Upper Mustang Trekking, the Kingdom of Lo, Upper Mustang, Mustang

Upper Mustang Trekking

US$1800

per person

Journey through the region of the Kaligandaki, reaching from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni, to the walled city of Lo Manthang. Visit this highly restricted area where traditions and environment are protected from outside influence. Follow old trade routes and rocky trails through tree-less barren landscapes, past coloured cliffs and picture pretty villages. Explore and enjoy this protected area set admits snow-capped peaks with the panoramic view of Nilgiri, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Highlights of Upper Mustang Trekking

1. Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing in major places with tour guide
2. Sightseeing in the beautiful Pokhara Valley with boating in Phewa Lake
3. Panoramic View of Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri
4. Buddhist heritage of the ‘Forbidden Kingdom’ to the legendary walled city of Lo Manthang.
5. Old Trans-Himalayan trading route towards Tibet
6. Breathtaking hiking experience by Upper Mustang Trekking

Upper Mustang trek takes you to the hidden world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang (also called Lo), near to Tibet border. Until 1992, the area was forbidden to visit for foreigners. Not only culture, also landscape is very much related to Tibet. Mustang lies in the rain shadow of Dhaulagiri and you walk in a complete desolate landscape, surrounded by rocks in all kinds of colours and bizarre formations. Trek follows salt caravan trade route between Mustang and Tibet of old age. We reach Lo Manthang (capital of Upper Mustang), is a medieval town, surrounded by a huge town wall. You can find the palace of the king, a huge 4 story high building. When the king is at home, you can even pay him a visit sometime. From Lo La pass (3950 m) we see town shimmering in distance in the barren landscape.

Brief Itinerary of Upper Mustang Trekking

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Day 4: Fly to Jomsom then trek to Kagbeni (2800m./9186ft); 4 hours
Day 5: Kagbeni to Chele(3000m./9842ft.) 6 hrs
Day 6: Chele to Gheling(3440m./11286ft.) 6-7 hrs.
Day 7: Gheling to Tsarang(3490m./11450ft.) 6 hrs
Day 8: Tsarang to Lo Manthang(3730m./12237ft.) 4-5 hrs
Day 9: Explore day in Lo Manthang
Day 10: Lo Manthang to Ghami 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Ghmai – Samar 5-6 hrs
Day 12: Samar to Chhuksang 3 hrs
Day 13: Chhusang to Muktinath 6-7hrs
Day 14: Trek back to Jomsom (6 hrs)
Day 15: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m./2690ft)
Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 17: Departure

17 Days

3730 meters+ Max. Altitude

Off the Beaten Path

Trekking

Departure

Kathmandu
Fixed Departures

Available on request as per client's requirement
Difficulty Level

Moderate
What to Bring

Warm Jacket, Trouser, Big neck water bottle, trekking shoes and shocks, warm cap, Sun glasses, normal medicine, head lightr, light shoes,globes etc

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Arrival in Kathmandu

Our airport representatives welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. At your hotel, your trekking guide provides a briefing about your Upper Mustang Trekking. You will have leisure time (It depends on your international flight schedule) and over time at the hotel.

Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Half-day Cultural city tours, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath and Boudhanath. Overnight at your pre booked hotels.

Drive to Pokhara

Drive around 7 hours to Pokhara. Walk around the Pokhara city and enjoy the view of the mountains and beautiful lake Phewa lake. Stay overnight in Pokhara at the hotel.

Fly to Jomsom then trek to Kagbeni (2800m./9186ft); 4 hours

Early in the morning fly to Jomsom then starts your trekking to Kagbeni. This is quite a short day so you get early to Kagbeni so after the lunch goes to walk in Kagbeni village and monastery. This is a beautiful landscape in the bank of Kaligandaki River. Stay overnight in Kagbeni village.

Kagbeni to Chele(3000m./9842ft.) 6 hrs

It’s about 6-7 hours walk to Chele. The trekking trail follows the Kaligandaki valley through the Tangche, Chhusang at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki. The trail continues north before crossing the river and climbs up to Chele which is an incredible place with a quite dry land and you can see the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Stay overnight in Chele.

Chele to Gheling(3440m./11286ft.) 6-7 hrs.

It’s about 6-7 hours walk to Gheling, walking in wide and beautiful dry land with the view of the white smiling mountain. Today trail goes up and down and today you will cross some high hill or pass as well like Shyangmochen pass 3700m./12139ft. and descend the right sight then you will reach the Gheling. Stay overnight in Gheling.

Gheling to Tsarang(3490m./11450ft.) 6 hrs

It’s about 5 to 6 hours walk to Tsarang. Today is gently up through the wide valley and you will reach the Nyi La at 3952m./12966ft. then we descend the trail. After walking a while we will reach quite a big village called Ghami. Then cross the bridge of Tangmar chhu river and after that, you will reach long mani wall then cross the another pass and descend into Tsarang at 3490m./11450ft. stay overnight there.

Tsarang to Lo Manthang(3730m./12237ft.) 4-5 hrs

It’s about 5 hours walk to Lo Manthang. Todays is the day that we will reach the destination of our trek and city of the Mustang Valley. You will descend from the Tsarang and cross the Tsarang Chu then you will climb up again and first you will see the view of the Lo Manthang. Lo Manthang is surrounded by the wall and there is a nice gate to entry the Lo Manthang. It’s a traditional and beautiful tiny city of the mountain. There and so many things to see and many places to visit. You will enjoy being here. Spend two or three night here.

Explore day in Lo Manthang

There are many things to see so you will enjoy the being here extra days. There is much fascinating ancient building to visit here. There is temple as well as king palace of Mustang district. Visit the monastery and many incredible things and see their real Tibetan culture, houses, a lifestyle which makes you happy and you will realise lucky to being here. Stay overnight there.

Lo Manthang to Ghami 6-7 hrs

It’s about 6-7 hours walk back to Ghami. After enjoying the nature, culture, people, and religion of the Mustangs incredible experience you will walk back down to Dhakmar. We take you different trail through the Lo Gekar along a local trail and afterwards you will reach the Ghar Gompa, which is one of the oldest active gompas of Nepal. Then pass the hill and head down to Dhakmar and to Ghami where stay overnight.

Ghmai - Samar 5-6 hrs

Today we join the trail again that we were going up and pass the village like Tsarang Gheling and then to Samar. It’s really beautiful walk back down with an incredible view of the mountains and different cultures and villages. Finally, you will reach beautiful village Samar and stay overnight there.

Samar to Chhuksang 3 hrs

It’s also such a great walk down to the Chhuksang with an incredible view and pass the few villages and trail continue eastern bank river after the cross the river and finally you will reach Chhuksang and spend a night there.

Chhusang to Muktinath 6-7hrs

Today you will reach Muktinath the holy place of the Hindu and Buddhist were located one of the famous Hindu temple Muktinath and Buddhist monasteries. While you are walking today you will pass many different villages and enjoy the walking with closest and front view of the beautiful mountains Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri etc. Visit the monastery and temple. This is the large site of pilgrimage from India, Nepal and other countries as well. Stay overnight in Muktinath.

Trek back to Jomsom (6 hrs)

Early morning go to the temple and worship the God and pray for good luck, good spirits and all the positive things and trek back t to Jomsom because Jomsom is strong windy place in the afternoon. Even its windy you can walk around the village. Jomsom is the districts headquarter of Mustang district. Stay overnight in Jomsom.

Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m./2690ft)

Fly early morning to Pokhara and go for boating in Fewa Lake and Temple in the middle of Phewa Lake. If you have time spend few more days in Pokhara cause its really nice and clean city in Nepal.

Drive back to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu with great experience of 16 days trekking and walking in the mountain. Transfer to the hotel and stay at the hotel. The evening time free for you to shopping souvenir for your friends and family. Peregrine Treks provides farewell dinner for you in typical Nepali cultural restaurants.

Departure

Departure for your home with great experience in the Himalayan kingdom and such a memory of your life.

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Cost Includes:

Pick up and drop from International and Domestic Airport during this package with one official representative
Private tourist vehicles will be available as per itinerary
Pokhara - Jomsom and Jomsom - Pokhara Flight ticket
3 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at three-star hotel on twin sharing basis
2 Night accommodation in Pokhara at three-star hotel on twin sharing basis
All accommodation in best available lodges/tea houses/tent during trekking
Three times meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea/hot water/coffee) during trekking
Welcome or Farewell dinner (one time during Nepal trip)
An experienced and well trained English Speaking Guide and Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
Salary, Insurance, whole accommodation of trekking crew member
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
All entrance fees during trekking and sightseeing
Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing
Achievement Certificate, T-shirt, First Aid Kit, Trekking Map and seasonal fruits
All necessary paperwork, TIMS, Entrance fees, and applicable all permits
Departure information, visa extension procedure and international flight reconfirmation
Company service charge and all applicable government tax

Cost doesn’t include:

Visa Fee, International Air Fare and all other cost incurred before arrival in Nepal
Traveller’s Travel Insurance (Must cover Accidental, Medical and Search and Rescue)
Lunch and Dinner except Welcome or Farewell dinner provided by company in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Alcoholic and soft drinks with all personal expenses
Personal Trekking gear (oxygen cylinders, Masks, Hoses and Regulator)
Tipping for guides, porters, and drivers (tipping is not mandatory but highly expected)
Any other unseen expenses which are not mentioned in cost includes part
Any other items which are not included in cost includes part

Upper Mustang Trekking