Mustang is the old kingdom of Lo Manthang, stands as a hidden treasure of Nepal. It lies to the upper part of western and mid-western Nepal. It lies to the north of Kagbeni’ and is referred as ‘Upper Mustang’.Upper Mustang trekking was firstly opened for the foreigners in 1992. It is totally unique, untouched and strange barren land ruled by king who was supposed as one of the king of Nepal. Actually, it is the old kingdom of Lo. The real capital of Mustang is Lo Manthang where present Mustang king lives, is a fantastic square walled town sitting on the “plain of prayers”. It is one of the spectacular views for trekkers.Mustang is formally part of Tibet and enclave in the Nepalese territory. Mustang is full of Tibetan people and their Buddhist culture. Upper Mustang trekkingis naturally and culturally beautiful region with mind-blowing landscapes, deep gorges like the Kali Gandaki, snow peaks, beautiful ridges, Buddhist Gompas, treeless barren land and rocky areas. Trekkers can have beautiful scenic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Sculpted canyons, medieval village untouched by modernism, ancient places and mysterious caves add more incredible experiences to trekkers. Trekkers must have government permits to trek in this region. Upper Mustang trek takes 10 to 14 days to complete trek up to ‘Lo Manthang’.Facts of Trip
Trip Highlights of Upper Mustang Trekking
Trip duration: 19 Days
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Starting from: Jomsom after flight from Pokhara-Jomsom
Ending at: Jomsom return flight from Jomsom - Pokhara
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.
Highest access of the trek: Lo - Manthang (3800 m)
Culture: Mixed culture and purely Tibetan cultural
Mode of Trekking Tour: Camping treks only but this is special permitted trekking route
Himalayan views: All western Himalayan ranges of Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek: Tibetan life style in refugee camps and the mystic Landscape
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Starting from: Jomsom after flight from Pokhara-Jomsom
Ending at: Jomsom return flight from Jomsom - Pokhara
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.
Highest access of the trek: Lo - Manthang (3800 m)
Culture: Mixed culture and purely Tibetan cultural
Mode of Trekking Tour: Camping treks only but this is special permitted trekking route
Himalayan views: All western Himalayan ranges of Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek: Tibetan life style in refugee camps and the mystic Landscape
Itinerary of Upper Mustang Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni 2800m
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chuksang 2980m
Day 06: Chuksang to Samar 3660m
Day 07: Samar to Geling 3570m
Day 08: Giling to Ghami 3520m
Day 09: Ghami to Tsarang 3560m
Day 10: Tsarang to Lo Manthang 3809m
Day 11: Explore Lo Manthang
Day 12: Lo-Manthnag to Ghami 3520m
Day 13: Ghami to Samar 3660m
Day 14: Samar to Kagbeni 2800m
Day 15: Kagbeni to Jomsom 2713m
Day 16: Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18: Free and shhoping day n Kathmandu
Day 19: International Departure
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