Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal

Call it Upper Mustang Trek or the Upper Mustang Trekking; both mean the same thing, and each takes place in the same place in Nepal that the trekkers like to see, walk, and visit during their trekking in Nepal. The best part of this trek is that it takes you to the hidden valley of Nepal between dry Tibet and the snow-covered Himalayas. This landscape is entirely different from the rest of Nepal regarding unexpected beauty. The culture and traditions of the Upper Mustang Region are as old as the hills and might surprise the trekkers coming from the developed countries of the world, who practice new cultures as they like or change according to time. The region is also the land of myths and legends; you hear all these from your trekking guides.

If you want to see Nepal's unique culture, we believe you should go for the Upper Mustang Trekking, where you see the sky burial of the dead and polyandry that is only followed and practised in this part of Nepal. The main highlights of the Upper Mustang Trek are:

    ★ Arid Valleys

    ★ Eroded canyons

    ★ The majestic view of the Himalayan Ranges

Among all of the villages you come across during the Upper Mustang Trek, Lo Manthang has many attractions because it has a palace, monasteries, and some modernity. 

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.

Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is where you spend your night; from there, you head to Pokhara, the city of lakes. As you head to Pokhara, you are on the Pirthivi Highway and by the Trishuli River, a famous river for rafting in Nepal. Prithvi Narayan Shah was a King who played a significant role in the unification of Nepal. At Pokhara, you spend a night in the hotel by the lake, where00 you can see a magnificent view of Fishtail Mountain.

Day 04 From Pokhara to Jomsom and Kagbeni (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Jomsom is famous for its apples and infamous for its strong wind. Keep the former aside because Jomsom has a beautiful landscape. This is the starting point of the trek, and the trekking trail you are walking takes you to the beautiful valley and a vital village called Eklabhatti. Walking by the side of the river, you will reach Kagbeni, where you will see flat-roofed houses and an old fortress.

Day 05 From Kagbeni to Chele (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you are walking by the Kali Gandaki River on the sand in the windy area amid the hills. You will reach a village called Tangbe, which has narrow alleys and white-washed houses, and on the outskirts of this village, there are agricultural fields of barley, apple orchards, and bucket heats. There are other villages you will reach and cross a river and walk on a ridge to get Chele.

Day 06 From Chele to Syanbochen (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Since you are heading to a higher altitude, this will be a tough day. We are saying this based on the two high passes, which are 3000 m plus. From these passes, you will enjoy stunning views of the mountains, such as Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda. In addition, you will pass by the famous cave called the Ramchung Cave. You will walk uphill and downhill that is on the ridge, but it is the downhill that will take you to Syanboche.

Day 07 From Syanbochen to Ghami (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you are going to the pass that is almost 4000 m. Since you are in one of the Buddhist Regions of Nepal, it is common to see chortens and monasteries. Altogether you will cross two high passes. From the pass, you will descend to Ghami, a village, and it is a beautiful village, according to the trekkers.

Day 08 From Ghami to Tsarang (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail is rough, and you will experience the roughness added by the slipperiness. Suspension bridges and ascending trekking trails will take you to the mani walls, and the pass is known as the Tsarang La and Tsarang village, perched at the top of the hill.

Day 09 From Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Following the descending trekking trail, you will head to the canyon and then cross a river; later, you will reach the pass, which is almost 4000 m. From the top of the pass, you will see the beautiful view of Lo Manthang, where you will spend your night. You will also see the beautiful scenery of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak, and Damodar Kunda, which in English means pond.

Day 10 Acclimatization (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

By looking at Lo Manthang, you can say it is a walled village. It has highlights like Jhampa, Thupchen, and Chhoeda, which are monasteries. There is a nearby village called Tinglhar, and many trekking guides say it is beautiful.

Day 11 From Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail takes you to the main village called Gyakar Village, which is renowned for its monastery, which is more than 100 years old. This is a wish-filling monastery. After visiting this gompa or monastery, you will head to Drakmar.

Day 12 From Drakmar to Ghiling (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking region where you are going to trek is windy. The trekking trail goes downhill and takes you to the dry land of the Upper Mustang. The strong wind makes trekking difficult. Although Ghiling is dry, you will see the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri.

Day 13 From Ghiling to Chhuksang (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

You retrace the trekking trail up to Lo Manthang. On the way to Chuksang, you will see the stunning view of the Himalayas. There are several small villages that you will pass through.

Day 14 From Chhuksang to Jomsom  (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The descending trekking trail takes you to Jomsom, the windiest place in Nepal. On the way, you will stop at Kagbeni to have lunch and continue your trek to Jomsom.

Day 15 From Jomsom to Pokhara (Breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

In the early morning, you take a scenic 25 flight to Pokhara, the city of lakes. The aeroplane flies between the Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Mountains. From Pokhara, you can see the stunning view of Fishtail Mountain. In addition, you can go boating in Fewa Lake or walk on the shore of the lake.

Day 16 From Pokhara to Kathmandu (Breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

From the city of lakes, you head to the city of temples via the Pirthivi Highway, and the main towns you reach are Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar. Finally, visit the exciting places in Thamel, and buy souvenirs for your friends and relatives.

Day 17 Departure

Three hours before your international flight, we will come to pick you up at the hotel and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

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Mr Bir Bahadur Sunwar

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