Upper Mustang is an arid river valley that runs north-south off the upper corner of the Annapurna circuit. This takes you on an extraordinary journey of the ancient Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang called Lo Manthang. Officially, this is Nepal’s restricted region. Once forbidden and isolated from the rest of the world for many decades, this region is able to evolve within its own unique culture and traditions which is similar to Tibet. Mostly famous for the dry-desert kind of landscape, the geographical beauty of Upper Mustang will impress you as if you are in the Martian landscape.
One can plan 10-21 days-long itineraries for this trip based on own convenience.
Day | What do we do? |
Max Altitude (meters) |
Walking per day (hours) |
01 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel | 1400 | |
02 | Fly to Pokhara and explore Pokhara | 822 | |
03 | Fly to Jomsom and drive to Chusang via Kagbeni and hike to Chele | 3050 | 4-5 |
04 | Trek to Geling from Chele via Syanboche La | 3850 | 7-8 |
05 | Trek to Dhakmar from Geling | 3820 | 6-7 |
06 | Trek to Lo Manthang from Dhakmar via Marang La | 4230 | 6-7 |
07 | Exploring Lo Manthang (Jong Cave, Namgyal Gompa & Thinggar Valley) | 3780 | 6-8 |
08 | Trek to Yara Gaon from Lo Manthang via Day La | 3580 | 5-6 |
09 | Trek to Luri Gompa from Yara Gaon | 3600 | 6-7 |
10 | Trek from Yara Gaon to Tangbe | 3250 | 6-7 |
11 | Trek from Tangbe to Tetang | 3067 | 6-7 |
12 | Trek to Muktinath from Tangbe | 3800 | 6-7 |
13 | Trek to Tatopani from Muktinath | 1180m | 6-7 |
14 | Trek to Ghorepani from Tatopani | 2874 | 6-7 |
15 | Trek to Tadapani from Ghorepani and hike to Poon Hill | 3210 | 5-6 |
16 | Trek from Tadapani to Kimchi via Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara | 822 | 6-8 |
17 | Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu | ||
18 | Fly Back Home |
Note: Itinerary can be modified at your convenience.