Upper Mustang Trek is a lifetime dream for all the trekkers and adventure lovers of the world. Talking about Mustang 3,573m-11722ft, this forbidden valley is the home of thousands of beautiful and majestic things that will surely amaze visitors. Opportunity to explore the unique lifestyle and culture of the people, sightseeing of some of the highest mountain ranges of the world, Upper Mustang has lots of things to offer to its visitors. A trek to Upper Mustang 3,900m-12795ft offers the best views of ancient Tibetan culture, a wide variety of landscapes, spectacular view of mountains peaks, unique lifestyle, and breathtaking natural scenarios.
Upper Mustang Trek offers visitors a remarkable trekking experience in remote areas. You will explore the most isolated land of the Mustang region. Mustang Valley is situated at the Nepal–Tibet border. It is home to the centuries of old monasteries, Chhortens, and medieval caves. It is believed that the Tibetan Buddhist monks used to live and do their prayers in these natural caves. You will also do the excursion of the unique ancient Tibetan Buddhism which is still followed in the Upper Mustang. Trekking to this forbidden land is mysterious so you should have a special permit to visit this area.
Moreover, this place also offers a magnificent view of mountain ranges, a colorful wide variety of flowers, and brown hills. You will get an opportunity to see the famous Tiji festival in this region.
The Upper Mustang Trek starts with the drive to Pokhara and then the flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. Trekking about 5-6 hours passing Kagbeni 2,804m-9199ft will take us to Chele village. After that, we will head to Syanbochen 3,475m-11400ft, Ghami 3,565m-11696ft, Tsarang 3,570m-11712ft, Lo-Manthang 3,840m-12598ft, Drakmar 3,820m-12532ft, Ghiling 3,570m-11712ft, and finally, our trek ends at Chhuksang 3,050m-10006ft. Then we will be back to Jomsom from Chhuksang and fly back to Pokhara and depart.
Namaste and welcome to Nepal!
Our staff will be waiting for you outside the airport on your arrival. He will warmly receive you at the airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), and transfer you to the hotel in a private vehicle.
On this day, you will meet your trek guide who will lead you to Upper Mustang Trek. Depending upon your arrival schedule in Kathmandu, you will also have some time to explore around Thamel. Thamel is the prominent touristic site of the country.
We will reach Pokhara by bus and it is a scenic ride of nearly six hours following Prithvi Highway. The ride is pleasing as you will be riding along the bank of Trishuli and Marshyangdi River.
The view of mountains before entering Pokhara will capture your heart.
Upon your arrival in Pokhara, we will transfer you to the hotel where you can get fresh before enjoying a walk-in lakeside—Phewa Lake—in the evening.
We try to catch the first flight to Jomsom as this will give us spare time to enjoy ourselves in the town of Jomsom and Kagbeni. The flight is for 20 minutes.
After landing in Jomsom, we will prepare for the trek and proceed toward Kagbeni. It is such a heart-capturing walk that will make a deep impression in your heart forever.
Walking along the bank of Kali Gandaki River, we arrive at Ekley Bhatti. We take a short break here and proceed ahead. The village of Kagbeni is picturesque. You will immerse in its beauty.
As we head toward Chele, we will produce a permit at the check-post in Kagbeni. It is mandatory. We will arrive in Tanbe village followed by Chhusang. The further walk will bring us to a river falling from a cliff, cross this we will get in Chele.
It is an interesting hike today as you will cross a pass called Taklma La Pass. We arrive at Samar village. Syanbochen is nearly three hours walk-in distance from Samar.
The uphill trail will bring us to Yamda La. We will spend a few moments here and enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding. We move toward Nyi Pass and descend trail now onward will lead you to Ghaymi.
We cross Ghyami Khola and a course will lead us to Mani Wall. These walls depict that the area has a deep impact on Buddhism. The site is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. With the end of Mani Wall, we are in Charang. The White Dzong and red Gompa are key attractions of this place.
The hike to Lo-Mangthang from Charang is amazing. It is simply awe-inspiring. The view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti Peaks are majestic. Simply superb!
The course then declines to Charang Chu Canyon. Now you climb uphill to get in the windy pass of Lo. Finally, you arrive at Lo-Mangthang.
What a pleasant day full of surprises!
One of the reasons to acclimatize today is that your body can adjust with the increasing altitude as this will minimize the chances of being arrested by altitude sickness.
We will visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. If time permits, we will also visit Champa Lakhang which translates to God’s House.
We will head toward Gyakar, the first on the way destination to Drakmar from Lo-Mangthang. Drakmar is not that far from here—Gyakar—just at a distance of a couple of hours.
The key attractions of Drakmar are: Ghar Gompa and Guru Rimpoche
Huh! You will be walking for long hours today. It takes nearly six hours to get in Ghiling from Drakmar. But, the site—Ghiling—is full of beauty and benediction.
The view of the great Himalayas while on the way to Chhuksang is impressive. This is some kind of special walk which you will treasure as a special moment of life forever.
Hike to Jomsom from Chhuksang is fascinating. You will just love it because of the picturesque view of the surrounding. We arrive in Kagbeni and move ahead toward Jomsom.
We catch a flight to Pokhara early in the morning. It is a scenic flight of around 20 minutes.
We will have an entire day to explore Pokhara. Things to do in Pokhara today:
We ride to Kathmandu following Prithvi Highway and reach the capital by 2 pm. In Kathmandu, you will get time to roam around the street of Thamel and can purchase a gift for your family and friends.
In the evening, we will offer you a farewell dinner and exchange your experience.
Start: Thursday
Dec 09, 2027
End: Friday
Dec 24, 2027
Price
US$1790
Status
Available
Start: Friday
Dec 10, 2027
End: Saturday
Dec 25, 2027
Price
US$1790
Status
Available