Upper Mustang Trek – 15 Days

Early in the morning, we will travel to the beautiful valley of Pokhara via Prithvi Highway. You will see the western Himalayas during this scenic 6 to 7-hour-long bus ride. You will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful lake city at night or go boating in the grand Phewa Lake. We will spend the night at the Pokhara Hotel.

Maximum Altitude:- 800m

Meals:-B & L

Accommodation:- Hotel

We have a scenic 25-minute flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival at Jomsom, the scene dramatically changes, and seen plateau with a giant mountain on both sides. We walk along the bank of the Kaligandaki River. Passing some villages is among the Buddhist relics, mani walls, monetary with a wide view of arid mountains. Sometimes you find a fossil on your path. overnight at the lodge.

Maximum Altitude:- 2,804 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Guest House

From Kagbeni the trail climbs immediately to a ridge marked by a small stone Chorten, then descends and climbs over another ridge. After a few more ups and downs the trail climbs to Tange where we will get our first sight of black, white, and red Chorten that typifies upper Mustang. About one hour beyond Tangbe we reach the village of Chhuksang (2980m) at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki. Across the Kali Gandaki from Chhuksang are some spectacular red organ-pipe eroded cliffs above the mouths of inaccessible caves. We cross the Narshing Khola and continue north, making several ups and downs. We then descend to the riverbank near a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliffs, forming a tunnel through which the Kali Gandaki flows. The trek now leaves Kali Gandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chele (3100m/10171ft). Overnight at Chele.

Maximum Altitude:- 3,100 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

The climb from Chele leads up a steep spur to a cairn and a view of Ghyakar across a huge canyon. A long wall of packed earth encircles Ghyakar and its fields. The climb continues a long, steep, treeless, waterless slog-switch backing up the side of a spectacular steep canyon, then traversing to a cairn marking the Chele La. After crossing the bridge the trail enters a large side valley and makes a long gradual descent to Samar (3620m), surrounded by a grove of poplar trees. The trail from Samar climbs to a ridge, descends steeply to a stream, and then climbs back to a Chorten. The trail goes to another valley crosses a stream and climbs up to the Bhena La at 3830m. The route skirts a gorge crosses a stream and climbs slightly to Yamdo. We climb to yet another pass, the Yamdo La at 4010m, and then we descend to Shyangmochen (3800m/12468ft). 

Maximum Altitude:- 3,800 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

From Shyangmochen, it’s a short gentle climb to the Shyangmochen La at 3850m, where the route enters another huge east-west valley. Descending past a large painted square Chorten we can have a view of Gelling to a trail junction. We take the right fork and descend to the picturesque village of Gelling (3570m) with its poplar trees and extensive fields of barley. The trail from Gelling turns westward and climbs gently through fields up the center of the valley, passing below Tama Gaon and its imposing Chorten. Turning north, it rejoins the road and becomes an unrelenting climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La (4020m). The descent from the pass is gentle for 45 minutes to the Ghemi La, a cairn on a ridge top about 45 minutes below the pass. The trail then drops steeply to the whitewashed buildings of Ghemi.

Maximum Altitude:- 3,510 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

Ghemi is the 3rd largest village in Lo and is surrounded by extensive fields. The trail to Drakmar and Lo Gekar leads to the west from the upper part of the village. The trail descends below the blue, grey, and red cliffs across the valley to a steel bridge across Tangmar Chu, and then climbs past what is perhaps the longest and most spectacular mani wall in Nepal. Beyond the mani wall, the route climbs a rocky gully, then transverse to the Choya La (3870m). Once over the pass, the route makes a long gentle descent past a prayer flag, then wanders across fields to Tsarang.

Maximum Altitude:- 3,575 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

The trail descends about 125m from Charang, crosses the Tsarang Chu, and follows the track to a cairn on a ridge opposite the village at 3580m, then enters the Thorung valley. The dirt road turns north and climbs gently to a large isolated Chorten that marks the boundary between Tsarang and Lo. The road crosses a stream and then becomes a wide thoroughfare traveling across a desert-like landscape painted in every hue of grey and yellow. Finally, from Lo La (3950m), there is a view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. A short descent leads into the plain of Aspiration, and then the trail crosses a stream and climbs up onto the plateau of Lo Manthang (3840m/12,672ft), crossing an irrigation canal at the southern wall of the city of Lo Manthang. 

Maximum Altitude:- 3,840 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

With a handful of temples and the King’s palace in town, plus some noteworthy sites in the surrounding area, there’s enough in and around Lo Manthang to keep us occupied for a couple of days. Lo Manthang is the highlight of this trek, so we don’t scrimp on our time here. There are two valleys above Lo Manthang. In the western valley are Tingkhar, Phuwa Gompa, and Namgyal Gompa. Namgyal, situated in a spectacular setting atop a desolate ridge, is of the Gelug tradition and is the newest and most active Gompa in Lo. On the two hills to the north of the town are the ruins of castles. The castle on the higher hill was the palace of Ame Pal, the founder of the king of Mustang. On the lower hill are the ruins of the round castle of the queen. This is now a sky burial site.

Maximum Altitude:- 3,840 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

We trek on the upper trail while trekking we will see the blue sheep and some other wild animals on the way and see the magnificent views of the Majestic Himalayas, the trail leads you on a level with delight walk to see the views after that descend through the wind trees to Ghar Gompa, this Gompa is related with Samye monastery in Lhasa Tibet, then trek descend continues to Drakmar,

Maximum Altitude:- 3,830 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

From Gelling, we descend gently to Chhungar, a large Chorten, house, and campsite beside an apple orchard at 3750m. The trail then makes a long transverse past a Mani wall to the three houses of Tama gaon at 3710m. A steep set of switchbacks down a rocky canyon leads to a stream, and then the trail climbs to a huge painted Chorten before rejoining the Gelling trail near the ridge, just below the Shyangmochen La. Finally, retracing the upward trail through Yamdo and Bhena to Samar, we descend to Chele.

Maximum Altitude:- 3,100 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

From Chele, we continue trekking down towards Chhuksang. It takes about 4-5 hours from here to reach Kagbeni. We can easily continue another three hours or so to Jomsom to be in place for a flight the following day.

Maximum Altitude:- 2,760 m

Meals:-B, L & D

Accommodation:- Teahouse

We take the early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. The remaining time we can enjoy in Pokhara. We can have the pleasure of enjoying the scenic beauty of Pokhara as it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal.

Maximum Altitude:- 800 m

Meals:-Breakfast

Accommodation:- 3 Star Hotel

From Pokhara, we Drive back to Kathmandu and are dropped off at the hotel. This is a leisure day that can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL review great photos and share experiences of the trip.

Maximum Altitude:- 1400 m

Meals:-Breakfast & Farewell Dinner 

Accommodation:- 3 Star Hotel

If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drives at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, India or Bhutan tours, etc

Special Note-
We would like to inform you that We don’t operate the Tibet tours during March so please don’t book the Tibet tours in March. This is all about the policy/rules of the Chinese Government. Thank you for your great understanding.

NOTE: All of the trekking hours and distances mentioned above are estimates and should only be used as a general guideline.