Short Upper Mustang Trek - 12 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA-UMT-0032
Activities
Cultural Tour, Trekking in Annapurna & Mustang Region
Meals
MAP in Kathmandu & Pokhara & Full Board of Meals at Trek
Room
Deluxe Hotel & Mt. Lodge
Max Elevation
Nyi La (4025m) Pass
Group Size
Min 2 Peoples
Best Month
March to Dec
Trip Overview
This short Upper Mustang Trek is prepared for the peoples who would love to visit this mustang region but have short days so would not be able to plan our suggested Upper Mustang Trek-16 Days or Upper Mustang Trek-19 Days plan.
This trek takes you via popular route to Lo-Manthang and visits to its highlighted areas, cultural villages, and landscapes but while returning, it will take you straight back to Jomsom from Lo-Manthang from Jeep drive to save days.
Peoples with good health and average fitness could plan this trek with us without any hesitation.
Note: If required, you would be able to use Horse Ride on this trip at every day so those who are not in physical condition to walk on this trip, they could still plan this trek in Horse Ride option. But the cost of the Horse Ride is extra.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Responsible Travel
Advanced Adventures organize treks that is responsible for society, environment and local community. We care for our destination and peoples of the region that we visits. Advanced Adventures always provide opportunity for locals to work on our every treks, and make sure that our every treks benefits locals as we always employee locals of the same trek region.
We also carryout several social projects for the mountain peoples that supports their lifestyle to comfort living with normal awareness of health and sanitation in the areas.
Advanced Adventures fund its annual 5% profit to Pioneer Foundation Nepal to carryout its social projects so we are very proud to be associated in social project in our profession.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. At the evening, you'll transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with the cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Drive 5 – 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Early morning drive by tourist bus to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Pokhara-Jomsom to Kagbeni
Altitude: 2,858/9,374ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Fly 25 minutes & 3 – 4 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After breakfast morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang. From Jomsom our trek continues on the gradual & windy path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop, here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an interesting wind-swept village situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang.
Day 04 Kagbeni to Chele
Altitude: 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Our journey starts with a special permit checkup and onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki up stream. We enter Mustang and follow the east bank of the river over a series of small ridges. Across the river we can see Kang Gompa, a center of the Nyingmapa sect. Approaching Tangbe we encounter the distinctive black, red and white chortens that typify upper Mustang. The town of white washed houses contains an intriguing pattern of alleyways and is surrounded by fields of wheat, barley and buckwheat, interspersed with small apple orchards. We cross to the east bank of the river and ascend to the village of Chele. Immediately, the strong influence of Tibetan culture of Lo is evident with the decoration of the houses.
Day 05 Chele to Syanbochen
Altitude: 3475m/11,398ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
The trail today is characterized by the crossing of a series of large spurs. Our trek wins to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Danda. Further walk around 3 hrs will reach you at Syanbochen for the overnight. The valleys that dissect the trail have cool streams and juniper trees to enable us to relax for a while. These altitudes should not present any acclimatization issues, so we just take our time and enjoy the walk.
Day 06 Syanbochen to Ghaymi
Altitude: 3520m/11,546ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After breakfast, we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) and passing few teahouses, chorten and local villages which is like Tibetan style of houses with open Varanda, and crosses over a few other passes. Avenues of poplar trees and fields of barley mark our trail as we head to Nyi La (4,010m/13,193ft). Nyi Pass is the highest point of the trek thus far and the southern boundary of Lo, we descend to our overnight stop at Ghaymi.
Day 07 Ghaymi to Charang
Altitude: 3500m/11,480ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We start our trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk and easily get to the Charang for the overnight. We descend to the Ghaymi Khola and pass a spectacular series of Mani walls (Secret stone wall of the Buddhism) to the village of Charang with its huge white dzong and red Gompa.
Day 08 Charang to Lo-Mangthang
Altitude: 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We leave the Charang Khola and climb the ridge to 3,850m/12628ft windy pass of Lo, for our first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The trail drops to a stream and then climbs onto the plateau where the city is situated. The only gate is in the north-east corner and we make our way to the entrance. The white washed walls enclose around 150 homes, Gompas and a palace. We stay at teahouse and rest of the time explores the surrounding area.
Day 09 Explore the Lo-Mangthang
Altitude: 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Explore
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We have allowed full day to explore this outstanding historical and cultural center. There are 4 major Gompas to visit during our stay. The palace is the home of the raja (King) and his rani (queen) is the attraction as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya. Although the raja's function is now primarily ceremonial he is seen as a person who can help people resolve local issues. The town itself is fascinating, and offers countless opportunities to observe a vibrant Tibetan culture. There are many places to explore and manage your time to explore the places. Every monastery requires the donations and entry fees which is made by your own.
Day 10 Drive from Lo-Mangthang to Jomsom
Altitude: 2700/8,856ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs drive
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After a wonderful time at Lo-Mangthang we depart from Lo Manthang to Jomsom by jeep. Tonight, we will celebrate the achievements of the trek with the crew and reflect on our journey.
Day 11 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Fly 25 minutes to Pokhara & Fly 30 minutes to Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport we catch another flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Departure
Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport at Kathmandu for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in the trip suggested (Including airport pick up, transfer, Kathmandu Tour, drop etc.) by private vehicle
- 2 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Welcome & Farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Kathmandu- Pokhara by tourist bus drive
- 02 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe accommodation in Pokhara on BB plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar
- Pokhara -Jomsom-Pokhara - Kathmandu flight
- Upper Mustang Special Permit ( Immigration Permit), ACAP Permit & TIMs card
- Upper Mustang Trek will full board of meals( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea coffee in a cups), seasonal fruits etc.
- Trekking accommodation in Mt. Lodges and Guest Houses ( Night staying in Kagbeni, Charang, Lo-manthang, Jomsom is attached bathroom with hot shower)
- One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader ( Gov. Licensed, first aid, eco trained and altitude trained), assistance leader as per the group size, one trek porter for every two trekkers in a group, all of their payment, insurance
- Lo-manthang to Jomsom drive by Private Jeep ( 7 to 8 Hours Drive)
- Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Trek Duffle Bag and Adventure Certificate
- High Altitude Medicine
- All Gov. and local taxes as applicable
- Final Departure transfer
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, International flight in/out Nepal
- Travel Insurance- Should Includes- Medical Expenses, Helicopter Evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal Nature Expenses, cold beverages, alcoholic drinks, wifi, phone call, extra porter etc.
- Tips to guide and support staff
- Any extended services
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
| Start Date | Group Joining | Trip Price | Action |
|---|
My dream to go to the Upper Mustang region!
Max Goodman from UK
For 11 years it had been a dream to go to the Upper Mustang region. Keshav - Thank you for making it happen! I will recommend Advanced Adventures to friends looking to trek in Nepal. There are a number of things I want to highlight:
- The service you provided whilst arranging the trek with me from the UK was professional and organised. I had lots of questions over the course of a few months, and you answered all of them quickly and we'll, which gave me confidence in the adventure we had planned.
- As the guide, Lakpa was great. He was friendly, and in particular he was thoughtful about what I might need on a daily basis, and paid attention to what I liked. For example, a real highlight was trying the local raksi (rice wine) at the lodges, and being invited into the kitchens of the lodges, to see how the food was prepared and chat with other guides/porters. Lakpa hadn't been on the Upper Mustang Region trek for a few years due to the global COVID lockdowns significantly impacting the tourist trade - however this didn't matter, because at every step he would speak to local villagers, other guides, and lodge owners to find out tips and latest news for the route, and to get recommendations about which lodges to stay in for the following night. He even telephoned around to local people to find the keys to various temples/monasteries, which was fantastic for gaining us access to local sights. There were a number of times where we deviated from the itinerary, and he managed this well. On one occasion he learned of a better (alternative) route for 2 days of the trek, that he proposed, we discussed, and then agreed. This helped us stay away from the dirt road for 2 days, and get higher up into the mountains to enjoy the landscape and views (my primary focus). On another occasion I wanted to change the itinerary to visit an area that I had read about (and that he had not been to), and he spent time to discuss with local people and other guides to find the best way to explore that new area - which we did the next day! I was very pleased to have been able to explore the area I had heard about!
- As the porter, Mingmar was great - he was friendly and thoughtful, helping where he could, and sharing jokes and laughs. I was so glad not to have carried all of my equipment every day - this meant that I could focus on enjoying the landscape and sights.
- Lakpa and Mingmar brought fresh fruit for the evenings, to have after dinner. This was a lovely thought and added some good variety into the meals - so that we could choose fresh fruit some days.
I look forward to more adventures in the future!
Advanced Adventures (AA) and yet again, the trip exceeded my expectations!
Sharna King
I returned for a second time to Nepal this year with Advanced Adventures Nepal (AA) and yet again, the trip exceeded my expectations! AA tailored my trip to suit my individual requirements, and provided great guides who I now class as my friends! My trip this year was to summit Pisang Peak (6119m) and to hike the Annapurna Circuit (total 3 weeks). Both my climbing guide (Pemba) and my trekking guide provided excellent service from start to finish. We had so many laughs and experiences that I will never forget for as long as I live! Pisang Peak was exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Pem worked with me to ensure we climbed safely, and it was certainly a big achievement for me to be the first person to summit the peak this year! Also, I really enjoyed the Base Camp experience on the expedition and certainly did not go hungry! The food was amazing!
On the circuit, My guide and I led the way on the Throng La pass in thigh deep snow, and we had so much fun on that day! The scenery and terrain were out of this world! We met up with other AA guides and clients on the circuit, which was great as I was always making new friends. It never felt like I was trekking alone!
There is a great consistency in the guides that AA provide, they all have great experience, they know their domains well, and you completely trust them from day 1. Their ultimate priority is you, and this is why I always come back to AA. The service they provide has never failed me and its great to come back year after year to see people who really are my friends. They make me feel like I belong in Nepal!
I am planning to come back again in Oct and I already have my Island Peak trip booked with AA for next April. So I guess my actions speak louder than words!! Thanks to all at AA and see you in a few months!!
Ms. Sharna King- Pisang Peak Climbing
Swindon, England
sharnak@hotmail.co.uk
We no doubt recommend Advanced Adventures to anyone willing to go trekking in Nepal.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
We are just back from a 12 days trek on the Annapurna Circuit, from Besi Sahar to Jomsom, and we absolutely loved it. We arrived in Nepal without having booked our trek. We had looked what was on offer online though and liked Advanced Adventures website.
Once in Kathmandu we paid a visit to their office. That’s when we met Chet who really took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answered our questions. We booked our trek about a week ahead only and met with our guide, Iswor, before the trek.
It was just the two of us, and Ishow, and our porter, Bisnu, took really great care of us. We felt really safe and learned a lot of interesting things while walking. Accommodation and food were much better than we would have expected at such high altitudes. Needless to say that the views were breathtaking.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trip Overview
This short Upper Mustang Trek is prepared for the peoples who would love to visit this mustang region but have short days so would not be able to plan our suggested Upper Mustang Trek-16 Days or Upper Mustang Trek-19 Days plan.
This trek takes you via popular route to Lo-Manthang and visits to its highlighted areas, cultural villages, and landscapes but while returning, it will take you straight back to Jomsom from Lo-Manthang from Jeep drive to save days.
Peoples with good health and average fitness could plan this trek with us without any hesitation.
Note: If required, you would be able to use Horse Ride on this trip at every day so those who are not in physical condition to walk on this trip, they could still plan this trek in Horse Ride option. But the cost of the Horse Ride is extra.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Responsible Travel
Advanced Adventures organize treks that is responsible for society, environment and local community. We care for our destination and peoples of the region that we visits. Advanced Adventures always provide opportunity for locals to work on our every treks, and make sure that our every treks benefits locals as we always employee locals of the same trek region.
We also carryout several social projects for the mountain peoples that supports their lifestyle to comfort living with normal awareness of health and sanitation in the areas.
Advanced Adventures fund its annual 5% profit to Pioneer Foundation Nepal to carryout its social projects so we are very proud to be associated in social project in our profession.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. At the evening, you'll transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with the cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Drive 5 – 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Early morning drive by tourist bus to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Pokhara-Jomsom to Kagbeni
Altitude: 2,858/9,374ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Fly 25 minutes & 3 – 4 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After breakfast morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang. From Jomsom our trek continues on the gradual & windy path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop, here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an interesting wind-swept village situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang.
Day 04 Kagbeni to Chele
Altitude: 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Our journey starts with a special permit checkup and onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki up stream. We enter Mustang and follow the east bank of the river over a series of small ridges. Across the river we can see Kang Gompa, a center of the Nyingmapa sect. Approaching Tangbe we encounter the distinctive black, red and white chortens that typify upper Mustang. The town of white washed houses contains an intriguing pattern of alleyways and is surrounded by fields of wheat, barley and buckwheat, interspersed with small apple orchards. We cross to the east bank of the river and ascend to the village of Chele. Immediately, the strong influence of Tibetan culture of Lo is evident with the decoration of the houses.
Day 05 Chele to Syanbochen
Altitude: 3475m/11,398ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
The trail today is characterized by the crossing of a series of large spurs. Our trek wins to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Danda. Further walk around 3 hrs will reach you at Syanbochen for the overnight. The valleys that dissect the trail have cool streams and juniper trees to enable us to relax for a while. These altitudes should not present any acclimatization issues, so we just take our time and enjoy the walk.
Day 06 Syanbochen to Ghaymi
Altitude: 3520m/11,546ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After breakfast, we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) and passing few teahouses, chorten and local villages which is like Tibetan style of houses with open Varanda, and crosses over a few other passes. Avenues of poplar trees and fields of barley mark our trail as we head to Nyi La (4,010m/13,193ft). Nyi Pass is the highest point of the trek thus far and the southern boundary of Lo, we descend to our overnight stop at Ghaymi.
Day 07 Ghaymi to Charang
Altitude: 3500m/11,480ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We start our trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk and easily get to the Charang for the overnight. We descend to the Ghaymi Khola and pass a spectacular series of Mani walls (Secret stone wall of the Buddhism) to the village of Charang with its huge white dzong and red Gompa.
Day 08 Charang to Lo-Mangthang
Altitude: 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We leave the Charang Khola and climb the ridge to 3,850m/12628ft windy pass of Lo, for our first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The trail drops to a stream and then climbs onto the plateau where the city is situated. The only gate is in the north-east corner and we make our way to the entrance. The white washed walls enclose around 150 homes, Gompas and a palace. We stay at teahouse and rest of the time explores the surrounding area.
Day 09 Explore the Lo-Mangthang
Altitude: 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Explore
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
We have allowed full day to explore this outstanding historical and cultural center. There are 4 major Gompas to visit during our stay. The palace is the home of the raja (King) and his rani (queen) is the attraction as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya. Although the raja's function is now primarily ceremonial he is seen as a person who can help people resolve local issues. The town itself is fascinating, and offers countless opportunities to observe a vibrant Tibetan culture. There are many places to explore and manage your time to explore the places. Every monastery requires the donations and entry fees which is made by your own.
Day 10 Drive from Lo-Mangthang to Jomsom
Altitude: 2700/8,856ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs drive
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
After a wonderful time at Lo-Mangthang we depart from Lo Manthang to Jomsom by jeep. Tonight, we will celebrate the achievements of the trek with the crew and reflect on our journey.
Day 11 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Fly 25 minutes to Pokhara & Fly 30 minutes to Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport we catch another flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Departure
Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport at Kathmandu for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in the trip suggested (Including airport pick up, transfer, Kathmandu Tour, drop etc.) by private vehicle
- 2 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Welcome & Farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Kathmandu- Pokhara by tourist bus drive
- 02 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe accommodation in Pokhara on BB plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar
- Pokhara -Jomsom-Pokhara - Kathmandu flight
- Upper Mustang Special Permit ( Immigration Permit), ACAP Permit & TIMs card
- Upper Mustang Trek will full board of meals( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea coffee in a cups), seasonal fruits etc.
- Trekking accommodation in Mt. Lodges and Guest Houses ( Night staying in Kagbeni, Charang, Lo-manthang, Jomsom is attached bathroom with hot shower)
- One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader ( Gov. Licensed, first aid, eco trained and altitude trained), assistance leader as per the group size, one trek porter for every two trekkers in a group, all of their payment, insurance
- Lo-manthang to Jomsom drive by Private Jeep ( 7 to 8 Hours Drive)
- Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Trek Duffle Bag and Adventure Certificate
- High Altitude Medicine
- All Gov. and local taxes as applicable
- Final Departure transfer
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, International flight in/out Nepal
- Travel Insurance- Should Includes- Medical Expenses, Helicopter Evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal Nature Expenses, cold beverages, alcoholic drinks, wifi, phone call, extra porter etc.
- Tips to guide and support staff
- Any extended services
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
| Start Date | Group Joining | Trip Price | Action |
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My dream to go to the Upper Mustang region!
Max Goodman from UK
For 11 years it had been a dream to go to the Upper Mustang region. Keshav - Thank you for making it happen! I will recommend Advanced Adventures to friends looking to trek in Nepal. There are a number of things I want to highlight:
- The service you provided whilst arranging the trek with me from the UK was professional and organised. I had lots of questions over the course of a few months, and you answered all of them quickly and we'll, which gave me confidence in the adventure we had planned.
- As the guide, Lakpa was great. He was friendly, and in particular he was thoughtful about what I might need on a daily basis, and paid attention to what I liked. For example, a real highlight was trying the local raksi (rice wine) at the lodges, and being invited into the kitchens of the lodges, to see how the food was prepared and chat with other guides/porters. Lakpa hadn't been on the Upper Mustang Region trek for a few years due to the global COVID lockdowns significantly impacting the tourist trade - however this didn't matter, because at every step he would speak to local villagers, other guides, and lodge owners to find out tips and latest news for the route, and to get recommendations about which lodges to stay in for the following night. He even telephoned around to local people to find the keys to various temples/monasteries, which was fantastic for gaining us access to local sights. There were a number of times where we deviated from the itinerary, and he managed this well. On one occasion he learned of a better (alternative) route for 2 days of the trek, that he proposed, we discussed, and then agreed. This helped us stay away from the dirt road for 2 days, and get higher up into the mountains to enjoy the landscape and views (my primary focus). On another occasion I wanted to change the itinerary to visit an area that I had read about (and that he had not been to), and he spent time to discuss with local people and other guides to find the best way to explore that new area - which we did the next day! I was very pleased to have been able to explore the area I had heard about!
- As the porter, Mingmar was great - he was friendly and thoughtful, helping where he could, and sharing jokes and laughs. I was so glad not to have carried all of my equipment every day - this meant that I could focus on enjoying the landscape and sights.
- Lakpa and Mingmar brought fresh fruit for the evenings, to have after dinner. This was a lovely thought and added some good variety into the meals - so that we could choose fresh fruit some days.
I look forward to more adventures in the future!
Advanced Adventures (AA) and yet again, the trip exceeded my expectations!
Sharna King
I returned for a second time to Nepal this year with Advanced Adventures Nepal (AA) and yet again, the trip exceeded my expectations! AA tailored my trip to suit my individual requirements, and provided great guides who I now class as my friends! My trip this year was to summit Pisang Peak (6119m) and to hike the Annapurna Circuit (total 3 weeks). Both my climbing guide (Pemba) and my trekking guide provided excellent service from start to finish. We had so many laughs and experiences that I will never forget for as long as I live! Pisang Peak was exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Pem worked with me to ensure we climbed safely, and it was certainly a big achievement for me to be the first person to summit the peak this year! Also, I really enjoyed the Base Camp experience on the expedition and certainly did not go hungry! The food was amazing!
On the circuit, My guide and I led the way on the Throng La pass in thigh deep snow, and we had so much fun on that day! The scenery and terrain were out of this world! We met up with other AA guides and clients on the circuit, which was great as I was always making new friends. It never felt like I was trekking alone!
There is a great consistency in the guides that AA provide, they all have great experience, they know their domains well, and you completely trust them from day 1. Their ultimate priority is you, and this is why I always come back to AA. The service they provide has never failed me and its great to come back year after year to see people who really are my friends. They make me feel like I belong in Nepal!
I am planning to come back again in Oct and I already have my Island Peak trip booked with AA for next April. So I guess my actions speak louder than words!! Thanks to all at AA and see you in a few months!!
Ms. Sharna King- Pisang Peak Climbing
Swindon, England
sharnak@hotmail.co.uk
We no doubt recommend Advanced Adventures to anyone willing to go trekking in Nepal.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
We are just back from a 12 days trek on the Annapurna Circuit, from Besi Sahar to Jomsom, and we absolutely loved it. We arrived in Nepal without having booked our trek. We had looked what was on offer online though and liked Advanced Adventures website.
Once in Kathmandu we paid a visit to their office. That’s when we met Chet who really took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answered our questions. We booked our trek about a week ahead only and met with our guide, Iswor, before the trek.
It was just the two of us, and Ishow, and our porter, Bisnu, took really great care of us. We felt really safe and learned a lot of interesting things while walking. Accommodation and food were much better than we would have expected at such high altitudes. Needless to say that the views were breathtaking.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
Annapurna Circuit Trek
