Upper Mustang Trek

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01:  Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)

Day 02:   Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Day 03:   drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 6 hrs drive

Day 04:   Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni (2,858m/9,375ft) 3/4 hrs treks

Day 05:   Kagbeni to Chele (3050m/10,004ft) 5/6 hrs treks

Day 06:   Chele to Syanbochen (3475m/11,398ft) 6/7 hrs treks

Day 07:   Syanbochen to Ghaymi (3520m/11,546ft) 5/6 hrs treks

Day 08:   Ghaymi to Charang (3500m/11,480ft) 4/5 hrs treks

Day 09:   Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700m/12,136ft): 5/6 hrs treks

Day 10:   Explore at Lo-Mangthang

Day 11:   Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft) 6/7 hrs treks

Day 12:   Dhakmar to Ghiling (3806m/12,484ft) 5/6 hrs treks

Day 13:   Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft) 5/6 hrs treks

Day 14:   Chhuksang to Jomsom (2700/8,856ft) 6/7 hrs

Day 15:   Fly back to Pokhara

Day 16:   Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 17: Transfer to airport for your departure

Trekking Route of Upper Mustang Trek

The ever-flowing Kaligandaki River has become the witness to the lifestyle of the people of this part of Nepal. The deepest gorge to the driest and windiest places makes your trip to Upper Mustangthe adventurous and memorable one. The Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Mountain’s glacial are the sources of the Kaligandaki River. The final trekking point of this route is Lo Manthang Pass. Upper Mustang Trek touches the exit point of Nepal towards China. The journey could be a double whammy and the treats at Jomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath, Lomanthang Pass and the clustered Tibetan villages, Thakali community.  Along with the wonderful views of mountains would give you worth of every penny spent on the tour.

Utilize your adventurous holiday in upper Mustang; which also called little Tibet and it will be in your lifetime memorable holiday package.

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

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Peregrine Treks who will drop us off at our hotel. We then check-in at the hotel freshen up and take a rest. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa that are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square reveals the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swyambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. You need to pay extra for sightseeing. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip at Peregrine Trek’s office. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We have breakfast then leave for Pokhara, also known as The Lake City owing to the large number of lakes in the city. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,794ft), Manaslu (8,156m/26,759ft), Machhapuchhre (6,993m/22,943ft), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. We then check-in to our hotel and take a rest. We enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake and stroll in the city’s quaint streets. Overnight in Pokhara.
Today we will take an early morning flight to Jomsom, which is famous for its apples, strong winds and the landscape. We begin our trek on an open trail alongside a beautiful valley. We pass through Eaklibatti village before reaching Jomsom which is ideally located at the bank of two rivers. The village is beautiful with flat-roofed houses and also has ruins of an old fortress. Overnight in Kagbeni.
We get our permits checked then begin our trek on a trail alongside the Kali Gandaki River. We walk on sand amidst strong winds before ascending on a hill. We reach the Tangbe Village and admire its narrow alleyways, white-washed houses, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. We continue our walk and pass another village and cross a river on our way. Next, we walk on a ridge before reaching Chele Village. Overnight in Chele.
Our trek from today will be a little hard compared to what we experienced before. Our walk today involves crossing two passes, Taklam La pass (3,624m) and Dajori La Pass (3,735). On our way, we enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and pass by Ramchung Cave. We descend further and reach Samar Village. From here we walk on a trail above the village and reach a ridge. Next, we descend on a steep trail to a stream and continue our trek to Syanboche. Overnight in Syanboche.
We ascend to the Yamda La pass at 3,850m. On the way, we pass by a few teahouses, chortens and beautiful villages. We trek through poplar forests and barley fields and reach Nyi Pass at 4,010m. From here, we descend to Ghami which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. The village is beautiful with fields surrounding the entire village. Overnight in Ghami.
Our trek today begins with a descent through a rough and often slippery trail. We then cross a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and begin ascending. The pathway is beautiful with mani walls along the trail. Next, we cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3870m and reach Tsarang village. The village lies atop the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east. Overnight in Tsarang.
We begin our trek by descending to a canyon and cross a river before beginning our uphill trek to Lo La pass which at 3950m. From the top of the pass we can admire the beautiful Lo Manthang village. From the pass we descend to Lo Manthang which is a beautiful walled village. From here the views of the Himalayas including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak as well as Damodar Kunda (pond) is quite good. Overnight in Lo-Manthang.
Lo Manthang is a walled town of the remote Upper Mustang region of Nepal. We spend the day touring three major gompas of the town namely Jhampa, Thupchen and Chhoeda. All of these gompas have undergone expert restoration over the last two decades. We can also trek to Tingkhar which is a beautiful village located north-west of Lo-Mangthang. Overnight in Lo Manthang.
We trek on a different route when returning from Lo-Manthang. Our trail passes through Gyakar village which houses a century old Ghar Gompa with beautiful rock paintings. According to a local legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Gompa will have it fulfilled. We explore the Gompa and continue our trek to Drakmar for an overnight stay.
We start our trek early to avoid strong winds and descend for the most part of the trek. Our trail passes through a dry plateau and fields before reaching Ghiling. The walk can be relatively difficult as we are most likely to experience strong winds on our face. Ghiling is mostly dry, but we still get good views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. We can tour the village around the evening. Overnight in Ghiling.
We begin our trek after breakfast. We walk on the same trail as before going up to Lo Manthang. On the way to Chhuksang we can enjoy great views of the Himalayas and small villages we pass en route. Overnight in Chhuksang.
Today is the last day of our trek and it is a long one. After trekking for a while, we come to an end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We stop for lunch at Kagbeni. After lunch, we continue our trek to Jomsom for an overnight stay.
We take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. After arriving in Pokhara, we can spend the rest of the day in leisure. Overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. This will be a journey along riverbanks with wonderful views of terraced hills and the rural Nepalese lifestyle. After reaching Kathmandu, we take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Our Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Peregrine Treks will take us to the airport approximately three hours before the scheduled flight. On our flight back home, we take with us amazing memories of our Lo Manthang trip and Nepal.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate