Upper Mustang Trekking Permit Cost Overview
What do you think about the Upper Mustang trekking permit cost with your friends, Family, and group? You must have two separate trekking permits: one for the Upper Mustang trek (Restricted permit) and the other for the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit. The restricted permit costs US$500/per person for the first week.
You must pay an additional US$50/per person each day afterward. Upper Mustang lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, at an altitude of 3700m above sea level. So, it would be best if you had permits for the Annapurna Conservation Area, which cost US$30 per person for the trip. However, the Annapurna Conservation Area permits cost only INR 1500/- per person for Indian nationals.
There are many different restricted trekking areas in Nepal, and it is one of them. That's why you must have special trekking permits and a regular permit for the Annapurna Conservation for the Upper Mustang Trekking and Jeep Tour. Check it out for costs and information for the coming years.
A single permit is allowed for trekking in the Upper Mustang. The Nepalese government changed the restricted-permit rules in March 2026, allowing one to obtain a single permit to enter the Mustang trek. However, people usually trek in groups or couples and are not alone. Boundless Adventure has to fill out an online form on your behalf, with a copy of your passport, an auto-sized photo, and send it to the immigration office to arrange the permits.
How Do You Get To Upper Mustang?
Lo-Mangthang was the capital of the Upper Mustang. It is famous for its unique landscape, local culture, Buddhist arts, and architecture. It would help if you flew or drove from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then to Jomsom. Jomsom is where you would like to start your Upper Mustang trek (2,780 m above sea level).
You will reach Jomsom the same day you fly from Pokhara, and you will start your trek by walking towards Kagbeni Village. This is the start and end of the restricted trekking area. We highly recommend you trek from the beginning of February to the end of November, as it is in the rain-shadow region of Nepal's Himalayas. It is the only trekking area in Nepal where you can trek even during the monsoon season.
However, people can also visit Upper Mustang by a Jeep tour. The Mustang tour takes one week to complete from Kathmandu by Jeep, not trek.
Mustang Culture and Tradition
The population of Upper Mustang is only about 6,000, and everyone in this region follows Tibetan Buddhism. The people of this region have their own culture and traditions passed down from generation to generation, along with their festivals and ceremonies. The TIJI festival is one of the famous festivals of Lo-Mangthang, Upper Mustang.
TIJI festival is all about prayers for three days for world peace. People dance while wearing masks of the Lord Buddha during this festival, believing in and hoping for the Lord Buddha's reincarnation. It is usually held in the third week of May each year, but it may vary depending on their calendars.
Short Itinerary Of The Upper Mustang Trekking
Day 1: Fly/drive to Pokhara
Day 2: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2780m)
Day 3: Trek to Chele (3050m). The restricted area starts from here.
Day 4: Trek to Syanboche (3475m).
Day 5: Trek to Ghaymi (3520m).
Day 6: Trek to Tcharang (3490m).
Day 7: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3730m).
Day 8: Explore in Lo-Manthang (3700m).
Day 9: Trek to Drakmar (3819m).
Day 10: Trek to Ghiling (3806m).
Day 11: Trek to Chhuksang (2920m).
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom (2710m). The restricted area ends on these days.
Day 13: Fly to Pokhara and explore.
Day 14: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu.
Accommodations For Upper Mustang Trekking
The Upper Mustang is in Nepal's restricted trekking zone. But it has the best Tea house/ guest house. You need not worry about accommodation. You can get single, double, and triple bedrooms. During the trek, you can get a hot shower in the attached bathroom at Lo-Mangthang, T-Chrang, and Ghami.
Even though Upper Mustang is a small area of Annapurna, there is electricity and a connection to local mobile networks along the entire trek. You can always recharge your camera and mobile phones, but the Hotel owner may charge you for it.
Hiring Guide For Mustang Trekking
Boundless Adventure provides an experienced and fluent-speaking trekking guide and porters for the Upper Mustang trek. All the principals are highly trained and licensed holders. You can only get one porter per person on request, but we also provide one for two clients. You can choose any option you like. Every member of the trekking crew needs trekking insurance for any unforeseen circumstances, whether you are trekking or on a Jeep tour.
Trekking Equipment
Boundless Adventure provides returnable and shortened trekking equipment if needed, but you should inform us through email before booking confirmation. We only have duffel bags, down jackets, and sleeping bags for the trekking period.
Souvenirs From Upper Mustang
Upper Mustang is closely related to Tibet, both geographically and religiously. All the people in both states follow Buddhism. You can find many Tibetan and Nepali handicrafts, various types of jewelry, wall paintings, Thangka art, postcards, carpets, scarves, and Pashmina.
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