Upper Mustang Trek

Key Infomation

  • Duration:16 Days
  • Region/DestinationNepal
  • ActivityTrekking
  • Arrival CityKathmandu

About Upper Mustang Trek

The Upper Mustang popularly called as “The Hidden Kingdom”, is a mysterious place for the world to explore. Since 1990, the region is widely popular for trekking with easy road transportation connected to Tibetan Border via Upper Mustang making it a prime destination for adventurous mountain bikers. The cultural attractions, lifestyle and amazing traditions are the attractions of the region. Hundreds to thousands of travellers from different parts of the world visit each year. The trekking to Upper mustang takes you to the Hidden Kingdom, which is a religious hub of the Bon and Buddhist people of Nepal. The people are strong devotee of their king and cultural values with a high respect to their cultural monarchy.

Upper Mustang is a rich cultural region with similar cultural values with Tibetan Buddhist People and Upper Dolpa Region. Moreover, there are amazingly breathtaking places to explore while trekking in these regions. The Mustang Cave, Meausem, Royal Places and ancient Buddhist Gompa and Stupas are the other stunning parts of the trek. It offers the trekkers with some amazing lifetime experience. In taking about Upper Mustang, it is quiet similar to Grand Canyon of Arizona of the United States of America.

The trekking to Upper Mustang starts from a short sightseeing in Kathmandu, which offers to explore UNESO World Heritage sites. This trekking package is in the following manner as it starts from Jomsom or from Beshishahar. Also, the trek can be organized by combining Annapurna Circuit Trek.

In addition, we as a experienced trekking company, suggest you to bring some chocolates and dry foods in your hand carry bag. Also, we request you stay hydrated which will prevent you from altitude sickness. The best season to visit Upper Mustang is during spring and autumn, however summer is also the other option.

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Welcome at Airport and transfer to hotel
  • Day 02: A short briefing about trek with the presence of your trekking guide.
  • Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara early in the morning.
  • Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni 2,800m 2-3 hr
  • Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele 3,050m 5-6 hr
  • Day 06: Trek from Chele to syangboche 3,475m 5-6 hr
  • Day 07: Trek from Syangboche to Ghaymi 3,500m 4-5 hr
  • Day 08: Trek from Ghaymi to Chrang 3,560m 3-4 hr
  • Day 09: Trek from chrang to Manthang 3,770m 4-5 hr
  • Day 10: Hiking to Chhoser Cave 3,770m 2-3 hr
  • Day 11: Trek from Manthang to Drakmar 3,800m 5-6 hr
  • Day 12: Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling 3,860m 5-6 hr
  • Day 13: Trek from Ghiling to Chuksang 3,050m 5-6 hr
  • Day 14: Jomsom 2,715m trek back to Jomsom 5-6 hr
  • Day 15: Fly back to Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu
  • Day 16: Departure

Welcome at Airport and transfer to hotel

    A short briefing about trek with the presence of your trekking guide and Kathmandu city tour

      Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara early in the morning and explore adventure city Pokhara

        Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni 2,800m 2-3 hr

          Trek from Kagbeni to Chele 3,050m 5-6 hr

            Trek from Chele to syangboche 3,475m 5-6 hr

              Trek from Syangboche to Ghaymi 3,500m 4-5 hr

                Trek from Ghaymi to Chrang 3,560m 3-4 hr

                  Trek from chrang to Manthang 3,770m 4-5 hr

                    Hiking to Chhoser Cave 3,770m 2-3 hr

                      Trek from Manthang to Drakmar 3,800m 5-6 hr

                        Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling 3,860m 5-6 hr

                          Trek from Ghiling to Chuksang 3,050m 5-6 hr

                            Jomsom 2,715m trek back to Jomsom 5-6 hr

                              Fly back to Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu

                                Departure form international airport

                                  Cost Details

                                  Included

                                  • All necessaries ground transportation including Airport to Hotel and Kathmandu Sightseeing
                                  • Government Trekking Permit including National Park Entry Permit (ACAP Permit), TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System) and Local Permit
                                  • Restricted Area Permit: Upper Mustang Restricted area permit (Special area permit $500 USD per person)
                                  • 3 night Kathmandu Hotel Accommodation at 3 Star hotel with BB Service
                                  • Government license holder trekking guide, having 5-7 years experiences in Trekking sector of Nepal and well speaking skill in English
                                  • trekking porter, Max 20 kg
                                  • Accommodation at Tea House and Local lodge during trekking period.
                                  • Three time meals a day during trekking period including breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea, coffee.
                                  • Medical Kit: Trekking medical kit and tools

                                  Excluded

                                  • International flight
                                  • your personal warm clothes for trekking
                                  • Nepal Visa and cargo clearance
                                  • Personal medical/rescue insurance
                                  • helicopter ecacuation if any emergency case.
                                  • Extra porter if needs
                                  • Alcoholic products during trekking period
                                  • Tips for your trekking staff