Upper Mustang Trek

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US $ 1,980 per person

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Duration

18 days

Max. Elevation

3730m

Group size

Min 1+

Level

MODERATE

Transportation

Land/Flight

Best Season

Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY Monsoon: JUN-JUL-AUG

Accomodation

3 Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. Standard hotel accommodation in Pokhara. Lodge (Tea house) accommodation during the trek

Meals

All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Starts at/ Ends at

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Trip Route

Highlights

Upper Mustang is undoubtedly one of most special and popular trekking areas in Nepal. With the aim to preserve its centuries-old culture and pristine, unspoiled natural biodiversity, the government of Nepal has designated the area as ‘controlled’ region to promote sustainable tourism. This means that very limited number of trekkers is allowed to enter Upper Mustang and trekkers are required to obtain Special Trekking Permit for the Upper mustang trek.

Upper Mustang lies in the shadow of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, making it a superb destination to watch the Himalayan ranges including Dhaulagiri I (8167m), the seventh highest, and Annapurna I (8091m), the tenth highest mountains in the world.

The Upper Mustang is a treasure house for rich Buddhist culture and lifestyle. The ancient kingdom of Lo, also called Lomanthang, is a walled city remarkably known for its 16th century monasteries, ruins of old forts, maniwalls, caves and murals. Lomanthang is also the residence of the King of Mustang who used to the rule this kingdom well into the 21st century. Upper Mustang trek is packed with full of adventure as we trace our steps along barren ridges, alpine meadows, deep canyons, bare cliffs and rocky moraines.

Earlier trekking in Mustang Region used to be just camping but now both lodges and camping are possible. Being relatively moderate in grade, trekking in the region is suitable for all age groups of travelers.

Today Upper Mustang is under visible pressure from expansion and building of motor-able roads. Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition is very careful in designing packages in Upper Mustang region, as we place high emphasis on promoting sustainable tourism in the area.

We have a team of well trained and highly experienced trekking guides and support assistants to make your journey into Upper Mustang a memorable one. We are a registered trekking agency with Nepalese government, so we are authorized to obtain special trekking permits for our trekkers.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about six hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. Enjoy scenic views of snow-capped mountains, hills, villages and rivers along the highway. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, rivers, caves, waterfalls, museums, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples. You can also witness magnificent views of Macchapuchre (Fishtail), Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Max. altitude

914m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Take morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m.) takes about 25 minutes and trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810 m.) takes another four hours. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it easy. It is also very picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri, whilst to the south can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2810m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang (2900m.) takes about five hours.
Leaving Kagbeni, you trek right up to the river valley following a high trail. The trail then widens significantly revealing an endless stretch of sand. Chusang village is only about a 2hrs walk beyond Tangbe at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2900m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3150m.) takes about three and half hours. The trek now leaves the valley and climbs steeply up a rocky alley to the village of Chele. From Chele you climb a steep spur and then continue ascending along the side of a spectacular steep canyon to a pass. Beyond the pass you descend on a pleasant trail to Samar, situated in a grove of poplar trees.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3150m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) takes about five hours. You climb above Samar to a ridge and then descend into a large gorge past a chorten before entering another valley filled with juniper trees. You then cross a stream and after climbing to a pass, you descend along a ridge to Shyangmochen a tiny settlement with a few tea shops. The trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and you enter another huge valley before descending to Geling with its extensive fields of barley.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3510m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Geling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) takes about five hours. From Geling the trail climbs gently through fields, up to the center of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gaun featuring an imposing chorten. You then begin a taxing climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La [3840m]. The descent from the pass is quite gentle and about half an hour further on we come to a trail junction; the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white-washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3520m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3620 m.) takes about five hours. Today's walk is perhaps through the driest part of Mustang. Finally, you come to Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are a huge Dzong [fortress] and a red Gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3620m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang] (3730m.) takes about three hours. You will spend part of the morning exploring the interesting village of Charang and its large monastery, before setting out for Lo Manthang. You climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually you get your first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so you circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3730m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Free day in Lo Manthang. You can make a side trip exploring caves and villages, visiting Jhampa and Thupchen Gompas including a short hike up to Tingkhar.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3730m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami (3490 m.) takes about six hours.
You continue your journey on the highland route, crossing alpine meadows before dropping down a steep eroded alley to Dhakmar for lunch. After lunch, you walk through the pretty valley, climb to a ridge and descend from there back to Ghami.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3490m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Ghami to Samar (3150m.) takes about six hours. Leaving Ghami you begin to follow narrow winding path until you reach Geling crossing a small stream. Samar is a small village with terraces, Tibetan style houses, Mani walls, monastery, and prayer flags. Here you find people following Tibetan life styles and traditions.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3150m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Samar to Kagbeni (2810 m.) takes about seven hours. Following a descending path you reach Chuksang crossing a suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki. You walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki with views of natural vegetation and apple orchards.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2810m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m.) takes about three hours.
Your trail passes through the bank of Kali Gandaki passing through Ekle Bhatti. Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang. From here you can have access to the internet and banking facilities.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Max. altitude

2713m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

BLD

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 25 minutes. The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc. and Kaligandaki River. The flight to/from Jomsom happens only in the morning because of high wind in the afternoon time.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Max. altitude

914m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about six hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terraced fields, vegetable fields and people engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast

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Includes

Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenirs

Trekking

2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel in Pokhara
One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles, if needed
Special trekking permit for Upper Mustang
Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area (ACAP)
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Flight tickets: Pokhara - Jomsom – Pokhara as per the itinerary
All land transportation: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus
Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must have insurance from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Doesn't Include

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara owing to early arrival or late departure or early return from trekking due to any unforeseen or personal reason outside the scheduled itinerary)

Equipment List

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials

First Aid Kit

Optional

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

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