Well, the upper mustang trek will provide you completely different trekking experience than Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang region treks. Because it’s inside the trans-Himalayan land between two giant peaks Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna. This barren land used to be the Himalayan Kingdom and still they have the king and the king appears on special occasions. To explore such a beautiful land Upper Mustang Trek itinerary will be different to have a different trekking experience.
Exploring this beautiful region means witnessing the unique culture and tradition of the Mustang. Mustang has two different parts Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. In the upper part living more Tibetan influences communities and lower part live Gurung, Thakali and other communities. These communities have their own cultural and traditional values that is why exploring these regions needs to customizing different Upper Mustang Trek itineraries.
The dramatic landscapes with different colors such as red, brown, black, and orange cliffs can see while walking to the Lo Manthang. The Buddhist religion is a significant part of the Upper Mustang, that is why we can see a monastery in every village. Stupas, Mani Walls, and prayer flags along the way will represent the real Himalayan Buddhism in Nepal.
It’s believed that great Guru Rimpoche travels to Tibet through this land and helped to build the magnificent Samya Monastery in Tibet. To visit this holy land, there are various Upper Mustang Trek itineraries that can choose for your greatest Upper Mustang Trek experience.
The 11 nights 12 days walking to this holiest land is the classic mustang trek itinerary. This itinerary is the best one for the hikers to explore Upper Mustang which starts and ends in Pokhara. However, it can be changed as you wish but you need to complete it within the 10 days time limit or add $50 per day per person after 10 days. For the first 10 days, the permit will cost $500 for a special permit and the ACAP permit will cost $30.
| Day 1 | Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni |
| Day 2 | Kagbeni to Chaile |
| Day 3 | Chaile to Syangbochen |
| Day 4 | Syangbochen to Tsarang |
| Day 5 | Tsarang to Lo Manthang |
| Day 6 | Lo Manthang to Chhoser and back to Lomanthang |
| Day 7 | Lomanthang to Dhakmar via Ghar Gumba |
| Day 8 | Dhakmar to Syangbochen |
| Day 9 | Syangbochen to Chhusang via Chunsi Cave |
| Day 10 | Chhusang to Muktinath |
| Day 11 | Muktinath to Jomsom |
| Day 12 | Jomsom to Pokhara fly or drive back. |
If you are traveling from Kathmandu then first you have to go to Pokhara. That means you need to add a minimum of two days to and from Kathmandu. And you can add one or two more days to spend quality time in Pokhara. Because Pokhara is the place to chill out and relaxed after completing the trekking.
Upper Mustang Trek is a moderate type of trek and if you want more adventure during this trek then you can add Luri Gumba to the Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary. Adding the Luri Gumba site to the Mustang trekking itinerary is called the extended version of the Upper Mustang Trek. A visit to the Luri Gumba is a very special moment that adds special adventures and spiritual moments to the lifetime journey to the desert of Nepal.
| Day 1 | Pokhara to Jomsom fly and trek to Kagbeni |
| Day 2 | Kagbeni to Chaile |
| Day 3 | Chaile to Syangbochen via Chunsi Cave |
| Day 4 | Syangbochen to Dhakmar |
| Day 5 | Dhakmar to Tsarang via Ghar Gumba |
| Day 6 | Tsarang to Lomanthang and explore Lomanthang |
| Day 7 | Visit Chhoser and back to Lomanthang |
| Day 8 | Trek to Yara Village |
| Day 9 | Hike to Luri Gumba |
| Day 10 | Trek to Tangbe Village |
| Day 11 | Trek to Chhusang Village |
| Day 12 | Trek to Muktinath |
| Day 13 | Muktinath to Jomsom via Lubra |
| Day 14 | Jomsom to Pokhara fly or drive |
Upper Mustang Trek can add with Annapurna Circuit Trek too. From Muktinath to continue or start the Upper Mustang Trek. For this, you need to add more time and money to continue the adventure life in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Nowadays in Upper Mustang, there are roads everywhere, and easy to travel from one place to another. Although the beauty of the landscapes is destroyed because of the construction of the unplanned roads. If you are looking for easy touring options to the Upper Mustang region. The Upper Mustang Jeep tour is the best one for you and your whole family too.
| Day 1 | Drive to Tatopani |
| Day 2 | Drive to Kagbeni |
| Day 3 | Drive to Syangbochen |
| Day 4 | Drive to Lomanthang |
| Day 5 | Drive to Chhoser and China Border |
| Day 6 | Drive to Chhusang |
| Day 7 | Drive to Marpha |
| Day 8 | Drive to Pokhara |
Tiji Festival is an annual 3 days celebration that takes place in the walled city the Lomanthang. This is one of the most important and famous festivals in upper mustang, that is why so many local people from every part of Mustang. Not only the local people International tourists also observe this auspicious festival. Please click here for more details about Upper Mustang Tiji Festival.
| Day 1 | Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni |
| Day 2 | Kagbeni to Chaile |
| Day 3 | Chaile to Syangbochen |
| Day 4 | Syangbochen to Tsarang |
| Day 5 | Tsarang to Lo Manthang observe Tiji festival day 1 |
| Day 6 | Second day Tiji Festival |
| Day 7 | Third Day Tiji Festival |
| Day 8 | Lanthang to Dhakmar via Ghar Gumba |
| Day 9 | Dhakmar to Syangbochen |
| Day 10 | Syangbochen to Chhusang via Chunsi Cave |
| Day 11 | Chhusang to Jomsom |
| Day 12 | Jomsom to Pokhara fly or drive back |
These all the Upper Mustang Trek Itineraries are changeable as your wish and holiday length. And these programs are based on how I did the Upper Mustang Trek.
The Upper Mustang Trek is a kind of all-season trek but I don’t recommend to do during the winter season. Because during the winter season there will be a lot of snow and very tough to walk. Among the other three seasons, spring and autumn are the best time to visit the Upper Mustang.
Spring season – March, April, May
Summer season – June, July, August
Autumn season – September, October, November
Winter season – December, January, February
Well, Upper Mustang is the most expensive trekking region in Nepal. Because need a special permit and that permit is only issued for a minimum of 10 days and is only issued by the registered trekking companies. Also, a trekking license holder trekking guide is mandatory for this journey.
Special permit for 10 days $500. Beyond 10 days each day each person $50
Normal ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) $30
The Upper Mustang Trek is one of the most popular and expensive treks in Nepal and can do in different types such as walking and Jeep your. Trekking to this amazing land will give you different natural beauties and cultural activities. And opportunities to know how mountain people are living in the mountains.
I hope reading this article, gives you the best ideas about the Upper Mustang Trek itineraries and options to choose the best one which suits you.
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