Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang Trekking the capital of an ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang, lies in the northern central part of Nepal and close to the Tibetan border. Languages, lifestyle, landscapes and culture, are similar to the Tibet so that it is also known as a Tibet outside the Tibetan border. This area is consider as one of the most interesting and picturesque places in Nepal. The whole area has an isolated and mystical feel to it, enchanting and inspiring visitors to this region. Being a controlled trekking route, allows organized trekking groups with special trekking permit so that the least numbers of tourist visit in this region early, which prove that it’s purity in nature and culture.
Upper Mustang Trekking is through high altitude desert country climbing in and out of the huge sided valley of the Kali Gandaki. In places the gorge which the Kali Gandaki River runs through is the deepest in the world. This region is full of some of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist Monasteries, ancient and isolated villages with quaint white washed houses.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 03: Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele
Day 05: Chele to Geling
Day 06: Geling to Charang
Day 07: Charang to Lo Mangthang
Day 08: Lo Mangthang rest day
Day 09: Lo Mangthang to Drakmar
Day 10: Drakmar to Shyangmochen
Day 11: Shyangmochen to Chhuksang
Day 12: Chhuksang to Kagbeni
Day 13: Kagbeni to Jomsom
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 16: Farewell
Day To Day Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu at TIA, a representative of A Motherland Hiking Team Trekking will warmly welcome you to Nepal and guide you towards the hotel room of Nepal. The day is of your wish.( rest day or some sightseeing day of Kathmandu). The night will be at the hotel by discussing about the trekking and enjoying the sweet dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
We will start our trekking with a drive over to Pokhara. The route is about 7 to 8 hours on bus. We will surely enjoy the spectacular view of the roadside houses and forest. The night will be fascinating at Pokhara viewing some spectacular places around the lakeside. The night will be at one of the best hotel at Pokhara.
Day 03: Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Early morning when the sun rises, we will begin our trekking by moving towards the airport to catch the flight to Jomsom. From Jomsom, we will move through the pass of Kali Gandaki river route towards the Eklebahtti to reach Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a beautiful village of this region where every one of us will be eager to stay and to know more about the beautiful village.
Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele
After visiting all around the Kagbeni in the mean time, we will resume our trekking following the way towards the restricted areas of mustang districts. The trial goes several up and down way to reach to the Tangbe village and then Chhuksang village and finally to the Chele village. The ngiht will be fantastic at Chele at 3100m above sea level.
Day 05: Chele to Geling
From Chele village the trail will climb gradually towards the Chele pass at 3630m. Continuing our trail, we will enter into the beautiful and ever going trail and then descends to Samar at 3620m. We will be serves with the natural and beautiful view mountains ranges. The trail will climb towards the Bhena La, Yamdo La and then descend towards the Shyangmochen at 3800m. Then we will walk towards the beautiful village of Geling to clear the night.
Day 06: Geling to Charang
We will see the early morning view of the surrounding of Geling and will walk towards the west climbing to the gently sloped area and through the fields. Then the trail will follow towards the Tama Gaon, Nyi La pass and steeply to the Ghemi village. After spending some moments at Ghemi, we will climb towards the Choya La pass and then a gentle steep way which will lead us to Chharang at 3560m.
Day 07: Charang to Lo Mangthang
From Charang, we will walk downward trail to cross the Charang Chu and then we need to climb the steep and rocky trail to Tholung valley. After walking through the trail for several hours, we can see the wall of Lo Mangthang. Walking for several hours will be enough for us to reach at Lo Mangthang at the altitude of 3840m.
Day 08: Lo Mangthang rest day
We will spend a day at lo Mangthang by taking rest and knowing more about the region. We will visit the local temples and monasteries with several beautiful Gompas. Similarly, interacting with the local people to get candid with their local tradition will be exhilarating. The night will be fantastic at Lo Mangthang.
Day 09: Lo Mangthang to Drakmar
From Lo Mangthang, we will climb upward the ridge at 4070m glimpsing some bravura view of Lo Mangthang from the increasing height. We will resume our way climbing to Chogo La at the altitude of 4325m. We will continue our journey until and unless we reach to Drakmar stopping at many places i.e. Ghar Gompa, Chharang River and other beautiful places of that region. The night will be remarkable at Drakmar.
Day 10: Drakmar to Shyangmochen
The trail from the Drakmar will goes downward following the beautiful walls and fields of Drakmar. And then the trail climb towards the ridge for several moments and will descends back to Jaite after sometime. From Jaite again the path goes gently to Chhung -Kah. Continuing the trail will leads us to Tama gaon and then further to Shyangmochen. The night will be memorable at Shyangmochen.
Day 11: Shyangmochen to Chhuksang
From Shyangmochen, we will again return back to Chhuksang following the same path down to the region. We can view the pleasant state of mind which will surely mesmerize many of the fellow trekkers all around us. The journey will be full of fun. After walking downward of hourly long trail, we will spend the night at Chhuksang pleasantly.
Day 12: Chhuksang to Kagbeni
From Chhuksang, we will walk back following the return path to Kagbeni. The trekking to this returning way will memorable on our mind and will compel us to remark these moments as the best moments of our life. After the daylong walk, we will finally reach Kagbeni. If the visit to Kagbeni was not enough for the first time, then we will make another visit over to the beautiful village of Kagbeni.
Day 13: Kagbeni to Jomsom
Early morning, we will have breakfast the nearest hotel and will move towards the Jomsom. We will enjoy the return journey to the Jomsom by viewing the best sceneries with the interaction of the local people. We will have lunch on the way during the return trail to Jomsom. The night will be cool at Jomsom.
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara
From Jomsom, we will catch the morning flight over to Pokhara. After travelling about 45 minutes on plane, we will be at Pokhara. The leisure time of the day will be obviously being spending at the Pokhara to visit around the lakeside. We will suerly enjoy the day at Pokhara. Overnight at one of the best hotel arranged by Motherland Hiking Team at Pokhara.
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu
From Pokhara, we will catch bus to return back to Kathmandu. Within the interval of about 7 to 8 hours, we will be at Kathmandu valley. We will surely enjoy the road trip to Kathmandu viewing some glorious view of surrounding from the windows of the vehicle. The night will be relaxing at best hotel of Kathmandu.
Day 16: Farewell
After having a night rest at Kathmandu, we will pack our luggage to march ourselves towards the international airport of Nepal. We have to reach at airport 3 hours before the flight. We will attend a small farewell program organized by Motherland Hiking Team. After then we will catch the flight to return back to the home country. We hope, while returning back to home country you will think for a re visit to Nepal. We hope for your better journey.
Cost Include
- Airport Pick up drop (Airport /Hotel/Airport) by private car/van/Bus.
- 3 Night 2 to 3 Start Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus or Private Car or flight Calculate budget.
- Both way Pokhara to Jomsom and Back to Pokhara by Domestic air
- All Ground local Transportation
- 2 Night Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 Night Pokhara Tourist Stander
- All Meal during the Trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with cup of tea or Coffee.
- Trekking permit: and (ACAP)
- Special Upper Mustang Permit (U$D 500)
- All necessary paper works.
- All Accommodation During the trek. Tourist Stander Lodge.
- One English Speaking Government License holder and all his food, Lodge accommodation, Salary and Insurance.
- Experience Trekking Porters (1 porter for 2 clients). And Their well-paid Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All government taxes.
- Welcome Dinner
Cost Exclude:
- Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Your Travel and rescue insurance.
- All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled Itinerary.
- All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or canceled flight)
- Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than schedule Itinerary.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, bottle of water, hot water, shower.
- Tips for the guide and porter.