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Upper Mustang Trek - 17 Days

Duration

17 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Remote Treks, Nepal

Activities Trekking In Nepal

Group Size 1 - 30

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tea House

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Trek

Insurance Coverage

Covered

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

3840m

Meals

BLD During Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle/ Flight

Walking Hours

6-7 Hours Trek

Wifi

Available

Hotel Transfer

Available

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From ~~$2,185~~ $1,855 /Adult

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Upper Mustang Trek Map

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

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Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (827m/2689ft) (200km/124mi) (5-6 hours).

Trek Distance 200km

Highest Altitude 827m

Trek Duration 5-6 hours

Day 4: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8898ft) (45 minutes) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft) (11.4km/7mi) 3-4 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 11.4km

Highest Altitude 2,810m

Trek Duration 3-4 h

tea house

Day 5: Trek to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft) (11.2km/6.9mi) 6-7 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 11.2km

Trek Duration 6-7 hours

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tea house

Day 6: Trek to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft) (11.5km/7.1mi) 6-7 hours trek and overnight at tea house.

Trek Distance 11.5km

Highest Altitude 3,475m

Trek Duration 6-7 hours

tea house

Day 7: Trek to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft) (9.3km/5.7mi) 5-6 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 9.3km

Highest Altitude 3,520m

Trek Duration 5-6 hours

tea house

Day 8: Trek to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft) (11.2km/6.9mi) 5-6 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 11.2km

Highest Altitude 3,620m

Trek Duration 5-6 hours

tea house

Day 9: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft) (11.5km/7.1mi) 3-4 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 11.5km

Highest Altitude (3,730m

Day 10: Acclimatization and Exploration day at Lo Manthang.

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Day 11: Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m/12,500ft) (16.1km/10mi) 6-7 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation .

Highest Altitude 3810 m

Trek Duration 6-7 hours

Day 12: Trek to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft) (13km/8mi) 5-6 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 13km

Highest Altitude (3,806m

Trek Duration 5-6 hours

Tea House

Day 13: Trek to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft) (18.1km/11.2mi) 5-6 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3050m

Tea House

Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2,700/8,856ft) (22km/13.6mi) 6-7 hours trek and overnight at tea house accommodation.

Trek Distance 22km

Highest Altitude 2,700

Trek Duration 6-7 hours

Tea House

Day 15: Fly to Pokhara from Jomsom.

Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu. (200km/124mi)

Trek Distance 200km

Day 17: Final departure.

Cost Includes

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1049 reviews

Oilcut

Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

xing p

Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ，He can speak Chinese very perfectly ， He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

ZhengHeng W

Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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