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| 1 Pax. | US$ 2610 P/P |
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| 2-4 Pax. | US$ 2100 P/P |
| 5-7 Pax. | US$ 2060 P/P |
| 8-10 Pax. | US$ 2010 P/P |
| 11-14 Pax. | US$ 1800 P/P |
| Over 15 Pax. | US$ 1680 P/P |
17 Days Upper Mustang Trek Highlights
- Upper Mustang Trek has an impenetrable culture and geographic view.
- You may explore the history and more than thousands of years of older monasteries.
- Explore Lo Manthang, recognized as the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal.
- Experience the deep connection to Tibetan Buddhist culture as Upper Mustang lies close to the border with Tibet.
- Upper Mustang is renowned for the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the deepest valleys in the world.
- The region is also known for its rich mineral resources, including uranium, which adds to Mustang’s unique geological and cultural significance.
Itinerary of 17 Days Upper Mustang Trek
The 17-day Upper Mustang trekking itinerary starts in Kathmandu, but we are heading west by bus or plane. We stay overnight in Pokhara and then fly to Jomsom from Pokhara. The Kagbeni is the check post of the Restricted area of the Upper Mustang.
The trekking is continued by the Bank of Kaligandaki and beside the Chaile, Ghiling, Tcharang, and Mang Thang. Most of the population follows Tibetan Buddhism and its culture even though they are used to living in Nepal.
However, 17 days of trekking Upper Mustang trekking is an adventure in the Annapurna area. We suggest staying at the Lo-Mangthang for two overnights.
01
Day: 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
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Welcome to Nepal, a country in the Himalayas. On your arrival, Boundless Adventure will receive you at the International Airport and transfer you to the hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Then, you have time to rest and get refreshed. We’ll catch up with you to talk about the upcoming itinerary. Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: A sim card for local phones, Money exchange, ATM, and PO box is available at the Airport.
02
Day: 02 Kathmandu sightseeing
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A full-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu mainly covers three magnificent cultural sites enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage sites: the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and the Buddhist shrines of Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa are on the list to cover.
They delight in medieval areas with historical significance and fantastic architecture. In the evening, the trekking guide will meet you. Overnight at the hotel.
03
Day: 03 Drive to Pokhara.
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Driving towards the west through the switchback road on the mountain, Van takes about 4 to 5 hours to get into the Pokhara. The view of the valleys, Riverside, woods, and the entire surroundings looks brilliant.
Besides ground, you take a flight option by covering the extra cost. In that case, you have only 20 minute’s flight to go, and you can save another day of exploration of the city and enjoy the adventure activities in Pokhara. You can have dinner either at the Hotel or Lakeside of Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.
04
Day: 04 Fly to Jomsom (2743 meters) and trek to Kagbeni
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Having breakfast, we can explore the magnificent Himalayas of Tilicho Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna range, and the surroundings.
On the first day of trekking, embark from Jomsom through the straightforward route of the Kali Gandaki Riverbank. The valley is widely spread and becomes too windy after the mid-noon.
Walking steadily, we reach Kagbeni, an ancient settlement of the Tibetan Buddhist people at the juncture of two rivers.
The right road takes you to Muktinath, whereas the left route escorts you to Upper Mustang, where you will spend the night at the lodge.
05
Day: 05 Trek to Chele
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The journey enters the restricted region, where you must show the restricted area trekking permit. Overnight at the lodge.
The trek starts from Kagbeni, the religiously significant destination for Hindu devotees.
The journey takes off predominantly on-road, exploring the fantastic Kali Gandaki River gorge and landscape overview.
Continually, we reach Chhusang. Have lunch at the Chhusang and continue towards the Chele.
06
Day: 06 Trek to Syanbochen
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Having breakfast, the trek sets off from Chele to Samar.
It takes about three hours. Have an early lunch, and trek to Syanbochen via Chungsi cave. It is a Beautiful Cave along the way.
But the trekking trail is a bit longer than usual. So, we need some dry nuts, energy bars, and sufficient drinking water.
It takes about 7 hours to get to Syanbochen, but the beautiful scenery of the landscape, cave, Mount Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri dramatically allure us. Continue towards Syanbochen overnight.
07
Day: 07 Trek to Ghami
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On the fourth day of the trek, we start having breakfast at Syangbochen. Stretching our muscles, we prepare to walk, following up to Jhaite village.
We cross the Nyi La Pass, 4010 meters from sea level. However, we descend to Ghyami La Pass, 3765 meters altitude, and trek down to Ghami village.
Here is the longest Mani wall, Overnight at the Guest House.
08
Day: 08 Trek to Tsarang (Charang)
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Have breakfast at the Guest House, Ghami. Continue through a beautiful valley over the red cliff.
Right after the cross, the Suspension Bridge. ( Do not turn left from Ghami because it is the way to Dhakmar) You can have a great chance to Blue ship along the way.
It takes 4 hours to get to Tsarang (Charang). You will have Lunch and camp at Tsarang. During the day, you may explore the historical Monastery. Overnight at the Tsarang (Charang) Guest House.
09
Day: 09 Trek to Lo-Manthang
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We can’t wait for our ultimate destination today with a beautiful breakfast. We don’t need to hurry up as we have Enough walking hours to reach the stone-walled town of Lo-Manthang.
First, we descend to cross the river; the route follows a gradual upside road, which is not challenging.
But the grand scenery looks outstanding. We were moving further, which marks the cultural aura of the Upper Mustang.
On the other side, the cliffside caves are an impressive sight. We reach the top, which offers the town of Lo-Manthang, a cultural jewel, right across the stream.
Then, we follow the track and enter the magnificent village of Lo-Manthang. Overnight at the Hotel.
10
Day: 10 Explore in Lo Manthang
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The antique town of Lo-Manthang remained isolated from the mainstream for thousands of years.
Tibetan societies highly influence culture and social lifestyles. We set off on an exploration tour around this stone-walled town.
This town holds different narrow alleyways to roam around, spin the prayer wheels, and feel the spirituality with the scenery of the fluttering prayer flags over the mud-brick houses, Namgyal, and Gulup monastery by a day tour.
We can also tour the Tibetan border of Korola and visit the Chooser cave.
Note: The Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang is a globally recognized, uniquely celebrated festival in Lo-Manthang. The TiJI festivals are held in May.
11
Day: 11 Trek to Drakmar
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Wow. What a memory of the brilliant town of Lo Manthang. Having breakfast, we leave this beautiful place following the dusty trail.
A decisive wind blow can make it too dusty, as it is full of sand. We cross several passes en route, including Chogo La at 4280 meters altitude, Dhi La Pass at 3950 meters, and Mui La Pass.
These are the beautiful viewpoints of the Valley. Heading further, another surprise awaits us, which is the Ghar Monastery.
Taking a quick look, we head further to Drakmar and rest. Overnight at the lodge.
12
Day: 12 Trek to Ghiling (3806m)
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We enjoy breakfast at Drakmar, pack our stuff, and kick the ground. We gently climb to the ridge at the top, which offers brilliant scenery of the alpine fields of barley and buckwheat.
The rest of the trail is fine but a bit sandy compared to Ghiling in the Upper Mustang Hidden Valley. Overnight at the lodge.
13
Day: 13 Trek to Chhuksang
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Beginning the trek from Ghiling after breakfast, the short trail leads through Syangbochen.
Walking further continuously, we cross a small pass of the hill ridges, and Chele comes on the way. The journey ahead goes through the narrow gorge of the sandy rock.
Chhuksang is located forward and rests overnight at the Hotel.
14
Day: 14 Trek to Jomsom
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Having breakfast at Chhusang, we begin the journey from Chhuksang to Jomsom. However, we will have two different trekking routes ahead.
One of them leads you to Muktinath, the highly sacred land of Hindu devotees.
Another trail escorts you to Jomsom via the Kagbeni check post. After lunch, you can visit the Kagbeni village and check out the restricted area.
The trail leads you to Jomsom through the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Check-in at the Hotel in Jomsom, Overnight at the Hotel
15
Day: 15 Flight to Pokhara
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Good morning, Jomsom. We take an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, overlooking the brilliant Himalayan sceneries of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan peaks.
It’s a 20-minute flight, landing at Pokhara airport and transferring to the hotel.
In Pokhara, we get refreshed and take a city tour, visiting the major tourist spots like David’s Fall, Mahendra Cave, Seti River Gorge, the Mountaineering Museum, and World Peace Stupa. Enjoy walking in Lakeside. Overnight at the Hotel
Note: In case of flight cancellation, we should take a jeep/bus drive to Pokhara.
16
Day: 16 Flying back to Kathmandu.
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Concluding the journey to Upper Mustang, now the time is to say farewell to the city of Lakes.
Early in the morning, drive to Kathmandu through the scenic Prithvi Highway, which has a few stops. Alternatively, take a 20-minute flight back to Kathmandu from Pokhara and transfer to the hotel.
Take a rest and set out shopping for your loved ones. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
If you would like to drive to Kathmandu, that is also possible. Cars, vans, and buses are available.
17
Day: 17 Final Departure.
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Have breakfast at the hotel and check out of the hotel. The Chech-out time is Noon.
But if your flight is late evening, you may explore Thamel, 4 4-hour Everest tour by Helicopter or a one-hour flight by plane.
Upper Mustang Route Map Explanation
For each trekker, Boundless Adventure provides maps for the Upper Mustang trekking with a 1:100,000 scale. The map contains detailed information including the trail, trek time, and altitudes.
To make you understand each sign, the map has the LEGEND where you can see each sign’s meaning. The LEGEND of the map showcases the International boundary, National park boundary, Mian road, secondary road, main trekking route, secondary trekking route, main trail, minor trail, temple, monastery, airport, viewpoint, hotel, and each sign that you’ll see on the map. On another side, you can see the INDEX where the name of place, peak, pass/LA/Bhanjyang, Base camp, and lakes are included.
The above route map shows that you’ll have a flight/drive towards Pokhara at 830m from Kathmandu (1400m). The distance between Kathmandu to Pokhara is 200km. From Pokhara, you’ll get to the gateway of Mustang, Jomsom at an elevation of 2720m/8923ft. Pokhara to Jomsom’s distance is approximately 155 km.
From Jomsom, the trip ascends towards Kagbeni village which stands at 2810m/9219ft. Walking through Kali Gandaki River, you’ll pass through the village of Ekle Bhatti, covering a distance of 10.6km to reach Kagbeni. The journey moves towards Chele at an elevation of 3050m/10006ft. The distance between Kagbeni to Chele is 11.2km.
Passing through the Taklam La (3624m) and Dajora La (3735m) and the village of Simar and Chungsi cave you’ll get to the Syanboche town at 3800m/12468 ft. The distance from Chele to Syanboche village is about 11.5km. situated at an elevation of 3520m/10597 ft, Ghami is another destination after the village of Syanboche. The distance covered during the walk from Syanboche to Ghami is 9.3km.
Tsarang at an elevation of 3560m/ 11680 ft is your next stop. Upon reaching Tsaran village you’ll cover a 10.7km distance. During the trail, you’ll pass through the village of Drakmar. From Tsarang the journey moves towards the ultimate destination, Lo Manthang at 3810m/ 12500 ft. The distance between Tsarang to Lo Manthang is 11km.
As you reach Lo Manthang, you’ll explore the area including the Tibetan border of Korola and Chussang cave then return via villages of Drakmar (3820m), Ghiling (3570m), Chuksang (2980m), Kagbeni (2810) and Jomsom (2720m).
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The distance from Pokhara to Upper Mustang is 220 km. You have to either fly or take a jeep from Pokhara to Jomsom. Then, you can take another jeep to Upper Mustang’s Lo Manthang or trek there. The time duration depends on the mode of transportation.
The Royal Palace in Lo Manthang has cultural and historical significance, which tourists can only see from the outside. It is not open to the general public, so you can neither enter nor explore the palace. The reason for this is the preservation of the site.
The major monasteries in Lo Manthang are the Jampa Monastery, Thupchen Monastery, and Chode Monastery. The Jampa Monastery is the oldest Sakya monastery from the early 14th century. These monasteries hold historic and cultural significance.
The Upper Mustang trekking permits cost $500/—per person for the first ten days; after that, you must pay $50 for each additional day. The ACAP costs around $30/—per person per trip. There is no time limit or extra cost for ACAP.Â
The Upper Mustang trek takes 15 days round trip. The duration can depend upon numerous factors, including the itinerary, acclimatization needs, and side trips. Sometimes, unexpected weather changes can cause flight delays and affect the trek duration.
There are several site trips located in Mustang. It includes exploring Jomsom and Muktinath. You can hike to Chungsi Cave, Ghar Gumba monastery, monastery in Charang, the monastery and royal palace in Lo Manthang, Choser Cave, Nuri Gumba, Damodar Kunda, and more.
You have two transportation options for the Upper Mustang Trek: roadway, i.e., Jeep, or air. Either way, you have to get to Pokhara and then to Jomsom and start trekking. However, you can only take a Jeep during the dry season from Pokhara to Jomsom.
According to the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, the Tiji festival usually begins in the second week of May. It is celebrated for three days at Lo Manthang and has a history dating back 300 years. The Tiji festival commemorates the victory of good over evil.
You can see the Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Tukuche mountains during the Upper Mustang Trek.
There is a minimum chance of altitude sickness on the Upper Mustang trek. The maximum altitude you’ll reach on the trek is 3810 meters above sea level. However, trekkers must acclimate, stay hydrated, and rest well to avoid the risk of altitude sickness.
Reviews on 17 Days Upper Mustang Trek
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Upper Mustang were breathtaking
My friends and I recently completed the Upper Mustang trek with Boundless Adventure, and the experience was truly unforgettable. From the moment I inquired about the trek to the end of the trip, the team handled everything perfectly and professionally. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and well-versed in the history, culture, and geography of Upper Mustang.
The Upper Mustang region was breathtaking, and Boundless Adventure was amazing in customizing our itinerary to ensure we had plenty of time to explore the area. As there were five people in our group, the company gave us a group discount, which made their excellent service even more affordable. We are so thankful for their exceptional kindness and service at a reasonable cost.
Mark, USA
Germany
Mustang trek last June
Last June, my girlfriend and I went on an Upper Mustang trek with the support of Boundless Adventure. Our journey began with a drive to Pokhara on the first day, followed by a flight to Jomsom the next day. Upon landing in Jomsom, our trekking journey began towards Kagbeni. The day was sunny, and the weather was pleasant.
Our guide and porter were friendly and ensured we didn’t feel rushed or bored. We walked for 3 hours from Jomsom to Kagbebi, passing through Ekle Bhatti and along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. When we arrived at Kagbeni, we stayed overnight at a pleasant teahouse, which Boundless Adventure managed. From the first day of our walk to the end of our trip, our excitement never faded even 1%. We are grateful not only to the guide and porter but also to the entire team of Boundless Adventure.
Louis, Germany
Poland
I have been associated with Boundless Adventure for the past 15 years. They were the first to support me when contemplating an ideal trekking destination. Since then, I have always chosen Boundless Adventure for its paralleled support and guidance whenever I trek and explore the Himalayas of Nepal.
My friends and I recently went on an Upper Mustang trek through Boundless Adventure. Because we had a large group and a pre-existing relationship with the company, we secured a group discount and completed the trek at a reasonable price. I was already impressed with Boundless Adventures’ service. However, my friends were equally pleased with their hospitality and service. The itinerary was well-planned and customized to our preferences.
Margarita, Poland
| 1 Pax. | US$ 2610 P/P |
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| 2-4 Pax. | US$ 2100 P/P |
| 5-7 Pax. | US$ 2060 P/P |
| 8-10 Pax. | US$ 2010 P/P |
| 11-14 Pax. | US$ 1800 P/P |
| Over 15 Pax. | US$ 1680 P/P |
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