Upper Mustang Trekking

Trip Facts


Duration: 16 Days
Trip Start From: Kathmandu
Trip End In: Kathmandu
Group Size: 2-12/15 pax.
Tansportation: Private Vehicles
Activity Per Day: 5-7 Hours
Max Altitude: 3810m
Trip Grade: Moderate+strenuous

Trip Highlights

  • Kathmandu and Pokhara city tour
  • Scenic drive or flight to and from Jomsom
  • Exploring the Kali Gandaki River valley
  • Forbidden kingdom of Mustang
  • Experience ancient Tibetan culture and astounding Tibetan landscapes flanks
  • Oldest monastery in the world
  • Rich culture of Nepalese -Origin of tibetain lama Buddhism
  • Green and dry landscape

 

Trip Overview

Upper Mustang Trek is a chance to explore an isolated areas around north of Annapurna region. During our Upper Mustang Trekking, we find many similarities between cultures, traditions and lifestyle of Tibetan people. Along with Tibetan Buddhism influenced culture and traditions, the topographical structure is also quite similar. This place is also called mini Tibet due to similar beautiful trans-Himalayan landscapes. Visiting the Lo-Manthang palaces, local monasteries while witnessing the best of culture and nature are highlights of this Upper Mustang Trek.

We begin our Upper Mustang Trekking enjoying a scenic drive or boarding a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara followed by next day domestic flight to Jomsom. Then we start to trek towards Kagbeni, Chhomnang, Giling, Tsarang and finally arrive at capital of Upper Mustang (Lo-Manthang). Then we head forward to Mustang Region from where we start our trekking activity towards Kagbeni. The capital of upper Mustang (Lo-manthang) is reached following the banks of Kaligandaki River upstream via Chele, Chhomnag, Giling and Charang. They still have their head of the tribe and respect like a king. Upper Mustang Trek is also a great chance to explore local lifestyle, which gives unique feeling to outsiders. This forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang was opened to outsiders only since 1991. Another major highlights of this area is the local Tiji Festival celebrated annually during March. Further we trek through pilgrimage site of Muktinath where we can experience religious blend between Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a famous pilgrimage site with plenty of cultural exploration opportunities. In this way, we trek to jomsom and fly to Pokhara. And after a leisure day at Pokhara we either drive or board a flight back to Kathmandu.

Upper Mustang Trek is accessible all year around as this region is a trans-Himalayan region where very less rainfall is received even during monsoon. Therefore, if you are physically fit and want to explore the less explored region of Nepal; then plan for Upper Mustang Trek with Adventure Sherpa Tracks for your next holidays. Contact us now for booking and further information.

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Casual day in Kathmandu and trip preparation day

Day 03: Fly or drive to Pokhara and excursion and  sightseeing around pokhara if arrived earlier

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (8921ft. 2720m) and trek to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m).

Day 05: Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) via Tangbe/Chhusang for lunch.

Day 06: Trek to Gilling (11709ft. 3570m). Explore monasteries and village.

Day 07: Trek to Ghami (3,460m/11,352ft). Explore monasteries and village.

Day 08: Trek to Charanag (11677ft. 3560m). Explore monasteries and village.

Day 09: Trek to Lo Manthang (12,238ft. 3,730m). Via gar gompha

Day 10: Rest day and excursion day around Lo Manthang

Day 11: Trek back to Gmami  (3,460m/11,352ft)

Day 12: Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) or chusang

Day 13: Trek to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m). or mukthinath via Tetang village

Day 14: Trek to Jomsom

Day 15: Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing around Lakeside.

Day 16: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu

Alternative trail via Yara, Luri Gompa, Tangge and Muktinath.

Day 11: Trek to Yara.

Day 12: Excursion Luri Gompa and around, back to Yara.

Day 13: Trek to Tangge 3240m. 5-6 hours walk.

Day 14: Trek to Paha (4200m). 4-5 hours walk.

Day 15: Trek to Tetang, (3040m) 5-6 hours walk,

Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3760m) 6-7 hours walk. .

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom, 4-5 hours walk.

Day 18: Fly back to Pokhara.

Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu.

 

Day to Day itinerary

Price Includes

  • All meals during trek. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Accommodation during trek at local lodge.
  • Domestic airfares and transportation from Kathmandu to trek starting point.
  • English speaking  government-licensed Sherpa trekking guide & assistant guide (4 trekkers=1 assistant guide)
  • Porter Service (2 Trekker =1 porter)
  • Staff  cost including their (Salary, domestic airfare, equipments, food and accommodation)
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights accommodation at 3. 4 or 5 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast.
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort.
  • Insurance for all staffs
  • All ground transportation on comfortable private vehicle
  • All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Trekking Equipment
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your departure 1760 rupees
  • Entry visa fee
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.
  • We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities to porters and guides

Fixed Departures

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The cost of the trips with us depends on the level of service, type of accommodation in the city and size of groups. We have a special discount for large groups, travel and adventure companies, nonprofit organization etc. Email us for further information about the cost of the trip. We would be happy to provide pricing and further info if you kindly provide the information below or simply email us at either info@adventuresherpatracks.com or adventuresherpatracks@gmail.com

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