activity

Rest

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3840m

From Lo-Manthang our returning journey starts through different parts. Our walk goes through Gyakar with Ghar Gompa (more than 1200 years old) with Guru Rinpoche as the primary figure. We continue our trek by exploring the local area and at the end of the day, we will reach Dhakmar.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3820m

Early morning after having breakfast, we return back to Ghiling. At midday, we will reach Ghiling. We will spend our remaining day exploring the area. But it’s more likely to get the dusty wind in the afternoon. It is better not to walk in the evening time. After exploring we will return back to our place for a night.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

3806m

After having breakfast, we will continue our walk toward Chhuksang. We need to walk through the main trail. We will be pleased with the beautiful scenery which will be so much impressive. Walking slowly on Humpty Dumpty way we lastly reach Chhuksang where we will spend our night at a lodge.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

2980m

From Chhuksang we will move toward Jomsom. Panoramic view of all around the surrounding with giant mountains can be seen in our way. A beautiful glimpse of great ranges of giant mountains will be joyful. We will be moving until we will reach to the Jomsom where we will stay our night.

Duration

5 to 6 Hours

Activity

Trek

Accommodation

Guest House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

2700m

After waking up early to the gorgeous sunrise, you will then board a flight to Pokhara. The scenic mountain flight to Pokhara takes around 25 minutes, passing through various scenic landscapes of the region. After arriving at Pokhara, you can explore the beautiful lake city and visit some attractions.

Pokhara is a tourist city with excellent sightseeing points. Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa, Devis Falls, museums, and others are some of the significant landmarks in this city. You can also go on an exploration of the beautiful Lakeside and relax in its lovely atmosphere. There are hotels, cafes, bars, restaurants, and clubs in the Lakeside area. You will stay the whole night at a hotel in Pokhara.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Max Altitude

820m

Waking early morning we will again view the rising sun piercing the white snows. After having breakfast we will return back to Kathmandu. If you get a seat on the left side of the bus, you will see some amazing views, such as mountain, rivers, gorges and farming lands. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, we will take you to your hotel. After that, you can visit the local market, restaurant, and do some last-minute shopping for your loved ones, friends, and family as gifts from Nepal. In the nighttime, you can
enjoy the nightlife in Thamel.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Max Altitude

1350m

This is your final day in Kathmandu. One of our representatives will take you to the airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. We hope you have made wonderful memories that will last a lifetime in Nepal. In the future, we hope you will consider us for another adventure. We are ready to assist you in this beautiful country.

Max Altitude

1350m