Grading:
4230m, Marang La
Activities
- 2 days drive
- 13 days trek
- 1 day 30 minutes flight
Best Season
- March - November
Meals
- 15 Breakfast
- 14 Lunch
- 12 Dinner
Accommodation
- 2 Nights at Hotel Pokhara
- 12 Nights at Lodge
Transportation
- Flight (PKR-Jomson - PKR)
- KTM - PKR - KTM tourist bus
Overview
Upper Mustang trek is a most popular trekking destination in the world and has been described as a desert in the Nepalese Himalayas. This trek is a perfect destination for visiting oldest Buddhists monasteries and many historical caves, attractive landscape. Tsarang Monastery, Lo-mangthang, Choser Cave, Chungsi cave , Yara and Ghar Gompa, culture and people life style is the major attraction of this trek. Himalaya Trip organize 15 Days Upper Mustang trek.
Trip Highlights
- Buddhist mane walls, stupas, oldest Monasteries along the way
- Beautiful landscape, cave
- Himalayas view of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri and Tilicho Peak
- Different lifestyle , Festival and culture
- The Most Popular Tiji Festival
- Historical palace in Tsarang and Lo-Manthang
Upper Mustang trek
Upper Mustang Trek start from Jomsom after flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. We trek Chele, Syangbochen, Dhakmar, Tsarang and Lo-manthang and on the way back , you will trek through Yara , Tangge and Tetang. In this way, the trek will be Upper Mustang circuit trek via Yara, Tangge and Tetang. Himalaya Trip organize 15 Days Upper Mustang Tea House Trek or Lodge trek.
Upper Mustang trek is a perfect destination for visiting oldest Buddhists monasteries and many historical caves and Himalayas beauty. This semi-autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region was described by Tilman as fascinatingly ugly country, the more fascinating for being so little known indeed, the trek to Lo-manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill, panoramic view of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several others peaks make your trek memorable. Upper Mustang is also known as” The last forbidden kingdom of Nepal”. The landscape is extremely beautiful. The lifestyle of this area is still wild. Upper Mustang Trek becomes the best attraction these days for the trekkers around the world. A land so divine and unique, upper Mustang is filled with delightful encountering of amazing culture and lifestyle. The blooming mountain flowers will make your way to the ancient fortress biding the lively settlements within. One has to visit these amazing areas to peek into the Himalayan culture and taste the local art of living. On the way back, you will get back through the Yara, Tangge to Tetang .
Tiji festival in Upper Mustang Trek
Tiji is the greatest festival in Mustang region. Thousand men, women and children participate in the annual elaborate re-enactment of the Tiji myth, telling of a deity named Dorje Jon who battles his demon father to save the kingdom from destruction. It will be a unique privilege to witness the same color, costume, dancing, and ritual that were displayed by these people in this place more than six hundred years ago. The festival will in May but it will be different date in every year. Tiji Festival is 16th May - 18th May 2023.
Upper Mustang Jeep Tour
There is road access in Upper Mustang. If you do not have enough time or not prefer to walk or physically not fit, it is also possible to do Upper Mustang Jeep tour. This is another way to explore the Upper Mustang.
Outline
Day: Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Day : Upper Mustang Restricted area trekking permit preparation
Day01: Kathmandu (1342m) – Pokhara (830m).
Day02: Pokhara (830m)- Jomsom(2720m) – Kagbeni(2810m).
Day03: Kagbeni (2810m) –Chele (3050m).
Day04: Chele (3050m) – Syanbochen(3800m)
Day05: Syangbochen (3800) - Ghami -Dhakmar (3820m)
Day06: Dhakmar (3820m) – Tsarang (3560m).
Day07: Tsarang (3560m)- Lo-mantang (3840m).
Day08: Explore around Choser Cave
Day09: Lo-manthang(3840m) – Yara (3650m).
Day10: Yara (3650m) -Tangge (3240m)
Day11: Tangge (3240m) - Tetang (3040m)
Day12: Tetang (3040m) - Muktinath (3760m).
Day13: Muktinath (3760m)- Jomsom(2720m).
Day14: Jomsom (2700m) - Pokhara (830m).
Day15: Pokhara (830m) to Kathmandu (1342m)
Day : Departure home or extend
Daily Itinerary
Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
1340m, Kathmandu own Hotel
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) you will meet with me then transfer to hotel by private vehicles then stay at the Hotel and free activities in the evening.
Note: For the flexibility , you may book own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your prefer place.
Upper Mustang Restricted area trekking permit preparation
1340m, Kathmandu own Hotel
We need your original passport with Nepal’s Visa to prepare Upper Mustang restricted area permit. After preparing your permit, you will introduce with your guide. Your guide will brief details of this trek
Note: For the flexibility , you may book own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your prefer place.
Kathmandu (1350) – Pokhara (830m)
830m, Pokhara 6-7 hour drive B Hotel
Today, your guide will come to pick up you from your hotel then walk to tourist bus station (Shorkhutte), at 7:00am in the morning drive to Pokhara (200km drive 6-7 hours driving) then stay Hotel at Lake side in Pokhara.
Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni
2810m, Kagbeni 3o minutes flight, 3 hour walk B,L,D Lodge
Early in the morning, you will transfer to airport then 25minutes flight from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m. Jomsom is headquarter of mustang district and largest village on kali gandaki valley and check in your permit there and gradual walk to Kagbeni (2810m) through windy valley of Kaligandaki 3 hours walking then stay overnight at Lodge.
Kagbeni (2810m) –Chhusang- Chele (3100m).
3100m, Chele 6-7 hrs B,L,D Lodge
After breakfast, check your special permit in Kagbeni. Kagbeni is the main gate of upper mustang trek. The trek continue walking with beautiful scenery and river bank of Kali Gandaki , 3-4 hours to Chusang( your lunch place) after Lunch walk to an hour to Chele (3100m, 6 hours walk) then stay overnight at Lodge.
Chele (3100m) – Samar - Syanbochen (3800m)
3570m, Ghiling 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today, you will trek to Syangboche, first climb up to Taklam La (3640m) and reach to Samar village, after that you go to little bit down to small river then again climb up to Bhena La Pass (3830m) and we pass Yamdala (4010m) and down to Syanbochen. then stay overnight at Lodge. It is 6-7 hours walking in total. In the afternoon, you will visit in Chungsi cave.
Syangbopche (3800m) - Ghami -Dhakmar (3820m)
3820m, Dhakmar 5-6 Hours walk B,L,D Lodge
We hike uphill to Nyila pass (4020m) then downhill to Ghami village for Lunch. Ghami is a big village which have police station, Monastery ,few Lodges. After Lunch, we hike to Dhakmar 3820m, stay there overnight at Lodge. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Dhakmar.
Dhakmar (3820m) - Tsarang (3560m).
3560m, 5-6 hours walk 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today, you will trek to Tsarang. You will trek to Tsarang 4-5 hours and then stay overnight at Lodge. And Tsarang has old royal palace and monastery explore there rest of the day.
Tsarang (3560m)- Ghar Gomba 3950m - Marang La 4230m- Lo-mantang (3840m).
3840m, Lo-manthang 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today, we trek from Tsarang to Lo-manthang. The trail first ascending to Ghar Gomba, After visiting the Gompa, the trail climb gently Marang La 4230m from where magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Brikuti peak. The trek continue to Lo La Pass( 3950m) from here we can see Lo- manthang valley .Now, we trek downhill to Lo-manthang. It takes 4-5 hours walking to get there. Then stay overnight at lodge. Rest of the time explores the village.
Explore around, overnight at same place.
3-4 hours B,L,D Lodge
Today is you many choice. You may choose one of below.
- Visit Choser Cave by Horse/ Jeep
- Visit village tour including 3 main monastery and Jickmi Prabal Bista palace
- Visit Tibet Boarder by horse / Jeep
- Visit Namgyal Gompa
Lo-manthang(3840m) – Yara (3820m).
3650m, Yara 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After the beautiful time in Lo-manthang, we trek from Lo-manthang to Yara (3650m, 6-7 hours walking). This is another way back. We trek to Dhi for Lunch. After Lunch, we continue walk to Yara , overnight at Lodge.
Yara Yara (3820m) – Dhi Khola- Tangge (3240m.
3240m, Tangge 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today, we trek from Yara to Tangge (3240m, 7-8 hours walking). From Yara, trek to Dhi khola for Lunch, After Lunch, trek continue to Tangge, overnight at Lodge. Tangge is one of the beautiful village in Upper Mustang trek.
Tangge (3240m) - Tetang (3040m)
3040m, Tetang 9-10 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today's is one of the longest day for this trek. After the breakfast, you will start early morning. The trek climb to Paha 4218m pass. The trek continue to Tetang. There is no place lunch and drinking water for whole day. We pack lunch and prepare the water from the Lodge in Tangge and have along the way. During the trek, you will have a beautiful view of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri view. The trek from Tangge to Tetang (2980m, 9-10 hours walking), overnight at Lodge.
Tetang (3040m) - Gyu La Pass 4090m - Muktinath (3760m).
3760m, Muktinath 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today early in the morning you will have breakfast at Lodge and carry pack lunch for Gyu La Pass(4090m) along this hike we can’t meet any lodge so that we have to carry ourselves. The first trail uphill to Gyu La Pass then gently downhill to Multinath, which is center point of Annapurna circuit. then stay overnight at Lodge.
Muktinath (3760m)- Jomsom(2700m).
2720m, Jomsom 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Early in the morning visit to Muktinath temple and back to Lodge then have a good breakfast then trek downhill to Jomsom (2720m) , along the way there are heavy windy and follow same Kali Gandaki river to Jomsom. It takes 4-5 hours walking then stay overnight at Lodge.
Jomsom (2700m) - Pokhara (830m).
830m, Pokhara 30 minutes flight B, Hotel
Early in the morning we will have breakfast at your Lodge then 2 minute walk to Jomsom airport and then fly back to Pokhara, 25 minutes then stay Hotel at Lake side in Pokhara. This day, you will have time to visit Pokhara city or Lake side.
Pokhara (830m) to Kathmandu (1350m)
1340m, Kathmandu 6-7 hours drive B,L Hotel
This morning, you will have breakfast at your Hotel in Pokhara, then transfer to tourist bus station. At 7:30am in the morning drive back to Kathmandu 6-7 hours, and then stay overnight at Hotel.
Note: For the flexibility , you may book own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your prefer place.
Departure to international airport
B
Final departure to international airport to fly your home country.
Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus depending on group size.
- Mustang Special Permit (USD$500 for 10 Days, if you require more day, you have to pay USD$50 Per Day).
- Annapurna Conservation area Fee.
- One English speaking experience guide and trekkers 2:1 porters.
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus.
- 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara on BB Plan .
- Both way flight tickets Pokhara-Jomsom -Pokhara with airport departure tax.
- All meals (15 Breakfast, 14 Lunch and 12 dinner) with 12 Nights Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Staffs, equipment, , salary, insurance etc.
- First Aids Kit.
- Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple, grape etc .
- Duffel Bag.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (we use everyday to check your oxygen level and blood pressure in your body to avoid high risk ).
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- 13% Government VAT and All official charge.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$30 and 30 Days US$50).
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Your trekking gears.
- All the drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
- Tips for your guide and porters etc.
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Is it possible to get Pokhara From Kathmandu by private Car or flight?
In the above service, we provide Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu tourist bus.
Tourist Bus: Tourist Bus leave every day from Kathmandu to Pokhara by 7:00 am in the morning and Pokhara- Kathmandu at 7:30am in the morning.
The private car or flight option is available with extra cost.
Private Car US$120/ Jeep US$150/ Van US$200: You can take private Car/ Jeep / Van depending on your group s7ize. If you hire a private vehicle, it will be more flexible.
By Flight: There are many flights to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day. You may choose to take a flight to get there. It takes 25 minutes from Kathmandu. It is a more convenient way to get to Pokhara. It cost US$100 per person one way.
Do You Have A Packing List For The Trek ?
Upper Mustang Trek is not high altitude trek . It's windy valley trek.
I recommend you , Sleeping bag, Trekking boots, windproof Trousers, warm Socks ,warm and windproof jacket, T-shirts (two or three) and long-sleeved shirt, Sunscreen (SPF 300+) , Backpack, Torch (flashlight),Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries) ,Quick- drying towel, Toilet Paper, warm hat, gloves, thermal underwear , sun glass, water bottle, day pack etc.
What Foods Can We Expect During The Trek?
The Lodges have Menu; you will have your own choice. The foods are hygienic. But it is not like cities foods.
Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item hasbrown potato, toast or Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When Is The Best Time To Do This Trek?
The best time to do this trek is March - November.
Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be difficult to trek because of there will be heavy snow. The route will close during this time.
Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on upper Mustang trek. There will be little bit snow early March. You will have wonderful weather.
Summer (June – August): Upper Mustang trek is rain shadow area. It's also possible to trek in monsoon in Nepal. There is less chances of raining and cloudy.
Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do this trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.
Important Note
Available of the trip
We organise small group private trip. If you are 2 or more people in your group, you may book any dates.
Travel Insurance
The travel insurance is need in case of any emergency. It is recommend to have. If you are doing short and low elevation trek, you can do normal insurance. But if you are doing high altitude or adventure trek, you should have emergency rescue.
Last Minute booking
Normally, trekkers plan the trip before 3-9 months. Some trekkers decide the trip in last minutes. It is also possible to book your trek at last minutes. For the Last minutes booking, you need to make a full payment.
Tipping
Tipping is highly expected. Our staffs try their best during the trip. After the trip, Tipping is expected. It is not fixed amount or percentage. We recommend the tipping according to their services.
Safety
When you are travelling, the safety is most important. For the safety of our clients, we trained our guide and porters. They are all register trekking / Tour / Climbing guide and experience porters.
Extra personal expenses
For the extra expenses, it is good to bring USD / Euro / Pound Sterling or ther currency. You may change to Nepali Rupees (NPR) at Tribhuwan International Airport or near your Hotel in Kathmandu. You will use only Nepali rupees during the trip.
Nepal visa
Accept few countries , you will get on arrival Nepal’s Visa at the Tribhuwan International Airport or Nepal board. I recommend to fill up Nepal Visa online form and bring it with you. It will be faster and easy for you and visa fee is recommended to bring cash US dollar. You can’t pay by using credit card.
Trip extension or Itinerary Disclaimer
We organize small group private trip. The trip extension is possible but you have to figure out when you booking the trip.
Group joing and Fixed departure
Most of the time, we have small group private trip. Group joining or fixed departure will be available only at the clients request.
Luggage store
You are not taking all the lugguage on the trek. You will take only necessary gears on the trek and rest of the gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara or in our office in Kathmandu. All the Hotels have free lagguge store services. It is more convinent to store at your Hotel.
Responsible travel
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
- Do not anything to disturb environment or wild animals.
Domestic flight
Normally, domestic flight is not on time. If you have international flight with domestic connection flight. It is always better to keep some gaps.
Trek Booking
For the Booking, we need passport copy, passport size photo by email or What's App and 20% deposit.
Why Himalaya Trip ?
- Fast response
- Recommended on TripAdvisor
- Trained guide
- Local or reasonable price
- Small group private Trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Mustang trek can be done in 15 days. If you do Upper Mustang Jeep tour, it is possible in one week.
The highest point of this trek is Marang La Pass (4230m). We give this trek grade 3 or Moderate. Grade 1 is easiest and grade 5 is the hardest trek.
The cost of Upper Mustang trek is depending on the trek or Jeep tour. If you choose 15 days Upper Mustang trek, we offer you US$1849 per person.
We organize small group trek every day. Everyday is available to book this trek.
Electricity is available in all places. You can charge your Camera and Mobile Phone.
There are available of natural spring water. You can use the spring water by putting water purifying tablet or filter. It is also possible to buy boiled or mineral bottles water.
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
Hot Shower is available on the trek. You can have a shower by paying an extra charge.
This is no Bank or ATM or money exchange during this trek. You have to take extra Nepali rupees from Kathmandu or Pokhara.
We are so pleased to organize your trek. Please, kindly scan or photo of passport copy, passport size photo by email [email protected] or WhatsApp +977-9851196388 and deposit 20% of total amount. We will confirm your booking.
We have different options to make the deposit. You may choose according to your convenient. They are Bank Transfer, Credit card payment, Western union etc. For the online credit card payment, kindly go through this link of Himalaya Trip. This is the easiest way to make the payment. If you use bank transfer, I will send it you by email.
If you are more than 2 people, we organize private trek at your desire date.
Yeah, we can arrange your flight tickets for Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu. The price will be same if you book directly or through us. If we arrange your flight ticket, it will be easy to rearrange if your flight is cancelled because of bad weather. The flight ticket cost is US$100 per person one way. If you take both ways, it will be US$200 per person.
