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11-Day Upper Mustang Jeep Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Jeep Safari

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Nepali

Description

The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is a 12-day luxury tour that offers a high-altitude touring experience of the once-forbidden Kingdom of Nepal. The tour offers unparalleled views of the Himalayas, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks, and ancient monuments such as Gompas, caves, and Lo Palace. The tour is ideal for travellers who cannot trek to Upper Mustang or prefer a private jeep safari with the option to stop anywhere. The best time to take the tour is from March to May and September to November.

Highlights
  • Drive-in 4WD jeep tour to Upper Mustang, the Kingdom of Lo Manthang, the heaven of scenic landscape, far North of Annapurna
  • Bumpy, dusty, yet appealing jeep ride to striking villages of Upper Mustang, Jomsom, Muktinath, and Kagbeni
  • Sightseeing around the ancient city of Lo and caves on towering peaks, built between the 13th and 17th centuries
  • Enticing glimpses of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Himlung, and other mountains of the mighty Annapurna range
  • Twelve days of the eternal viewing pleasure of withering terrains and cinematic landscapes of Upper Mustang
  • Experience the captivating Tibetan-influenced lifestyle, culture, and practices of people in Lo
  • Apple Orchards and Marpha, a local brewery at Jomsom, as a souvenir
  • Beholding the elegance of the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge and its alluring cut the bank at Jomsom on either side
  • Luxurious jeeps, well-managed logistics, the best accommodation, and 12 days of complete joy 
  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmadnu expand_more

    On the first day, you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport; you will see and meet a representative from your travel agency.

    After a warm welcome, you will visit the hotel with your travel agency's representative. You will take a rest after settling correctly in your hotel room. You will talk with your guide for the tour and get more information on the Upper Mustang Jeep tour.

  • Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara expand_more

    Kathmandu and Pokhara are around 200km away, and a drive will take approximately 6 hours to reach Pokhara. So, you will only head towards the Pokhara after you have had something to eat in the morning.

    Your travel agency will prepare you with a guide and transportation means (maybe). You will love the views on the way to Pokhara. 

    You will get a glimpse of the natural beauty that Nepal is famous for.

    Pokhara is very popular among both domestic and international tourists. You can observe the marvellous view of the Himalayas and spend quality time at the Lakeside or go boating in Phewa lake.

    You can retire to your hotel for a day after your dinner.

  • Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani - Kalapani (Late) - Marpha expand_more

    The fourth day is the day you start your Upper Mustang jeep tour. You will have your breakfast at Pokhara and head towards Tatopani first.

    Alongside the deepest gorge in Nepal, you will arrive at Tatopani in a few hours. If you want, you can take a bath here. It is a natural water spring that cures skin diseases. 

    After spending time in Tatopani, you will drive, taking the route to Kalapani village. You will reach Marpha after you pass through the Kalapani. Marpha is one of the famous villages in Nepal, and it is beautiful and famous for apples. 

    You will spend a night here and meet friendly locals who will give you the best hospitality.

  • Day 4: Drive Marpha to Jomsom - Kagbeni Tangbe -Chele. expand_more

    You can explore Marpha the next day and take a few pictures for your memory. 

    You will drive to Jomsom in the jeep, a trade center for the rural municipality of the Mustang area. After Jomsom, you will go to Kagbeni village. You can visit the sacred and famous temple named Muktinath, it is the pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

    You will take the route of Tangbe, following the beautiful forest area to get to Chele. Not only the beautiful forest, but you will also get to see Buddhist monasteries, apple farms, and barley and wheat farmlands.

    After you pass the Chukkung village, you will finally reach Chele. This village is your final destination for a day, and you will stay overnight here in a lodge after your dinner.

  • Day 5: Drive Chele - Chusang - Syangboche - Ghami expand_more

    You will start your day with the drive to the Chhusang. After passing through Chhusang, you will head towards Syangboche. On the way, you will observe the magnificent view of the mountains and other landscapes.

    Your route to the Ghami consists of Syangboche La, Chunggar, and Nyi La. You will pass through all these places while observing the splendid view of the unique landscapes. 

    You can capture a few pictures for memories. It will surely capture your heart while you are capturing pictures to keep memories.

    Once you reach Ghami, you will spend your night at a lodge.

  • Day 6: Drive Ghami - Tsarang (Lo pass 3950Mt) - Lo Manthang expand_more

    Finally, on your seventh tour day, you will go to the Lo Manthang. 

    You will have your breakfast at Ghami. You will start your drive towards the Majestic Kingdom. First, you will cross the Ghami River and several Mani walls. You will then reach Tsarang. Passing through Tsarang, you will take the route to Lo Manthang. 

    To reach Lo Manthang, you must cross the Lho Pass, with a spectacular view of the mountains. The mountains' remarkable scenery will make your heart skip a beat. 

    After Lho Pass, you will finally reach the Upper Mustang Capital, also famous as the hidden king kingdom, Lo Manthang.

    You will spend your night in this beautiful place for your seventh day.

  • Day 7: Exploring Lo Manthang. expand_more

    The temptation to visit this ancient Kingdom is very high for tourists. Lo Manthang is the famous forbidden Kingdom full of myths and facts.

    The journey to this place is adventurous and thrilling, and exploring this Kingdom is a fantastic experience.

    Exploring this restricted region means learning about exciting cultures and ancient ruins.

    Another engaging activity is that you can still meet some of the royalties of this land here. You can visit the ancient Palace and meet a few royal family members.

    There are a lot of monasteries you can explore in this region. You can even visit the oldest monastery, Jampa Monastery, built in the 15th century. 

    You will spend another night in this remarkable land. You can retire to your hotel room after your dinner. 

  • Day 8: Drive Lo Manthang – Chusang – Tetang – Kagbeni – Muktinath expand_more

    After spending quality time in Lo Manthang, you will start your journey on the ninth day. 

    You will return following the same route to Tsarang and Ghami. Once you reach Tetang, you will take a route to the Kagbeni village. After passing the Chusang, Syanboche and Chele, you will arrive at the Kagbeni. After Kagbeni, you will go towards Muktinath, where you will stay for a night.

  • Day 9: Drive Marpha - Lete- Tatopani. expand_more

    On your tenth day, you will head towards Tatopani, passing the villages like Marpha and Lete. 

    You will never know when you have completed a 7 hours jeep drive as you will be admiring the views on the way to Tatopani.

    You will stay overnight in Tatopani.

  • Day 10: Drive Tatopani – Pokhara – Kathmandu expand_more

    After resting in Tatopani, you will move towards Pokhara after breakfast.

    It is just a 6 to 7 hours drive to Pokhara. You can get refreshed in Pokhara and head towards the Capital city.

    After a 6 hours drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you can settle in your hotel in the capital city.
    If you aren't feeling very exhausted, you can take a stroll in the streets of Thamel.

    You can even shop for souvenirs and rest in your hotel room after a delicious dinner.

  • Day 11: Farewell Kathmandu expand_more

    Your Upper Mustang jeep Tour officially ends on the eleventh day. You will get ready to return to your country.

    You will go to the Tribhuvan International Airport with a representative of your travel agency. You will be boarded on your return flight with a warm farewell.

What's Included
  • International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on BB plan
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara on twin sharing basis on BB plan
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing by a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu ground transportation by private vehicle.
  • 4WD Jeep Pokhara to Lo-Mangthang to Jomsom by 4WD Land Cruiser/Mahindra Scorpio.
  • 3 meals a day during the trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation while Mustang is twin sharing basis in guesthouses
  • Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card
  • Upper Mustang restricted area permit fee. 
  • Professional government licence holder English-speaking trekking guide and supporting staff
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and driver
  • Duffel bag during the trek (refundable after finishing the trip)
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • All government and local taxes
What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax 
  • Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, a Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section
Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 7 USD 1850 Per Person
Child
1 To 7 USD 1750 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1850 / person