‘an adventure on Nepal’s far north wild-west Himalayas’
Major Highlights:
“Enjoy the adventure on an extension Tibetan Far South West plateau
Walk in the beautiful dry country in between massive canyons and high eroded cliffs
Crossing high scenic passes, facing incredible scenery of snow peak ranges.
Explore the former forbidden walled kingdom of impressive Lo-Manthang”
Short Trip Profile:
Mode of Trekking: Hotels in Kathmandu / Pokhara and best standard lodges
on treks.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks.
Highest spot: 3,950 m / 12, 960 feet at Nya-La Pass.
Activities: Exciting drives both ways with scenic walks.
Trekking duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days with flight both ways.
Total Trip: 16 Nights and 17 Days arrival to final departure.
Season Spring/summer from April to June and autumn from September to early November.
Upper Mustang Trekking Overviews:
Upper Mustang Trekking, a picturesque wild country of Nepal Far North Western Himalayas, beyond Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range.
The region is protected as a restricted area, once it was closed but opened in 1992 for foreign visitors.
The Upper Mustang is an extension of the world's highest and largest southwest plateau of Tibet. Where culture, and heritage of way of life are similar to its predecessors, also known as another side of Tibet.
Truly a remarkable country to experience once in a lifetime, where a walk leads you into moonscapes terrain. Bounded by a huge red-colored canyon and wind-blown eroded towering cliff walls, dotted with spiritual small caves.
Which makes the Upper Mustang, a unique place to visit for various types of adventures, culturally rich along with spectacular scenery.
At one time the only passage to Tibet, where Trans Himalaya Salt, Caravan Trade Route passed through Mustang. Trade still exists between Nepal and Tibet, the border with Tibet is close to the Karo-La pass of Upper Mustang.
The trek begins after a short scenic flight from beautiful Pokhara city to Jomsom, the headquarters town of Mustang. Walk follows through Kagbeni to enter Upper Mustang territory within the last forbidden kingdom of Himalaya.
The adventure leads to high passes, visiting nice villages of Chusang, Ghiling, and Charang, then at the former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
An exciting place takes you back to a medieval era, of narrow paved streets, and houses lined close to each other. Interesting and impressive town of Lo-Manthang amid wild mountainous country, the tour of its old monasteries.
As well as other places of historical and religious interest, after an amazing time in Lo-Manthang trek back to Jomsom. For a panoramic flight to Pokhara, where our fascinating and memorable adventure to Upper Mustang trekking completes.
Upper Mustang Trekking Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.
Day 03: Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins by air)-06 hours on road.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom 2,715 m and trek to Kagbeni 2,807 m -04 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Chusang 2,920 m - 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Samar 3,290 m -06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Ghiling 3,600 m -06 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Charang 3,520 m -05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Lo Manthang 3,780 m /12,402 ft. -05 hours.
Day 10: At Lo Manthang rest day for local excursion.
Day 11: Trek to Ghami 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Samar 3,150 m -05 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Kagbeni -05 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom -04 hours with free afternoon.
Day 15: Fly to Pokhara 860 m, rest of the day at leisure.
Day 16: Fly or drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 17: Final Departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
Upper Mustang Trek Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300 m and transfer to hotel.
On the first arrival at Kathmandu, our staff receives you for a short drive to your hotel. Checking the nice rooms and then briefing is held by our guide and leaders regarding the treks with necessary information. Evening a group dinner in Nepali restaurants, and return to the hotel. Getting ready and packing for the next morning’s overland journey to Pokhara.
Day 02:Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.
Enjoy exciting tour around Kathmandu steeped with world heritage sites adorned with the country’s beautiful landmarks. The tour allows visitors an introduction to Nepalese cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions. Rest of the afternoon preparation for Upper Mustang Trekking.
Day 03:Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins by air)-06 hours on road.
The morning after breakfast by 7 a.m. depending upon group size either in a car, coach or tourist comfortable bus. Where drive takes you to Nepal Mid-West at beautiful Pokhara, the leading touristic city blessed with natural wonders.
On arrival transfer to a nice hotel near the serene Phewa lake, with time to browse around the street at the lakeside.
(Options for flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu, duration of half-hour scenic flight)
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom 2,715 m and trek to Kagbeni 2,807 m -04 hrs.
Depart from the hotel for the morning flight to Jomsom in a small aircraft, a short flight of fewer than 30 minutes. On landing at Jomsom, headquarter and the main town of Mustang district. Follow the guide past Jomsom heading towards Kaligandaki River valley the walk ends on reaching Kagbeni village. The entrance to Upper Mustang, an interesting village of strong Tibetan influence.
Day 05: Trek to Chusang 2,920 m - 06 hrs.
From Kagbeni, enter the wild territory of Upper Mustang as the walk leads through wild windswept terrain. Walk beneath towering eroded cliffs and a wide canyon, as the walk slowly ends at Chusang village for an overnight halt.
Day 06: Trek to Samar 3,290 m -06 hrs.
An interesting day walk from Chusang onwards climbs up to scenic high passes, facing a grand vista of snow-capped peaks. The walk follows within dramatic country landscapes the walk leads to a nice village of Samar for an overnight stop.
Day 07: Trek to Ghiling 3,600 m -06 hrs.
After a pleasant stop at Samar, the walk leads on the gradual wide path that can be quite windy during the afternoon. Walk follows several smaller settlements and isolated huts of Yak herders then reaches lovely Ghiling village. Overnight stop in the comfort of a nice homely type lodge or guest house.
Day 08: Trek to Charang 3,520 m -05 hrs.
Walk continues after a good breakfast crossing high scenic passes, and traversing from one valley to another. The route is well established as you follow through the number of interesting villages lined with long prayer walls and spinning religious wheels.
Climb to a high ridge, and then walk down to a charming village of Charang surrounded by wide crops fields. Overnight in a nice lodge with time to visit the old impressive monastery of great cultural and religious interest.
Day 09: Trek to Lo Manthang 3,780 m /12,402 ft. -05 hours.
The morning walk leads to the main highlight of the journey, leaving Charang to enjoy the surrounding views of beautiful scenery. Walk on the gentle path to a bridge and then a short climb to a high ridge, facing a view of Lo-Manthang’s walled kingdom.
From the high hill descend to a stream and then head towards the main entrance of the great walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang. Check into a nice lodge and guest house for two overnight stops.
Day 10: At Lo Manthang rest day for local excursion.
A full day at the exciting kingdom of Lo-Manthang, a morning tour of the important monasteries with special permission to visit the fort palace. The tour includes of Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang (God House), Red Thubchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the great Entrance Hall. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure to browse around this exciting old town of the medieval time period.
Day 11: Trek to Ghami 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
After a wonderful time at Lo Manthang, a pleasant long day walk to Ghami village heading for a steep climb for short while and then down towards a junction, where Charang and Ghami trail separates. Enjoy the lovely scenery as the walk finally ends on reaching a lovely village of Ghami for overnight halt.
Day 12: Trek to Samar 3,150 m -05 hrs.
From Ghami walk uphill and down towards Syangbochen, as the route leads through a number of small villages. As the trail follows the ups and down path to reach Samar village for the last overnight around Upper Mustang.
Day 13: Trek to Kagbeni -05 hours.
An exciting day, following the same trail of the previous day on scenic areas with climb over high passes and then walking in between red-colored canyons and wind-blown cliffs. As the walk slowly leads to the end of the Upper Mustang boundary reaching Kagbeni village for the overnight stop.
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom -04 hours with a free afternoon.
From Kagbeni, an easy short day as morning walk follows the main Kaligandaki River flat plain and then reaches back at Jomsom for last overnight around Mustang area. Jomsom provides lovely hotels and lodges of great comfort with comprehensive food menus to enjoy the final day.
Day 15: Fly to Pokhara at 860 m and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
A short walk to Jomsom airport terminal, as the plane arrives from Pokhara, then board in a small airplane. A swift scenic flight brings you to beautiful Pokhara. Rest of the afternoon at leisure for individual activities at Pokhara, a place with various sports activities to experience.
Day 16: Fly or drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Morning departs from the hotel for an interesting drive of six hours to Kathmandu, on the main exciting highway. On reaching Kathmandu city transfer to your hotel, and rest of the afternoon at leisure.
(Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara, a short 30 minutes scenic flight)
Day 17: Final Departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
As per the international flight time, our staff transfers you to the airport terminal for final departure homeward bound from amazing Nepal. After a wonderful experience and adventure on Upper Mustang trekking.
Kingdom of Lo, Upper region of Mustang is a remote and isolated region of the Nepalese Himalayas.Trekking to Upper Mustang was a restricted demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved places in the world.
It highly preserves the Tibetan culture and unspoiled nature.Furthermore, Upper Mustang is not very well known to tourists, therefore, will have lesser trekkers.The starting point of the upper Mustang trek is the district headquarters of Mustang, Jomsom reachable by a scenic flight.Similarly, also accessible by walk from Ghorepani to Jomsom trekking route.
Experience some of the most significant and most beautiful Tibetan Buddhism gompas in Nepal in Lo Manthang.Upper Mustang Trek HighlightsHere are the highlights of the Buddhist Kingdom, Lo Manthang trekking to Upper Mustang in Nepal.Explore the historical Royal Palace of king Loat Lo Manthang.Walk without worrying about the rain as the upper Mustang region lies in the rain shadow area of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.Get a chance to see a glimpse of Tibetan Buddhist influence, culture and traditions of the local people in Nepal.Colourful barren hills, beautiful view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, and swinging barley fields etc.Upper Mustang Trek ItineraryDAYSITINERARYALTITUDETIMEDay 01Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara900 m6 hrsDay 02Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni2,810 m4 hrsDay 03Kagbeni to Chele3,050 m6 hrsDay 04Chele to Syanbochen3,475 m7 hrsDay 05Syanbochen to Charang3,560 m7 hrsDay 06Charang to Lo Manthang3,770 m5 hrsDay 07Acclimatization Day at Lo Manthang3,770 m6 hrsDay 08Lo Manthang to Drakmar3,800 m7 hrsDay 09Drakmar to Ghiling3,860 m6 hrsDay 10Ghiling to Chuksang3,050 m6 hrsDay 11Chuksang to Jomsom2,700 m6 hrsDay 12Fly back to Pokhara900 m30 minutesDay 13Drive back to Kathmandu1,400 m6 hrsNote: You can customize your own itinerary according to your physical fitness, level of interest & walking habit.
My suggestion would be if you have children & old aged people on your group with no experience of walking 6/7 hours a day add 1/2 days extra to make it more comfortable or hire a jeep on some places to avoid feeling difficult.Extend OptionsThe trek can be possible to extend if you have many holidays and want to visit other places too.From Kagbeni after ending Upper Mustang, you can either choose to do Annapurna Sanctuary or Annapurna Circuit both.Upper Mustang trek with Tiji FestivalTiji festival of the upper Mustang is a fascinating annual three-day festival.
If longer is needed, an additional $50 per day is charged.No, any other permits require, for instance, TIMS card for Upper Mustang as the RAP is sufficient.Please keep in mind that Individual trekkers cannot obtain the restricted area permit for Upper Mustang themselves.
After the completion of roadways in the region, Upper Mustang is a popular jeep tour destination nowadays.In fact, Upper Mustang trek is the only trek in Nepal which can also be assessable by drives.Upper Mustang Jeep tour saves your hiking days but provides more time to visit and explore around.
Langtang Valley TrekLangtang Valley Trek offers grand perspective on Himalayas alongside picturesque scenes and thick rhododendron woods, one short and simple trekking Langtang valley.
Langtang Region of Nepal is likely the best spot to satisfy your fantasy about knowing individuals of Nepal and dynamite blessings of Mother Nature.HAVE YOU WONDERED ABOUT VISITING NEPAL?ARE YOU SEARCHING OF A SHORT TREKKING DESTINATION IN NEPAL?DO YOU FEEL GOOD WHILE DOING SOME VOLUNTEER WORKS WHILE HOLIDAYING?DO YOU WANT TO DISCOVER NATIONAL PARK IN THE MOUNTAIN?If all of these questions are in your mind then prepare for mesmerizing Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal.
The beauty of the Himalayan landscape, multi-ethnic local culture, and alluring forests would make your trekking trip memorable.
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This is the best destination to explore the flora an fauna in Langtang National Park.HIGHLIGHTS OF LANGTANG VALLEY TREKEasy to get trekking starting point Syabrubesi.Explore the Langtang National Park.Stunning view of snow caped mountain with glaciers such as Langtang Ri, Langtang lirung, Langtang Himal, Langsisa and Ganjala Peak and others.Walk through Rhododendron forest in the national park.Experience of Buddhist and Tibetan culture and life style.Reach the stunning view point at Kyanjin Gompa, where you’ll capture a fantastic and panoramic view of the entire Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges.Explore the natural mountain yak cheese factory and test it in Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa.Buddhist monastery at Kyanjin Gompa.Various rare species like Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Cloud Leopard, Monkey, Bear and more....BEST TIME FOR LANGTANG VALLEY TREKLangtang Valley Trek is best to travel anytime of the year.
It is almost safe from heavy snowfall and avalanche to travel.
Upper Mustang trekking is located in the north of Annapurna region, which begins from Kakbeni.
We approach Lo-Manthang on the west side of the Kali Gandaki and descend on the less visited east side of this valley.
The valleys aredry with amazing colorful rock formations of cave dwellings high in the cliffs.
The first parties were there allowed into Upper Mustang in 1992 and there are still very few trekkers visiting Upper Mustang, as a result, it one of the few places left where one can see undisturbed Tibetan culture.Mustang is a remote semi- independent Tibetan Kingdom with a walled capital Lo-Manthang.
Upper Mustang was once part of Tibet and was used by the salt caravans crossing the Himalaya into Nepal.
In 1960's Mustang fought against Chinese forces for Tibetan Khamba guerrillas fir.
Everest base camp trekking is one of the most famous and obviously the most trekked trekking route of Nepal.
We can have a stunning view of many beautiful mountains while making this place.
The top six tallest peaks of the world lie in this region.
Makalu and other numerous peaks including the top six.
Trekking through the Everest region offers us an outstanding figure of the natural beauty of Nepal along with the White Mountains.
Similarly, we can see many types of vegetations and animals throughout the way.
