| Trip code | |
| Package name | Upper Mustang Trekking |
| Duration | 16 |
| Max. elevation | 3810 m |
| Level | Moderate |
| Transportation | Flight |
| Accomodation | Hotel and Local Lodge |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
Our airport representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer you to your hotel. Depending upon the time of your arrival, the pre-trip meeting will be hosted either on the first day or the first hour of the second day. During the evening, you will be taken for a traditional Nepali welcome dinner . Overnight at a Hotel. Welcome dinner included.
After breakfast, you have the choice to either fly or drive to Pokhara, the famous city of lakes. You can confirm your preferred mode of travel during the booking process. The flight takes approximately 25-30 minutes, while the drive takes around 7 hours to reach this popular destination. Upon arrival in Pokhara, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. You can then spend the rest of the day sightseeing in Pokhara, which may include activities such as boating at Fewa Lake, visiting the International Mountain Museum, and exploring the World Peace Pagoda. You will stay overnight at a hotel, with breakfast included.
After the morning breakfast, you are taken to the airport. A super scenic flight of 20 minutes through the deepest gorge in the world Kaligandaki and the glorious view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri brings you to Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang district. Jomsom is a windy valley considered as the trail of the age-old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. Jomsom is the beginning point of our trek. After landing here we start walking towardsKagbeni which takes about 3-4 hours. You can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche while trekking through the trail in the opposite direction. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
After morning tea, we start
early to avoid the Jomsom wind. We take the western route along the eastern
bank of Kali Gandaki, climbing over many ridges as we head north until we reach
the broad valley of Chuksang. The scenery here is breathtaking, with red
sandstone pillars and rock formations shaped by thousands of years of erosion,
displaying fantastic forms and colors. Departing from Chuksang, the first main
village we reach is Tangbe, known for its red and whitewashed houses. On the
opposite side of the river from Tangbe, there are caves perched high in a
vertical wall, which were once believed to be habitations. After 5-6 hours of
walking from Kagbeni, we arrive at Chaile, a small town with stunning views of
the Himalayan ranges. We will be staying overnight at a guesthouse, and
breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
From Chele, the trail ascends towards Samar. After about one hour we are on a pass offering a good view towards Samar, the Kali Gandaki valley and snow-capped peaks in the distance. After reaching Samar we cross a side-valley, descending to its base and crossing over a creek. About two hours from Samar is a red painted cave monastery, which looks as if it has been stuck on to the vertical wall, RangchyungChorten, one of the most sacred places in Mustang can be seen. The name means ‘the chorten that formed itself’, because inside are two large stalagmites in a chorten-like formation. Two famous Buddhist teachers, Padmasambhava and Atisha stayed in this cave centuries ago. From there one can enter another valley filled with juniper trees and drops to Bhena (3800m) and trail ascends goes to the place of Giling . Walking time takes approximately 6/7 hours.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
From Gilling, the trail climbs up gently through the field up the center of the valley; it passes above Tama Gaon imposing Chorten. After crossing Tangmar Chu River, with a short climb enters Charang (3490m). Walking time takes about 5/6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
We spend our morning exploring the interesting village of charang
and its large monastery before setting out for lomanthang. We climb gently
above the valley to a large isolated Chorten that marks the boundary between
Charang and Lo Manthang. The trail then broadens and eventually, we get our
first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang, the capital city of upper
Mustang.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Today, you are free to explore the fascinating Village of Lo Manthang. The city contains about 150 houses thatresides lamas. There are four major temples in the village and one of these, ChampaLhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborated mandalas painted on the walls. The king's palace is an imposing building in the center of the city and is occupied by the current King and Queen. Although his duties are largely ceremonial, the King is respected by the people. Throughout the kingdom, the villagers continue to seek his advice regarding many issues. It is possible to hire horses to visit these valleys, but this short tour will incur extra costs. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
We begin our return journey from Lo Manthang, taking the upper highland route. This highland route offers dramatic views of Lo Manthang and the Charang Valley, with snow clad peaks in the background. Just past the settlement of Lo Gekar, we reach the oldest monastery in Mustang, the GharGompa. We continue our journey on the highland route, crossing alpine meadows before dropping down a steep eroded gully to Dhakmar for lunch. After lunch, we walk through the pretty valley, climb to a ridge and descend from there back to Ghami.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
With the majestic view of Dhaulagiri and Nil Giri mountains we take lower trail via RachenGompa from Shyanboochen. RachenGompa is a mysterious gompa grown itself on the lap of the rocky cave. We continue to Samar and then to Chaile.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Now we must retrace our route back over the Nyi La to Chhuksang for a while and then can take upper route to Muktinath a Hindu’s temple located on the highest mountain 3900M. Muktinath temple is famous for Hindus and Buddhist. There are 108 springs offering the fresh sprouting water shower for pilgrims which have their source in or around Muktinath and bathing here is believed to bring good luck. Many people also collect the spring water in bottles to take home to relatives. Also at Muktinath is the legendary flame coming out of a rock, around which a Buddhist temple has been created. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
It’s quite a long foothill excursion from Muktinath to Jomsom. First, we climb up the Lubra hill and descend to the Lubra village one of the Thakali villages in this area. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and other surrounding peaks are overwhelming. The wide and flat trail leads us to the district headquarters of Mustang, Jomsom along the Kaligandaki River. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
We take an early morning 20-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. The
day we give you a chance to explore the beautiful valley of Pokhara with its
Natural and cultural beauty. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast and lunch Included.
Wake up early in the morning and prepare to head back to Kathmandu. You can opt for a flight or a drive which will take 30 mins and 7 hours respectively. The confirmation of the travel choice can be made during the bookings. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be met and transferred back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast included.
This is your last day in Kathmandu. After breakfast, you will be fetched by our guide; 3 hours prior to your flight time and drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. Breakfast Included.