Mustang Lo Manthang / Upper Mustang Trek - 15 days

The last forbidden kingdom of Nepal, Mustang is located beyond the great Himalayas and is host to a large museum of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Those who visit this region are rewarded by the opportunity to witness and learn about traditional customs, a unique lifestyle and breathtaking views of Silvery Mountain and canyon-like valleys. The popularity of visiting this region is strictly controlled by the Department of Immigration, through which you must obtain a trekking permit, in order to protect Mustang from the overwhelming influence of development, and to protect the environment from overuse and neglect.

The Capital, Lo Manthan is an old walled town still undisturbed and untouched by western civilization, and daily life is much as it has been over the centuries. Around Lo Manthan one can explore the nearby Namgyal Gompa, the village of Tenger and the Nyamook Gompa. Strange are the cave dwellings that are the villages of Guruk and Sija, cut into the surrounding cliff sides, inhabited even today.

There are many possible trekking routes in Mustang. Try the Tibetan influenced region between the Kali Gandaki and Kagbeni rivers, known as 'Upper Mustang'. Further North, you can trek to Lo Manthang through a barren, almost tree-less landscape, on a steep and rocky trail for panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks.

Mustang Annapurna Trekking:

It is meaningful if you combine your Mustang trekking with Annapurna trekking. Instead of flying to Jomsom direct, it is better to trek up to Jomsom from Pokhara via Ghorepani where you also enjoy the view from Poon Hill sun rise over Himalaya.

High Light of this routes : Pokhara Ghorepani( Poon Hill) Hot spring at Tatopani Deepest Goerge in The World MarphaVillage KagbeniVillage CharrangVillage Monastery Lo Ghekhar Monastery GhamiVillage Lo-Manthang

Trip Summary
Total Trip Duration : 20 Days (3 Nights in Kathmandu/2 Nights in Pokhara)
Highest elevation : ---- m
Type of accommodation : Tent

Itinerary In Detail

Day 1
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by land (this will take 6 to 7 hours) or flight (this will take 30 minutes).

Day 2
Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Then trek to Kagbeni (2800 m). This trek will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Kagbeni.

Day 3
Trek from Kagbeni (2800 m) to Chele (3050 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Chele.

Day 4
Trek from Chele (3050 m) to Geling (3510 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Geling.

Day 5
Trek from Geling (3510 m) to Dhakmar (3750 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Dhakmar.

Day 6
Trek from Dhakmar (3750 m) to Charang (3610 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Charang.

Day 7
Trek from Charang (3610 m) to Lo Manthang (3730 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Lo Manthang.

Day 8
Day of rest in Lo Manthang. You can visit the monastery, see more of the village or enjoy nature.

Day 9
Trek from Lo Manthang (3730 m) to Yara (3650 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Yara.

Day 10
Trek from Yara (3650 m) to Tange (3200 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tange.

Day 11
Trek from Tange (3200 m) to Tetang (3600 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tetang.

Day 12
Trek from Tetang (3600 m) to Muktinath (3800 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Muktinath

Day 13
Trek from Muktinath (3800 m) to Jomsom (2700 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Jomsom.

Day 14
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 15
Travel back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight.