11-Day Upper Mustang Jeep Tour to Lo Manthang and Muktinath

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

After a warm welcome, you will head to your hotel with your travel agency's representative. Once you have settled into your room, you can rest and then speak with your guide to receive more information about the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour.

Kathmandu and Pokhara are around 200 km apart, and the drive takes approximately 6 hours to reach Pokhara. After having something to eat in the morning, you will begin your journey towards Pokhara.

Your travel agency will arrange a guide and transportation for you. You will love the views along 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, spend quality time at Lakeside, or go boating on Phewa Lake.

After dinner, you can retire to your hotel for the night.

This is the day you begin your Upper Mustang Jeep Tour. After breakfast in Pokhara, you will head first towards Tatopani.

Travelling alongside the deepest gorge in Nepal, you will arrive at Tatopani in a few hours. If you wish, you can take a bath here. It is a natural hot spring believed to cure skin diseases.

After spending time in Tatopani, you will continue driving via Kalapani village. You will reach Marpha after passing through Kalapani. Marpha is one of the famous villages in Nepal, known for its beauty and its apples.

You will spend the night here and meet friendly locals who will offer you warm hospitality.

You can explore Marpha in the morning and take a few pictures to remember the place.

You will then drive to Jomsom by jeep, a trade centre for the rural municipality of the Mustang area. After Jomsom, you will continue to Kagbeni village. You can visit the sacred and famous temple of Muktinath, a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

You will take the route through Tangbe, following a beautiful forest area on the way to Chele. Along the journey, you will also see Buddhist monasteries, apple farms, and barley and wheat farmlands.

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

You will start your day with a drive to Chhusang. After passing through Chhusang, you will continue towards Syangboche. Along the way, you will observe magnificent mountain views and other striking landscapes.

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

You can stop to capture a few pictures for your memories. The scenery is sure to capture your heart as you photograph it.

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

Today, you will continue on to Lo Manthang.

After breakfast in Ghami, you will begin your drive towards the majestic kingdom. First, you will cross the Ghami River and several Mani walls before reaching Tsarang. From Tsarang, you will continue on the route to Lo Manthang.

To reach Lo Manthang, you must cross Lho Pass, which offers a spectacular view of the mountains. The remarkable mountain scenery is truly unforgettable.

After Lho Pass, you will finally arrive at the capital of Upper Mustang, also famous as the hidden kingdom, Lo Manthang.

You will spend the night in this beautiful place.

The temptation to visit this ancient kingdom is very strong for travellers. Lo Manthang is the famous forbidden kingdom, full of myths and facts.

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

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

Another engaging activity here is the chance to meet some of the royalty of this land. You can visit the ancient palace and meet a few members of the royal family.

There are many monasteries to 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. After dinner, you can retire to your hotel room.

After spending quality time in Lo Manthang, you will begin your return journey today.

You will follow the same route back through Tsarang and Ghami. Once you reach Tetang, you will take the route to Kagbeni village. After passing Chusang, Syangboche, and Chele, you will arrive in Kagbeni. From Kagbeni, you will continue towards Muktinath, where you will stay for the night.

Today, you will head towards Tatopani, passing through villages such as Marpha and Lete.

You may not even notice how quickly the 7-hour jeep drive passes, as you will be admiring the views along the way to Tatopani.

You will stay overnight in Tatopani.

After resting in Tatopani, you will leave for Pokhara after breakfast.

It is about a 6 to 7-hour drive to Pokhara. You can refresh yourself in Pokhara before continuing towards the capital city.

After a 6-hour drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you can settle into your hotel in the capital. If you are not feeling too exhausted, you can take a stroll through the streets of Thamel.

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

Your Upper Mustang Jeep Tour officially ends on the eleventh day as you prepare to return to your country.

You will go to Tribhuvan International Airport with a representative from your travel agency and board your return flight with a warm farewell.