Upper Mustang Trek

Being the capital city of the country, this place also offers a special taste of the history, natural and cultural sites. So exactly, you will be taken to these special sites for the sightseeing tour. Especially, these sites are important for different religions which date back to the middle ages or even before. The sites on this tour are - Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath, and Boudhanath Stupa. Also, you have got the option to choose Patan durbar square instead of any one of those.
Hence, all of these places display the historical masterpieces of Art through different means. After doing the tour for half of the day in these great places, we will gather once more to manage the trekking gear and the clothes (sleeping bag, Down jacket) for the upper Mustang trek. Completing all of this stuff, you can chill and explore the streets of the city in the evening. Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Altitude

(1,300m/4,264ft)

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel 

Meals

Breakfast 

Today you will wake up early and set all of the things and be ready to head off for a drive to Pokhara. But before that, you will have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Once you finish your breakfast, our guide will arrive there to pick you up at the hotel and lead you to the bus station where you will catch the bus for the drive. From the bus station, you will head west of the valley to join the Prithivi highway towards Pokhara. Driving for roughly 7 hours you will need breaks in the journey. You will get two breaks, one for lunch and another for the snacks.
Along the route, you will enjoy spectacular views of the rivers, mountains, jungle, village, and waterfalls. As you will go through the hilly region you will get to see the terraced fields with plenty of seasonal crops flaunting through the fields. Cruising through these natural landscapes we will reach Pokhara and soon we will check in at the Hotel. Once you've checked in, you'll get ready, tour the area surrounding the lake, and hang out in the cafés. Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara.

Altitude

(820m/2,690ft)

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel 

Meals

Breakfast 

After having a delightful breakfast at the lakeside in Pokhara we will head towards Pokhara domestic airport. From here, we will catch a stunning flight to the district headquarter of Mustang which is Jomsom. This is one of the top flights in Nepal since it provides stunning views of peaks like the Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, and Annapurna ranges. Enjoying these views on the flight you will not even know when you have reached the airport. Upon your arrival, our crew members will be waiting for you to pick you up. After dropping from the aircraft, your upper Mustang trek will start soon so you will prepare everything required for it.
Today you will head toward the northern valley of Kali Gandaki. Passing through the Suspension bridges and Kali Gandaki river bank paths, you will reach Kagbeni after 4 hours. The trails along the path are generally barren with rocks, which is kind of flat and makes it not too hard for you to pass. Along the trail, you will enjoy the stunning views of stunning peaks like Tukuche, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri to the north side. Likewise, on the south side, the mystical Annapurna range is featured.
Along this route, you will stop along the route to have your first lunch of the trekking journey, and head on to the destination Kagbeni to call off the day. Finally, after trekking for 4 hours straight, we reach the gateway of Upper Mustang, Kagbeni. This is the place that is identified as one of the oldest trans-Himalayan salt trade paths to Tibet. Here, after settling at the lodge you can take a stroll through the settlements, Monasteries, and Temple of the region. Overnight at the lodge in Kagbeni.

Altitude

(2,800m/9,186ft)

Accommodation

Lodge with Attached Bathroom 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After having a scenic breakfast at Kagbeni, we will have our special permit checked at kagbeni so we can continue our trek toward Chele. First, we will head toward the northern side of the valley to reach Tangbe and Chuusang Valley. While going along these Narrow routes, you will encounter many traditional houses, monasteries, colorful chortens, barley, and buckwheat field accompanied by the famous apple trees. Also, you will be blessed by the dazzling views of the Nilgiri Himal.
From here, after crossing several ridges and water flows in the trail we will leave Kali Gandaki valley and enter Chele. We will be leaving the Manangi culture behind and entering into the Tibetan culture of Lo. Therefore, you can get the best impression of the Tibetan community here. Overnight at the lodge in Chele.

Altitude

(3,050m/10,006ft)

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

From Chele, our morning climb to Gyakara village will begin shortly after having breakfast. We will pass Gyakar village and pass through dry and barren landscapes to reach Samar village, which is one of the most beautiful villages in the Mustang region. Following the ridge downward from here, you will encounter a significant gorge, pass a few chortens, cross bridges, travel among juniper trees, and eventually arrive at the little village known as Shyangmochen. Once you get here, there are a few tea shops where you may relax. You might also explore the Rangbyung cave nearby, which has stalagmites in the shape of chortens. After Exploring the area for a while you will make your way down to Geiling. While descending this route, you will enjoy the captivating views of the barley fields. Overnight at the lodge in Geling.

Altitude

(3,440m/11,286ft)

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today we will continue through the driest part of the upper Mustang trek and further go from the fields below the Tama Gaon. We will then eventually reach Nyi La and further descend down to Ghyami. We'll go down to Ghyami and cross the river there. Further, we will then continue the walk till we reach the end of the wall. After a while, we finally turn east until we reach Charang, which is situated at the top of Charang Chu Canyon. Overnight at the lodge in Charang.

Altitude

(3,490m/11,450ft)

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today before we head onto Lo-Manthang, we will spend a while at Charang village and explore Red Gompa. Soon after we explore, we will head up to explore the valley to explore the isolated chorten. This place clearly separates the Charang and Lo Manthang areas.
From this point, you will gain climb up to the pass of Lo, which clearly broadens the trail and you will eventually begin to see the walled town of Lo Manthang. The only entry into the town is at the northeastern corner of the city, so you must go around the wall to get there. Upon reaching, you will briefly explore this town and spend your night at the lodge.

Altitude

(3,730m/12,237ft)

Accommodation

Lodge with Attached Bathroom

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today is the first acclimatization/Exploration day of our Upper Mustang trek. Right after having breakfast, we will head out to explore the region. Here we will explore the 4 major gompas of the region. They are- Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang, Thugchen Gompa, and Chyodi Gompa. Not only this, we will also visit the king's palace which is one of the oldest building structures located at the center of the town. And Lastly, the Tingkhar village which is located west of Lo Manthang will be visited. This village is an ancient one which consists of around 40 houses. While exploring all of these places you will get the fabulous scenes of the nearby peaks and also an opportunity to explore the Tibetan culture. You will have the chance to learn about Tibetan culture while seeing all of these locations and enjoy stunning views of the nearby peaks on this day. Overnight at the lodge in Lo Manthang.
(Note: Each monastery requires a small entrance charge to be paid. You'll need to pay these expenses from your own pocket.)

Altitude

(3,700m/12,136)

Accommodation

Lodge with Attached Bathroom 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today we will leave Lo-Manthang through the higher trail and we will return through different parts of the region. Basically, we will pass by Gyakara and explore the Ghar gompa(1200 years old) and know the legacy of Guru Rinpoche. We will spend some time at this Gompa touring the relics and the art display. After staying long enough here, we will move on to Dramkar to complete the day and enjoy the night.

Altitude

(3,942m/12,933ft)

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today, we will go backward to the Ghiling village after eating an early morning breakfast. The trail is gonna be very dusty so we will start our walk early towards the south. The trail you are gonna pass today is certainly gonna feel like the desert. As we move on, we will pass through a number of caves along the way before finally descending to Ghami Village. Then further, we will walk up to Ghiling Hill and eventually come down to Ghiling Village to stay overnight. While passing the hills we will also enjoy the spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri peak. After reaching and settling in to lodge you can spend rest your remaining time exploring the village of Ghiling once again.

Altitude

(3,806m/12,484ft)

Accommodation

Lodge 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After breakfast, we will resume our usual walk toward Chhuksang. As our upper Mustang trek journey is coming to an end we will focus and enjoy more on the scenic mountainous landscapes. Here, we will come all the way down to Chhuksang and enjoy the dazzling views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and other peaks visible from the route. Likewise, you may take one more glance at the Tibetan cultural villages as you are slowly leaving this beautiful region. Soaking in the views of these heritages and landscapes we will arrive at Chhuksang. After arriving, if you have enough energy then you can take a walk around the Settlements of the Chhuksang village. You can have a nice chat with the locals and share the lovely experience of this journey with them.

Altitude

(3,050m/10,004ft)

Accommodation

Lodge with Attached Bathoom

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today we will wave our final goodbye to the upper Mustang region and make our way to Jomsom. You will pass through different forest trails, fields, and settlements and arrive at Jomsom within 6-7 hours. Along the trail, you will also soak in the beauty of the Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri mountains. Although being the last day of the trekking journey, you will come through various villages like- Jharkot and Khingar. Also, you will encounter several monasteries and chortens along the way. Passing through these various and going alongside the Kali Gandaki River you will eventually arrive at Jomsom. You will undoubtedly celebrate your successful Upper Mustang trek journey with the other trekkers once you get to Jomsom. Furthermore, you may relax on your own and think back on all the wonderful experiences you had while journeying. Overnight at the lodge in Jomsom.

Altitude

(2700/8,856ft)

Accommodation

Hotel with Attached Bathroom 

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today we will wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise and shortly board the flight to Pokhara. It will take us just 25 minutes to reach Pokhara, and through the flight, you will again get to savor the stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
Upon reaching Pokhara, you will have plenty of time to explore the city and relax. You should try boating on one of these extraordinary lakes, such as Phewa, Rupa, or Begnas Lake. Moreover, you can go visit the hilltop stupas and the interesting caves in the town. After exploring for a full day, you can chill at the lounge and bars in the city. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Altitude

(820m/2,690ft)

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Meals

Breakfast 

After enjoying a fun trip in Pokhara, it's time to say goodbye to this lovely place. Exactly at 7 am in the morning we will depart by bus to Kathmandu on Prithvi Highway. Traveling through the route, our bus will stop twice. It will stop once for breakfast and another for lunch. Continuing on the route, you'll once again enjoy the pleasant views of the Trishuli River, local villages, and their terraced fields.
Finally, after reaching Kathmandu you will be taken to the tourist standard hotel. Here, you can chill for a couple of hours and soon get ready for the farewell dinner of this trip. We'll leave together in the evening for a final meal at one of the greatest Nepalese restaurants in town. Here, you can share your experience of the journey and give valuable feedback to us. So following this last meal, we will transport you to the hotel for your final day in the country.

Altitude

(1,300m/4,264 ft)

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel 

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner 

Your journey to the upper Mustang with the Trek Ways Nepal family comes to an end today. Just 3 hours before your flight, one of our representatives will smoothly drive you towards the International Airport while having a nice chit-chat. He will give warm regards and wish you very good luck on your journey soon as you head to the flight entrance. Even after we say goodbye to you, we will always manage to connect with you through different mediums. Hope you to See you soon again. Happy trekking:)

Meals

Breakfast