Upper Mustang Circuit Trek.

Upper Mustang Trek was opened in 1992 for primary trekking to limited number of trekkers in order to protect its fragile environment and ancient Tibetan culture, different to others. Mustang trek unveils the incredible beauty of forbidden kingdom, its barren and arid valleys, eroded canyon and colorful settlements festooned with stone and brick houses on the back-drop of majestic Himalaya range of Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. 

Located north-west of the Annapurna region extending to the Tibetan plateau, Upper Mustang is a large and remote mountain-fringed basin home to the headwater of the Kali Gandaki. Upper Mustang Trek is well-known as great monsoon trek in Nepal as the entire region lies in rain-shadow area, sheltered by Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Trekking to Upper Mustang offers the great alpine scenario similar to Tibetan Plateau, with tree-less landscapes, rocky trails and majestic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and other Himalaya rage.

This semi-autonomous and Tibetan influenced region was described as fascinatingly ugly country by Tillman, for being little explored; indeed – trekking to Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang) is through dry and parched landscapes, steep trail with deep insight of culture and mountain views. Lo-Manthang, the heart of Mustang is a walled city once ruled by religious king. At Lo-Manthang, you will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6,000m. The trail elevation rises from 2,815m to 3,780m above sea level.

Day01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer the hotel

Day02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley including UNESCO designated world heritage site and preparation for the trek

Day03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (900m/5-6 hours trek)

Day04: Pokhara – Jomsom flight (2,713m) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) – 3/4 hours trek

Day05: Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/5-6 hours trek)

Day06: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/6-7 hours trek)

Day07: Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m/5-6 hours trek)

Day08: Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/5-6 hours trek)

Day09: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/3-4 hours trek)

Day10: Acclimatization and exploration day at Lo-Manthang

Day11: Lo-Manthang to  Yara Gaun(3,900 m/6-7 hours trek)

Day12: Yara Gun  to Tangge (3,240 m/5-6 hours trek)

Day13: Tangge to Tetang (3,040m/ 11-12 hours trek need to prepare pack lunch and Drinking water 3 liters each. )

Day14: Tetang to Muktinath-Jomsom (2,700m/6-7 hours)

Day15: Jomsom – Pokhara - Flight

Day16: Drive back to Pokhara

Day17: Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Includes

• Pokhara – Jomsom/ Jomsom – Pokhara Flight
• Accommodation at Kathmandu and Pokhara on B & B basis
• City tour by private transportation
• All ground transportations as per itinerary
• All necessary paper works and permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Permits (ACAP) and TIMS)
• An experienced and government registered guides and local porters
• Guide and porter: salary, insurance, transportation, accommodation and food
• All meals during the trek
• Supplementary snacks (cookies, energy bars and fresh fruits)
• Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus
• Medical kits
• All local and government taxes

Cost Excludes 

• City entrance fee at Kathmandu
• Tour guide
• Hot shower during trek
• Boiled water
• Personal nature expenses: alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone bills and more
• Tipping for guides and porters (not compulsory but expected)
• Travel insurance and emergency evacuation
• Nepal entry visa fee
• International flights