Tour Overview

Upper Mustang trekking is located in the north of Annapurna region, which begins from Kakbeni. We approach Lo-Manthang on the west side of the Kali Gandaki and descend on the less visited east side of this valley. The valleys aredry with amazing colorful rock formations of cave dwellings high in the cliffs. The first parties were there allowed into Upper Mustang in 1992 and there are still very few trekkers visiting Upper Mustang, as a result, it one of the few places left where one can see undisturbed Tibetan culture.

Mustang is a remote semi- independent Tibetan Kingdom with a walled capital Lo-Manthang. Upper Mustang was once part of Tibet and was used by the salt caravans crossing the Himalaya into Nepal. In 1960's Mustang fought against Chinese forces for Tibetan Khamba guerrillas fir. CIA supported these fighters and secretly trained some of them in the USA.

Make an adventure starting from world's deepest gorge Kaligandaki region into world's highest region of Lo-Manthang valley that passes through an almost downhill and Panoramic view of Annapurna, Nilgiri Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and other peaks. Great Vision provides upper mustang itinerary and Mustang route.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
  • Day 2: City tour and trek preparation.
  • Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 4: Pokhara to Jomsom flight and trek to Kakbeni (2858m/9375ft) 3-4 hours
  • Day 5: Kakbeni to Chele (3050m/10004ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 6: Chele to Syanbochen (3475m/11398ft) 6-7 hours
  • Day 7: Syanbochen to Ghami/Ghemi (3520m/11546ft) 5-6 hours 
  • Day 8: Ghami to Charang (3500m/11480ft) 4-5 hours
  • Day 9: Charang to Lo-Manthang (3700m/12136ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 10: Lo-Manthang ( Exploration day)
  • Day 11: Lo-Manthang to Drakmar (3810m/12500ft) 6-7 hours
  • Day 12: Drakmar to Ghilling (3806m/12484ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 13: Ghilling to Chhuksang (3050m/10004ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 14: Chhuksang to Jomsom (2700m/8856ft) 6-7 hours
  • Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 16: Final departure.

Includes

  • All departure and pick up services
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist bus ticket.
  • 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu and 2 nights hotel in Pokhara with BB plan.
  • full day city tour in Kathmandu
  • Three-time meals and accommodation on the mountain.
  • Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara flight ticket
  • An experienced guide for trekking and Sherpa porters (2 people 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, transportations, food etc.
  • All necessary ACAP and Mustang special trekking permit.
  • Cultural dinner on the last day with a guide.

Not Included

  • Extra nights hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Meals at Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • All bar bills
  • Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry,  battery charge, extra porter, hot shower in mountain Etc).
  • International tickets, visa fees, luggage fees
  • Travel insurance and rescue
  • Tips for guide and porters