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Upper Mustang Trek

  • Destination:Nepal
  • Trip Grade:Easy
  • Max Elevation:4,325m
  • Total Duration:20
  • Geography:Mountain/ Forest/ Village/Desert
  • Religions:Hinduism/Buddhism
  • Ethnic People:Gurung/ Thakali/Tibetans
  • Transportation:Tourist Bus/Private Car/Flight
  • Region:Mustang

Upper Mustang, the home to the Sherpa and Tibetan ethnicity, is the heaven-in-earth place located in Northern Nepal. Also recognized as the Last Forbidden Kingdom, the foreigners were not allowed to enter this region until the early ’90s. Upper Mustang Trek is the trek which focuses on giving tourists a chance to explore this Last Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang.

Upper Mustang Trek is one of the most famous treks in Nepal which has caught the attention of many trekkers around the world. Offering mesmerizing view of the Himalayas, the Upper Mustang Trek is equally famous among the Nepalese. Upper Mustang Trek gives trekkers an opportunity to view the majestic panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, and the other Himalayas that can be seen from the trekking locations.

The delightful Annapurna range and the stunning Dhaulagiri range are the main attraction of this trek along with the Himalayan deserts of Mustang. The trekkers will be trekking via Chogo La pass which is also the highest point of Upper Mustang Trek. The trek also features the windy valley of Jomsom which also host superb panorama of the Himalayas. Since Mustang is located in Tibetan plateau, the Tibetan culture can also be explored throughout the trek with plenty of Tibetan-style houses, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan language. Apart from Tibetan culture, the trekkers come across the Thakali community of Mustang along with Gurung, Chemjong, Magar and other minorities of the region.

Independent Trekking Guides Adventure promises its clients to provide all kind of services that will make their stay in Nepal convenient. We are one of the highly rated trekking organizers in the capital. We serve our clients with packages that are suitable for them and provide them the modes of transportations throughout their stay in the country.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Day 05: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni
  • Day 06: Kagbeni to Chele
  • Day 07: Chele to Giling
  • Day 08: Giling to Dagmar
  • Day 09: Dagmar to Ghar Gumba, overnight in Tsarang
  • Day 10: Tsarang to Lo Manthang
  • Day 12: Explore Lo Manthang
  • Day 13: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar
  • Day 14: Drakmar to Ghiling
  • Day 15: Ghiling to Chhuksang
  • Day 16: Chhuksang to Jomsom
  • Day 17: Fly back to Pokhara
  • Day 18: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu and farewell dinner
  • Day 20: Final Departure
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Detailed Itinerary

We pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you to a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We visit Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Patan Durbar Square in our car. Later, we discuss the trek in our office. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, we explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan temple. We get all kind of permits required for the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We leave Kathmandu on a tourist bus to Pokhara. After 6-hour drive, we reach Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

We take a 20-minute flight to Jomsom (2,700m) enjoying the spectacular view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After we reach Jomsom, we began our trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) along the Kali Gandaki River. On our way, we come along beautiful Ekleybatti village with small houses and old fortresses. Overnight at a lodge in Kagbeni.

We trek for 6 hours along the Kali Gandaki River to reach Chele (3,050m) which was once regarded as the forbidden area. We trek along the Tangbe village which has decorated itself with narrow alleys, small flat-roofed houses, and beautiful scenes. Overnight at a lodge in Chele.

Chasing the view of Nilgiri Himal, we leave Chele for Giling (3,570m). We come to the Samar village which hosts spectacular view of Damodar Danda and Tilicho. Also, we bump into Ramchung Gufa on our way to Giling. After 6 hours of trek, we accommodate at a lodge.

We leave Giling for Dagmar with the beautiful panorama of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges behind us. We find many monasteries, Chortens, small villages, and forests while we’re trekking to Dagmar. After trekking for 5 hours, we reach Dagmar. Overnight at a lodge in Dagmar.

We trek up to Ghar Gumba, a holy Buddhist monastery with a beautiful view of the Himalayan deserts and the Himalayas. The Ghar Gumba is supposed to be one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Nepal. After trekking for 6 hours, we reach Tsarang (3,620m) where we’d be staying overnight at a lodge.

After 4-hour trek, we reach Lo Manthang (3,730m) which was the capital of the Kingdom of the Low. Once we enter the capital, we can find many Buddhist monasteries and Tibetan-style houses. Overnight at a homestay in Lo Manthang.

We hike up to Namgyal Monastery which hosts splendid view of the Himalayan desert. We then go to Raja’s Palace of Mustang where the king of Mustang lives. We later explore the rest of the town and get to learn about Tibetan cultures. Overnight in Lo Manthang.

Today, we trek to Drakmar (3,810m) via Chogo La pass (4,325m) which is also the highest point of our trek. We glance at the Himalayas and the Himalayan desert from the pass. Overnight at a homestay in Drakmar.

We trek for 6 hours to reach Ghiling (3,806m). The magnificent view of the Himalayas accompanies us throughout the day. Later, we roam around the village and learn about a Thakali culture. We accommodate ourselves at a homestay in Ghiling.

We trek downhill to Chhuksang (3,050m). We’ll have the fantastic view of the Himalayas throughout our 5-hour trek to Chhuksang. We’ll pass some water streams and small villages on our way to Chhuksang. Overnight at a lodge.

We leave Chhuksang to reach the windy town of Jomsom. Jomsom is popular for its heavy wind, apple products, and scenic view of the valley. We taste some apple products here like brandy, tart, sweets, etc. Overnight at a lodge in Jomsom.

We fly back to Pokhara. In the afternoon, we go for boating on Begnas Lake. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

We drive back to the capital. After 6-hour drive, we reach Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

We spend our free day by taking a short tour to Swayambhunath stupa. Later, we meet for a farewell dinner at a restaurant in Thamel, Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We bid you farewell and drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport with a hope of seeing you again.

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