Upper Mustang Trek
Upper Mustang Trek
Wilderness Trekking
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Trip Facts
Duration : 14 Days
Max-Altitude : 3710m
Program Type : Tea House
Best Season : Sep to Jan, March to August
Per Day Walking : 6/7 Hours
Trek Grade :
Grade 3:
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should expect to trek above 5416m/17872ft.
Mode of Travel : Flight/Land
All price inclusive
$ 1700
$ 1520
Overview
Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang Trek also known as the Last Forbidden Kingdom on Nepal, this trek was opened from 1992 when king Birendra Bir bikram Shaha was KING in Nepal, and Upper Mustang is geographically a part of the Tibetan plateau. Mustang was separate kingdom till 1950 from Nepal. Still resides in the historical capital recognized as Upper Mustang.
The Upper Mustang tea-house trek gives the trekkers a true taste of mountain people lives and their culture.
Upper Mustang trek takes you to the capital city Lo-Mangthang which indeed is a challenging trek due to high elevation, exposed terrain and continuous strong winds.
Lo-Mangthang- a walled city is situated at an elevation of nearly 3800 meters. It lies in the heart of northern Nepal and at the top of the Kaligandaki River. The entire region is well-known for its unreachable caves, shortens, monasteries and infertile and barren conditions.
The trek to Upper Mustang region is a very delightful one for those who wanted to be rewarded with the generosity of the people living in the Buddhist tradition. This semi-autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region is also known as “The Last Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal.” Upper Mustang trek is fully tea house supported trek which requires a special permit to enter in the region. Take up the rewarding aspects of the fantastic scenery, architecture and culture of this unique place with Nepal wilderness trekking.
Trek Route
Pokhara City – Jomsom City– Kagbeni village – Chele – Gilling – Ghami – Tsarang village – Lo Manthang – Ghargompa – Kathmandu
Upper Mustang Highlights
- First, visit the city of Pokhara lake and enjoy the sunset view on Phewa Lake.
- Afterwards, visiting Joms0m city and enjoy sitting on the banks of Kaligandaki Gorge which the deepest gorge in the world. Also, It separates 2 major peaks, Annapurna on the east and Dhaulagiri in the west.
- In addition, getting to know the Thakali and Tibetan people and their culture as well as visiting the Mustang Eco Museum which shows the Buddhist monastery, art, animal specimen, customs, Herbarium, Nature and culture of Mustang.
- Nonetheless, the tea-house trek and overnight stay keep the trekkers from carrying the camping equipment which reduces the weight of their backpacks as well as the good homemade food.
- Also, exploring Tsarang village as well as its old fort, deep garage of Charang Khola river and Temple courtyard.
- Finally, reaching the Lo Manthang which was the capital of the Kingdom of Lo and sightseeing the Royal Palace, gompas, high whitewashed walls, Thubchen Gompa, New Gompa, Jampa Gompa and Chodey Gompa temples.
- Last but not least, going back to the city of temples Kathmandu where eight of the UNESCO world heritage sites are.
Note
One of the most thrilling wilderness trekking is the upper mustang trek in the Himalayan rain shadow with its beautiful landscapes. There is no doubt that it is a golden privilege to do it. So, Nepal Wilderness Trekking agency helps with the permit. It costs $500 per person for ten days and an extra $50 for each extra day.
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus overnight at a hotel in Lake Site
- Day 02: Fly to Jomsom (8921ft. 2720m) and trek to Kagbeni 2810m. 3 hours, Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 03: Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 04: Trek to Gilling (11709ft. 3570m). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Ghami (3,460m/11,352ft). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Tsarang (11677ft. 3560m). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 07: Trek to Lo Manthang (12,238ft. 3,730m).4 hours hike Visit monasteries, king´s palace and museum overnight at lodge.
- Day 08: Excursion Choser village and back to Lo Manthang after visiting monasteries and caves
- Day 09: Trek back to Ghargompa, Visit the monastery 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge.
- Day 10: Trek back to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 11: Trek back to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m). 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 12: Trek back to Jomsom 4 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 13: Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing around Lakeside.
- Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus at 7:30 am and transfer to hotel.
Cost Included
- Two nights clean hotel in Pokhara on b/b plan at Lakeside in Pokhara.
- Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, many other European Delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner chose by Menu) tea/coffee).
- Clean Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
- One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, individual in Upper Mustang trekking region and government authorized trekking guide and required porters ( One porter for two persons).
- Guide and other staff's food, flight, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation, and equipment.
- Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourists bus.
- Pokhara- Jomsom- Pokhara flight tickets.
- Domestic airport tax.
- Taxi from and to the domestic airport in Pokhara.
- The Mustang special permit.
- ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project).
- First aid medical box
Cost Excluded
- Accommodations in Kathmandu
- Hard and soft table drinks such as Coke, Fanta, mineral water, beer.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Rescue operation.
- International airfare.
- Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visas)
- Tips for guide and porter(Highly suggested but not compulsory)
Reviews
Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang Trek also known as the Last Forbidden Kingdom on Nepal, this trek was opened from 1992 when king Birendra Bir bikram Shaha was KING in Nepal, and Upper Mustang is geographically a part of the Tibetan plateau. Mustang was separate kingdom till 1950 from Nepal. Still resides in the historical capital recognized as Upper Mustang.
The Upper Mustang tea-house trek gives the trekkers a true taste of mountain people lives and their culture.
Upper Mustang trek takes you to the capital city Lo-Mangthang which indeed is a challenging trek due to high elevation, exposed terrain and continuous strong winds.
Lo-Mangthang- a walled city is situated at an elevation of nearly 3800 meters. It lies in the heart of northern Nepal and at the top of the Kaligandaki River. The entire region is well-known for its unreachable caves, shortens, monasteries and infertile and barren conditions.
The trek to Upper Mustang region is a very delightful one for those who wanted to be rewarded with the generosity of the people living in the Buddhist tradition. This semi-autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region is also known as “The Last Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal.” Upper Mustang trek is fully tea house supported trek which requires a special permit to enter in the region. Take up the rewarding aspects of the fantastic scenery, architecture and culture of this unique place with Nepal wilderness trekking.
Trek Route
Pokhara City – Jomsom City– Kagbeni village – Chele – Gilling – Ghami – Tsarang village – Lo Manthang – Ghargompa – Kathmandu
Upper Mustang Highlights
- First, visit the city of Pokhara lake and enjoy the sunset view on Phewa Lake.
- Afterwards, visiting Joms0m city and enjoy sitting on the banks of Kaligandaki Gorge which the deepest gorge in the world. Also, It separates 2 major peaks, Annapurna on the east and Dhaulagiri in the west.
- In addition, getting to know the Thakali and Tibetan people and their culture as well as visiting the Mustang Eco Museum which shows the Buddhist monastery, art, animal specimen, customs, Herbarium, Nature and culture of Mustang.
- Nonetheless, the tea-house trek and overnight stay keep the trekkers from carrying the camping equipment which reduces the weight of their backpacks as well as the good homemade food.
- Also, exploring Tsarang village as well as its old fort, deep garage of Charang Khola river and Temple courtyard.
- Finally, reaching the Lo Manthang which was the capital of the Kingdom of Lo and sightseeing the Royal Palace, gompas, high whitewashed walls, Thubchen Gompa, New Gompa, Jampa Gompa and Chodey Gompa temples.
- Last but not least, going back to the city of temples Kathmandu where eight of the UNESCO world heritage sites are.
Note
One of the most thrilling wilderness trekking is the upper mustang trek in the Himalayan rain shadow with its beautiful landscapes. There is no doubt that it is a golden privilege to do it. So, Nepal Wilderness Trekking agency helps with the permit. It costs $500 per person for ten days and an extra $50 for each extra day.
- Day 01: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus overnight at a hotel in Lake Site
- Day 02: Fly to Jomsom (8921ft. 2720m) and trek to Kagbeni 2810m. 3 hours, Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 03: Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 04: Trek to Gilling (11709ft. 3570m). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Ghami (3,460m/11,352ft). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Tsarang (11677ft. 3560m). 6 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 07: Trek to Lo Manthang (12,238ft. 3,730m).4 hours hike Visit monasteries, king´s palace and museum overnight at lodge.
- Day 08: Excursion Choser village and back to Lo Manthang after visiting monasteries and caves
- Day 09: Trek back to Ghargompa, Visit the monastery 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge.
- Day 10: Trek back to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 11: Trek back to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m). 5 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 12: Trek back to Jomsom 4 hours hike Stay overnight at lodge
- Day 13: Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing around Lakeside.
- Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus at 7:30 am and transfer to hotel.
Cost Included
- Two nights clean hotel in Pokhara on b/b plan at Lakeside in Pokhara.
- Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, many other European Delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner chose by Menu) tea/coffee).
- Clean Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
- One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, individual in Upper Mustang trekking region and government authorized trekking guide and required porters ( One porter for two persons).
- Guide and other staff's food, flight, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation, and equipment.
- Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourists bus.
- Pokhara- Jomsom- Pokhara flight tickets.
- Domestic airport tax.
- Taxi from and to the domestic airport in Pokhara.
- The Mustang special permit.
- ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project).
- First aid medical box
Cost Excluded
- Accommodations in Kathmandu
- Hard and soft table drinks such as Coke, Fanta, mineral water, beer.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Rescue operation.
- International airfare.
- Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visas)
- Tips for guide and porter(Highly suggested but not compulsory)
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Mustang trek is Moderate trek, 3710 m altitudes which everyone would be able to do.
Everyday 5 to 6 hours walk and 12-15 km, the hike starts at 7:30 AM after breakfast, and Lunch will be 1 Am, and arrive to the next place at 3:00 PM
The Accommodation for Upper Mustang Trek is basic tea house, nice and clean comfortable twin sharing beds and single bed.
Our guide is well trained about the altitude sickness and if there is an emergency, then our guide will call the insurance office and us for rescue. (if the insurance cover the evacuations)
This trekking is can do monsoon time also because of called rain shadow area, Best time is April to November.
TIMS and ACAP Permit and Upper Mustang restricted area Permit is $500 for 10 days
Strong Windy after 11 Am every day.
by Air plane
