Upper Mustang Trek

Highlights of Upper Mustang Trek

• Trekking

  140 km

• Stay

  14 nights in tea houses and lodges

• Mountains visible

  Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak

• Altitude gain

  2,710–3,730 m (8,891–12,238 ft)

• Destinations

  Kagbeni, Chhuksang, Samar, Geling, Ghami

• Activities

  Tea house stays, Sherpa and Himalayan village visits, Sunrise viewpoints, Prayer flags, stupas and monasteries

Seasonality for Upper Mustang Trek

The best months to go are shown in green and the months to avoid in red. Weather in the mountains can change at any time of year, so ask us about your dates.

Altitude Profile of Upper Mustang Trek

1. Day1 Flights & TransfersArrival in Kathmandu

   Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

2. Day2 Sightseeing & ActivitiesSightseeing of Kathmandu Valley

   Kathmandu is Nepal's historical and cultural heart, and it is a popular tourist destination. The Valley offers a great blend of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence.

3. Day3 Flights & TransfersFly to Pokhara

   We fly to Pokhara for a short but picturesque 30-minute flight, taking in views of Ganesh, Manaslu, and the Annapurnas along the way.

4. Day4 TrekkingFly to Jomsom & Trek to Kagbeni [2780m]2,780 m

   We take a breathtaking early morning flight to Jomsom. We continue our journey to the picturesque town of Kagbeni. We cross a tiny suspension bridge outside Jomsom and then stroll down the Kali Gandaki riverside. The route is flat and desolate, with rugged boulders and sand. We will get spectacular views of massive peaks like as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, and Nilgiri, as well as the entire Annapurna range to the south. Kagbeni's small passageways and tunnels, as well as irrigation canals. The police checkpoint is located at the northern end of the settlement. Before accessing this long-forbidden area of Nepal, we will finish our papers here.

5. Day5 TrekkingTrek to Chhuksang [2920m]2,920 m140 m

   It is feasible to go all the way up the river valley, but we prefer to utilize a combination of the high route and riverbank trails. The route then substantially expands, showing an unending amount of sand. Some caves and Gompa Kang may be found on the river's west bank. We pause for lunch at Tangbe village. The little village is a maze of tiny streets lined with white-washed cottages, buckwheat and barley fields, and apple orchards. Nilgiri Peak still dominates the southern skyline. Chhuksang hamlet, near the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki, is just about 2 hours trek beyond Tangbe. This settlement is divided into three sections, and there are some destroyed castle walls on the neighboring cliffs.

6. Day6 TrekkingTrek to Samar [3290m]3,290 m370 m

   

   We approach the river by continuing north. A steel bridge spans the river directly in front of a tunnel, and the Kali Gandaki becomes inaccessible by foot north of here. The path leaves the valley and ascends a stony slope to the town of Chele. You ascend a steep spur from Chele before continuing up the edge of a beautiful steep canyon to a pass. We descend from the pass on a delightful route to Samar, which is nestled in a grove of poplar trees.

7. Day7 TrekkingTrek to Geling [3440m]3,440 m150 m

   We rise to a mountain above Samar, then drop into a huge gorge past a Chorten before entering another valley densely forested with juniper trees. After crossing a creek and ascending to a pass, we drop along a ridge to Shyangmochen, a little village with a few tea shops. Rangbyung, cave boasting stalagmites shaped like Chortens and one of Mustang's holiest sites, is nearby. The route ascends gradually from Shyangmochen and then descends to Geling across another vast valley.

8. Day8 TrekkingTrek to Ghami (3460 m)3,460 m20 m

   The route from Geling climbs gradually through farms to the valley center, passing over the Tama Gun village and an imposing Chorten. We next begin a strenuous ascent across the valley's head to the Nyi La. (3840 m). The descent from the pass is very moderate, and about half an hour later, we reach a path to Charang.

9. Day9 TrekkingTrek to Charang (3490 m)3,490 m30 m

   We'll begin walking through the driest region of Mustang, and much of our energy will expend battling the loose, dry terrain. The region's spectacular views, from the soft curves of the north to the rocky mountains of the east and west, more than makeup for the difficult ascent. Finally, we arrive in Charang, a sprawling settlement at the apex of the Charang Chu canyon. A massive dzong [fortress] and a red gompa with a magnificent collection of sculptures and thangkas can be seen at the village's eastern end.

10. Day10 TrekkingTrek to Lo Manthang [3730m]3,730 m240 m

    Before departing for Lo Manthang, we will spend part of the morning touring the picturesque village of Charang and its enormous monastery. We softly ascend above the valley to a big lonely Chorten that serves as the boundary between Charang and Lo Manthang. The path then widens, and we get our first glimpse of the walled city of Lo Manthang.

11. Day11 TrekkingIn & around Lo Manthang

    

    This day is free for touring Lo Manthang's magnificent city. Within the city, there are four significant temples, one of which, Champa Lhakang, features a large clay figure of Buddha as well as beautiful mandalas painted on the walls. The palace is a grand structure in the heart of the city.

12. Day12 TrekkingTrek to Lo Gekar

    We start our journey back from Lo Manthang via the upper highland path. This highland path provides spectacular views of Lo Manthang and the Charang Valley and snow-capped hills in the backdrop. We arrive at the Ghare Gompa, Mustang's oldest monastery, just past the town of Lo Gekar.

13. Day13 TrekkingTrek to Ghami [3460m]3,460 m

    We continue on the highland trail, passing through alpine meadows before descending a steep eroded gully to Dhakmar for lunch. We go across the lovely valley, climb a hill, and then return to Ghami.

14. Day14 TrekkingTrek to Chhuksang (2920 m)2,920 m540 m

    We should now retrace our steps back to Chhuksang through the Nyi La.

15. Day15 TrekkingTrek to Jomsom (2710 m)2,710 m210 m

    It's a long and painful final day, returning through Kagbeni to Jomsom, where our journey concludes.

16. Day16 Flights & TransfersFly to Kathmandu via Pokhara

    

    We take an early morning flight to Pokhara, then connect to a flight back to Kathmandu.

17. Day17 Flights & TransfersDepart Kathmandu

    Our representative will take you to the airport for your flight home.

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