Nepal · Trekking

17-Day Upper Mustang Trek from Kathmandu with Lo-Manthang

17 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Hard pace
A Buddhist Stupa in Lo Manthang
Buddhist devotees
A View of Mustang Valley
A View of Mustang Valley
A View of Mustang Valley
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike to Lo-Manthang, the capital of Mustang
  • 02 Explore the Kali Gandaki River valley
  • 03 See the best of Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • 04 Engage with the unique culture and heritage of Nepal
  • 05 Soak in the panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges

Sign up for a thrilling 17-day trek to Upper Mustang, beginning with sightseeing in Kathmandu before travelling to Pokhara to start the journey. Hike through the red sandy cliffs, windswept valleys, and narrow gorges of the Himalaya, with breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna ranges along the way. Explore the Kali Gandaki valley, reach Lo-Manthang, and experience the culture and lifestyle of Nepalese people while staying in quaint villages. Along the route, see monasteries, mani walls, and traditional houses hosted by welcoming locals.

Hike through the red sandy cliffs, windswept valleys, and narrow gorges of the Himalaya, with breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna ranges along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 17 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Jomsom, Lo Manthang, Charang, Kagbeni
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Kathmandu airport, where our tour representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Then take some rest. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant.
2
Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

  • After breakfast, get picked up by your tour guide for a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley, including Pashupati Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • After that, prepare for the trek. Your trekking guide will check your equipment and brief you about the trekking program.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel

3
Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

  • Early in the morning, drive by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach lakeside Pokhara.
  • Then transfer to the hotel and explore around the lakeside for the rest of the day.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel

4
Day 04

Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni

  • After breakfast, head to Pokhara airport and take a short 30-minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, with beautiful mountain scenery en route.
  • Arrive at Jomsom and hike along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River to Ekley-Bhatti village, then continue to Kagbeni. Explore the amazing Kali Gandaki valley with beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Nilgiri South along the way.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5
Day 05

Trek from Kagbeni to Chele

  • After breakfast, get your permits checked and start walking along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. The trail crosses a sandy and windy valley to Tangbe, a lovely village.
  • See apple orchards, buckwheat fields, and Tibetan-style houses on the trail as you continue to the beautiful village of Chele.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6
Day 06

Trek from Chele to Syanboche via Tamklam La Pass

  • After breakfast, start walking. Today is more difficult than yesterday, as trekkers need to cross Tamklam La Pass (3624m).
  • Enjoy views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri, and Damodardanda, then continue to Syanboche, a charming village with juniper trees and beautiful small streams.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

7
Day 07

Trek from Syanboche to Ghayami

  • Today is a difficult day, as you will cross two passes: Yamda La (3850m) and Nvi La Pass (4010m). Nvi La Pass is the highest point of this trek.
  • Explore beautiful Tibetan villages and barley fields, then finally reach Ghayami.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

8
Day 08

Trek from Ghayami to Charang

  • Today is an easier day compared to the previous one. After breakfast, start walking on the trail that descends to the Ghayami Khola, then pass the long mani wall, the secret stone wall of Buddhists.
  • Finally, reach Charang.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

9
Day 09

Trek from Charang to Lo-Manthang

  • After breakfast, cross Charang Khola and continue on the trail that ascends to Lo Pass (3850m). From there, you will see the beautiful village of Lo-Manthang. Continue walking to Lo-Manthang, where you can take in magnificent views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna.
  • Explore the Mangthang village in the evening.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

10
Day 10

Explore Lo-Manthang

  • Explore different monasteries such as Namgyal and Tingkhar, as well as the old palace. Lo-Manthang is a famous historical and cultural place in the remote Upper Mustang of Nepal.
  • Also visit the beautiful village located to the northwest of Lo-Manthang.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

11
Day 11

Lo-Manthang to Ghargompa

  • Spend a wonderful time in Lo-Manthang.
  • You can choose from different routes to return from Lo-Manthang to Ghargompa, a lovely village. Local people believe that if you make a wish in GharGompa, it will be fulfilled.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

12
Day 12

Trek from Ghargompa to Ghiling

  • After breakfast, hike on the trail that crosses plateaus and fields to reach Ghiling, and behold beautiful views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

13
Day 13

Trek from Ghiling to Chhusang

  • Walk the same trail as before and reach Lo-Manthang. Enjoy great views of the Himalayas and Tibetan villages along the way.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

14
Day 14

Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom

Today is the last day of trekking, and it is also a long day.

  • After breakfast, walk on the trail that descends to Kagbeni.
  • Reach Kagbeni and continue the same way back to Jomsom.
  • Prepare for the next day.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

15
Day 15

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

  • In the early morning, after breakfast, go to Jomsom airport and take a short 40-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
  • Explore around Pokhara city in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Tourist Standard Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

16
Day 16

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

  • Early in the morning, take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the beautiful countryside, then transfer to the hotel.
  • Explore around Thamel for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel

Meal: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

17
Day 17

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Drop off at the international airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure in Nepal.

Meal: Breakfast

red sandy cliffs, Kali Gandaki valley, Lo-Manthang

Where this trip takes you

red sandy cliffs, Kali Gandaki valley, Lo-Manthang

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 17 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-hotel-airport pick-up and drop-off by private car, van, or bus, depending on the group size
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two- or three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included (4 nights)
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast included (2 nights)
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek
  • A full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley, including a tour guide and entrance fees
  • Government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • 1 porter for every 2 people and 1 Sherpa for every 4 people
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
  • Special Upper Mustang permit, Annapurna Conservation Park permits, and TIMS
  • Down jacket and sleeping bags (which need to be returned after the trek)
  • Free duffle bag, T-shirt, and a trekking map
  • Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
  • Flights from Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara, including airport departure tax at Jomsom airport
  • All government taxes
  • Official expenses

What's Not Included

  • Your travel and rescue insurance
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa (you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu)
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, showers, etc.)
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for staff
  • Other expenses that are not mentioned above
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of an early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than scheduled

Know before you go

Pre-trip Meeting

Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition hosts the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of the itinerary. Trekkers will be introduced to the trek leader. We provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about Upper Mustang trekking. This pre-trip meeting covers personal equipment, acclimatization, and introduces you to other team members. Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition hopes the pre-trip meeting will be excellent, informative, supportive, and fun.

Acclimatization

Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition's Upper Mustang trekking itinerary is based on the rules of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness - when going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill). Higher mountain areas have less oxygen in the air. Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition's itinerary is designed to help prevent AMS as much as possible. It is important to remember that some people are more susceptible than others.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

Normally, Upper Mustang trekking takes place in a remote mountain area in the Annapurna region. It is suitable for physically fit walkers. Travellers must be in good health and physical condition. Most parts of the trek involve five to six hours of walking, but some days are seven hours. It is good to prepare yourself in the lead-up to your trip with regular exercise, especially long walks in hilly areas.

Technical experience is not required. Hiking experience is advantageous, but the most important thing is a positive attitude and a generous amount of determination. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, you must let us know the details before setting off. Also, before coming to Nepal, it is important to consult your doctor regarding vaccinations and any other medical concerns the trip may raise. Medical and emigration expenses are your responsibility.

Insurance

When travelling with Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition, trekkers must be fully insured, including air rescue, air ambulance, and treatment service. Some companies make special exceptions for adventure travel.

Please note that Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition does not arrange any insurance.

Staff Arrangements

Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition staff try to make this trip successful, enjoyable, and memorable. They are helpful, experienced, and careful. Your trip will be led by the best and most professional leader. He knows the culture, ecosystem, flora and fauna, geography, and history of Nepal.

Porter Care

Trekking is adventurous, but a porter's job is hard work. They carry trekkers' supplies and baggage, making the journey easier and more comfortable in the remote mountains of the Annapurna region. We ensure all our porters are well trained and well paid. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as team members, and we have previously used helicopters at tour expense to rescue porters from dangerous situations. We require all trekkers to keep their bag weight between 15 and 20 kg for the porter's sake. We support the work of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG).

Accommodations

All accommodations for Upper Mustang trekking are basic twin-sharing and included in the trip cost. The trip is based on standard service and standard hygienic food. There are two types of accommodation on the trip: standard tourist hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and standard guesthouses during the trek. Trekkers stay in normal rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition also provides attached bathrooms wherever possible. Some places only have shared shower, washing, and toilet facilities. We always try to provide good rooms in all places.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 17 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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