Trekking
Upper Mustang Trek – 14 Days Standard Itinerary
Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Route
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jomsom → Kagbeni → Chele → Ghemi → Tsarang → Lo Manthang → Jomsom → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Best Season
March–May, September–November
Tour Type
Trekking
Tour Overview
Start & End: Kathmandu Arrival to Departure | Difficulty: Moderate | Max Altitude: 4,200 m (Ghami) / 3,810 m (Lo Manthang)
Current Conditions
Pokhara
Temperature
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Max Altitude
1,400m
Key Highlights
- Hidden Kingdom: Walled city of Lo Manthang, seat of the ancient Mustang kingdom
- Unique Landscape: Arid canyons, red cliffs, caves — “Nepal’s Desert”
- Living Culture: Unchanged Tibetan traditions, ancient monasteries, wall paintings, royal palace
- Sacred Sites: Chhoser caves, Muktinath upper route, traditional villages
Day by Day Itinerary
- Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Welcome with khata scarf; transfer to hotel.
- Rest and acclimatize.
- Evening briefing: route, restricted area rules, permits, safety and cultural etiquette.
- Welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Kathmandu
Package Details
What's Included
- •Accommodation: Kathmandu/Pokhara hotels + local lodges/teahouses
- •Full board: Breakfast, lunch, dinner + tea/coffee daily
- •Transport: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara; Pokhara ↔ Jomsom (flight/drive); Jomsom ↔ trailheads
- •Special Permits: Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit (required for all foreign visitors) + ACAP + TIMS
- •Licensed government guide + porter service
- •Welcome khata, first-aid kit, emergency support
- •Cultural guidance and monastery visit arrangements
What's Excluded
- •International flights, visa, travel/medical insurance
- •Personal gear, bottled water, hot showers (limited), drinks, tips
- •Extra offerings, donations, or private ceremonies
- •Optional side trips like Muktinath entry fees
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