Trek to Upper Mustang is a privilege. The jewel in the Himalayas, the hidden kingdom of Nepal, Upper Mustang is just opened for about fifteen years for the non Nepali travelers. Widely popular as the “Mini Tibet” or “Tibet of Nepal”- the culture, the living style and the attires looks pretty similar to the Tibet and Tibetan people. The rain shadowed area of Nepal, Mustang is popular for its brilliant landscapes and the silver line (The Himalayan range) just above it.
One of the restricted trekking areas of Nepal, the Upper Mustang Trek needs the special permit and a government certified person/guide during the trek. Not a difficult trekking in Nepal, the maximum elevation you will get during the trekking is at 3800 meters above the sea level. North to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif, Upper Mustang can be trekked in 15 days from Kathmandu and can be completed in 13 days from Pokhara. The maximum Upper Mustang Trek altitude is 3700 meters above the sea level at Lo Mangthang.
Upper Mustang Permit Details
The major permits needed for the trek are: restricted area permit of US$ 500 per person for the 10 days and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) of US$ 30 per person. The permits of Upper Mustang trek can be issued at either in Kathmandu or in Pokhara. The documents needed for the permits are; a valid passport with at least of 20 days Nepal visa.
Weather and Best Seasons to Trek
Upper Mustang is a rain shadowed area of Nepal. The best seasons to trek Upper Mustang are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). But the Upper Mustang Tour package can be done in Monsoon as well. Trekking Mustang is winter is not recommended due to the heavy snowfall. The Upper Mustang weather is in between of 5 to 15 degree Celsius in three seasons (Spring, Autumn and Monsoon). Though the temperature of Upper Mustang goes to minus in the winter time.
Upper Mustang Trek Highlights
- Explore the hidden kingdom of Nepal and the jewel in the Himalayas.
- Enjoy the mesmerizing mountain views and the spectacular landscapes
- Go and visit the rain shadowed part of Nepal.
- Trekking in Nepal even in the monsoon season.
- Explore the deserted part of Nepal.
- Get to know the Tibetan like culture, the traditions and the way of living.
Upper Mustang Trek Short Itinerary
- Drive to Pokhara (7/8 hours’ drive).
- Fly to Jomsom (2725m/ 8,940ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m/ 3/4 hours trekking)
- Trek to Chele (2920m /6/7 hours trekking )
- Hike to Syangboche (3800m/ 5/6 hours trekking)
- Trek to Ghami (3520m/ 5/6 hours trekking)
- Trip to Tsarnag (3560m/4/5 hours trekking)
- Trek to Lo Manthang (3800m/5/6 hours trekking)
- Explore day at Lo Manthang
- Trip to Dhakmar (3800m/7/ 8 hours trekking)
- Back to Syanboche (3800m./5/6 hours trekking)
- Trek to Chusang (3040m/5/6 hours trekking.)
- Back to Kagbeni (2810m/ 4/5 hours trekking)
- Trek to Jomsom (2720/5/6 hours trekking)
- Fly to Pokhara (30 minutes’ flight).
- Drive to Kathmandu (7/8 hours’ drive)
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Meals: Not included this day
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: at a local lodge on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: not included this day
