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Trip Facts
- Duration 15 Days
- Start FromKathmandu
- Group Size1-10 Pax
- End FromKathmandu
- Trip GradeEasy to Moderate
- Max Height 400 m
- AccommodationTea House
- TransportationPlane/Bus/Car
Best Season
Sept – Nov, March to May
Trip Highlights
- Unique cultural trek to Lo-Manthang
- Scenic Flight to Jomsom with aerial view of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri
- Several old monasteries and temples
- Pristine Tibetan Culture and lifestyle
Trip Overview
Upper Mustang trek is one of Nepal’s most mysterious and least known adventures. The landscape of Mustang is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows, and browns. It is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. The trek to Mustang is through an almost treeless barren landscape. b winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal.
The area covered by this trek is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden and isolated from the rest of the world it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and tradition which is so rich & unique. The capital of Lo-Mustang is a walled city ruled by a religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries at an unhurried pace. As everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the trails rise from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.
Trip Itinerary
- Upon arrival at Tribhuwan Intl Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Vista Trek waiting, well in time, to receive you, shall welcome you to this land of the towering Himalayas. Once reaching your hotel in a car from the airport, all you need to do is check in and enjoy the refreshment served.
- We then visit the Vista Trek office for discussion on trekking, introduction to the guide and porter and settlement of dues if any. Since you often still have some time left for a walk around Thamel, you can do so if you please.
- We head off to Pokhara on a tourist bus early morning. On a highway carved along the foothills and along the banks of the famous Trishuli and Marshyndi river, this almost 6-hour journey, with guaranteed two stops for breakfast and lunch comes to its final stop in Phokhara, the city of lakes.
- Spend the night in a hotel here.
- Early in the morning, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom.This 20 minutes scenic flight goes through world's deepest valley made by Mt. Annapurna & Dhaulagiri with aerial view of several mountain peaks and Kaligandaki Valley.
- After taking breakfast in the Jomsom, we start our trek to Kagbeni. It takes about 3 and half hours to Kagbeni walking on gradual and windy path along the Kaligandaki river. Kagbeni, built in the valley of the Kali Bandaki River, is bound to attract most traversing through its land, and, consequently, is a stopover for many. The red monastery, constructed almost in the middle of the Village, is a shrine most people do not choose to miss out on.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast we start our trek with special permit checking in Kagbeni.
- Entering Mustang, walking through ups and down, we first reach beautiful Tangbe Village, having few white washed houses, buckwheat fields, barley and apple orchards.From Tangbe village, the trail head towards Chhusang Village and finally head on to small ridges to arrive in Chele village to end our trek for today.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast, start the trek. Today our trails goes through series of large spurs.
- After reaching Eklo Bhatti Village, we go climb to the taklam La pass (3,625m), from where we have magnifiscient view of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang , Nilgiri and Damodar danda . A little descend to arrive in Samar Village where we can have our Lunch
- After Lunch weclimb again to reach the ridge then descending steeply to a stream. Further 3 hours of similar walk will bring us in Syangboche village to end our trek for today.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast start our trek, the longest walking day of the trip.
- The trail goes up to Yamda La. pass. Passing through Tibetan style villages, houses and Chorten, we arrive in Nyi La pass(4010m), which is also the highest point of our trip. From here, we descend to Ghami. Ghami is the third larges village of Mustang where we stop for our lunch.
- After lunch, we cross Ghami Khola, the trail goes through long Sacred Prayer Wall ( Mani Wall) l made by follower . Heading to east, few hours comfortable walk will bring us in Charang Village.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- Today we have pleasant trek to Lo-Manthang Village.
- At the beginning, we descend to Charang Chu Canyon and then crosssing the river, steep climb to reach pass of Lho ( 3,850,) from where we can see the Lo-Manthang Valley. On the way , we have great view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti as well.
- The trail then descend gently to arrive in Lo-Manthang village. The village with lots of white walls, old houses, Monasteries and Palaces also known as hidden valley or forgotten kingdom .
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- Today we have full day to explore this fascinating town.
- We visit all the main attraction of this twon , the King Palace Chyodi Gompa all Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hall . If the time permit, we can also visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar village.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast, start the trek. Today we relatively comfortable walk all the way to Ghar Gompa. Ghar gompa is more than 1200 years old, which is famous for rock paintings. Local people believe that anyone who makes the wish in this Gompa , their wish is fulfilled.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast start the trek. An easy day with mostly downhill all the way Ghiling Village. The day can be very windy and dusty but evening is very good to explore the village.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- After breakfast start our trek. A little uphill walk at the beginning and downhill to re-track back to Samar. Beautiful mountain view around makes pleasant day for us.
- Spend the night in local guest house.
- Today is our one of the toughest day of the trip. The trail goes to steep up to the pass and then descend to reach Muktinath Village. With the Muktinath temple on the way,the route, eventually, lands everyone in Ranipauwa, our stopover for this night.
- Spend the night in a hotel here.
- After breakfast, we walk for approximately four and a half hours to Jomsom. The trail goes down to Jharkot village where we can have beautiful Red Monastery . As the trek nears Ekle bhatti Village, a landscape brought to its current state with the Kaligandaki River working its way through for about 6000 years now, showcases its ability to alter wind speeds according to variations in landscape. Walking from here on all the way to Jomsom, everyone is forced to appreciate the sheer force of the wind, blowing at high speeds from the opposite direction. With the soaring peaks of Mt Dhaulagiri and Mt Nilgiri forming the backdrop, explore the town in the evening.
- Spend the night in local guest house in Jomsom.
- Today we finish our adventure. After breakfast, we have 20 take flight back to Pokhara and same day fly back to Kathmandu. The flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu offer 400 KM Himalayan Panorama which should not be missed .
- Transfer to hotel for the overnight.
- Spend the night in Hotel .
- If you have a morning flight, we leave for Tribhuwan Intl Airport early morning in a car arranged by the office.
- If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, only your WILL shall dictate your involvement or indulgence as you may please before leaving for Tribhuwan Intl Airport in the vehicle.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
- 2 nights Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and one night in Pokhara.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
- Government licensed guides, plus experienced porters ( including their food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
- All local transportation.
- Pokhara ~Jomsom~Pokhara Both way flight ticket.
- Pokhara~Kathmandu flight ticket
- All necessary permits and entry fees including Upper Mustang Trekking Permit.
- All government taxes.
- Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks etc. if needed). 10 : Our service charge.
- Trekking Map
- Medical Kit
- Rescue assistance
- Vista Trek’s T-shirt as a souvenir
- Our service charge
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee ($30).
- Your travel insurance (should include your medical and rescue).
- Any personal expenses.
- Any kind of hot & Cold drinks
- Staff & driver tipping.
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Trip Map
Useful Info
About Accommodation.
In Kathmandu, we will accommodate you at Hotel Sapana Garden. Local lodges accommodation provided during the trek on twin sharing basis. Hotel in Kathmandu comes with private bathroom , however in mountain, toilet and shower will be on sharing basis. In the busy months, (October/November & April/ May) you may have to share the room with other traveler as some villages have limited number of local lodges .
About Meal
You can enjoy typical Nepali food as well as continental , Italian, Indian and Tibetan. Dinner and breakfast serve at the teahouse where we stay and lunch will be served on the way to next destination. In Kathmandu, only breakfast is provided. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, no worries, Nepal is such a easy place to get several vegetarian options.
About Staff:
A Guide and a porter assist you from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. In a group with more than 8 guests, 2 guide will be provided. A porter provided for 2 trekkers, and carries between 15 to 20 K.G.
About Equipments
Following Equipment list is recommended to bring for the trek.
Down Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Long sleeved shirt, Jumper or fleecy jacket, T – shirts, Trekking shoes or boots, Comfy shoes for around the camp, thick and warm woolen socks, Light cotton socks , A day bag to carry your valuable, Sun hat, Woolen hat, Gloves, rain coat, Sun block, lip balm , Goggles or sunglasses, Long underwear, Thermal wear, Nylon windbreaker, Nylon wind pants, Water bottle, Sewing kit, Medical & first aid kit, Flash light, Batteries and bulbs, Swiss army knife, Towel and toiletries etc. Please kindly check our Equipment list for complete details.
About Temperature.
Temperatures vary as per the elevation and season in Nar Phu Valley. Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) is quite warm below 3000m that you can walk with t-shirts and shorts during day. Above Meta, day time temperature is around 5-10 °C and night time temperature is below 0 °C. Nar and Phu Village is generally cold through out a year and night time temperature can reach up to–20 °C in winter. There are no heating system inside the room in guest houses, therefore it is important to prepare warm clothes and sleeping bag for the trek.
Physical Fitness and experience
Upper Mustang Trek is a challenging trek which is fit for those who has the ability to walk 5-6 hours ups and downs in a day carrying own day bag. Some days are even longer with 7- 8 hours of walking, therefore this is not suitable for the beginner. This is high altitude trek which demands more physical fitness, However if you are strongly determined and have excellent health and average physical fitness can complete this trek. Few weeks prior to the trip, doing some physical exercise is better . No technical skill is needed however past experience also helps . If you are taking medicine for heart, lung or for blood diseases, please kindly consult your doctor and inform to Vista Trek P. Ltd.
About Insurance,
You have to obtain the travel insurance which should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Some Insurance policy’s cover only up to 4000 meter, so please kindly confirm with the insurance company before you purchase it.
About Seasons
Spring and autumn seasons are the ideal seasons for Upper Mustang Trek. This is also known as rain shadow area, which is located right behind of Annapurna Mastiffs with least amount of rain compare to other area of Nepal. Therefore Raining season (June/July/August) is also good time for Upper Mustang Trek. Winter (December to February ) trek is also possible if you are used to in extremly cold temperature.
About Bus Drive
Highway in Nepal are safe, however sometime transport can be halted due to landslide , strike or by political issues. In such case trip itinerary will be affected. Thus, we would like to request you to add few days extra in Kathmandu. If you complete your trip smoothly, then you can enjoy your time with other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting. Jungle activities or more.
Please cheque our FAQs for various issues of the trek.
