Upper Mustang Trek - 17 Days

You head to Pokhara, leaving the capital city behind with a scenery of wonderful settlements along the paths that represent typical village lifestyles.

You wake up with more energy and get ready for an adventurous flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. After arriving at Jomsom, you prepare for the next stage of the trek to Kagbeni along the Kali Gandaki River. The trails make your today’s journey easier as it is slightly barren with rugged rocks and sand, which is mostly flat.

On the way, you are accompanied by thrilling views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche, and Mt. Nilgiri. You eventually arrive at Kagbeni, a unique settlement with its walled passageways and odd clay effigies adorning the walls. Your night will be blissful with better hospitality.

Your journey begins in the early morning with a permit check at Kagbeni to keep away from the chilly afternoon wind. Today you are entering the Upper Mustang by traversing through sandy and rocky trails along the Kali Gandaki River. You reach Tangbe after some ups and downs with a picturesque atmosphere. You explore Kang Monastery, many caves, chortens, and stone-paved houses painted white.

You can see breathtaking views of fields filled with barley, wheat, and apples. You enjoy witnessing marvelous scenes of Mt. Nigiri and other peaks on the way. And then the trail will be slightly steep before it reaches Chele. You stay for the night at Chele with warm greetings.

Today’s destination is Syangboche through Ekle Bhatti. On the trails, you can see eye-catching views of the peaks and striking caves. The trek becomes slightly more difficult as you cross the 3,624 m Taklam La Climb and the 3,735 m Darjori La Pass. You can experience variant landscapes and walk on steep trails.

The steep canyon takes you to the amazing village of Samar. Then you will be at a picturesque valley filled with junipers after heading down to a vast gorge. Afterward, your last climb takes you to a mountain pass, then you arrive at a hamlet. Your continuous walking for a few hours concludes at Syangboche for the night.

Your today’s journey is more challenging because you will cross two passes: Yamada La (3850 m) and Nyi Pass (4010 m). You can see Chortens and gorgeous villages, influenced by Tibetan cultures and traditions, with fields of barley along the trails. Before you descend to Ghami village, you get a golden opportunity to experience continuous climbing and passing passes. You can enjoy Ghami with stunning views and surroundings and stay at night with quality services.

Your trek to Charang begins with crossing the Ghami Khola. Then the ascending trail takes you to Mani Walls (stone walls with Tibetan mantras made by followers of Buddhism) after crossing the Charang La Pass (3,870 m). Then you arrive at Charang village, situated at the top of the Charang Chu Canyon. Moreover, you can explore snow-covered mountains, a red Gompa, and an ancient fort to the east of the village. After strolling around the village, you stay at the teahouse for a fantastic night.

Your trek starts with an exploration of a large monastery in Charang. Then the trail goes uphill to a large, isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. You cross a river and ascend to Lo La Pass (3950 m) after dropping down into a canyon. You can have thrilling views of Lo Monthang Valley and mountains, including Nilgiri, Tilicho, Bhirkuti Peak, and Annapurna I.

Your body needs to adjust to the environment before heading up to the higher point. Today, you explore Lo Manthang, a walled city that includes variant landscapes of cultural and religious value. As it is just 50 km from the Tibetan border, it used to be the central trading hub of goods. Moreover, other prominent attractive features of the region are the Thubchen Monastery, King’s Palace, Museum, Thangka painting places, and Jampa Monastery.

Approximately 900 Lo families reside by following the Bonpo form of Tibetan Buddhism. They don’t migrate to other regions and marry within their community. 1000 visitors can enter the region per year from the authorized trekking agencies. But the city was closed to other people before the 1990s. Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar villages are noticeable and appealing features of the region. In this way, you stroll around the dashing valley the whole day and return to the teahouse for the night.

Today your journey will be strenuous with a climb to Chogo La (4,230) via breathtaking landmarks. The following trail takes you to Lo Gekar with Ghar Gompa and Gurun Rimpoche after traversing the mountain pass where rock paintings at Ghar Gompa captivate you the most. You continue to explore some local areas like Muila Bhanjyang with mind-blowing views of the surrounding peaks. Then you finally arrive at Dhakmar for a wonderful night's stay.

Your journey begins early in the morning to escape from the gusty wind in this area of the paths. You gradually descend through drier landmarks and some fields with crops to reach Ghilling with magnificent scenery. After exploring such beautiful places, you will reach Ghiling.

You head to Chuksang through the main trail after having delicious food for breakfast. You are offered amazing scenery that will be more noticeable and admirable. After some ups and downs, you arrive at Chhuksang to spend the night.

It’s your final day at Upper Mustang, and you move towards Jomsom, the lower region. While traversing Kagbeni, you can have a panoramic view of the giant peaks surrounding it. Moreover, you perhaps look warmly back up the Kali Gandaki gorge where you spent many days. Then you finally rejoin the Annapurna Circuit Trek as you walk ahead to Jomsom from Kagbeni. Your night stay will be joyful at Jomsom with authentic Himalayan food recipes and traditions.

Today, your destination is the dazzling city of Pokhara with a spectacular flight from Jomsom. After you arrive at Pokhara, you will rest for a while. Then you explore the famous Fewa Lake. The boating in the lake adds more joy and makes the trek worthwhile. You can buy souvenirs for your loved ones while visiting historically and naturally significant places in Pokhara. You can also taste local cuisine in various restaurants.

You head to Kathmandu, forsaking the sparkling city behind you. Then you can witness lush green forests, variant landscapes, and settlements along the way. You will arrive in Kathmandu after an electrifying road ride. Then our official transfers you to the hotel where you stay overnight with qualitative services.

You are almost to conclude an adventurous journey of 17 days. Before abandoning the countryside of the Himalayas, you explore the capital city of Nepal. You have many alternatives to visit in Kathmandu, such as Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath, Shivapuri National Park, The Garden of Dreams, etc. You can witness architecture dating back to the century and relish the mixture of adventure, culture, and nature here. Moreover, you will buy fabulous souvenirs for your family in the trading hubs of the city.

On your departure time, our representative of Nepal Adventure Pvt. Ltd. will be at the airport for your warm farewell. You leave for the homeland by keeping incredible memories of the Upper Mustang Trek Nepal in your heart that stir your feelings and will be unforgettable for a lifetime.