Upper Mustang Trek 18 Days

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  • Trip Duration 18 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty Moderate
  • Trip Cost Contact Us
  • Trip Style Trekking
  • Transportation Tourist Bus / Jeep
  • Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara and all meals during the trek
  • Accommodation Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and lodge/teahouses during the trek
  • Group-Size Min. 02
  • Max-Altitude 3,810m/12,500ft
  • Arrival on Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Departure from Kathmandu, Nepal
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Upper Mustang Trek 

Upper Mustang geographically located in far North West part of Nepal. It is a place of Tibetan Plateau. Upper Mustang; described as a mystique valley and the last forbidden kingdom in Nepal was just opened for foreigners in 1992. This incredible trek starts from Jomsom, which is the capital town of overall Mustang District. Trek to Mustang give us beautiful holy river Kaligandaki valley, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monument such as Monastery, Stupas, Chhortens, Kaanis, Prayers walls, centuries old monasteries and interact with Tibetan like people makes the trip most lifetime memorable. Upper Mustang The mini Tibet of Nepal has been described as behind of Annapurna and Dhaualagiri High Himalayan range, the valley is rain shadow only small rainfall during the whole year. This is an open and living museum of Tibetan culture and majestic beauty of the Himalaya of Nepal.

In this trek we observe real lifestyle of the Mountain People, their culture, food and so on. Lo-Manthang the capital city of mustang represent a one of those few places in the planet their life style and cultural heritage that remained unaffected for the rest of the world. Hidden behind the high Himalaya ranges, Mustang is filled with best trekking destination in the world.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the Holi River Kaligandaki Valley.
  • Spectacular Mountain View.
  • Forbidden Mustang Kingdom
  • Mustang capital town Lo-Manthang.
  • Nepalese Mini Tibet
  • Typical Unique/Mustang culture.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft).
  • Day 02:Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
  • Day 03:Drive to Pokhara (850m) by tourist bus – 7/8 hrs.
  • Day 04:Pokhara to Jomsom by Jeep (2,713m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 05:Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 06:Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours
  • Day 07:Syanbochen to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 6-7 hours
  • Day 08:Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours
  • Day 09:Explore Lo Manthang
  • Day 10:Lo-Manthang to Chhosyar and back to Lo- Manthang.
  • Day 11:Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours
  • Day 12:Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 13:Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 14:Chhuksang to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 4-5 hours
  • Day 15:Kagbeni to Marpha (2,670m/9,219 ft.): 4 - 5 hours
  • Day 16:Marpha to Pokhara by Bus/Jeep
  • Day 17:Back to Kathmandu by tourist bus
  • Day 18:Final Departure

Cost Includes:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.
  • Meals:  Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek     
  • 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
  • Teahouses during the trek.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Local licensed export English speaking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
  • Food, accommodation, salary, Transportation, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • Special Upper Mustang Trekking Permit.
  • Annapurna National Park permits (ACAP) for trekking.
  • Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Tourist saga Tourism (which need to be returned after the trek).
  • Supplementary snacks (cookies, fresh fruits) on the Trek.
  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

Cost Excludes:

  • Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu and Pokhara  (Requires approximately USD or equivalent currency 15 to 25 per person per day)
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation (compulsory).
  • Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Multiple entry 15 days US $25 or equivalent convertible currency, for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
  • Mineral water, Alcoholic, and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking Equipment’s.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, porter (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.
  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft).

    Heartily welcome in Kathmandu, the Nepalese capital and cultural hub. We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel by private tourist car and early evening overall briefing about your trek (introduction with guide).

    • Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

      Today after breakfast we start a cultural tour some of the most historical and architectural attractions of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley which are listed by UNESCO. We visit The famous Temple in the town 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and Hindu divine temple of Pashupatinath. In the evening introduced to fellow participants, and briefly discuss our trip.

      • Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (850m) by tourist bus – 7/8 hrs.

        Today we are formally starting our trip from Kathmandu early morning having breakfast in our hotel before this need to be ready position to finish all backpack. We pick at the hotel around at 6:30am and heading to the bus station. The bus Kathmandu to Pokhara leaves at around 7:00am. The buss normally stops two times on the way for lunch, snack breaks. We have beautiful river valley with the rice, millet, crops tarries which give us refresh all the time in this long drive. Finally in the afternoon we reach a beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, and Dhaulagiri in the west, LamjungHimal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller, clean, natural and much less crowded than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.

        • Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom by Jeep (2,713m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 5-6 hours

          We will take morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsome. Jomsome is the headquarters of Mustang District. We will take some hot drink and to manage overall our bag pack and slowly start. Now we are very close to the Mt. Nilgiri just in front of us the view is magnificent. The trails continuous to the north east take us to beautiful place Kagbeni. In the afternoon we explore Kagbeni, where it is very old structure of houses, temple and almost 700 years old Kagbeni Monastery. Kagbeni is one of the unique and interesting villages. It is the get way of Upper Mustang Kingdom. Stay overnight in Kagbeni.

          • Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

            First we check in our special permits in the Kagbeni Check point then we begin our trek alongside the Kali Gandaki River Valley on the right hand side. The way is wide and gradually up with the breathtaking beauty seen. The valley is very dry and rocky only small rainfall happens during the whole years in this region. We reach Tangbe village, where it is barley and buckwheat fields, apple farming are the identity of this small cute mountain village. We continuous our walk to the Cehhuksang; we will take our lunch break. The read clef in the mountain are really amazing we continuous along the River side. We cross the suspension bridge, where the River passes through small cannel is interesting. Just above the bridge cluster of 16 caves also known a Mustang gate, which is incredible gift of nature. Next, we climb up then we reach Chele. Stay overnight in tea house.

            • Day 06: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours

              Today we start quite early in the morning after having our breakfast in Chele. Today is long and might be hard walk due to step up hill and very strong sun fell warm. On our way, we enjoy great views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and DamodarDanda. We heading further up and reach Samar Village. After here the trails more step up hill then we cross almost 3800m. Next, we decent on a step trail to Syanbochen. Syanbochen is a small settlement with some tea house. Stay overnight in Syanbochen.

              • Day 07: Syanbochen to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 6-7 hours

                Another long day begins early in the morning. The view of the mountain is pretty. We gradually uphill then we ascend Yamda La Pass at 3,850m. On the way we pass by a few village and amazing Chorten (Temple). We reach at the top call Nyi pass at 4,010m. From here the trail continuous downhill takes us the large beautiful village Ghami. We will take our lunch then start to heading down to the GhamiKhola (stream). And gradually uphill through the very long Mani Walls (Prayer walls), which is so amazing. The red and white cliffs in the mountain are magnificent views. We start to step walk again to reach the Tsarang La Pass at 3870m. Next, start to gradually downhill take us to beautiful place Charang. In the afternoon we explore Tsarang Village, visit Gumpa. The overall village is looks living museum we can observe mountain people lifestyle. Stay overnight in Tsarang.

                • Day 08: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours

                  Today is quit short and easy walk to Lo- Manthang. Almost all the way is gradually uphill with the miracle seen of the Himalayas. On the way we have very beautiful Chorten. The trails is continuous uphill take us to Lo La Pass at 3950m. From the top we can see wonderful view of Lomanthang town as well as beautiful mountain range including Nilgiri, Tilicho and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak as well as Damodar. After half an hour gradually downhill take us to Lo- Manthang. Stay overnight in Lo-Manthang.

                  • Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang

                    Today we having long rest relax and enjoy exploring this wonderful place Lo- Manthang. Lo-Manthang is the capital town of Upper Mustang. A historical place of Mustang Raja (King).It is traditional, cultural and walled town. We begins our day with the hike of top of the hill the view is unbelievable. Panoramic Himalayas, Lo-Manthang town, other beautiful mountain village, and far way Tibetan plateau. We return back to Lo- Manthang. We spent day explore Lo- Manthang including their very old and ancient monastery, local house, street, Gumpa, Chorten and so on. There is specially three major gompas of the town namely Jhampa, Thupchen and Chhoeda. All of these gompas have huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborate mandalas painted on the walls. In the central point of the town has King Place impressive structure is the beautiful. Stay overnight in Lo-Manthang

                    • Day 10: Lo-Manthang to Chhosyar and back to Lo- Manthang.

                      In and around Lo-Manthang are really beautiful places. We walk along the River couple of hour with the easy flat trails take us to nice Choser Village. First we visit cave monastery which is amazing location and structure. Next, we climb spectacular multi stored cave with more than 44 rooms. In and around Chhosyar is stunning landscape. We return back Lo-Manthang in different way which is the most beautiful part of whole this trip. There is especially very old village, colorful cliffs, cave, Chhorten, Monestry, buckwheat farming so amazing. After all of this we slowly back to Lo- Manthang and having rest and sleep.

                      • Day 11: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours

                        Our way back from Lo-Mantang is diffrent. First gradually uphill then we reach at the top our trail passes through Gyakar Village, where one of the oldest GharGompa and beautiful Land scape. We explore Gomap and continuous trek to Drakmar. In the afternoon we explore some cave and Gumpa. The cliffs are really nice with the different colors. Stay overnight in Drakmar.

                        • Day 12: Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours

                          It is good idea to start quite early in the morning to avoid strong wind in the afternoon. We gradually downhill an hour then we reach Ghami village. After here the trail is step up hill. Then we are in the top of the hill. Nest, heading down take us to Ghiling village. It is comparatively green village. We explore highly sacred gumpa. Stay overnight in Ghiling.

                          • Day 13: Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

                            After having breakfast, we walk on the same trail as before going up to Lo Manthang. Today most of the part is downhill. On the way back to Chhuksang we can enjoy wonderful views of the Himalayas and small mountain villages. Stay overnight in Chhuksang. In the afternoon can be explore some black Fossils in the bank of River. Stay overnight in Chhuksang.

                            • Day 14: Chhuksang to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 4-5 hours

                              We continuous follow Kali Gandaki River valley. Can be start early in the morning to avoid very strong wind in the valley, normally wind start around 11 am. The different looks of the valley so beautiful. We stop and sign to check out in Kagbeni check post. We take our lunch in Kagbeni. In Kagbeni is also junction of Annapurna trek. Then continue trek to Jomsom. Stay overnight in Jomsome.

                              • Day 15: Kagbeni to Marpha (2,670m/9,219 ft.): 4 - 5 hours

                                Today we have only short walk about 4 hours and all the way is flat along the Kaligandaki River. We start in the morning to avoid big wind at the afternoon, it is windy valley. We reach Jomsome, which is headquarters of Mustang District. The trails continuous to the south an hour take us to beautiful Apple Valley Marpha. Marpha is also known as capital city of apple, in the autumn season here is a lot of fresh Apple, Apple Juice, Apple Pie, Apple Brandy and many more apple Product we can enjoy different items made by Apple. And here is also very popular ThakaliKhana Set, which means set of rice and vegetable. In the afternoon we visit Buddhist Monastery and explore this unique town Marpha. It is very peace, clean and amazing place. Stay overnight in Marpha.

                                • Day 16: Marpha to Pokhara by Bus/Jeep

                                  We take early morning jeep from Marpha. It takes almost whole day due to rough road up the Beni after this quite good road, it is Mountain Jeep safari. On the way we have very nice views of mountain, waterfalls, village and natural beauty. Jeep travel itself makes a lot of fun. In the afternoon we are reaching in Pokhara.

                                  • Day 17: Back to Kathmandu by tourist bus

                                    We leave from Pokhara in the morning, after reaching Kathmandu; we can take a rest. In the afternoon do some souvenir shopping. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

                                    • Day 18: Final Departure

                                      Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! Wish you all the best!! Hence, exchange emails with your travel companions (ZamZam Trekking P. LTD) and organize your photos. A representative from ZamZam Trekking will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
                                      * Please, note that it is also possible to drive back to Lo-Manthang by Jeep if you want stay as more in Lomanthang or might be whole tripshorter couple of days or more time in Kathmandu, pokhara. When trekking back almost same way when going up that means it is also good idea. So, please inform us to ensure your interest.

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