Details Itinerary about Upper Mustang Trek

Upper mustang trek is one of the most popularly growing trek these days as this trek offers mind-blowing trekking experience in remote Himalayan mountain region of Nepal. Upper Mustang trek used to be important route for crossing the Himalaya between Tibet & Nepal. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the most amazing thing to do in Nepal. You'll get to se the society that has remained unaffected by the modernization for centuries now. The treeless land, barren landscape & the hardships of people there is something that you won't get to see anywhere else. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2689ft): 5-6 hours

Day 03: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 3-4 hours trek

Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

Day 05: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours

Day 06: Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft): 5-6 hours

Day 07: Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 5-6 hours

Day 08: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours

Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization

Day 10: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours

Day 11: Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours

Day 12: Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

Day 13: Chhuksang to Jomsom (2,700/8,856ft): 6-7 hours

Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara                                  

Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 16: Final departure

Detail Itinerary

Ø  Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)

This is your arrival day in Nepal. Our Representative from Himalayan Recreation Treks will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you & pick you up. After that, you'll be escorted at your hotel. Once you reach hotel, there will be a short briefying regarding your trip. You'll then, freshen up & take rest comfortably. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Ø  Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2689ft): 5-6 hours

We'll leave for Pokhara early in the morning after having our breakfast. It will take us around 5-6 hours to reach pokhara from Kathmandu in a private vehicle. We then, check-in to our hotel & take rest. You can go for a short walk around lakeside is you want to. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Ø  Day 03: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 3-4 hours trek

We'll have an eary morning flight to Jomsom today. You can enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8,000 m and the deepest gorge on this planet during this flight. Jomsom is famous for its apples, strong winds and the landscape. After landing in Jomsom, we'll have a short trek of around 3-4 hours to Kagbeni which is a main gatepoint to upper mustang. Overnight at a guesthouse in Kagbeni.

Ø  Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

Today we'll start our trekking to Chele from Kagbeni. The trail today heads further to the eastern bank of Kaligandaki river & then, ascends through Tangbe village to Chhusang village. As we move forward, we'll soon cross the Kaligandaki river on a steel footbridge & then ascend toward the village of Chele. Chele is situated on a ridge above the gorge where we will be spending our night. It'll take us 5-6 hours to reach Chele from Kagbeni. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Chele.

Ø  Day 05: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours

Our trek continues today as we climb through the steep & barren landscape & lower down the hill. We'll be continously trekking for about 6-7 hours today which is compartively hard then what we've experience before. We will be crossing two passes today, Taklam la pass (3,624) & Dajori la pass (3,735) during the trek. On our way, we can enjoy great views of Tilicho, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda and then, pass by Ramchung Cave. Moving forward, we reach Samar village from where we continue walking ona trail above the village. As we descend from there on asteep trail, we'll soon reach Syanbochen. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Syanbochen.

Ø  Day 06: Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft): 5-6 hours

We continue our journey as we move forward & trek to Ghami from Syanbochen. As soon as we start our trek today, we'll ascend to the Yamda la pass at 3,850m. We pass through several tibetan style teahouses, local houses & chorten before we reach Yamda la pass. We continue to move forward & descend toward Ghami village which is one of the biggest village in Lo region. Ghami is a beautiful village with the fields surrounding the entire village. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Ghami.

Ø  Day 07: Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 5-6 hours

Our trek begins today as we descend through a rough & slippery trail. We will be crossing a suspension bridge over the Ghami khola. As, we start to ascend with mani walls along the trail we'll soon cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3870m and reach Tsarang village. It takes us around 5-6 hours to reach tsarang from Ghami. Tsarang village lies at the top of the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Tsarang.

Day 08: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours

Today we move forward to Lo-manthang which is compartively a short journey than the others. It takes us 3-4 hours to reach Lo-manthang from Tsarang. We will descend from Tsarang to cross Tsarang-chu. From there we will ascend uphill through rocky path all the way to a piled up stones. We can get the view of the first look into walled city of Lo-Manthang from this point. As we continue our trrekking, we will descend and then move upward through another Highland to reach Lo-Manthang.  We'll be spending our night at a guesthouse in Lo-Manthang.

Ø  Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization

Today is the rest day for you as you've been trekking continously for past few days. We will stretch our tired muscle & take time to get used to the environment. We can also explore around Lo-manthang if you want to. We can visit the western valley of Tingkhar to the summer palace of the Raja. The place offers majestic views of Kimling, Phuwa and the Namgyal Gompa. Taking rest during long treks is suggested by the experts as it helps our body to get refreshed & adjust in the environment. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Lo-manthang.

Ø  Day 10: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours

This is the 10th day of our treking & today we're returning back from Lo-manthang. Our trail today passes through a village called Gyakar village which have a century old houses called old ghar Gompa with beautiful rock painting. It is said that a wish made at Gompa comes true. Later, we will move upward through a ridge across a valley & follow the trail as we ascend to reach Drakmar. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Drakmar.

Ø  Day 11: Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours

 We'll be trekking from Drakmar to Ghiling today that takes us around 5-6 hours. Our trail to Ghiling today passes through dusty & windy road. We also go through a dry highlands & fields before reaching Ghiling. Ghiling is mostly dry which is why the walk today can be compartively hard as we are most likely to face strong winds on our way. We can get a good views of Mountain Dhaulagiri & Nilgiri from Ghiling. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Ghiling.

Ø  Day 12: Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours

We'll be trekking down to Chhuksang today. We will have a esay walk today as we will only be trekking downward. En route we will pass through several small villages, terraced field & enjoy the great views of mountains. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Chhuksang.  

Ø  Day 13: Chhuksang to Jomsom (2,700/8,856ft): 6-7 hours

Today is our last day of upper mustang trekking as we'll be moving back to Jomsom. Our journey today is of about 6-7 hours. We will move forward to the southern border of the region and proceed to Kagbeni. We will be stopping at Kagbeni for our lunch & then, From Kagbeni  we will walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki River to make it to Jomsom. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Jomsom.

Ø  Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara

We have an early morning flight to Pokhara toady. About 20 min of flight will take us back to Pokhara. The flight offers beautiful views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After reaching Pokhara we can take rest or explore this beautiful lake-side city. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Ø  Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today we’ll get back to Kathmandu by us which takes around 6 hours of drive. After reaching Kathmandu you'll be dropped back to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Ø  Day 16: Departure Day

This is your last day in Nepal. Our representative from Himalayan Recreation Treks will be there to drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airportat the time of your departure.