Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA-UMT-0060
Activities
Cultural Tours, Trekking & Walking in Mustang Region
Meals
Breakfast at City; Full Board of Meals at Trek
Room
Hotel/Lodge
Max Elevation
3942m/12933ft
Group Size
2
Best Month
Sept - Nov & Mar - May
Trip Overview
The literal meaning of Mustang is “Fertile Plain”, former kingdom of Lo and now it is a part of Nepal, bordering the Tibetan plateau, which was opened for the tourist in March 1992. Upper mustang is a barren valley with Trans Himalaya. Mustang was once an important route for crossing the Himalaya between Tibet and Nepal, and many of the old salt caravans passed through Mustang. This is an area where we will trek to, discovering the wonders of the architecture, language, their interesting culture and traditions which are almost purely Tibetan.
Trekking in Mustang region is a unique experience, which takes you to an arid region beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The route entails traveling across desert like landscape, barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and moraine valleys. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the most rewarding experiences in Nepal. Therefore, through this trek you will have a close up view of the primitive society that has remained unaffected by modernization for centuries.
Trip Highlights
- The exploration of cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu prior the trek begins.
- The short cultural tour of Nepal’s most beautiful town, Pokhara on the second day of the trip
- The walk through the trails of Apple Orchard of Nepal, Jomsom all the way to Upper Mustang via many culturally opulent villages
- The ancient Monasteries of the region, where travelers experience spiritual peacefulness
- The landscapes dominated by barren valleys, colorful mountains having interesting myths and widespread Himalayas to the north
- The remains of ancient Lo Kingdom at Upper Mustang and western and valleys, which lie in close proximity of Lo-Manthang
- The amazing culture of people of Lo, which they have been practicing for centuries
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.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Sightseeing tour
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Drive 5 – 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 04 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kegbeni
Altitude: 2,858/9,374ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Fly 25 minutes & 3 – 4 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 05 Trek to Chele
Altitude: 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 06 Trek to Geling
Altitude 3520m/11,546ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 07 Trek to Charang
Altitude 3500m/11,480ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 08 Trek to Lo-Manthang
Altitude 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 09 Explore Day at Lomanthang
Altitude 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Explore
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 10 Lo-Mangthang to Ghar Gumpa
Altitude 3942m/12933ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 11 Ghar Gumpa to Ghiling
Altitude 3806m/12,484ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 12 Ghiling to Chele
Altitude 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 13 Chele to Jomsom
Altitude 2700/8,856ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 14 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Activities: 25 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 15 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1300m/4264ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Farewell dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 16 Departure day
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Departure
What's Included?
- Airport picks up/ transfer
- 3 nights in 3 star standard hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Guided tour of Kathmandu valley with private car, entrance of all the temples and monuments fees
- Welcome and Farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Mustang special permit and other necessary permits
- Drive from Kathmandu-Pokhara by Tourist Bus
- All monuments/ entrance fees
- 2 nights hotel in Pokhara on BB plan as per as itinerary suggested
- Pokhara -Jomsom-Pokhara by plane
- 12nights/ 13 days of complete trek of Upper Mustang Trek will full board of meals( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea coffee)
- Mt. accommodation twin share- comfortable and clean (two nights attached bath)
- One Advance Adventures Trek Leader( Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), his entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- Entire cost of porter and Sherpa’s- one porter for each two member in a group
- All the Gov and local taxes
- AA duffle bag
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags
- Group medicine kit box
- Departure transfer
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, in/out flight to Kathmandu
- Your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara, except provided dinner and breakfast
- Entire beverages, mineral water, beer etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance(Must includes Helicopter evacuation and trip cancellation)
- Personal Nature Expenses/ Tips to guide and porter
- Any Extending Trips
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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Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Group Size:
In our trip, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, trip and safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and any other cities, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels ( Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower) similar of 3 star standard hotel and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 350.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Upper Mustang with us. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility.
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August)- As mustang region is rain shadow part of the himalayas, trekking in mustang even at these month is doable so you could come to plan this trek at summer season as well without any hesitation. However, flight to/out Jomsom is weather depended flight and delay could happen so come with some extra days to trek in summer time.
Vaccination
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
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 provid...read more
Trip Overview
The literal meaning of Mustang is “Fertile Plain”, former kingdom of Lo and now it is a part of Nepal, bordering the Tibetan plateau, which was opened for the tourist in March 1992. Upper mustang is a barren valley with Trans Himalaya. Mustang was once an important route for crossing the Himalaya between Tibet and Nepal, and many of the old salt caravans passed through Mustang. This is an area where we will trek to, discovering the wonders of the architecture, language, their interesting culture and traditions which are almost purely Tibetan.
Trekking in Mustang region is a unique experience, which takes you to an arid region beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The route entails traveling across desert like landscape, barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and moraine valleys. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the most rewarding experiences in Nepal. Therefore, through this trek you will have a close up view of the primitive society that has remained unaffected by modernization for centuries.
Trip Highlights
- The exploration of cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu prior the trek begins.
- The short cultural tour of Nepal’s most beautiful town, Pokhara on the second day of the trip
- The walk through the trails of Apple Orchard of Nepal, Jomsom all the way to Upper Mustang via many culturally opulent villages
- The ancient Monasteries of the region, where travelers experience spiritual peacefulness
- The landscapes dominated by barren valleys, colorful mountains having interesting myths and widespread Himalayas to the north
- The remains of ancient Lo Kingdom at Upper Mustang and western and valleys, which lie in close proximity of Lo-Manthang
- The amazing culture of people of Lo, which they have been practicing for centuries
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.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Sightseeing tour
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Drive 5 – 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 04 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kegbeni
Altitude: 2,858/9,374ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Fly 25 minutes & 3 – 4 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 05 Trek to Chele
Altitude: 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 06 Trek to Geling
Altitude 3520m/11,546ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 07 Trek to Charang
Altitude 3500m/11,480ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 08 Trek to Lo-Manthang
Altitude 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 09 Explore Day at Lomanthang
Altitude 3700m/12,136ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: Explore
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 10 Lo-Mangthang to Ghar Gumpa
Altitude 3942m/12933ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 11 Ghar Gumpa to Ghiling
Altitude 3806m/12,484ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 12 Ghiling to Chele
Altitude 3050m/10,004ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 13 Chele to Jomsom
Altitude 2700/8,856ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 14 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft
Activities: 25 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 15 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1300m/4264ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Farewell dinner
Activities: 5-6 hrs drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 16 Departure day
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Activities: Departure
What's Included?
- Airport picks up/ transfer
- 3 nights in 3 star standard hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Guided tour of Kathmandu valley with private car, entrance of all the temples and monuments fees
- Welcome and Farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Mustang special permit and other necessary permits
- Drive from Kathmandu-Pokhara by Tourist Bus
- All monuments/ entrance fees
- 2 nights hotel in Pokhara on BB plan as per as itinerary suggested
- Pokhara -Jomsom-Pokhara by plane
- 12nights/ 13 days of complete trek of Upper Mustang Trek will full board of meals( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea coffee)
- Mt. accommodation twin share- comfortable and clean (two nights attached bath)
- One Advance Adventures Trek Leader( Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), his entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- Entire cost of porter and Sherpa’s- one porter for each two member in a group
- All the Gov and local taxes
- AA duffle bag
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags
- Group medicine kit box
- Departure transfer
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, in/out flight to Kathmandu
- Your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara, except provided dinner and breakfast
- Entire beverages, mineral water, beer etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance(Must includes Helicopter evacuation and trip cancellation)
- Personal Nature Expenses/ Tips to guide and porter
- Any Extending Trips
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 |
---|
Useful Information
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Group Size:
In our trip, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, trip and safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and any other cities, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels ( Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower) similar of 3 star standard hotel and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 350.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Upper Mustang with us. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility.
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August)- As mustang region is rain shadow part of the himalayas, trekking in mustang even at these month is doable so you could come to plan this trek at summer season as well without any hesitation. However, flight to/out Jomsom is weather depended flight and delay could happen so come with some extra days to trek in summer time.
Vaccination
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
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Reviews
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 provid...read more