Upper Mustang Trek

As you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by one of our representatives from Escape Himalaya. He will escort you and transfer you to the hotel. At the hotel, we will talk about your trip program.

You can relax for the remaining daytime. Overnight at the hotel.

Passing by dazzling views of terraced fields, various rural settlements, and the fantastic landscape of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Ganesh Himal, and many other peaks, we will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes around 6 hours. In Pokhara, we can go sightseeing, boating in Phewa Lake, or relax in the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast is included.

We will experience a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, which takes about 20-25 minutes and passes through the deepest gorge of the world, while the incredible views of Annapurna Ranges, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail add a magnificent allure to the short flight journey. As we land in Jomsom, we will begin our trek. We will walk to Kagbeni, which takes around 3 hours. It is the checkpoint for entering the restricted area of the Upper Mustang. On the way, we can see the majestic sights of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Nilgiri.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will trek to Chele from Kagbeni, which takes around 6 hours. Leaving Chele, we will walk up to the east shore of the Kali Gandaki River and ascend over several edges before reaching Tangbe village. We will see whitewashed houses, wheat fields, buckwheat, barley, and apple orchards. Also, notice the Nilgiri Peak standing on the southern skyline of Kagbeni. Moreover, we will leave the Kali Gandaki Valley and ascend upon a rocky vertical channel to Chele, where we can notice the change in landscapes and lifestyle from Manangi to the Tibetan traditions of Lo.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will climb along steep, treeless, arid terminus region all along the side of the fantastic vertical canyon. After that, we will walk down, seeing chortens on edge. The walk also includes crossing Taklam La (3,640m) and Darjori La Pass (3,735m). We will continue descending along an excellent path to the village of Samar. After ascending to one of the ridges, we will move down into an immense gorge, and the way gets into one more valley field. And then, we will continue our walk to Ghiling via Syanboche village.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

From Ghiling, we will walk on the barren, chocolate-colored hills on this day. We will cross the Nyi La Pass (4,010m) and head for Charang. Walking ahead, the landscape will turn rougher. On our walk, we will notice another wide valley on the left side, where the center point is Ghami - the third largest town in Mustang. Departing from Ghami, we will see the longest Mani wall in Mustang, roughly 1,000m long and ornamented with carvings. We will then have a stable way up to Charang La Pass (3,870m), where we will not see any signs of human or plant life. The landscape is entirely barren. We can go on an excursion to the Tsarang Stupa on the village's east side.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Moving ahead from Charang, we will walk past the Marang and Saukre villages and ascend to Lo-Ghekar, where we will notice Lo-Ghekar Monastery. The monastery is commonly known as Ghar Gompa, the oldest shrine in Mustang District, which is believed to be contemporary with Samye, the first monastery in Tibet. After a quick exploration, we will keep walking to Lho Manthang. To conclude for the day, we will see the settlements adorned with the placement of the Lho walls. Then, we will traverse a stream and ascend to the upland of Lho Manthang.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

This is the day to explore Namgyal Monastery and Tingkhar in Lo- Manthang. We must walk approximately 2 hours to reach Namgyal Gompa, set on the hill's top, an important monastery for the local people. After this, we will visit a settlement named Tingkhar, with roughly 40 houses.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will, on this day, ascend gradually, which presents the last sight of Lo Manthang before ascending a 4,070m ridge. Carrying on the walk, we will come across the Chogo La Pass (4,280m), the highest point on the Upper Mustang Trek. With a short and steep drop, the path traverses the Charang River. Also, we will ascend to Lo Ghekar and get to the Ghar Gompa. Further, we must cross Mui La Pass (4,170m) before arriving at Dhakmar.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

On this day, we will walk ahead from Dhakmar to Syanboche. We will come to cross more passes (Ghemi La, Nyi La, and Syanboche La Passes) and numerous shrines and stupas along the trail. During our walks, we can notice the magical views of the Mustang, Nilgiri, and Annapurna mountains. We will walk further to Ghiling and extend our walk with a short ascend to Syanboche.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will walk away from Syangboche and stroll down following a river to get to Chhusang. We will walk past the Bhena La Pass (3,830m) and Yamdala Pass (4,010m) and reach Samar village. Onward, we will go through Chele and continue to Chhusang village, surrounded by substantial red-orange cliffs.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Today, we will head towards Muktinath from Tetang with a short vertical way up to the valley ground; we will ascend to reach Gyu La Pass (4,077m). The pass presents a vast panorama of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Himalayas, and Kali Gandaki Valley. Further, the route from here to Muktinath is easier. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site of the region with many religious attractions.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

In the morning, on this day, we will walk around Muktinath, which includes the holy Muktinath Temple and a few other monasteries. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and we can also see 108 taps pouring water around it. After the visit, we will leave Muktinath and walk towards Jharkot, a fortress-like village. We can explore the Jharkot Monastery, a Shakya-Pa sect Monastery. We will be traversing through the verdant landscape of the region for around six hours. On the way, we will have wholesome views of Kali Gandaki Valley and Kagbeni. After descending via Ekle Bhatti, we will finally reach Jomsom.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

On this day, our incredible trekking journey ends with a short walk to the Jomsom Airport. We will take a 20-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara in the morning. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will transfer to the hotel. Besides, we can visit sights like Davis Falls, Begnas Tal, Mahendra Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, Peace Stupa, and more.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast is included.

Today we will return to Kathmandu, which is around a six-hour drive. Then, we will shift to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast is included.

This is the last day of your trip to Nepal. One of the representatives from Escape Himalaya will escort you to the airport for your return flight, from where you will depart, hopefully with beautiful memories of the trekking journey.