Upper Mustang Trek

It’s the day 02. You will sightsee some major UNESCO-listed heritages of Kathmandu. The major heritages include Swayambhunath, Pashupati, and Boudhanath. After sightseeing, we will return you back to your hotel. You will have some free time to prepare yourself for the trek.
Altitude: 1350 m

In the morning, you will catch a tourist bus to Pokhara. The 6 hours drive through beautiful countrysides is sure to make the start of your Upper Mustang Trek an enjoyable one. You will travel along the famous Trishuli River and stop at Kurintar for the lunch. Then, you will continue your journey to Pokhara.
After reaching Pokhara, you can spend the rest of the day sightseeing Pokhara. In the evening, make sure to experience the lively environment at the Lakeside.
Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Altitude: 827 m
Travel Hours: 6 hours
Distance: 200 km

In the early morning, you will fly to Jomsom. The 20-minute scenic flight rewards you with majestic views of Dhaulagiri Mountain, Annapurna massif, Fishtail Mountain and dozens of other mountains of Himalayas.
After landing at Jomsom, you will have breakfast and meet your porters and helpers. Then you will complete your trekking permit paperwork and then begin your trek by trekking to the famous village of Kagbeni. Kagbeni has Kag Choden monastery and is a gateway to Upper Mustang. It takes about 3 hours to reach Kagbeni from Jomsom.
Altitude: 2,810 m
Travel and Walking Hours: 25 minutes flight, 3-4 hours walk
Distance: 11.4 km

The next day, you begin the trek by walking right up the river valley combining your high trail and pathways on the bank of the Kali Gandaki. The trail gradually begins to widen. You may also meet trains of mules carrying gods from Mustang and Tibet during the trek.
After passing through several caves and Kang monastery, you find your lunch spot - the village of Tangbe. This small settlement has several chortens and whitewashed houses built closely. There are buckwheat and barley fields and apple orchards. Nilgiri is seen towering on the southern skyline.
After your lunch, you trek further to cross the Kali Gandaki River and the uphill climb begins. The steep and rocky climb has the village of Chele waiting for you at the top.
Overnight stay in Chele.
Altitude: 3,050 m
Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
Distance: 15.3 km

Today, you walk for about 6-7 hours. As you start your trek, you will have to cross a steep path and move up through the steep canyon. The trail takes you to a pass from where the descent begins. You make your way down through the pleasant trail to Samar.
You then make your way across the village to a ridge. Then once again, you begin moving down into a huge gorge. The gorge welcomes you to a valley full of juniper trees. You then cross a river and do a final ascent of the day to a pass. Then, the downward walk brings you to a small hamlet of Syangboche.
Overnight stay in Syangboche.
Altitude: 3440m
Walking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 11.5 km

In the beginning, you will have a short climb to a pass before climbing down with amazing views of Kali Gandaki gorge. There are several routes. But, you will choose a trail that passes through small settlements of Tamagaon and Chhunggar. This trail connects with the traditional route at Jhaite.
Passing another pass with a long and pleasant downward trail takes you to Ghami - the lunch stop. Rest your tired legs and fill your stomach with a warm meal. About 250 meters long prayer wall is the highlight of this village.
After the meal, you will descend to cross a river and then walk upward to Tsarang La Pass. From there, it’s only downhill through a pleasant trail leading you to Tsarang. Tsarang is a silent village with mountains on all its sides.
Altitude: 3490m
Walking Hours: 7-8 hours
Distance:

Altitude: 3730
Walking Hours: 3-4 hours
Distance: 11 km
The day 08 begins. After your morning breakfast, you begin the 11 kilometers walk that will take you about 4 to 5 hours. Most parts of the trail are wide and open and go gradually up. Walking in this remote and pristine reason is sure to turn into pleasant and unforgettable moments. Majestic views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri and Annapurna is just going to make this trek more pleasant.
You approach Lo Manthang by a beautiful red and white painted Sungda Chorten. Lo Manthang - the capital of former Kingdom Lo is a walled town that houses ethnic Lobhas. Lo remained a kingdom until 2008 when Nepal began its republican government.

Altitude: 3700 m
Walking Hours: 3-4 hours
Distance: 4 km
Today, you have a couple of options available. You can hike or take a horse ride to Chhosar. In the beginning, the trail slightly drops down to the river. After crossing the river, you begin ascending up for a while before walking on a flat trail leading to Chhosar. Chhosar has a popular cave and monasteries as well. After spending some hours exploring Chhosar, you can retrace back to Lo-Manthang.
Overnight stay in Lo-Manthang

Altitude: 3750 m
Lo-Manthang is the major attraction of Upper Mustang. Lying somewhere about 50 kilometers from Tibetan border, it still remains the major salt and cloth trading route between Nepal and Tibet. As it used to be hundreds of years ago, mules still bring goods from Tibet.
The major attracting feature of this isolated settlement is the 6-meter wall. There are towers in each corner and within those enclosed walls lies the compact settlement of Lo-Manthang. There are many attractions within those walls. The major attractions are King’s palace, Thubchen Monastery, Jampa Monastery, museum, Thangka painting places are more. About 900 Lobhas live in this inner city.
This unique settlement has no comparison to any other parts of the world. Those Lobhas do not migrate and marry within their community. They practice the Bonpo form of Tibetan Buddhism.
The city remained restricted to visitors until 1990s. Although the city is opened to visitors, only about 1000 visitors can explore this enclosed city per year. The permit is limited to trekking agencies and rules are strictly applied.

Altitude: 3820 m
Walking Hours: 6-7 hours
Distance: 17 km
After spending two days in the amazing medieval city of Lo-Manthang, it’s time to ascend further up to Chogo La (4,230m). The views are amazing from the pass.
After that, you will walk through the trail that drops down to Lo Gekar. Ghar Gompa of Lo Nyingma sect - a unique monastery is the attraction of Lo Gekar. Then a lovely trail takes you to Muila Bhanjyang rewarding you with a majestic view of surrounding landscapes. Then, you will trudge down to a beautiful village of Dhakmar.

Altitude: 3,800 m
Walking Hours: 6 hours
It’s the twelfth day of your Upper Mustang Trek. You will begin the trek and trek down to Ghami Village. From here, it’s the same trail that you had walked while ascending up. Now, retracing back through the same path, you will walk uphill to Nya La Pass and trek down to Jhaite for lunch. After your lunch, you will continue to trek until you reach Shyangbochen.

Altitude: 3,050 m
Walking Hours: 6 hours
On your way to Chhuksang, you will come across Ranchung Chungsi Cave before reaching Samare. This popular cave is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage of Upper Mustang. Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated in this cave in around 8th century.
After visiting this cave, you continue your journey and cross Taklam La and Dajong La Pass. You then descend down to the river and walk through an uphill trail to finally arrive at Samare for lunch. As the meal reinvigorate your body, you will descend all the way down to arrive at Chhuksang Village.
Overnight stay in Chhuksang.

Altitude: 3,800 m
Walking Hours: 7 hours
Wake up, freshen up and have your morning breakfast. Today, you will trek to the holy region of Muktinath. The trail to Muktinath passes through apple orchards, crops fields, and small and beautiful settlements. After about 6-7 hours of trek, you reach Muktinath.
Muktinath is the holy temple of Hindus and Buddhists. Thousands of Indian and Nepalese pilgrims come to Muktinath every year. The temple premises also has 108 stone taps to take holy baths.
You can then march to the town area of Muktinath.
Overnight stay in Muktinath.

Altitude: 2,743 m
Walking Hours: 6 hours
This is the last trekking day of your 18 days Upper Mustang Trek Package. You trek for 5-6 hours through fields, villages and a newly topped road to finally arrive at Jomsom. The majestic view of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri will energize you throughout the walk.
In the beginning, you descend down Jharkot and Khingar. You will find several monasteries and chortens. You then walk alongside Kali Gandaki River to rest your backpack at Jomsom. You can explore the town and buy souvenirs as well.

Altitude: 870 m
Travel Hours: 25 minutes
An early morning flight will bring you to Pokhara. After your lunch, you can wander around the town and visit some attractions. Pokhara is the touristic center of Nepal. There are various attractions including Phewa Lake, Devis Falls, World Peace Stupa, museums, and much more. In the evening, make sure you enjoy the time experiencing the lively environment of Lakeside. There are high-end lodges, hotels, restaurants, and clubs at the Lakeside

Altitude: 1,300 m
Travel Hours: 6 hours
Distance: 200 km
You will travel back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. The 6 hours journey is full of scenic views of landscapes. You will travel alongside Trishuli River and pass through several towns and village. You will finally arrive at Kathmandu at the late noon. You will then travel to your hotel and you can spend the free time as you like.
Our team will give you a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant in the evening. You can share about the experience you got in your trek to the restricted region of Upper Mustang.

It’s the last day of your trip. We will transfer you to Tribhuwan International Airport terminal with sufficient time to check in for your flight. We hope that you had an incredible time in Nepal and encourage you to share your experiences with us on TripAdvisor or email. We welcome all feedback and hope that you had an experience of a lifetime with us! Have a safe flight!