Upper Mustang Trek - 18 Days

Breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu.

We take an early flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara then drive to Pokhara Airport for 25 min flight to Jomsom.

Jomsom is the district headquarter of Mustang.

The short 20 minutes flight has great views on clear days.

Close view of both Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from the flight is spectacular.

Jomsom is where your actual trek begins.

Overnight at a local guesthouse.

Breakfast at Pokhara.

On this day we will fly to Jomsom 20 min flight and 4 hrs of walk.

From flight we can clearly see snowcapped mountain of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.

After landing we will trek towards Kagbeni.

Overnight at Kagbeni.

The trek continues towards the east bank of the Kali Gandaki through many ridges and reach north to the Tangbe village. The picturesque Tangbe village is a labyrinth of narrow alleys amid white-washed mud and stone houses.

From here, you continue your 2 hr hike to Chhusang village. After crossing the dwindling waters of Kali Gandaki, you climb up the huge red mass of Conglomerate.

After crossing the Kali Gandaki Valley, you continue your uphill climb to Tiche Chele.

The culture transitions from Manangi culture in Jomsom, Kagbeni and proceeding to Tibetan culture.

Overnight at Chele.

The trek goes along a steep barren land, alongside the copper red canyon. The copper red landscape makes Mustang unique.

Hike down to the beautiful village Samar and stop for lunch.

After a final descent, you will reach Syangboche. Here, almost all the tea houses look similar  to each other with their whitewashed walls and wood stacked neatly around the perimeter of the roof.

On the outskirts of Ghami, you will pass one of the longest many walls of Mustang.

You will also pass a group of chortens on the way out.

After this, you make your way uphill over a pass at an altitude of 3,820m. From here Mustang looks like a desert with barren hills.

And we enter in the valley.

Overnight at Ghami.

Breakfast at Ghami.

On this day our trail will ahead towards Charang.

The red-painted Charang stupa welcomes you to Charang.

Further below is the palace and monastery of Tsarang.

A broad pathway leads you to the 2nd largest village of Mustang, ‘Charang’. Charang was the capital of Mustang before Lo-Manthang.

In this trek Ghar Gompa also a another adorable place.

Overnight at Charang.

You trek to Lo-Manthang. It is one of the major highlights of any Upper Mustang Trek.

You start your trek via Tsering Thupten Shedrub Dhargyeling Monastery.

From here, you pass the Cherang river which separates Cherang and Lo. After crossing the pass Lo, you will reach Lo-Manthang.

Lo Manthang was the capital city of the forbidden kingdom of Mustang. It still houses King’s impressive palace. The descendants of the kings still reside here.

Once here, you can rest and hire horses on lease to explore the beautiful valley.     

Overnight at Lo-Manthang.

This beautiful mystical town of Lo-Manthang has a lot to offer. Some of the must-visit places is the five storey palace of the Mustang King.

Namgyal Gompa: Situated on a hilltop, it holds social, religious and legal importance.

Tigkar village.

Jampa Lhakhang: Houses a large Buddha statue and walls painted with intricate Mandalas.

You can explore Nyphu Cave monastery.

You can also explore Jhong Sky cave. The 2500 yr old cave has more than 44 compartments.

On this day we will do rest because it will be difficult if we continue the trek.

For our Physical health we need to take rest.

Breakfast at Lo-Manthang.

On this day after finishing our rest days. We will start our trek towards Yara.

On this way we can see interesting valleys and one of the best village. DI village is way with descends.

Overnight at Yara.

Breakfast at Yara.

On this day our trek will continues by crossing forest and rivers. This walk will take you to the small village Tangye. Where we can see only 30 houses.

Overnight at Tangye.

Breakfast at Tangye.

On this our trail we will cross the hills and get in the Tetang village.

Tetang village found between 2 hills. This trek will go along Kaligandaki.

Overnight at Tetang.

Breakfast at Tetang.

On this day we will trek back to Kagbeni.

Overnight at Kagbeni.

Trek to Jomsom

You continue tracing your way back to the village of Jharkot.

You can explore Jharkot Monastery, Tibetan Herbal Medicine Center and ancient fortress.

You can feast on the delicious Mustang apple and witness the local culture.

Overnight in Jomsom. The night before your flight back to Pokhara, there is usually some grand feasting and dancing with fellow travellers and locals.

You catch an early morning flight to Pokhara.

In Pokhara, you can choose to spend the rest of the day by booking a massage, bicycle ride around the city, boating , or just slumbering in your hotel room. You deserved it.

Breakfast then a bus or private car back to Kathmandu.

In Kathmandu, you can choose to go souvenir shopping for your family and friends back home or just relax.

Our representative will take you to the airport and will assist you with procedures there.

Farewell.