Lower Mustang Trek

Lower mustang trek; is trekking in Nepal to explore the famous Mustang trekking route. Lower mustang trekking is a trip to Mustang trekking route in Nepal. Diverse landscapes, incredible mountain views, excellent sunrise and sunset viewpoints, and local villages are the highlight of the lower Mustang trek itinerary. Trek Nepal Himalayas Pvt Ltd is offering 12 days lower Mustang trekking trip for the best Nepal Lower mustang trek experience.

Trekking to lower Mustang also includes visiting Ghorepani Poon Hill. Poon Hill is the best mountain viewpoint in Annapurna and is also part of the Mustang trekking route. Lower Mustang trip starts with a short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Then our lower Mustang trekking route climbs to Ghorepani. Further from Ghorepani, the mustang trekking then descends to Tatopani, natural hot springs.

Upper Mustang Trekking

Continuing the Lower mustang trek, the route then enters the Kali Gandaki gorge- the deepest gorge in the world. Following Kali Gandaki River between the giant hills with fascinating landscapes, the trail reaches Ghasa- inside the Mustang trekking region. Crossing Lete village with beautiful mountain views, this Mustang trekking itinerary passes Kalopani to Marpha. Marpha village is one of the best places for both the Upper Mustang trek and the Lower Mustang trip. Popular as apple village, apple products are famous in Marpha. Trekking from September to October is best to taste the fresh and organic apples of the Marpha- Lower Mustang.

The excitement gets even bigger up from Marpha to Jomsom as the valley gets opens up and excellent views of Nilgiri Himal accompany along. The route from Jomsom to Muktinath includes Kagbeni village, the intersection point to the Upper Mustang trek route and the Lower Mustang way. From Kagbeni, the left lane goes to the Upper Mustang and the right to the Muktinath temple. Leaving Kagbeni behind, the road climbed towards Khinga village. This section is pretty windy and chilling. Crossing Khinga village, Jharkot welcomes its mesmerizing history and religious aspects. Jharkot village is a jewel of the Mustang route where exploration of Jharkot monastery is the best experience.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

In the final step of the trek, get to Muktinath temple- a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath temple is the focal point of the Lower mustang trek itinerary. Muktinath also offers excellent views of mountains. Because of the inclusion of the Muktinath temple, this trekking route is also known as Lower Mustang and Muktinath Trek.

Get the holy bath on 108 taps in Muktinath, and participate in Puja in the temple before returning to Jomsom. Then, with a short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, wraps an excellent trek to Lower Mustang.

Lower Mustang Trek Highlights

• Collect the best views of the snowcapped peaks at the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
• Explore the famous local villages of Ghandruk, Tadapani, Ghorepani and Marpha.
• Hike to Poon Hill to collect the best sunrise views in the mountains.
• Take a relaxing natural hot spring bath at Tatopani.
• Taste the fresh apples and the apple products at Marpha.
• Enjoy visiting the famous Muktinath Temple.
• Experience a fantastic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
• Explore the famous city of Pokhara- the city of mountains and lakes.

Lower Mustang Trek Short Itinerary

•  Drive to Pokhara
•  Drive to Nayapul (1050m/3444ft./2 hours drive), then Trek to Ghandruk
•  Trek to Ghorepani (2874m)
•  Hike to Poon Hill (3210m/10528ft) and trek to Tatopani (1190m)
• Trek to Ghasa(2010m)
•  Up to Marpha(2670m/8757ft)
• Trek to Kagbeni(2800m/9184ft/)
•  Trip to Muktinath (3795m/12447ft)
•  Hike to Jomsom (2,715 m/8907ft.)
•  Fly to Pokhara (30minutes/820m./2690ft)
•  Drive back to Kathmandu (1350m./4429ft)