Upper Mustang Trek  |  17 Days

Itinerary

• 1 Arrive in Kathmandu via respective airlines and transfer to hotel.On arrival at Kathmandu international airport you will be well received by Responsible Treks & Tour staff and guide and then transfer you to your hotels within the hub of Kathmandu city around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. Evening after checking into your rooms with refreshment our guides will brief regarding Upper Mustang Trekking with welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with culture show.
• 2 In Kathmandu sightseeing tour at places of interest and trek preparation.Morning after breakfast leave for our exciting cultural and historical tour around Nepal’s best World Heritage Sites which includes old Durbar Square (Palace Courtyard), Old Swayambhunath Stupa and other places of interest with time for trip preparations.
• 3 Drive to Pokhara 950m (30 mins flight and 6 hrs drive)Leaving early for Upper Mustang trekking taking an overland drive to scenic Pokhara city, blessed with amazing natural scenery of rolling green hills and lakes in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare “Fish Tail'. Drive about 5-6 hours within 220 k.m. distance on reaching Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the Phewa Lake. traveling by air, which is 30 mins panoramic flight with awesome views of mountain range all the way landing at Pokhara.
• 4 Morning Flight to Jomsom 2,700 and trek to Kagbeni - 04 hrs.After a wonderful stop at Pokhara, depart from the hotel for an early morning short scenic flight to Jomsom, during airborne views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and then reaching at Jomsom small airstrip, located on the shelf of Kali-Gandaki River. Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang district, after Jomsom first day trek begins on Kali-Gandaki river valley around windswept country. afternoon time carries heavy wind, after few hours of great walk with super views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiris and ending our first day walk at Kagbeni village for overnight stop. Kagbeni a windswept Tibetan like village which is the starting and ending point of Upper Mustang, located on an old Himalayan Caravan Salt Trade route of Nepal and Tibet.
• 5 Trek to Chele (Tsele) 3,050m - 06 hrs.Morning walk leads on uphill trail into canyon and high red eroded cliff edge, then following upper Kailgandaki River upstream, around unique landscapes of cliff wall in-between walking trails.
  This nice walk with views leads to our overnight stop at Chele village, a moderate size settlement.
• 6 Trek to Geling 3,540 m - 05 hrsrom Chele (spelled as Tsele also), morning walk begins with a climb to Gyakar village, and from here trek around dry and barren landscapes to reach at Samar village, one of the lovely looking villages of Mustang area. after Samar village with short stops walk to Bhena and then leading with a steep climb to a ridge top of Yamda La pass at 3,860 meters high, offering grand vista of Mustang area with high mountains of Mt. Dhaulagiri. from here on down-hill to overnight stop at Geling village via Syangboche village.
• 7 Trek to Tsarang (Charang) 3,560 m - 06 hrs.Morning visit old Geling monastery and explore the Buddhist mani prayer wheels propelled with water power, after monastery tour trek towards Ghami village, and then leading to cross Ghaymi Khola (stream) walk leads following a long and interesting line of Mani walls (holy prayer stone) from here walk to Dhakmar village. after few hours of pleasant walk reaching at Tsarang village surrounded by large fields of crops like buck wheat’s for overnight stop and visit of Tsarang old monastery.
• 8Trek to Lo-Manthang 3,700 m - 04 hrs.Today a short day walk to Lo –Manthang our main destination of this classic journey to the wall city (actually a large village) guarding this city / village surrounded by high wall. at one time stood as a forbidden kingdom after monarchy rule ended in Nepal few past decade, morning walk starts crossing a steel bridge, and then to Marang village. from this village climb to reach a scenic ridge top, coming across several chortens and mani stones,between Tsarang and on Lo Manthang trail with grand views of arid landscapes in the shade of Nilgiri’s, Tilicho and Bhrikuti peaks. walk leads to a climb over Lo La pass at 3,950 meters with first views of Lo Manthang walled city and its fort like village. From here descend to the bottom of the pass and on nice trail to reach at Lo Manthang for two nights stop.
• 9 In Lo-Manthang for acclimatization and local hike.Lo Manthang highest overnight stop of this journey, with time to explore this fascinating village with old Tibetan like houses enclosed within great high wall, visit historical and cultural centre the main attraction of Lo-Manthang. the four main monasteries are Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang (God House), Red Thubchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the great Entrance Hall. advance permission required to enter king’s palace to visit interior of the old palace and to grant audience with former king or Raja of Mustang if possible.
• 10Trek to Dhakmar 3,810 m - 06 hrs.After an interesting time in Lo-Manthang morning walk starts on the same route back to Marang village, and then walk west using an old path to Dhakmar village for overnight stop.
• 11 Trek to Ghiling 3,806 m - 06 hrs.From Dhakmar village, morning walk heading on the same route with long series of Mani Walls, and then cross a bridge over Ghami Khola to reach at Ghami village for overnight, time permitting visit Geling monastery.
• 12Trek to Tsusang (Chusang) 2,980 m - 06 hrs.Slowly this fascinating walk comes to an end after a short climb to Syangboche village, and to Yamda La with grand views, then downhill to Bhena and Samar villages. walk leads by a stream passing Gyakar and Chele villages and finally ending this nice walk at Tsusang village.
• 13Trek to Kagbeni 2,830 m - 05 hrs.Morning walk back on same trail to Kagbeni village after an interesting and exciting time around Upper Mustang, a nice and pleasant walk brings reaches at Kagbeni village before concluding the walk at Jomsom.
• 14 Trek to Jomsom 2,715 m - 04 hrs.Today our last and final day of this beautiful Upper Mustang trekking, morning walk starts on the same route to Jomsom town, after retracing Kaligandaki river valley trail to reach in Jomsom and overnight in a nice fine lodge. Jomsom area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for delicious apples and products cider, brandy and juice. Celebrate last night dinner with staff and among other teams.
• 15From Jomsom morning fly to Pokhara.Llast day of this amazing journey around Mustang concludes with short scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara a lovely touristic city, overnight in Pokhara a scenic spot with many nice hotels by the serene Phewa Lake, where Annapurna Himal reflects on its pristine calm waters. (Driving options which is about 6-7 hours via Beni town to Pokhara city from Jomsom)
• 16 Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisureAfter a fabulous time on high Annapurna mountains around Upper Mustang, taking a morning driving journey back to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu after six hours of interesting drive, transfer to your hotels with afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts. (Options by air 30 minutes flight back to Kathmandu with great views)
• 17International Departure for Homeward bound.As per your international flight time transfer towards Tribhuvan International Airport for the journey back home or to respective destinations after a super and amazing time in Nepal Himalaya on high hills around Upper Mustang Trekking.