Himalayan Trekking Guide
Regd. No: 18, Trekking Guide Lincese No:8322

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek is that the hidden gem of the Annapurna region which is unbeatable for its astounding wilderness, snow-capped peaks, pristine scenery, an old monastery, and lots of other exclusive attractions. it’s also referred to as Lo which is taken into account because of the remote area of the Himalayan region and is additionally referred to as the last forbidden kingdom. albeit this trekking is challenging it still surprises the visitors with stunning views of the mountain and their own unique culture. The trekking takes the trekkers to the foremost remote part of Nepal which is adventurous the picturesque great thing about the surroundings keeps the trekkers fresh and tireless. it’s the culturally divine highlands settlements and appreciating the artistic monasteries inbuilt those serene and quaint environments. this is often more remote and spectacular than other treks, with rough steep tracks and limited accommodations. it’s one among the simplest trekking trails within the world which are situated within the middle part of Nepal and therefore the western part of the capital city. a mixture of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear blue lakes, Chaotic Rivers with deep gorges, sacred Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries, thermal spring, and wonderful villages. Trekking during this region offers good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. These mountains loom within the distance throughout your trek supplying you with a real Himalayan range.

Upper Mustang Trek is considered a paradise that gives beautiful views of the mountains and wonders of nature. Trekking during this route doesn’t require any regulation but the healthiness of the trekkers to finish the trek. we’ll have a special trekking permission or trekking permit to enter this route because this route is additionally included as one of the restricted trekking destinations in Nepal. Without the trekking permit, you can’t enter this route. The trail to the Annapurna region follows through the normal Hindu villages with diverse cultures and traditions. Not only the Gurung people, there are other inhabitants like Thakali, Magar, etc. but within only a few numbers. we’ll get an opportunity to understand the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Gurung people. At the time of trekking, we’ll enter the luxurious forest of rhododendron, pine, and oak. Upon trekking during this destination, we’ll have an excellent chance to ascertain the stunning views of the mountain which include Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, fishtail, and lots of other mountains.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m) 5-6 hours Day 03: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) 3-4 hours Day 04: Trek to Chele (3,050m) 5-6 hours Day 05: Trek to Syanbochen (3,475m) 6-7 hours Day 06: Trek to Ghami (3,520m) 5-6 hours Day 07: Trek to Tsarang (3,620m) 5-6 hours Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3,730m) 3-4 hours Day 09: Rest day in Lo Manthang Day 10: Trek to Drakmar (3810 m) 6-7 hours Day 11: Trek to Ghiling (3,806m) 5-6 hours Day 12: Trek to Chhuksang (3050m) 5-6 hours Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2,700m) 6-7 hours Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu Day 16: Final departure       

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Our representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal upon reach in Kathmandu valley. After reach in Kathmandu valley, an international airport, our staff will wait for you to pick-up you and after picking you up from the airport we will move towards the hotel and spend overnight. Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m) 5-6 hours If the hotel is able to make breakfast then after we will have our breakfast in the hotel and slowly start our trekking to Pokhara. Upon a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Pokhara which is a scenic drive along with the terraced fields, typical villages, and panorama views of the mountain. And spend overnight in the wonderful land. Day 03: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) 3-4 hours We will have our breakfast in the hotel and we will slowly drive towards the local airport of the Pokhara valley to fly towards Jomsom. Upon 30 minutes flight from Pokhara, we will reach Jomsom which is one of the beautiful places in Nepal. And slowly start our trekking towards Kagbeni where we will spend one night. Day 04: Trek to Chele (3,050m) 5-6 hours We will proceed further and continue through the village through a narrow village trail keeping in the Dudh Khola to our left. We will walk through a few forested ridges on way to Chale where we will spend one night in this beautiful village. Day 05: Trek to Syanbochen (3,475m) 6-7 hours The trail includes mostly flat and gentle downs so pretty easy and the path skirts around the ridge, staying mostly level. Their panorama invites an early start and involves a two-hour climb to the summit and you will reach the top and find yourself surrounded all side by the mountains. Day 06: Trek to Ghami (3,520m) 5-6 hours The way is scenic and varied through the rhododendron, magnolia, maple, birch forest long ranges of the Himalayas on the background and there you are rewarded with frost and often snow along the trail. We will have a wonderful view of the mountain, beautiful landscapes, and small villages of this route and slowly move towards Ghami where we will spend one night. Day 07: Trek to Tsarang (3,620m) 5-6 hours We leave Ghami for Tsarang after having a hot breakfast. We will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain, beautiful landscapes, and small villages on the route. From Tsarang, we will have wonderful views of the mountain and beautiful landscapes, and we will spend one night. Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3,730m) 3-4 hours The treks continue from Tsarang towards Lo-Manthang. The trek climbs steadily into the alpine where you will see a first stunning view of the mountain of Manaslu. We will have our lunch on the way and slowly move towards Lo-Manthang where we will spend one night. Day 09: Rest day in Lo Manthang Today we don’t start our trekking because today is only for the rest. After having a hot breakfast we will explore all around Lo Manthang. There are plenty of things to do around Lo Manthang which is the main center of the Manaslu region. We enjoy captivating views of the mountains and spend time exploring the surrounding before descending back to Lo Manthang. Day 10: Trek to Drakmar (3810 m) 6-7 hours In the way is scenic and varied through the rhododendron, magnolia, maple, birch forest long ranges of the Himalayas on the background and there you are rewarded with frost and often snow along the trail. We will have a wonderful view of the mountain, beautiful landscapes, and small villages of this route. Day 11: Trek to Ghiling (3,806m) 5-6 hours The day starts with a gentle climb. It soon becomes steeper, climbing through a wild forest of hemlocks, oaks, maples, and white and pink rhododendron high above the Dudh Khola. We will have our lunch on the way then slowly move towards Ghiling where we will spend one night. Day 12: Trek to Chhuksang (3050m) 5-6 hours This day trekking, we will retrace our steps to the Chhuksang and most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Gurung village. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will slowly move towards Chhuksang where we will spend one night. Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2,700m) 6-7 hours At this point, it is necessary to climb the side of an ancient moraine which the path is rises more gently. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will slowly move towards Jomsom. After walking around 7 to 8 hours, we will reach Jomsom and upon reach in Jomsom, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after explore all around the village and spend one night. Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara We take an early in the morning flight towards Pokhara city. We will drop ourselves off at our hotel and we have the rest of the day off. And in the evening time, we will explore all around Phewa Lake from where you have a wonderful view of the mountain and spend one night in this beautiful city which is all surrounded by the mountains and lakes. Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu Early in the morning after having breakfast, we will slowly drive towards Kathmandu valley. We will drop ourselves off at our hotel and we have the rest of the day off. And in the evening time, we will explore all around the Thamel and we will shop. We will have our farewell dinner too and spend the night in Kathmandu valley. Day 16: Final departure       We will drive you to the airport to back to home or onward destinations. And on our way home will plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal and hope that you will have a wonderful time with us and also hope that, you will give us an opportunity to serve you again.             

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