Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek - 18 Days

At Quick Glance

  • Destination

    Nepal

  • Duration

    18 Days

  • Trip Difficulty

    Challenging

  • Activities

    Trekking

  • Altitude

    3900m

  • Best season

    Autumn & Spring

  • Transportation

    Bus/Car

  • Accomodation

    Hotel/Tea house

  • Group Size

    Min 1 Person

All Inclusive Price $2950 USD
17 Nights 18 Days

Trip Overview

Upper Mustang Trekking is an excursion to the previous veiled Kingdom of Lo. It was inexplicable for centuries and revealed as a gem to explore for the adventure lovers, including in restricted area list since 1992. You need to obtain a special trekking permit for this caravan route exploration dotted with the colorful monasteries, sandy caves, chhortens and the cultural hub of the Upper Mustang region- Lomanthang. 

Upper Mustang trek begins from Jomsom after a short Himalayan flight from the city of Lakes to the Himalayan paradise. Embarking along the Kali Gandaki River bank reaches to Kagbeni, which is an ancient and significant cultural destination for the Hindu and Buddhist devotees. 

Following the historical caravan foot loaded with the hidden cultural gem, you will be awarded with the historical and colorful monasteries, chhortens and mani walls. The white washed walls of the traditional settlements and the arid landscape gradually leads you to the delighting cultural center of the Upper Mustang, Lomanthang, which is surrounded by the stone walls.  

Exploring around Lomanthang, you will get an outstanding experience to discover the centuries old living standards, Tibetan Buddhist cultural weight, monasteries, seasonal wild flowers, and buckwheat and barley fields along with the caves. For more cultural delight, grab the special moment of the Tiji Festival.  

March to May, September and Monsoon is the best trekking seasons for the Upper Mustang. Beside this, you can also enjoy this trek in monsoon as it lies in the Himalayan rain shadow area.  Contact Adventure High Pass to organize this trek with customized itinerary and further details.

Upper Mustang Trek itinerary for 2025/2026

Short Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival Kathmandu (1400 m/ 4600 ft) and transfer to hotel
  • Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1400 m/ 4600 ft) and Special Permit Preparation
  • Day 3 : Fly to Pokhara (827 m/ 2,713 ft) (Drive to Pokhara. 6-7 hours)
  • Day 4 : Morning flight to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2804m/9196ft)
  • Day 5 : Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m/10007ft)
  • Day 6 : Trek from Chele to Shyangbochen (3800m/ 12467ft) via Chorten Cave
  • Day 7 : Trek from Shyangbochen to Ghami (3510m/ 11516ft)
  • Day 8 : Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (2620m)
  • Day 9 : Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3840m/ 12600ft) and Explore
  • Day 10 : Visit Namgyal Gompa and Chhoser village (Nifuk cave Monastry, Jhong Cave)
  • Day 11 : Trek from Lo Mangthang to Yara (3607m/ 11834ft)
  • Day 12 : Trek to Tange (3370m/ 11056ft)
  • Day 13 : Trek from Tange to Tetang (3040m/ 9974ft) via Chhachula pass (4100 meters)
  • Day 14 : Trek from Tetang to Muktinath (3710m/ 12172ft)
  • Day 15 : Trek to Jomsom (2700m/ 8860ft)
  • Day 16 : Morning flight to Pokhara and same day Sightseeing around Pokhara
  • Day 17 : Drive back to Kathmandu
  • Day 18 : Departure

Detailed Itinerary

The Adventure High Pass representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel at the international airport in Kathmandu. The rest of the time is for you to prepare for the trek and buy the essential gear around the local market. Overnight at the hotel.

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Government of NepalNepal Tourism BoardTrekking Agencies Association of NepalNepal Mountaineering AssociationHimalayan Rescue Association