Upper Mustang Trekking 18 Days (Luxury Trek)

On arrival, a representative from Amazing Himalaya will receive you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, and Swayambhunathstupa which are all in UN World Heritage sites. The Durbar Squares sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple, it is on top of a hill, and has historical significance associated with the foundation of Kathmandu valley. Patan, also one of the oldest Buddhist cities in the world, is home to ancient temples and palaces. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, which means beautiful city in an ancient local language. Today we have to prepare your special permit for Mustang. Overnight in Kathmandu.

In the morning, visit Pashupatinath,the most important Hindu temple. The temple area is the destination of countless pilgrims, yogis, and all believers, with daily Hindu rituals taking place here. The dead are cremated on the banks of the Bagmati River. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple complex, but you can get a good view from a terrace beyond. Boudhanath presents a completely different world, being the largest Buddhist stupa surrounded by numerous Tibetan monasteries. In the afternoon, visit the most beautiful royal city of Bhaktapur, including Durbar Square, the pottery market, the famous Peacock Window, and the five-story Nyatapola, the highest pagoda in Nepal.

After breakfast, drive through an impressive mountain landscape and peaceful villages to Pokhara (200 km). The city is located directly on Lake Fewa, offering a fantastic view of the Annapurna massif. Numerous hiking routes into the Annapurna area begin from here. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Jomsom. It’s a great flight through the deep Kaligandaki gorge with views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Massif. In 20 minutes, you reach Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district. Porters pack your luggage, and the trek starts on the ancient trade route to Kagbeni, taking about 3-4 hours. In the afternoon, stroll through Buddhist Gompas, stone houses, and dark alleys of Kagbeni, inhabited by people of Tibetan origin. Overnight stay in Kagbeni.

Our hike begins by getting a special permit to check into Kagbeni and continues alongside Kaligandaki River. We will make our way to a small village in upper Mustang called Tangbe through a very windy trail of sand. After half an hour of trekking, we will reach Chhussang. We will finally hike towards Chele from here. On our way there we will see a red conglomerate fallen from the top of the hill which makes a tunnel through which Kaligandaki River makes it way. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

Today we will begin our trek through Eklo Bhatti, Taklam La Pass (3624m) and eventually reach a plateau from where we can see a close-up view of Tilicho, Nilgiri, and Damodar Danda. After a short walk we reach a village called Samar and here we get our lunch. After lunch, we will walk for approximately 3 hours to Syanbochen. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

After breakfast, we will hike uphill to Yamda la (3850 m) through some tea houses, and cross a pass called Nyi pass (4010 m. We will see architecture and sceneries like that of Tibetian highlands on our way. After lunch, we will descend to Ghaymi (3520m). Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

After breakfast, we will head towards Tsarang. On our way to Tsarang, we will cross Ghaymi Khola, and eventually, stop at a plateau from where we will witness long Mani wall. The wall is thought to be very sacred by Buddhist in the region. From here we will commence our 5 hours long gradual ascend to Tsarang. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

Today we hike to Lo-Mangthang along the way we will see a magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna-I etc. The trail climbs to LoPass (3850m) from where we can see the Lo Mangthang Valley (3700m) at the bottom will eventually descend to Lo-Mangthang. We will enjoy a serene night at this stoned-walled town at the bed of the mountains brighten by the moon and stars. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

Today you have plenty of opportunities to explore the area. We will visit Namgyal Gompa which is located on a hill. Historically Namgyal Gompa was a palace of a local king, this palace used to serve as a local court in those times. We will then head towards Tingkhar where we can see exactly 40 identical houses built a long time ago. We will then visit Champa Lakhang “God’s house”, the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and some other main attractions of the town. Another attraction is the four-story residential Palace of an ancient king, we can see panoramic views of the Himalayas from the Palace. Each monastery requires either donations or entrance fees. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

After a nice time in Lo Mangthang, we will commence our retrace. Today we will return to Ghar Gompa, we will take our time such that we will have to face as less of dusty wind as possible. Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

Today we will walk back to Ghiling (3806m). Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

We hike back through beautiful countryside, beautiful view the Himalayan to Chusung (3050m). Overnight in Trekkerslodge.

On our last day of trekking, we bid farewell to Upper Mustang and descend to the lower regions, specifically Lower Mustang. Our journey leads us to the town of Jomsom. En route, we will stop for lunch in Kagbeni and complete the check-out process for our special permit. It’s worth noting that the trail from Kagbeni to Jomsom reconnects with the route of the Annapurna Circuit. Overnight stay in Jomsom

Arrive in Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Pokhara

After breakfast, check out from the hotel around 8:00 am. You will drive back to the east of Pokhara on the Pokhara – Kathmandu highway. If the weather is clear, you can once again enjoy the breathtaking views of the beautiful Himalayan range, including renowned mountains like Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, and Annapurna, on your journey to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Our adventure trip in Nepal ends today. A representative from Amazing Himalaya will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.