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Trip Overview

Upper Mustang trekking is in the upper part of the Mustang district border with Dolpa district in the west and Tibet / China in the north. The main destination of the upper mustang trek is Lo Manthang, also popular as the walled city was the capital of upper Mustang while it was a separate kingdom. Upper Mustang opened for foreign trekkers in 1992 with a special permit of UDS 500 for the first ten days and USD 50 each day. Upper Mustang trekking is rich in Buddhist culture with a language and lifestyle quite similar to Tibetan. Now, the king of Lo Manthang did not have any power when Nepal became republican in 2008.

Upper Mustang Trekking 13 Days cost start from USD 1,850 to USD 2,015 per person depending on the numbers of pax booked. Winter is normally snow-covered in most places and the best time to go upper Mustang trek is from March to the end of November. Upper Mustang is perfect for adventure trekkers, highland bird watching, and probably the best place to see demoiselle crane during migration time. Trekking and birding tours in upper Mustang are one of the best trek and tour plans. The Tiji festival is the most important festival in Upper Mustang. They celebrate every year in May. Similarly, very old monasteries, beautiful landscapes, and snow-capped mountains are another attraction of upper Mustang.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Upper Mustang Trek 13 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will heartedly welcome you at Tribhuvan International (TIA) airport, 1370 meters from sea level, at any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel in Thamel. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15–25 minutes’ drive from the airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have a short time to visit some place in Kathmandu and make final preparations for the trip from the next day.

Day 02

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Today is preparation for the Upper Mustang trek especially. We have to submit a Nepal visa with an original passport to the immigration office to get an upper mustang special permit. After breakfast, you can visit two popular places, BAUDHANATH STUPA and PASUPATINATH TEMPLE in Kathmandu and prepare for the trek.

Day 3

Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast in your hotel, you will start your journey to Pokhara 820 meters as per planned. It takes about 6–8 hours by tourist bus or private vehicle to reach Pokhara. It depends on road conditions and traffic. Even Kathmandu to Pokhara is just 200 km away by road. All the tourist buses leave at 7 am from nearby Thamel. Flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara take about 25 minutes and flights are available from 8:30 AM onwards the whole day by a few different domestic airlines. Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist places in Nepal. There are some nice places to visit in Pokhara if you have free time. Panoramic views of the Hole Annapurna Range, Fishtail, and Lamjung Himal are visible from your hotel at the lakeside.

Day 4

Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni

Pokhata to Jomsom flights start in early morning every day due to strong wind blowing in the Jomsom valley from early afternoon. So, be ready at the mentioned time in your hotel, either eat a hot breakfast or take packing, depending on your flight time. Even though the airport is not far from the hotel, you have to be there one hour before flight time. The Pokhara to Jomsom flight is about 20 minutes. You will have a beautiful view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on this short flight. Jomsom airport is 2743 meters above sea level. We will meet our hiking staff in Jomsom and then start the trek to Kagbeni, following the Kaligandaki River valley for 10.6 km, taking roughly 3–4 hours. Kagbeni is 2804 meters above sea level.

Day 5

Kagbeni to Chele

After breakfast in the lodge, we had to show our mustang special trekking permit and Annapurna conservation receipt at the checkpoint, then enter the upper mustang, walking through the Kaligandaki River Valley all the way to Chhuksang, where we took to take a lunch break. From Chhuksang to Chele is just 1 hour’s trek, crossing the Kaligandak River just before Chele. Kagbeni to Chele is approximately 15 km from Kagbeni in trek distance and is situated at 3100 meters from sea level. The total trek time from Kagbeni to Chele is 5–6 hours.

Day 6

Chele to Ghiling

Chele to Ghiling is quite a tough and beautiful trek through Chungsi cave, ascending about 900 meters and descending a few hundred meters as well. Normally you will reach Syangbuchen late in the afternoon for a hot lunch and trek to Ghiling for another 1:30 hours. Ghiling village is 3570 tall at sea level and the distance from Chele to Ghiling is 18.4 km.

Day 7

Ghiling to Dhakmar

The trek starts gradually uphill from Ghiling all the way to Nyi La, passing 4010 meters and descending 490 meters to Ghami village 3520 meters. After the lunch break at Ghami, the trek starts uphill towards Dhakmar at 3820 meters. Ghiling to Dhakmar is 13.2 km in trekking distance and the average time is 6–7 hours.

Day 8

Dhakmar to Lo-Manthang

The trek starts in Dhakmar, walking uphill along a narrow path to the top of Mui La Pass 4170 meters, and trekking to ghar gumba 3950 meters. After Ghar Gumba, the trek continues towards Choku La, passing 4298 meters, then descends to Lo Manthang village, also popular as a walled city. Lo Manthang is situated at an altitude of 3810 meters above sea level. Dhakmar to Lo Manthang via Ghar Gumba and Cho Ku La Pass is 16 km. The hiking time from Dhakmar to Lo Manthang is 5–7 hours depending on walking peace ascending 478 meters and descending 488 meters.

Day 9

Exploration Day

There are a lot of interesting places to visit around Lo Manthang. Today’s program tried to cover the most important places by going to Choser cave, explore a few monasteries around before lunch and drive back to Lo Manthang for lunch and visit three important monasteries inside the walled city and look round if you have more time in the afternoon.

Day 10

Lo Manthang - Muktinath – Jomsom Jeep drive

Jeep drive back from Lo manthang – muktinath temple to Jomsom, 2760 meters takes about 5/6 hours. It is your last day of the upper mustang trek with your guide and porter. So, if you want, you can offer them dinner and a good celebration.

Day 11

Jomsom to Pokhara

Jomsom to Pokhara flights operate from early morning because after 10 am it is quite strong windy each day. So, most of the flights are before 10 am. The Jomsom to Pokhara flight offers you magnificent views of the Annapurna range on your left side and Dhaulagiri range on your right side. The Jomsom to Pokhara flight is just 25 minutes and the whole afternoon is free to take a rest or explore the lakeside, Pokhara.

Day 12

Pokhara to Kathmandu

You can have breakfast as program and be ready to back to Kathmandu on time as per planned, drive 6–8 hours or fly 25 minutes.

Day 13

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu on your own or, if you need help, we can provide a guide and vehicle on an extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at the hotel on time as per your flight details to catch an international flight. A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you off at Tribhuvan International (TIA) airport and goodbye for this time wishing you a safe journey back home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Three-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Two-night hotel in Pokhara in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Seven-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cup of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Welcome drinks and farewell dinner.
• Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight for client and guide.
• Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara flight for client and guide.
• Kathmandu - Jomsom - Kathmandu ground transportation for porter.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide with Government Licensed Holder.
• Pick up and drop in domestic airport by private jeep/van/Bus as per group size.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek.
• Upper mustang special trekking permit (USD 500 for first 10 days then USD 50 per day).
• Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation fee). TIMS.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Your personal expenses.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you come back earlier from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.