Upper Mustang Trek (3810 m)

18 Days
  • 14 Days
  • 125 km
  • 6-7 hrs
  • Spring/Autumn
  • Flight/Public/Private Vehicle
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Moderate
  • Dhi Pass
  • 3,825 m

Overview

One of Nepal’s more exclusive and culturally rich treks is the Upper Mustang Trek. Upper Mustang is a Tibetan cultural region, ancient monasteries and dramatic landscape.

The trek starts at Jomsom, the local flight terminus and heads into Kagbeni, Chele, Ghami and Charang, before reaching the walled city of Lo-Manthang, the former historical capital of Mustang. Trekkers cross many high altitude passes, have unbelievable views of red cliffs at Dhakmar, see ancient caves in Chhoser along the way. It is a dry, rugged landscape a lot like the Tibetan high altitude deserts.

Lo-Manthang was once an independent kingdom and there are remnants of that royal legacy, including Lo Manthang’s Royal Palace and centuries old monasteries. A slightly different route back takes one through Dhakmar and Ghiling to see more of Mustang’s varied landscapes.

Upper Mustang is a restricted region and to trek this trek you will need a special permit to preserve its ancient Tibetan culture. Overall it takes about 19 days including preparation and acclimatization.

And since the skies are clear and the temperature is mild, the best seasons for trekking are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).

The Tiji Festival is a three day festival consisting of masked dances and rituals to chase evil spirits. In addition they have the chance to experience traditional Tibetan hospitality in tea houses on the route.

As a once in a lifetime opportunity for travelers who want to escape the beaten path when travelling in Nepal, the Upper Mustang Trek offers travelers an experience immersed amidst a region with a rich history, stunning scenery and incredible cultural depth.

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Highlights

  • At Kathmandu you will visit Boudhanath Stupa, a huge Buddhist monument, encircled by shrines and monuments and flying strings of prayer flags.
  • You will fly to Pokhara, where you will see Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in Gandaki Province.
  • In Pokhara you will be seeing the Phewa lake and the World Peace Pagoda, the site that offers a spectacular view of the Annapurna range.
  • While you are in Mustang you will walk through Kagbeni, a historic village with narrow alleys and ancient monasteries.
  • In Mustang, you will pass Taklam La, Dajori La Pass, amidst wide mountain views and deep gorge scenery.
  • In Ghami you will stand at Mustang's longest mani wall covered in Tibetan blessings prayers to bless each traveler.
  • Entering Mustang, you will plunge into the walled city where Lo-Manthang, filled with royal history, ancient monasteries and Tibetan culture awaits.
  • In Mustang, you’ll trek past the red cliffs of Dhakmar which have twisted out a surreal, dreamlike terrain that rises high and bright.
  • You will visit an ancient thousand years old monastery, Lo Ghar Gomba Gekar in Mustang which is a holy place to religious travellers.

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Upper Mustang Trek (3810 m)
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