Upper Mustang Trek 8 days

Starting Price US$ 1600.00
Bryn
Beautiful Mustang

This is a fascinating high desert canyon region in the rain shadow of the Himalayan peaks, dry, clear and warmed by the sun even in the monsoon.

Harry D
Best place to experience culture and Himalaya

Upper Mustang trek is the place where all the trekkers and visitor must go for trek to experience high Himalaya desert and Tibetan culture landscape, oldest Buddhist monastery

Trip Overview

Upper Mustang Trek 8 days

Upper Mustang Trek in 8 days

Upper Mustang Trek 8 days cost $1600.00 per person (Min. Group size : 02)

8 days trek in Nepal

The Upper Mustang Walking Tour is the ultimate gateway to the mysterious world of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also known as Lo. Once out of bounds and isolated from the rest of the world for decades, the region was able to thrive in its own distinctive culture and rich traditions closely tied to Tibet. . This moderate and little-known trek passes through one of Nepal’s driest regions and offers breathtaking mountain scenery.

Outline Itineary

Day 01: We fly from Pokhara to Jomsom(2710m) and drive to Muktinath. From Muktinath, we drive to Kagbeni (2800m)

Day 02: We trek for 6 hours from Kagbeni to reach Chhusang (2920m)

Day 03: We trek for 5 hours from Chhusang to reach Samar (3290m)

Day 04: We trek for 6 hours from Samar to reach Geling (3440m)

Day 05: We trek for 7 hours from Geling to reach Tsarang (3600m)

Day 06: We trek for 5 hours from Charang to reach Lo-Manthang (3730m)

Day 07: We drive for 8 hours from Lo-Manthang to Jomsom by Jeep (83 km)

Day 08: We fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (20 minutes)

Detail Itineary

Day 01: We fly from Pokhara to Jomsom(2710m) and drive to Muktinath. From Muktinath, we drive to Kagbeni (2800m)

Regular flight starts early morning with the views of Annapurna, Pokhara, Sarangkot, Seti River, Dhaulagiri and its glaciers and deepest valley Kali Gandaki. Jomsom is the district headquarter of the Mustang is situated bank of the Kali Gandaki River with the Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri views. There is army camp, police post, market and normal to star level hotel with electricity. Take a jeep or bus to visit Muktinath Temple (22 km) in 1-hour driving. The bus stops at nearby Rani Pauwa. Walk 25 minutes to the temple. Walk back to Rani Pauwa for lunch and back to bus station around 3 o' clock for the Kagbeni bus ticket. The bus leaves at 4: 7 pm. Stay overnight at Kagbeni.


Day 02: We trek for 6 hours from Kagbeni to reach Chhusang (2920m)

Climb through the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River with a view of the natural cave and Kang Gompa in the west bank of the river. Continue walking to reach the Tangbe village (2990 m) with Chorten, terraced fields, and Nilgiri views. The walk continues to the Chhuksang village at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Narshing Khola. There is a small salt mine up to the Narshing Khola. Stay overnight there.


Day 03: We trek for 5 hours from Chhusang to reach Samar (3290m)

Cross the river over the Kali Gandaki valley then climb uphill to the Chele (3030 m) with a shop and terraced field of barley and wheat. Here are five villages include Chele, Ghyakar, Chhuksang, Tangbe, and Tetang. Climb uphill with the view of Ghyakar to a cairn (3480 m) then descend gradually to the Chorten to reach the Samar village with poplar trees, hotel and stable with the views of Annapurna and Nilgiri. Stay overnight here.


Day 04: We trek for 6 hours from Samar to reach Geling (3440m)

Climb uphill to a ridge, then descend into a gorge with the Chortens. The trail continues to a stream and a ridge then descends to the Bhena. Hiking continues to a pass, then descends to the Shyangmochhen (3650 m) with teashops. Climb gradually uphill to a pass (3700 m) in a valley. Take a right-hand side; descend to the Geling with poplar trees and barley field.


Day 05: We trek for 7 hours from Geling to reach Tsarang (3600m)

Climb gradually uphill through the Geling Valley to reach Tama Gaon and the Nyi La (3840 m). Descend continues and takes a left trail to reach the Ghami village with whitewashed houses. Here are police posts, Gompa, potato field, and the red nunnery end of the village. The walk continues, cross the Ghami Khola, then climb gradually uphill to the Tsarang village with Mani walls, willow trees, electricity, Red Gompa with a collection of paintings. There is a Five-storeyed fortress with 101 households. Stay overnight here. Stay overnight here.


Day 06: We trek for 5 hours from Charang to reach Lo-Manthang (3730m)

Walk downhill to cross the Tsarang Chu then climb uphill steeply through a ridge and village (3530 m) to the Tholung Valley. Climb gradually to the large Chorten between Charang and Lo. Cross a stream, reach over a ridge (3850 m) with the view of Lo. Descending continues to cross a stream then climb uphill to the Lo-Manthang with police post, several monasteries, Chortens, local King’s palace, and terraced field. Stay overnight here.


Day 07: We drive for 8 hours from Lo-Manthang to Jomsom by Jeep (83 km)

Take a jeep from the counter nearby Lotus Inn Hotel, which starts 6:45 am in the morning. The jeep leaves 8 to 9 in the morning. Lo Manthang to Chhusang takes almost 6 hours by Jeep. Price for the jeep for Nepali 1500 Rupee and for tourist 3000 Rupee. The distance is 61 km and downhill with fair weather road. Chhusang to Jomsom is another Bus counter across the stream. It takes almost 2 hours and the distance is 22 km. Price for a jeep for Nepali 370 Rupee and for tourist 830 Rupee.


Day 08: We fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (20 minutes)

Take an early morning flight to Pokhara with a view of the Kali Gandaki River valley, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Sarangkot, Phewa Lake with the World Peace Stupa and Pokhara valley. Stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

Cost Includes

01. Airports pick up and drop in private car with guide.

02. 7 nights lodge with twin sharing bed in Mountain.

03. Professional trekking guide & porter.

04. Lodge, food, salary, transport and insurance to the porter and guide.

05. ACAP permit, special permit and TIMS card.

06. Flight ticket to Jomsom and Pokhara with airport tax.

07. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Mountain.

Cost Excludes

01. Nepal entry visa fees.

02. Travel insurance including helicopter evacuation.

03. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara except farewell meal.

04. International airfare and departure tax.

05. Bar bills, laundry, hot shower, desert, water and battery charge in the Mountain.

06. Tip to guide and porter.

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