Your Gateway to land of the Himalayas
Upper Mustang Trek offers a daring experience for enthusiast trekkers in the remote trans- Himalayan mountain region; ancient forbidden kingdom of Nepal. This trek starts from Jomsom through kagbeni, and then intersecting the cosmic Kaligandaki river, heading towards Lo Manthang.
USD 1825/-
16 Days
September - December and March - June
Moderate
High Himalayan desert and cultural trekking..
Upper Mustang possesses a trans- Himalayan climate; cool and semi-arid with precipitation located in the rain shadow of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri (the 7th highest mountain in the world) ranges.
Being rich in Buddhist culture, Upper Mustang gratifies the visitors to experience the Tibetan culture and beautiful barren landscapes as it is part of the Tibetan plateau. Also, 55 cave paintings depicting the life of Lord Buddha – Light of Asia can be observed in Mustang.
Kagbeni is a gateway to enter the Upper Mustang region and you are required to hold the special trekking permit along with the companion of a government official during the entrance to gateway. You will get an opportunity to choose the commuting means; an exclusive drift ride on horse or enjoyable off road jeep drive to explore after reaching Lo Manthang, the final destination situated at an altitude of 3,840m .
You will unveil the real lifestyle of mountain people who are acquiring animal husbandry as one of the prime options of livelihood with the equal focus on the huge production of apples. Not to mention, seeing chortens, buckwheat fields, caves and cliffs during the journey would add up the glory to the trek.
A fully English-Speaking Guide.
Explore Nepal rich culture and diverse nature in the Upper Mustang region.
Enjoy the hospitality of the Nepalese mountain people and taste traditional Nepalese food.
Sensational views of an array of high snow-capped mountains,
Dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys
Observe the spectacular sunrise on the mountains.
Welcome to Nepal ! well, upon your arrival in airport , a representative from Himalayan Connection will greet you and take to the hotel. After having some rest you’ill join to team meet – up and pre-trip discussion . where you will meet your trek guide / leader before trip start . at evening Himalayan Connection will organize welcome dinner with delicious Nepali cuisine and cultural show .
Camp : Thamel Kathmandu
Altitude : 1400m. / 4592 ft
Time:
Meals :breakfast
Accommodation : 3 star hotel
Main Attractions: world herritage sites( pasupathnath temple, swoyambhunath, boudhanath syupa,newari culture,durbar squares (Kathmandu , Bhaktapur and Patan ) etc.
Camp : Pokhara
Altitude : 827m / 2712ft
Time : 25min flight / 6-7 hrs drive
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : 3 star hotel
Main Attractions : stunning mountains views, beautiful lakes, paragliding, mountains flights, temple, pagoda , cave and many more.
Camp : Kagbeni
Altitude : 2810 m / 9217 ft
Time : 15 min flight / 2 – 3 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : breathtaking flights between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massive , stunning mountains views, world deepest gorge , wind valley Jomsom , gorgeous Kali Gandaki valley apple farm and beguiling Kagbeni village and more .
Camp : Chhusang
Altitude : 3050 m / 10004 ft
Time : 5 – 6 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions :walking through the windy valley , high Himalayan desert, different colors of cliff , huge number of mountain goat etc .
Camp : Syangboche
Altitude : 3475 m / 11398 ft
Time : 6 – 7 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : beautiful surrounding , wide high Himalayan desert view , monastery cave , deep narrow valley and more .
Camp : Ghami
Altitude : 3520 m / 11546 ft
Time : 5 – 6 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : old village Ghami , people their culture , tradition and life style , mud and wooden houses and many things …
Camp : Tsarang
Altitude : 3620 m / 11874 ft
Time : 5 – 6 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : Nepal’s longest mani wall , red cliff , old Tsarang village , culture and tradition , old royal palace and fortress , ( it almost collapsed) hundreds years old red gomba and more..
Camp : Lo-Manthang
Altitude : 3810 m / 12497 ft
Time : 3 – 4 hrs walk
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : Ancient mud city (Lo-Manthang ) royal palace , oldest monasteries , wheat and buckwheat cultivation , people , Tibetan culture , tradition and life style , supper narrow street into the village .and so many things..
Camp : Lo-Manthang
Altitude : 3810 m/ 12497 ft
Time :
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : horse riding to the Jhong , explore Chhoser cave , 15th centuries gompa ( Champa Lakhang and red Thubchen ) Chodi and Choprang gompa from 18th century , and Namgyal gompa which is more special for local community and also serving as a local court. Tinkhar village and many more ..
Camp : Muktinath
Altitude : 3800 m/ 12464 ft
Time : 4 – 5 hrs drive
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : high Himalaya drive experience , windy valley , Muktinath temple ( biggest holy place of hindus and budhhist , and many more..
Camp : Jomsom
Altitude : 2743 m/ 8997 ft
Time : 5 – 6 hrs
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner
Accommodation : tea house
Main Attractions : splendid view of Mt. Dhaulagiri , Nilgiri and other mountains , beautiful Kali Gandaki valley , HImalayan town Jomsom ..
Camp : Pokhara
Altitude : 827 m/ 2713 ft
Time : 15 min. flifgt
Meals : Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation : 3 star hotel
Main Attractions : Best view of massive mountains , deep valley and more ..
Camp : Pokhara
Altitude : 827 m / 2713 ft
Time : relaxing day
Meals : breakfast
Accommodation : 3 star hotel
Main Attractions : Pokhara lake city night life , temples , cave, world peace pagoda , paragliding , mountain flight , sightseeing , international museum ,boating , lakes and many more…
Camp : Kathamandu
Altitude : 1400 m / 4592 ft
Time :6 -7 hrs bus drive
Meals : Breakfast and special farewell Dinner with Nepali cultural show .
Accommodation : 3 star hotel
Main Attractions : wonderful road trip along the famous rivers (marsyangdi and trisuli ). massive hills , local markets deep valley , amazing settlements around the hills , cultivation etc.
Your new adventure experience in Nepal is end today . A representative from Himalayan connections will take you to the airport , 3 hrs before your flight scheduled. we wish you a safe journey to your home and hope to see you soon for next adventure.
Upper Mustang Trek offers a daring experience for enthusiast trekkers in the remote trans- Himalayan mountain region; ancient forbidden kingdom of Nepal. This trek starts from Jomsom through kagbeni, and then intersecting the cosmic Kaligandaki river, heading towards Lo Manthang.
Price: 1825
Currency: USD
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara)
English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader for a group
One porter for Two guests.
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits ( Upper Mustang special permit and TIMS) All government and local taxes
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide porter and driver
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