Transportation & Routes for Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang is a dry river valley in the Nepal Himalayan region that is close to the Annapurna Circuit. In the past, Nepal had a forbidden kingdom in this valley. There is still the Kings palace as a museum in Lo manthang village. Years of isolation from the outside world allowed it to develop its own traditions and culture, which are extremely similar to Tibetan culture. Mustang is called Mini Tibet and it is like Tibet.

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Transportation for Upper Mustang Trek has many choice. Options are getting there by plane and vehicle for the Upper Mustang Trek. The Upper Mustang Trekking requires proper transportation planning and scheduling due to the area’s isolation and seasonal difficulty in the access. The beginning of the journey via aero plane should be at Pokhara or Kathmandu. From Pokhara, you can fly to jomsom. Jomsom is the gateway to Mustang region.

If you choose to travel by land it is possible. There is a bus that goes from Kathmandu to Muktinath or to jomsom directly. This will be 2 days in the hilly road. Or you can chose to drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu and spend night at Pokhara. After that, you can take bus from Pokhara to Jomsom or Muktinath. You can also hire a private jeep to go anywhere in the region. Road accessibility has been improving by a lot in this region as the government of Nepal is planning to connect to China via this route of upper mustang.

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Flight Transportation for Upper Mustang Trek

Flight Transportation for Upper Mustang Trek start at Lower Mustang, you must travel to Pokhara first, then to Jomsom, and finally take a different method of transportation to reach Upper Mustang. There are no flights that go directly to upper mustang.

Kathmandu- Pokhara flight: It’s a beautiful flight that offers the view of many tallest mountain peaks in the world. And its take a 25 to 30 minutes to reach pokhara. Nepalgram can help you book the best flights.

Pokhara to Jomsom: Once you arrive at Pokhara, the city of lake, you shall take another 20-25 minutes flight to Jomsom. There is option for helicopter ride from Pokhara to Jomsom with a good cost. Definitely the ride is beautiful as you will fly by the towering snow peaks.

The simple Flight Transportation option for Upper Mustang is to get from Pokhara to Jomsom by small (14 seater) aero plane. The ride, which traverses through the extensive Kali Gandaki Gorge and ends at the edge of the Tibetan Plateau under the Himalayan range’s rain shadow, takes less than 30 minutes. Amazing mountain vistas may be seen from Jomsom Airport.

To avoid the winds that storm over Mustang in the late morning, flights to Jomsom depart from Pokhara airport early in the morning. Even so, flights are frequently postponed or cancelled if winds or other weather factors make flying risky; in the mountains, you really don’t want to take a chance. To tackle this, keep some spare days in your Nepal vacation.

Helicopter Flight for Upper Mustang

The helicopter trip is the beautiful but expensive way to get to Upper Mustang. It can save your time and can make your trip as short as couple of days. Because the airplane can only transport you to Lower Mustang. Helicopter trips gives magnificent aerial views of the Himalayan landscapes and offer a practical means to get to the area. The entire journey only takes 4.5 hours, including a 45-minute stopover in Lo-Manthang.

Road Transportation for Upper Mustang Trek

Road Transportation for Upper Mustang Trek by bus is only accessible up to Jomsom and Muktinath. The journey should begin in Kathmandu. Pokhara is a 6 -hour trip from Kathmandu on the tourist bus. You make your way to Jomsom from Pokhara.

Another option is to Hire a local jeep and drive to Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Village after Jomsom. The road offers a fantastic trek across the Kali Gandaki Valley, via picturesque landscapes and historic settlements.

The only viable option left should be to go overland from Pokhara to Jomsom. The 96-mile (155-kilometer) trip is difficult and seasosionally dangerous because a large portion of the road is unpaved or in bad shape as a result of regular landslides. Going overland to Jomsom may be necessary, though, as flights from Pokhara to Jomsom frequently sell out during the peak travel season and may have to be postponed owing to bad weather. But contact our team and we will help you at any cost.

Upper Mustang by Motorbike

This is a separate type of adventure and many of you don’t even think about it as fun. But it is fu wayto get to upper mustang. The first part of the journey allows time to visit the most significant historical sites in the Kathmandu valley. Travel to Pokhara on the crowded road. From Pokhara, take a well-paved road up to Beni, then the going gets tough. Visit Jomsom for a view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. Muktinath and Kagbeni will be your side trips.

From Kagbeni, you officially enter the Upper Mustang Restricted Area. You have two more days of riding to arrive reach Lo-manthang, the Upper Mustang region’s capital. In the Trans-Himalayan Mountains is Lo-manthang, a former kingdom of Nepal.

Dirt bikes are a better motorcycle for upper level riding. There are fewer and more expensive dirt bikes in Nepal. Nepalgram can help you hire any kinds of motorbikes.

Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour

In addition to being difficult, the mountain biking tour to Upper Mustang is a stunning adventure to one of Nepal’s Trans-Himalayan Mountains. Upper Mustang is a restricted area with a variety of cultures, breathtaking scenery, caves found naturally, monasteries, and friendly, kind people.

Believe me, this mountain biking will be a life long experience. But you need be prepared for good budget and longer vacation for this trip. Nepalgram Adventure can help you arrange this adventure upon your request. Upper mustang mountain biking tour can range from 7 days to a month long trip depending upon your request. Please reach out to our team.

Best season to visit upper mustang

Mustang Nepal is best visited between March and November. The weather in Mustang is temperate and pleasant throughout this time, with clear skies and good temperatures. Upper Mustang is located in a Nepal Himalayan region that receives less rain during the monsoon, because of geographical reason. Monsoon season, which runs from June through September, is open for travel. The region is awash in beautiful flowers and verdant vegetation during the summer. Visitors can take in the fascinating local culture, breathtaking scenery, and distinctive festivals and activities that are held in Mustang.

Trekkers from all around the world who wish to experience Mustang and frequently travel to Nepal fits this trip in low season of Nepal trekking. The popular trekking destination in the area is Mustang and it is open in the rainy season. When rest of the trekking region is less touristy.

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The most notable historical landmarks in Mustang are apple orchards and forts, monasteries, and caverns that date back thousands of years and feature a variety of architectural styles. The two sections are Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. In 1992, the previously off-limits Upper Mustang region was made accessible to foreign trekkers. In contrast, the isolated settlement of Lower Mustang is well-known for its apple orchards, rhododendron, and other plants.

Mustang is situated in the area of Dhawalagiri and the Annapurna rain shadow. Your journey to Mustang will be realized, from getting to experience the fascinating local culture to viewing the gorgeous mountain ranges.