Upper Mustang Trekking

A fascinating, wonderful journey in the Far North Western at Upper Mustang with Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions, this trip begins with a drive or flight to scenic Pokhara, and then a short flight to Nepal’s North West at Jomsom 2,716m Jomsom, a large town and a head-quarter of the Mustang region with a small airstrip just above by the river Kaligandaki, from here heading towards Lomanthang the old kingdom of Mustang.

Mustang has an average elevation of 3,000 meters, situated to the north between World’s 7th and 10th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m and Mt.Annapurna 8,091 m and is the main Himalayan range and geographically an extension of Tibetan Plateau, this high land wind swept valley is barren with eroded canyons, colorful rock formations.

Fascinating old Tibetan culture, traditions and religions still exist, with a tinge of Shangri-la, and the old walled city of Lho-Manthang where the kingdom lies within its large desert-like territory close to the border of Western Tibet.

Well known, intrepid explorers such as Professor David Snellgrove and the Italian scholar Giuseppe Tucci visited Mustang in the 1950’s and it has largely been their tales of a Tibetan like an arid region that has placed interest in this once forbidden kingdom area.

After a wonderful time at Upper Mustang return to Jomsom by an alternative route offering you the best of this beautiful country, Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions to Upper Mustang concludes with a memorable journey at Jomsom with a flight or drive back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Trip Highlights: “Trekking in a remote cultural destination of Nepal on the old Trans-Himalayan Caravan route, ancient Bon-po (pre-Buddhist) culture, the extension of Tibetan plateau, ancient walled town-village of Lo-Manthang, on the backdrop of the high snow capped peaks.”

Outline Itinerary

Detail Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1300m)and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m) 6-7 hrs

Day 04: Pokhara-Jomsom(2720m) Flight/ Trek To Kagbeni (2800).

Day 05: Trek Kagbeni to Chaile, (3030m 4-5 hrs walk

Day 06: Trek to Chaile to Geling, (3440m). 7-8 hrs walk

Day 07: Trek Geling to Dhakmar, (3800m.) 5 hrs walk

Day 08: Trek Dhakmar to Lo Manthang, (3730m). 5 - 6 hrs walk.

Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang

Day 10: Lo Mantang to Charang, (3490m ) 4-5 hrs walk

Day 11: Trek to Charang to Syangboche, 3800m. 6-7 hrs walk

Day 12: Trek Syangboche to Chuksang, 2965m. 5-6 hrs walk

Day 13: Trek to Muktinath, 3700m. 4-5 hrs walk

Day 14: Trek to Jomsom, 2713m. 4-5 hrs walk

Day 15: Fly to Pokhara

Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu.

Day 17: Final Departure

If you want to extend your trip, please feel free to choose from our DAY TOURS, NEPAL TOURS or Jungle Safaris. here are some trip extensions that might interest you.

Extended Trips

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Our representative will come pick and drop you off at a hotel. Take rest for some time, we will gather in the evening for a welcome dinner and prepare for the trek.

Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Early morning, after breakfast, you will be taken for a cultural tour of Kathmandu city. Some of the main highlights will be Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar.

Day 03:to Pokhara and transfer to a hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Pokhara by tourist bus . with the amazing views . you will have a evening to enjoy the beautiful lake city POKHARA.

Day 04: Pokhara-Jomsom(2700m) Flight/ Trek To Kagbeni (2800).

Breakfast then flight to Jomsom in the early morning with trekking guide. The flight is 20 minutes only and offers a great view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains.Trek to Kagbeni(2800m). overnight at kagbeni.

Day 05: Trek to Chaile, 3030m 6-7 hrs walk

Breakfast and walk slightly up along the Kali Gandaki riverside while visiting two beautiful villages Tangbe and Chhuksang. The crossing of the Kali Gandaki River to reach Chaile. overnight at chaile. overnight at chaile.

Day 06: Trek to Geling, 3440m. 7-8 hrs walk

The rocky trail mounts up until Dajori La; 3550m then descends slightly until Samar, 3290m. Walking down and up again to Bhena and Yamda by ascending a pass of 3800m. overnight at Geling.

Day 07: Trek to Dhakmar, 3800m. 4-5 hrs walk

Slight ascents of Nyi La pass, 3975 m. Descent to Ghami, 3545m. The Beautiful village of white houses in a deep gorge. overnight at dhakmar.

Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang, 3730m. 5 - 6 hrs walk.

Eye-catching view of the Annapurna and the Mustang. Then the trail follows on the hillside until Lo Gekar (which means pure virtue of Lo) Visit of Ghar Gumba (House temple). Lunch. Then the trail ascends gradually until Chogo La, 4325m. Continuations of walking on the ridge then descend to Lo-Manthang, the fortified city having an ancient king’s palace and the important monasteries. overnight at lo manthang.

Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang

Rest and visit of the monasteries and Buddhist school of the Chhyodi Gompa. Excursion to the summer palace of Garphu. chhoser cave .and many more hidden historical place. overnight at lo manthang.

Day 10: Trek to Charang, 3490m 4 -5 hrs walk

Charang is the another biggest historical place . there is some oldest monuments and natural things to explore .overnight at charang.

Day 11: Trek to Syangboche, 3800m. 6-7 hrs walk

Slight Uphill until Choya La, 3870m. Beautiful landscape. Visit of the longest and most spectacular Maniwall of Nepal while descending to Ghami. Then again uphill to Ghami La and Nya La, 3590m. Downhill to Tamagaun. Slight ascend to Syanbochen La, 3850m. overnight at syangboche.

Day 12: Trek to Chhuksang, 2965m. 6-7 hrs walk

The trail ascends up to Yamdo La, 4010m, then it follows hillside. Crosses Yamda, Bhena, samara, and Chaile to arrive at Chhuksang. overnight at chhuksang.

Day 13: Trekto Muktinath, 3800m. hrs walk

Uphill until a pass of 3970m. Beautiful view of the white-capped mountains and barren landscape of mustang. Then downhill to Muktinath. World famous pilgrimage of all the Hindus. overnight at muktinath.

Day 14:Trek to Jomsom, 2720m. 4-5 hrs walk

Trek to the small mountain city jomsom you can see the close mountain (nilgiri) view from here . Overnight stay at Jomsom.

Day 15: Fly to Pokhara

Next day, we take a flight to Pokhara and spend a leisure day at Pokhara around Lakeside.

Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu.

you will be transferred to kathmandu. walking around tourist street thamel .At evening we will gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate our wonderful trek experience!

Day 17: Final Departure

Transfer to airport for International departure.

Upper Mustang Trekking - 17 Days