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Description
Embark on a trek to the Upper Mustang, known as the forbidden kingdom of Nepal. Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, reach Jomsom, start a walk from Chaile to Vena la, and continue to Lo Manthang and visit Raja's Darbar. Explore the Chhoser cave and return to Kathmandu via Lo Manthang, Jomsom, and Pokhara.
Highlights
- Explore the Chooser Cave Monastery with five storeys and fifty rooms
- Cross through more than Ten Passes, and the highest pass - Mui La
- Admire the majestic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri
- Go to Raja's Darbar (Royal Place) and Namgyal Gomba
- Marvel at the view of the Himalayas
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Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu expand_more
After your arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2: Trekking Preparation Day expand_more
Today is mainly for trekking preparation as obtaining permits and paperwork will take time (restricted permits takes almost half a day).
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Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara (950 m) expand_more
Begin the tour with a long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara city (950 m). The drive will take about 6 to 7 hours.
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Day 4: Pokhara to Jomsom (2713 m) expand_more
Today, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2713 m), which will take about 25 minutes.
Then, continue with a drive in a jeep or tractor from Jomsom towards Chhusang (2980 m). This ride will take another 3 to 4 hours, followed by a walk to Chaile.
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Day 5: Trek Chaile to Vena la expand_more
Trek from Chaile to Vena la in a time frame of 6 to 7 hours.
Then, continue with a drive from Vena la to Lo-Manthang, situated at 3850 m. This drive will take about 4 to 5 hours.
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Day 6: Explore Day in Lo-Mangthang expand_more
- Explore around Lo-Manthang.
- Visit the Namgyal Gomba.
- Then, go to Raja's Darbar (Royal Place) and see the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas.
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Day 7: Explore Day in Chhoser village expand_more
- Visit the Chhoser Cave - a spectacular multi-storied cave building with 42 rooms.
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Day 8: Lo-Manthang to Jomsom expand_more
Drive by jeep from Lo-Manthang to Jomsom. The ride will take about 6 to 7 hours.
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Day 9: Jomsom to Pokhara (950 m) expand_more
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (950 m). The flight will take about 25 minutes. Or else, one can also drive back to Pokhara city, which will take about 8 to 9 hours.
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Day 10: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu expand_more
Today, you will return to Kathmandu either on a tourist bus or on a flight back.
Then, you can depart from the city, depending upon your return flight.
What's Included
- Free Airport picks up and drops all transportation (airport to Hotel to the airport).
- Star level 3+2 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara twin bed sharing basic.
- Upper Mustang Restricted Area special Permit, ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project), TIMS (Trekkers Information System) Cards.
- Air tickets from Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara by plane (Weight limit: 10 kg main baggage and 5 kg hand per passenger/flight) and Trek ending point to Pokhara hotel by private car or Taxi.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by comfort tourist bus.
- Trekking equipment (worm down jackets, sleeping bag & Duffle Bag) during the trekking if you needed.
- Nepal Mother House T-shirt /Cap and Appreciation Card of Trip (after trip end).
- Three times meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), tea coffee in a cup each meal during trek.
- Soft & comfortable private accommodation entire Mountain twin bed sharing with share toilet.
- Government license holder English Speaking experienced Local Guide with their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment.
- One Sherpa (assistance guide) if the group size is more than 6 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment.
- Guide insurance for their happy journey.
- A Trekking Map of Annapurna Trip for a Group.
- Supplementary snacks (cookies, fresh fruits) on the trek.
- First Aid medical kit during trip & welcome and Fare well program.
- Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax, and official expanse if necessary.
What's Excluded
- All kinds of beverages, including mineral water, chocolates, cookies, dessert, phone calls, laundry, hot shower during the trek.
- Clients travel Insurance and evacuation (compulsory).
- If incase, flight cancel and charter helicopter or plane.
- If you need a porter (between every two-person essential) carries max.20-25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, all transportation.
- Tipping for Guide & porter, your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Personal expenses like Shopping, souvenirs, or gift & monastery entrance fee.
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.
- International airfare, airport departure tax, and Visa fee.
- Things which are not mentioned above in our services.
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.
What to bring
- Personal trekking gears
- Jackets
- T-shirt
- Sandles
Know before you go
- Upper Mustang Trek needs a minimum of 2 people in a group for this trip, which you already have. This trip also requires a special permit for the Upper Mustang Restricted Area (provided by only the Government Register Trekking agency). You need at least one Government License holder trekking Guide. Since this is a restricted area trip, you need three different permits, which are as follows:
[I] ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permits.
[II] Upper Mustang Restricted Area Trekking Permit.
[III] TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System).
While organizing those permits, the immigration office of Nepal will ask for your Nepal visa, which is needed to validate the entire trip and your original passport with four copies of PP size photographs.
- Undisturbed and untouched civilization life goes on as it has for centuries.
- Known as a walled city also, believed to be built in 1380 AD by the first King of Lo ‘Ame Pal’.
- The last Ex: King of Lo Manthang is -Jigme Prabal Bista (25th King of the Upper Mustang Kingdom).
- The most popular destination for worldwide trekkers who would like to explore antique Tibetan villages.
- As an alive museum of people and their culture, rare medieval Buddhist arts, ancient Monastery.
- More than a thousand years of hundreds of ruined caves, colourful stratified rock formations, and local tribes.
- Upper Mustang is known as the forbidden kingdom of Nepal. The culture and custom are not touched by modernization. This island is of full mystery; you can see countless cave civilizations around the Mustang, Monetary, Mane wall, ford, holy site, etc. Still, there is the existence of a polyandry marriage system. Upper Mustang Trek is a combination of mountains scenery, amazing landscape formation and unique Tibetan culture.
- As it is nearby the Tibet border; the language here and its tradition is similar to Tibetan.
Meeting Point
Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| Adult | |
| 2 To 6 | USD 1800 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |