Embark on an extraordinary Upper Mustang trek, unveiling the hidden treasures of a unique culture untouched by time. Let the journey remind you of humanity’s diverse tapestry.
Embark on an extraordinary Upper Mustang Trek, unveiling the hidden treasures of a unique culture untouched by time. The journey is a reminder of humanity’s diverse cultural tapestry.
Traverse arid landscapes adorned with vibrant colors, ancient caves, and monasteries. The surreal beauty of Upper Mustang fuels the spirit with wonder and showcases nature’s artistry.
Conquer high passes and celebrate your inner strength. In the face of challenges, Upper Mustang inspires you to overcome obstacles and reach greater heights.
Explore the hidden world of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Mustang and be captivated by the history, culture, myths, and legends blending perfectly with the beautiful scenery. This trek is a perfect combination of culture and trekking. Walk with an experienced tour guide and explore caves, rock paintings, monasteries, and gompas, and learn about the culture of this remote area. The lower part of Upper Mustang receives more rainfall, and the hills tend to form great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Although the elevation of this trek is not extreme, the dry air passing through the hills can make the trek feel intense. During the trek you will explore the lake city of Pokhara together with the mythical valleys high in the Himalayas. This trek promises an exceptional cultural experience as you travel from Thakali communities to Tibetan-derived communities. The capital of Upper Mustang, Lo Manthang, also known as the walled city, offers a striking Tibetan atmosphere. On average, walking lasts 5 to 7 hours a day, and some sections of the trail are particularly windy and dusty.
The experienced team at Mountain Hawk will offer pony, trekking, or jeep options from the windswept towns of the Annapurna region. We will not leave any stone unturned to make our clients happy and safe during high-altitude trekking in Nepal. Travel with us and feel the difference on your Upper Mustang Trek.
17 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,345 m). Overnight at hotel.
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Drive to Pokhara (865 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,800 m), approximately 2 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Chele (3,050 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Syanbochen (3,475 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Ghami (3,520 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Charang (3,500 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Lo Manthang (3,700 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Exploration day around Lo Manthang. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Drakmar (3,810 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Ghiling (3,806 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Chhuksang (3,050 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Trek to Jomsom (2,700 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Fly back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.
Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two or three-star hotel: 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara, breakfast included.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car, van, or bus.
Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) and teahouse accommodation during the trek.
A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, the required number of porters, and their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.
Flight fare from Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu, including airport departure taxes at Pokhara and Jomsom.
Annapurna Conservation Area permit, Upper Mustang special trekking permit, and all other necessary permits.
Surface transfer from Kathmandu.
Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).
All applicable government taxes.
Tourist service charge.
Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance (compulsory).
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa fee.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips for trekking staff and driver.
Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.
Three reasons this trek stays with you long after the plane home.
Visit beautiful monasteries, caves, rock paintings, and remote villages.
You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who offers both support and knowledge about the places you visit.
Visit remote villages and get to know the Thakali and Tibetan communities.
A few things worth knowing before you commit. No sugar-coating, no surprises on day one.
You will be walking up to 8 hours a day at altitudes above 3,500 m. An excellent level of fitness is required.
There is a genuine risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) on this trip, as it includes one or more overnight stays above 3,500 m.
Travelers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hot showers are available in some villages, while in other places you will use a simple bucket shower. Most toilets are in the local squat style and shared.
The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.
Duffel bag ( Company provide complementary)
Daypack
Down Jacket and Sleeping bag 4 season ( if you need nice and clean down jacket and sleeping bag company provide which needs to be returned after the trek)
Hiking pants
Waterproof jacket
Full, sleeves shirt
Jumper or pile jacket
T, shirts
Trekking boots (Water proof)
Camp shoes/Sandal
wool socks
Light cotton socks for under wool socks( take quite several pairs of these too. Better to carry some extra weight rather than spend the whole time washing socks)
Sun hat
Beanie
Gloves
Sun block for lips
Sun lotion
Goggles or sunglasses ( with spare )
Thermal Long underwear (take quite a few pairs. Although the weather may be cold one tends to sweat a lot)
windproof pants
Water bottle
Sewing kit
Medical & first aid kit
Flash light ( with spare batteries)
Personal towel
Personal toiletries and medication which should be labelled Please.
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
Real reviews from real trekkers who have walked this exact route. No curation, no edits.
My wife and I went to Upper Mustang in October of 2016 with Prem Pandit from Mountain Hawk Treks. I can only say that it was the most remarkable trip we’ve ever been on. Mustang is vast, stark, raw, remote, and to date, unspoiled. The landscape is most reminiscent of the old American West, just bigger, and with the Himalayas as the backdrop, and more spectacular. It is high desert with altitudes ranging from 2800 to 4000 meters (9000 to 13,500 ft). Daytime temperatures were a comfortable 15C (60F), nighttime approaching 0C (32F). The culture is Tibetan, and the entire area is dotted with Buddhist monasteries, stupas and chortens. Beautiful works of religious art are found within the monasteries (which are dark inside: a flashlight is a necessity) and the chortens. The villages themselves are small, with people living traditional Tibetan, Buddhist lives. You feel that you are looking back in time. I suspect this will begin to change as adventure tourism continues to grow. Our guide Prem was indispensable. He not only planned our trek with us in mind (we are in our sixties), but he is very flexible and made wonderfully thought-out changes to our plans when circumstances dictated. Our impromptu trek to Muktinath comes to mind as one of the highlights, and it was added because we needed an extra day in Lo Manthang which changed the original itinerary. Prem is passionate about what he does. He is very well informed about the wildlife, the cultural and the religious aspects of this region. He loves trekking and it shows. His thoughtfulness and insight made sure we had a successful trip. I recommend him highly to anyone who wants a real adventure. Prem is honest, considerate, and highly respected in the villages and among his peers. He will not let you down. This was our second trek with Mountain Hawk, and we’d go again with Prem.
