Upper Mustang Trek

Day 1 Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara

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   Pokhara Lakeside

   Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and walk to the tourist bus park in Kathmandu. We will start our Upper Mustang trek by leaving for Pokhara. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8,167 m/26,795 ft), Manaslu (8,163 m/26,781 ft), Machhapuchhre (6,993m/22,943ft), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. We will then check into our hotel and rest. You will also get a chance to enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake and strolling in the city’s quaint streets.

Day 2 Flight to Jomsom (20 min) and Trek to Kagbeni

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   Jomsom

   Today we will take an early morning flight to Jomsom which is famous for apples, strong winds, and landscape. We will begin our trek on an open trail alongside a beautiful valley. We will pass through Eaklibatti village before reaching Jomsom which is located at the bank of two rivers. The village is beautiful with flat-roofed houses and also has ruins of an old fortress.

Day 3 Kagbeni to Chele

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   Kagbeni

   6 hours

   We will get our permits checked and then begin our trek on a trail alongside the Kali Gandaki River. We will walk on sand amidst strong winds before ascending a hill. And then finally we will reach the Tangbe Village and will get to admire its narrow alleyways, white-washed houses, barley and buckwheat fields, and apple orchards. Then we will continue our walk and pass another village and cross a river on our way. Next, we will take a walk on a ridge before reaching Chele Village.

Day 4 Chele to Syangboche

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   Mustang Region

   7 hours

   Our trek from today will be a little hard compared to what we experienced before. Our walk today involves crossing two passes, Taklam La Pass (3,624m) and Dajori La Pass (3,735). On our way, we will get to enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda and pass by Ramchung Cave. And then we will descend further and reach Samar Village. From here we will take a walk on a trail above the village and reach a ridge. Next, we will descend on a steep trail to a stream and continue our trek to Syangboche.

Day 5 Syangboche to Ghami

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   Ghami

   6 hours

   We will ascend to the Yamada La pass at 3,850m. On the way, we will pass by a few teahouses, chhortens, and beautiful villages. And then we will trek through polar forests & barley fields and reach Nyi La Pass at 3,950 m. From here, we will descend to Ghami which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. The village is beautiful with fields surrounding the entire village.

Day 6 Ghami to Tsarang

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   6 hours

   Today our trek begins with a descent through a rough and often slippery trail. We will then cross a suspension bridge over the GhamiKhola and begin ascending. The pathway is beautiful with Mani walls along the trail. Next, we will cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3,870 m and reach Tsarang village. The village lies atop the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east.

Day 7 Tsarang to Lo-Manthang

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   4 hours

   From today, we will start our return journey from Lo-Manthang to modern civilization. On the way, you can see many natural scenes which will add to the joy of traveling. Afterward, you will return to Ghami.

Day 8 Explore Lo Manthang (rest day)

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   7 hours

   Lo Manthang is a walled town in the remote Upper Mustang region of Nepal. We spend the day touring three major gompas of the town: Jhampa, Thubchen, and Chhode. All of these gompas have undergone expert restoration over the last two decades. We can also trek to Tingkhar which is a beautiful village located northwest of Lo-Mangthang.

Day 9 Lo Mantang to Drakmar

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   7 hours

   We will trek on a different route when returning from Lo-Manthang. Our trail passes through Gyakar village which houses a century-old Ghar Gompa with beautiful rock paintings. According to a local legend, anyone who makes a wish at the Gompa will have it fulfilled. We will explore the Gompa and continue our trek to Drakmar for an overnight stay.

Day 10 Drakmar to Ghiling

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   6 hours

   We will start our trek early to avoid strong winds and descend for the most part of the trek. Our trail passes through a dry plateau and fields before reaching Ghiling. The walk can be relatively difficult as we are most likely to experience strong winds on our faces. Ghiling is mostly dry, but we can still get good views of the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains. We can tour the village in the evening.

Day 11 Ghiling to Chhuksang

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   6 hours

   We will begin our trek after breakfast. We will walk on the same trail as before going up to Lo Manthang. On the way to Chhusang, we can enjoy great views of the Himalayas and the small villages as we pass en route.

Day 12 Chhuksang to Jomsom

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   Jomsom

   7 hours

   Today will be the last day of our trek and it is a long one. After trekking for a while, we will come to the end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We will stop for lunch at Kagbeni. After lunch, we will continue our trek to Jomsom for an overnight stay.

Day 13 Flight to Pokhara (20 minutes)

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   Pokhara

   3 hours

   We will take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The airplane passes through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains making the flight itself an amazing experience. After arriving in Pokhara, we can spend the rest of the day exploring this beautiful lakeside city.

Day 14 Drive to Kathmandu.

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   Kathmandu

   4 hours

   The drive back to Kathmandu leaves at 7 AM from the tourist bus park Pokhara. Once back in Kathmandu,
   your trip going to be ended.