Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trekking itinerary:

Day 01:Meet at Kathmandu Airport:
We will meet you in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you find yourself fresh, we will invite you to visit our office and provide you with brief information about your trek program. During this visit we will help you check your equipment and facilitate the processing of other necessary items such as National Park Permits etc.

Day 02: A full days sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley:
After breakfast our guide will accompany you on tour of sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. You will visit the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. You will   also visit Swyambhunath, a 2000 year old temple which is popularly known as monkey temple. Moreover, you will enjoy   Patan City which is famous for its fine arts and historical architecture. Return back to your hotel.

Day 03: Flight or drive to Pokhara:
After breakfast we will drive you to the Domestic Airport to take a 25 minute flight to Pokhara. During the short flight to Pokhara you will have majestic views of the glorious Manaslu peaks and the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range, as well as the Langtang Himalayan range. Our Staff will meet you at Pokhara Airport and take you to your hotel. It is also possible to take a tourist coach to Pokhara via the scenic Prthivi Highway. The duration of the trip by bus is between six or seven hours to Pokhara. Afternoon you can have rest at Pokhara, or can go to the boating trip to Phewa lake,  there you will visit the temple which is only accessible by boat. At night you will have rest at the hotel.

Day 4: Pokhara flight to Jomsom and  trekking to Kagbeni: [2,858m/9,375ft]: 3-4 hrs

Early morning take a flight to  Jomsom, which  is the District headquarters of the Mustang Region. From here we walk to Kagbeni, which is the starting point of the Upper Mustang Trek. The spectacular peaks of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and Dhampus tower above the sparse brown landscape as you walk on gently undulating trails until you reach Kagbeni, an interesting and typical Tibetan village at the entry point of the upper Mustang for an overnight stop. Overnight  in  teahouse at Kagbeni.

Day 5: Kagbeni trekking to  –Chele [3050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hrs

The trail leads up toward the east bank of the Kaligandaki that climbs over many ridges as it heads north and reaches Tangbe Village. The town is labyrinth of narrow alleys amongst white washed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. The Nilgiri peaks, which dominate the southern skyline of Kagbeni provide a spectacular backdrop and continues to loom massively at the foot of the valley. Beyond Tangbe we reach Chhusang Village and crosses the river, continue climbing north up the trail to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above. forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. The trek now leaves the Kaligandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chele at 3030m.

Day 6: Chele trekking - Syanbochen  [3475m/11,398ft]: 6-7 hrs

The climb continues along steep, treeless and dry terrain, along the side of a spectacular deep canyon to pass a cairn of rock at 3540m. The trail then makes a long gradual descent to some chortens on a ridge, and descends further on a pleasant trail to Samar. The Annapurna Range, still dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south. Climbing above Samar to a ridge, we then descend into a large gorge and the trail goes into another valley along the surrounding of cool streams and junipers trees, crosses a stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800m. today we also pass by Ramchung Cave, Overnight at Syanbocdhden.

Day 07:  Syanbochen trekking  to Ghami [3520m/11,546ft]: 5-6 hrs

 After breakfast the trail climbs gently to the  Yamda La ( 3850m) , during the day we will passes a small tea houseas, chortens and  village with a Tibetans styles house .  From here we will climb anohte rpass callse Nyi Pass ( 4010m) and trekking down to Ghami.  Ghami is the small village sheltered by overhanging cliffs and next to a clear stream surrounded by barren large fields. The afternoon is in perhaps the driest part of Mustang and the views of countryside are magnificent with the rugged mountains in the east and west.

Day 08:  Ghami trekking to Charang [3500m/11,480ft]: 4-5 hrs

Today we will have a pleasant walk passing  very long Mani walls a sacred store wall made of the Buddhism followers. the route makes a long gentle descent to Charang. The huge five-story white Dzong and the red Gompa are interesting and we will visit these to observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddha’s. Tsarang is a large spread-out village inhabited totally by Lobas. Tsarang is a maze of trees, willow fields and houses separated by stone walls, at the top of the large Charang Chu canyon. The huge five-storey monastery fortress is perched on the edge of the Kali Khandaki gorge, on the east end of the village.

Day 9: Charang  trekking to Lo- Manthang - (3700m/12,136ft): 5-6 hrs

The trail descends about 100 meters down from Charang, crosses the Charang- Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail to a cairn on a ridge and continues to climb. Finally, from a ridge at 3850m there is a view of the walled city of Lo-Manthang. After a short descent we will cross a stream then climb up onto the plateau of Lo- Manthang.

Day 10:Explore Day at  Lo-Mangthang
Today we explore the surrounding areas of Lo-Manthang .The western valley of Tingkhar, the site of the Raja's summer palace and surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas is worth exploring. Kimling and Phuwa as well as the Gompa of Namgyal (The Monastery of Victory is the newest and most active Gompa in Lo) are also here. In the eastern valley nestles the village of Chosar, also rich in Gompas, this valley is the main trading route to Lhasa.

Day 11:  Lo-Manthang  trekking to Drakmar [3810 m/12,500ft]: 6-7 hrs
 After visit the walled city of Lo Manthang,  we will make our return trek on a different route to Drakmar via Gyakar with visiting ancient Ghar Gompa more than 1200 years old and meet the Guru Rimponche. The Gompal is famous for its rock paintings and  the legends is,  this Gompa is believed as place where we can fulfil our good wishes from here the trail climbs to the ridge, crossing a valley along some alpine meadows, and then dropping down a steep eroded path takes us to Drakmar.

Day 12:  Drakmar trek to Ghiling [3806m/12,484ft]: 5-6 hrs
after breakfast continue our journey to Ghiling in a dusty and windy trail. The landscapes are deserts types and the majestic views of Mt Dhaulagir and Nilgiri. In the late afternoon we can explore the surroundings areas of Ghiling village.

Day 13:Ghiling trek to Chhuksang [3050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hrs

Trekking back to Chhusang is easy working down enjoying the Tibetan life style and culture. The country side scenery is worth seeing with the amazing Mountain View.

Day 14:Chhuksang trekking to Jomsom [2700/8,856ft]: 6-7 hrs
Today we walk down to the southern border of the Mustang region at Kagbeni and our Upper Mustang Trekking is finished here, after having  a lunch at Kagbeni we will head to Jomsom by the following the Kaligandaki River Bank. With an easy and flat work, can be wind in the afternoon. Overnight at Jomsom.

Day 15: Fly back to Pokhara
An early morning we will take a short picturesque flight to Pokhara with the best view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain and worlds deepest george, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon have rest and explore around Pokhara.

Day 16: Drive or take a flight to Kathmandu.
It is a 25 minute flight to Kathmandu or a 6 to 7 hour drive by tourist coach. As this is your last evening with us, you will enjoy a typical Nepali dinner and Cultural Show at a Nepalese Restaurant. At night you will be staying at hotel.

Day 17: Final Departure,
We will take you to the Kathmandu Airport to catch your flight home.