Upper Mustang Trek
Upper Mustang Trek opened in October 1991 to trekkers under a special permit is the most popular and fascinating trekking in Nepal. Mustang is one of the recently opened areas for limited trekking groups each year. It was the previous Buddhist kingdom of Lo, extended to the upper Kali Gandaki River which has carved the deepest gorge in the world between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Upper Mustang Trek has a long and rich history that makes one of the most interesting places in Nepal. Most of the people of this region are influenced by Tibetan culture. This route, almost treeless barren Landscape, steep rocky trail up and down the hill and eye-catching panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri range and many other beautiful snow peaks is a very attractive trekking destination.
Not suffered from mass influx of tourists, the region has retained its unique and un-spoilt nature by less human impact in the area. The countryside of Lo Manthang is similar to Tibetan plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and gray rolling hills. At present Mustang is a very popular trekking region in Nepal. The Home Ministry of Nepal announced the opening of the restricted areas in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The region of the Tibetan influence, Kaligandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as “Upper Mustang". The trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost "Dry and Desert", a steep rocky trail up and down hill and panoramic views of Himalaya and several other peaks make your trek memorable.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Upper Mustang Trek
Best Season: September to December & March to May
Trekking Type: Camping/Lodge Trek [ Tea House]
Grade: Easy - Moderate
Duration: 23 or 13 days
Maximum elevation: 4200 Meters
Accommodation:Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport: Car / Bus and by Plane
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel and wel come diner.
Day 02: Kathmandu-Pokhara by fly/drive.
Day 03: Pokhara - Jomsom flight & Trek to Kagbeni, O/N camp, Enter the Restricted Area
Day 04: Kagbeni - Chele.
Day 05: Chele - Geling.
Day 06: Geling - Tsarang.
Day 07: Charang - Lo Manthang.
Day 08: Lo Manthang Excursion day.
Day 09: Lo Manthang - Ghami via Gekar.
Day 10: Ghami - Samar.
Day 11: Samar - Kagbeni – Exit Restricted Area
Day 12: Kagbeni to Jomsom.
Day 13: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara about 25 minutes
Day 14: Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure to home
If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Trip is possbile to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van/ Haice. (Depend on group size).
- Kathmandu city tours, tour guide and private car / van
- Four night's accomodation in Kathmandu twin sharing bed with B/B plan.
- Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
- One night's accommodation in Nepalgunj twin sharing bed with A/C room including Dinner and breakfast in Hotel Batika.
- Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu Domestic flight including airport departure tax for round trip.
- Neaplgunj - Juphal - Nepalgunj airfare including departure tax for round trip.
- Airport/ Hotel/ Airport pick up and drop by van/ car/haice in Nepalgunj.
- Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook
- Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)
- Special trekking permit.
- National park permit and TIM's card.
- Helicopter rescue service arrangement in emergency case. (But clients need to pay from their rescue covered Travel insurance)
- Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
- First aid medical kit bag.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- All government and local taxes and office service charge.
Trip Cost Excluedes
- subsequent for this trip.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing entrance fee.
- Travel insurance, medical insurance and helicopter rescue.
- International airfare and departure tax.
- Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
- Hot and cold showers during the trek
- Personal shopping, laundry, internet, battery charge in camera, phone call and donation in Monastery and temple.
Personal trekking equipment. - Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section.
