Upper Mustang Trek  |  17 Days

Itinerary

• 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1,324 M) and Transfer to your Hotel.On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be well received by Reasonable Treks & Tour staff and then transferred to your hotel within the hub of Kathmandu city, around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. After checking into your rooms with refreshments, our staff will brief you regarding the Upper Mustang Trek.
  Overnight stay at the hotel included
• 2Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour at Places of Interest and Upper Mustang Trek Preparation.Kathmandu sightseeing includes UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Your Kathmandu sightseeing begins with a visit to Swayambhunath Stupa. Visit the stupa, where you witness the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. After that, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is renowned for its aesthetic architecture and rich cultural heritage. Explore phenomenal landmarks such as Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka Museum, Kaal Bhairav Temple, etc. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a living museum to explore the history and culture of Kathmandu. Have lunch or light snacks and head to Boudhanath Stupa, which is termed the tallest stupa in Nepal. It is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists. After completing the exploration, end your tour with a visit to the holy Pashupatinath Temple. After Pashupatinath Temple, return to your hotel and prepare for the Upper Mustang Trek.
  Overnight at a hotel, and breakfast is included
• 3Drive from Kathmandu (1324 M) to Pokhara (822 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.Today in the morning, you will get your breakfast and get ready for the road trip to Pokhara. It will take us the drive duration of 6-7 hours through the terrain highway of mid-hill Nepal. So, it is going to be a scenic drive as well as a very mesmerizing journey throughout the driven hill of mid-hill terrain. After you arrive at Pokhara, you will witness the magical beauty of nature in a modern city. This lakeside city can be regarded as the best example of a Himalayan city with the lake on its side with a massive view of Macchapuchre (Mt. Fishtail).
  Overnight at a Hotel, and Breakfast Included
• 4Drive from Pokhara (822 M) to Kagbeni (2,804 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.Today in the morning, you will get your breakfast and get ready for a beautiful drive to Kagbeni, which commences in the morning, where the journey is filled with amazing landscapes. It will take us the drive duration of 8 - 9 hours through the terrain of the hill highway of Nepal. So, it is going to be a scenic drive as well as a very mesmerizing journey throughout the driven hill of hill terrain. The village of Kagbeni, a windswept Tibetan-like village located on an old Himalayan caravan salt trade route of Nepal and Tibet, is located in the valley of the Kali Gandaki River and it is usually the entry point and ending point to the Upper Mustang Trek.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 5Trek from Kagbeni (2,804 M) to Chele (3,050 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.After breakfast in Kagbeni, your trek officially enters the restricted Upper Mustang region. You’ll check your permits before continuing north along the Kali Gandaki River, walking through a dramatic, arid landscape shaped by wind and time. The trail winds past canyons, caves, and eroded cliffs, offering a stark contrast to the greener areas of lower Mustang. Along the way, you’ll pass the picturesque Tangbe village, a maze of whitewashed houses, prayer flags, barley fields, and apple orchards. After a short break, you continue toward Chhusang, a small riverside village nestled beneath towering red rock formations, a perfect spot for lunch and rest. From Chhusang, you’ll cross a suspension bridge and begin a gradual but steady climb to Chele, located high above the river gorge. As you arrive, you’ll notice a shift in the environment and culture; the landscape becomes more barren, and the architecture begins to reflect the Tibetan-influenced traditions of Upper Mustang.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 6Trek from Chele (3,050 M) to Syangboche (3,475 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.From Chele, we will continue our walk toward Syangboche. We need to walk through Ekle Bhatti. After crossing Taklam La pass (3,624 m), we almost completed today’s walk. We need to walk on plateaus and narrow stretches. The panoramic scene of Tilicho Peak, Damodar Danda, and Yaskawa Kang will be so much memory.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 7Trek from Syangboche (3,475 M) to Ghaymi village (3,515 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.We ascend to the Yamda La pass at 3,850 m. On the way, we pass by a few teahouses, chortens, and beautiful villages. We trek through poplar forests and barley fields and reach Nyi Pass at 4,010 m. From here, we descend to Ghami, which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. The village is beautiful, with fields surrounding the entire village.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 8Trek from Ghaymi village (3,515 M) Tsarang (3,870 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.Our trek today begins with a descent through a rough and often slippery trail. We then cross a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola and begin ascending. The pathway is beautiful with many walls along the trail. Next, we cross the Tsarang La Pass at 3,870 m and reach Tsarang village. The village lies atop the Charang Chu canyon with a huge fortress and a red gompa towards its east.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 9Trek from Tsarang (3,870 M) to Lo-Manthang (3,730M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.We begin our trek by descending to a canyon and crossing a river before beginning our uphill trek to Lo La pass, which is at 3,950 m. From the top of the pass we can admire the beautiful Lo Manthang village. From the pass we descend to Lo Manthang, which is a beautiful walled village. From here the views of the Himalayas, including Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak, as well as Damodar Kunda (pond), are quite good.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 10Exploring Day Lo-Manthang (3,840 M).The acclimatization and exploring day of Lo-Manthang is today as per the Upper Mustang Trekking Itinerary. The distance from Lo-Manthang to the Tibetan border is around 50 kilometers. Lo Manthang journey, with time to explore this fascinating village with old Tibetan-like houses enclosed within a great high wall, visit the historical and cultural center, the main attraction of Lo Manthang. The four main monasteries are Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang (God House), Red Thubchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Great Entrance Hall. Advance permission is required to enter the king’s palace to visit the interior of the old palace and to grant an audience with the former king or Raja of Mustang if possible.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 11Trek from Lo-Manthang (3,730 M) to Dhakmar (3,810 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours.Leaving the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, you embark on a scenic and spiritually rich route to Dhakmar, often considered one of the most visually stunning sections of the Upper Mustang Trek. Instead of retracing your steps, this alternative trail leads you through remote highland pastures, dramatic red cliffs, and ancient caves, offering a deeper glimpse into Mustang’s mystical terrain. En route, you’ll visit Ghar Gompa, one of the oldest Tibetan monasteries in the region, associated with the legendary Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). It’s said that wishes made here come true, making it a meaningful spiritual stop. As you continue, the trail undulates through windswept passes and hidden valleys before descending into Dhakmar, a striking village known for its vivid red cliffs, said to be stained by the blood of a slain demon in local legend. This mystical landscape, combined with the quiet charm of the village, makes Dhakmar a memorable and peaceful overnight stay.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 12Trek from Dhakmar (3,810 M) to Ghiling (3,860 M) Duration 6 - 7 Hours.After a peaceful night in the mystical village of Dhakmar, today’s trek leads you southward through the stunning, high-altitude landscapes of Upper Mustang. The trail begins with a gradual climb back through the desert-like ridges and windswept valleys, retracing part of your earlier route but offering new perspectives of the dramatic cliffs and wide, open plateaus. You’ll pass by Ghar Gompa once again if you didn’t visit it the previous day, a sacred and historic monastery linked to Guru Rinpoche. As you descend further, the terrain becomes more hospitable, with the occasional patch of green fields and stone-walled farms emerging along the way. By afternoon, you’ll arrive in Ghiling (also spelled Geling), a peaceful village nestled against a barren slope. Known for its traditional houses, ancient chortens, and a beautiful monastery, Ghiling provides a quiet and culturally rich overnight stay. The winds tend to pick up in the afternoon, so an early start is recommended for a more comfortable trek.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 13Trek from Ghiling (3,860 M) to Chhuksang (3,050 M) Duration 6 - 7 Hours.Leaving the peaceful village of Ghiling, today’s journey takes you further south through dry plateaus, crumbling cliffs, and hidden valleys, gradually transitioning back toward the lower Mustang region. The trail retraces sections of the earlier route but offers fresh perspectives and light as you descend through the striking landscape. Along the way, you’ll cross the Nyi La Pass (4,010 m) once again, with its sweeping views of Mustang’s eroded canyon walls and distant snow-capped peaks. You’ll pass Gheling and Samar villages and possibly stop for lunch in Chele before continuing on a winding path that eventually leads you back to Chhusang (2,980 m), a windswept village beneath dramatic red and orange cliffs. The descent in altitude brings warmer air and a shift in vegetation, with more greenery appearing along the riverside. Chhusang’s quiet alleys, apple orchards, and unique cliffside caves make it a peaceful and scenic overnight stop.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 14Trek from Chhuksang (3,050 M) to Jomsom (2,743 M) Via Kagbeni (2,804 M) Duration 6 - 7 Hours.Today is the last day of our trek and it is a long one. After trekking for a while, we come to an end of our Mustang trails and join the trails of the Annapurna circuit. We stop for lunch at Kagbeni. After lunch, we continue our trek to Jomsom for an overnight stay.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 15Drive from Jomsom (2,743 M) to Pokhara (822 M) and Transfer to Hotel Drive Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.The 125th day of your trip begins with an early morning, a breakfast, and then a drive to Pokhara; it takes around 7-8 hours. You will be taken to a hotel in Lakeside. After checking in to the hotel, you can rest for a bit and head out to explore the beautiful lake city of Pokhara or enjoy a few drinks with live music at a lakeside restaurant.
  Overnight at a Hotel, Breakfast, and Lunch Included
• 16Drive from Pokhara (822 M) to Kathmandu (1,324 M) and Transfer to Hotel Drive Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.We will drive back to Kathmandu. By tourist bus, it takes 7 to 8 hours to get to Kathmandu; if you want to go back to Kathmandu by tourist bus, it's better to leave in the early morning after breakfast. Usually, all tourist buses leave at 7:00 am from Pokhara and will stop along the way for lunch and breakfast as well. It would be a long drive, but you can see the beautiful multi-scenes throughout the drive.
  Overnight at a Hotel, and Breakfast Included
• 17Final International Departure from Tribhuvan International Airport.Today, your Upper Mustang Trek comes to an end in the amazing country of Himalayan wonders with Reasonable Treks and Tours, and as per your flight time, leaving for the airport before three hours, our crew will drop you at the airport, and we hope you had a wonderful Upper Mustang Trek with us and cannot wait for the next trip.
  Departure