Upper Mustang Trekking itinerary

The focus of the Upper Mustang Trek is discovering the mysterious realm of the Buddhist kingdom of Mustang. Because of its difficulty in access, Mustang has long been shielded from tourists and is regarded as the final stronghold of traditional Tibetan culture. Due to its lengthy, rich, and complicated history, Upper Mustang is one of the most fascinating locations for trekking in Nepal.

Upper mustang is a versatile destination in the Himalaya. In this region you can either trek, tour or take helicopter for a de tour. Thus upper mustang trekking itinerary can be customized according to your time frame, budget size and preferred activity.

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One can ride motorbike to upper mustang or bi-cycle to lomanthang. Other can take jeeps or mix the tour with trekking in some sections. In this blog we will basically discuss about the itineraries possible for visit to upper mustang Nepal.

1. Upper Mustang trekking itinerary (7 Days)

One of the fantastic Nepal tour packages to mustang, allows you to experience the Forbidden Kingdom of Upper Mustang. Luxurious way possible is the 7-day Upper Mustang Driving Tour from Kathmandu. You will be using a bus or jeep to get there. You’ll be visiting Muktinath, one of Nepal’s most renowned and historic temples. The entire Kathmandu-Mustang Driving Tour’s sightseeing is full of monasteries, river valley, vivid color of mountains and diverse landscape. upper mustang trekking itinerary for 7 days is one of the short trip in mustang region.

• Day 1     Drive from Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) – 6 to 7 Hours, 200 km/ Optional: Flight – 35 minutes
• Day 2 Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft) – 25 minutes, then drive to Ghami   (3,520m/11,546ft) – 5 to 6 hours
• Day 3 Drive from Ghami to Lo Manthang (3,730m/12,235ft) – 5 to 6 hours
• Day 4 Exploration at Lo Manthang
• Day 5 Drive from Lomangthang to Muktinath (3,800m/12,464ft) – 5 to 6 hours, then drive back to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft)
• Day 6 Fly back to Pokhara (800m/2,635ft) – 25 minutes
• Day 7 Drive from Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) – 6 to 7 hours, 200 km/Optional: Flight (35 minutes)

2. Upper Mustang Trekking with 10 days itinerary

Upper mustang trekking itinerary for 10 days with jeep return can be another enjoyable trip.

In Nepal’s Mustang district, it is a well-liked hiking route. The ancient kingdom of Lo, with its own Tibetan culture and stunning landscapes, is explored in a way that is truly unique. While trekking is the preferred for this excursion, taking a Jeep tour will make the journey more comfortable and quick. Jeep can accommodate your short holiday for Upper Mustang trekking.

You may discover this wonderful area without having to walk for hours with the help of the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour. If you book a private trip with Nepalgram; anytime you wish, you may just pull over in your personal jeep to explore and shoot pictures of a certain location.

Jeep tours in Upper Mustang takes you to several of the region’s stunning locations, including Lo Manthang, Marpha, Jomsom Muktinath, Kagbeni, and others. Ancient caverns, historic monasteries and stupas, distinctive landscapes, and breathtaking mountain ranges abound in Upper Mustang. The Jeep Tours to Upper Mustang are a very effective approach to quickly explore the area.

• Day 1   Drive from Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) / Options: Flight – 35 minutes
• Day 2 Flight to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft) – 25 minutes, then trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,217ft) – 3 to 4 hours
• Day 3 Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft) – 5 to 6 hours
• Day 4 Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3,475m/11,398ft) – 6 to 7 hours
• Day 5 Trek from Syangboche to Dhakmar (3820m/12,532ft) – 7-8 hours
• Day 6 Trek from Dhakmar to Lo Manthang (2810m/12,500ft) – 9 to 10 hours
• Day 7 Excursion at Lo Manthang
• Day 8 Return to Jomsom by Jeep
• Day 9 Flight to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) – 25 minutes
• Day 10 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) – 6 to 7 Hours, 200km/ Optional: Flight – 35 minutes

3. Have 2 week? Upper Mustang trekking itinerary (13 Days)

Upper mustang trekking in 13 days will make a best experience in the region.

Driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From Pokhara you will take a flight to Jomsom, is the first step in the journey to Upper Mustang. The hike begins in Jomsom and takes four hours to reach Kagbeni, which is the entry point to the Upper Mustang Region.

On the day 7, you would set out on a trek to Chele, Syangboche, Ghami, Charang, and ultimately Lo Manthang. Up till Lo Manthang, you must hike for at least five hours every day. It’s finally time for Lo Manthang exploration, which entails learning about the local history, artifacts, museums, monasteries, and more.

On our return, we will take a scenic route from oldest monastery of the region Ghar Gompa. Ghar Monastery is full of history and story. 25-minute flight from Jomsom concludes the trek in Pokhara, where you travel to Kathmandu by bus, car or plane. Your visit to Kathmandu this time will be a little different because you will be filled with pleasant memories from your upper mustang trekking excursion with Nepalgram.

1. Day 1 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m/2625ft, 200km, 6 to 7 hours) / Optional: flight (35 minutes)
2. Day 2 Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft) – 25 minutes, then trek to Kageni (2810m/9217ft, 3 to 4 hours)
3. Day 3 Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m/10,004ft, 5 to 6 hours)
4. Day 4 Trek from Chele to Syangbochen (3475m/11398ft, 6 to 7 hours)
5. Day 5 Trek from Syangboche to Tsarang (3620m/11874ft, 8 hours)
6. Day 6 Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3730m/12,235ft, 3 to 4 hours) and excursion
7. Day 7 Excursion Day at Lo Manthang
8. Day 8 Trek from Lo Manthang to Dhakmar (3810m/12,500ft, 6 hours)
9. Day 9 Trek from Dhakmar to Syangbochen (3500m/11,482ft, 6 hours)
10. Day 10 Trek from Syangbochen to Chhusang (2980m/9,776ft, 6 hours)
11. Day 11 Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2720m/8,923ft, 6 hours)
12. Day 12 Flight to Pokhara (800m/2625ft, 25 minutes) and sightseeing tour
13. Day 13 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m/4592ft, 6 to 7)/ Optional: flight (35 minutes)

4. Upper Mustang Trek with Return via Muktinath 15 Days Itinerary

Upper Mustang, also known as Lo, is trekking to the secret Buddhist realm. This isolated trans-Himalayan mountain region, in border with Tibet, has a very Tibetan feel to it in terms of both its people and culture. The desert terrain of tall cliffs and unusually shaped colored rocks is stunning.

The walk passes through Kagbeni, the entrance of Upper Mustang, and continues across a desolate environment under the Dhaulagiri massif’s rain shadow to Lo-Manthang, the former capital of the Kingdom of Lo.

Explore the caverns, rock art, monasteries, and gompas to discover more about the local culture. This thrilling journey definitely includes panoramic vistas of the Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other mountains! The King’s palace, Namgyal Gompa, and Tingkhar, the final major settlement in the region’s northwest, are all worth seeing while in Lo Manthang to have a deeper grasp of the local culture.

After a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, the Upper Mustang Trek begins. On our journey through Chele, Syangbochen, Dhakmar, Tsarang, and Lo-manthang, you will also walk through Yara, Tangge, and Tetang. This makes a big loop of trekking. The walk will then be an Upper Mustang circuit trek via Yara, Tangge, and Tetang in this manner. The 15-day Upper Mustang Tea House Trek or Lodge Trek is organized by Nepalgram Adventure.

The Upper Mustang Trek is the ideal place to see some of the oldest Buddhist temples, as well as several ancient caves and the Himalayan splendor. The trek to Lo-manthang is through an almost barren landscape. Once autonomous, Tibetan-influenced region was described by Tilman as a fascinatingly ugly country. More fascinating for being so little known indeed. The “last forbidden kingdom of Nepal” is another name for Upper Mustang.

1. Day 1 Drive from Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) – 6 to 7hours, 200 km
2. Day 2 Flight to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft) – 25 minutes, then trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,217ft) – 3 to 4 hours
3. Day 3 Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft) – 5 to 6 hours
4. Day 4 Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3,475m/11,398ft) – 6 to 7 hours
5. Day 5 Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft) – 5 to 6 hours
6. Day 6 Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/11,874ft) – 5 to 6 hours trek
7. Day 7 Trek from Tsarrang to Lo Manthang (3,730m/12,235ft) – 3 to 4 hours
8. Day 8 Excursion to Lo Manthang
9. Day 9 Trek from Lo Manthang to Yara (3,838m/12,589ft) – 6 to 7 hours
10. Day 10 Trek from Yara to Tangbe (3,240m/10,628ft) – 7 to 8 hours
11. Day 11 Trek from Tangbe to Tetang (3,067m/10,060ft) – 8 to 9 hours
12. Day 12 Trek from Tetang to Muktinath (3,800m/12,464ft) – 7 to 8 hours
13. Day 13 Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft) – 5 to 6 hour
14. Day 14 Flight to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft) – 25 minutes
15. Day 15 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) – 6 to 7 hours, 200km/ Optional: Flight – 35 minutes

5. Mustang Tiji Festival Trek 18 Days Itinerary – are you travelling on

During the Tiji Festival, Upper Mustang transforms into a strange new world for itself. This interesting festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil. According to the majority of beliefs, Mustang was being attacked by a demon. However, Dorje Jono, the Buddha’s avatar, triumphed over the devil.

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People/monks dress in traditional Tibetan garb for this celebration. They pray, sing, and dance. Mantras are chanted by the inhabitants in the Lo Manthang area. With regard to the hike, our 18-day Upper Mustang vacation package enables you to take part in the entire celebration with the Buddhist monks at the Royal Mustang Palace. But you have to book this trip in the right date.

The Tiji Festival is typically celebrated over the course of three days, falling on dates in either May or June. The exact timing is determined by the Tibetan lunar calendar, which is based on both the moon’s phases and astrological considerations.

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Our hike requires no more than 5 to 7 hours of walking in a single day. However, we can rest at Upper Mustang’s neighborhood homes. You can discover more about the native way of life in the Himalayan area during this trip. Some of the highlights of this expedition include flying across the deepest gorge in the world, trekking alongside the desolate desert, enormous canyons, and perennial rivers. 

• Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m/4592ft)
• Day 2 Free Day in Kathmandu
• Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m/2625ft, 200km, 6 to 7 hours) / Optional: flight (35 minutes)
• Day 4 Flight to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft, 25 minutes) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m/9217ft, 3 to 4 hours)
• Day 5 Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m/10,004ft, 5 to 6 hours)
• Day 6 Trek from Chele to Shyanbochen (3475m/11398ft, 6 to 7 hours)
• Day 7 Trek from Shyanbochen to Tsarang (3620m/11874ft, 7- 8 hours)
• Day 8 Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3730m/12,235ft, 3 to 4 hours) and excursion
• Day 9 Attend the first day of the Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang
• Day 10 Attend the second day of the Tiji Festival
• Day 11 Attend the final day of the Tiji Festival
• Day 12 Trek from Lo-Manthang to Dhakmar (3810m/12,500ft, 7-8 hours)
• Day 13 Trek from Dhakmar to Shyanbochen (3500m/11,482ft, 6-7 hours)
• Day 14 Trek from Syangbochen to Chhusang (2980m/9,776ft, 6-7 hours)
• Day 15 Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2720m/8,923ft, 6-7 hours)
• Day 16 Flight to Pokhara (800m/2625ft, 25 minutes) and sightseeing tour
• Day 17 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m/4592ft, 6 to 7 hours)/ Optional: flight (35 minutes)
• Day 18 Final Departure from Kathmandu