Upper Mustang Trek wealth of the Himalaya!
Make your way to the wild and remote Trans Himalayan region of Nepal with the Upper Mustang Trek. As the region lies near Tibet, you can find similarities in terms of landscape, culture, and vegetation. Travelling to Upper Mustang is similar to travelling to Tibet. You will be able to experience the dry landscape in the backdrop of the gorgeous Himalayas. The barren land with almost no trees is a peculiar feature of this journey. The off-the-beaten-path, rocky trails will take you into the forbidden kingdom of Lo and let you experience the grandeur of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, etc.
Upper Mustang Trek has been recently opened for non-Nepalese trekkers, and they still require a special permit to enter this area. The trek to this region is off the beaten track, i.e., rocky trails, less travelled, and with few people. The accommodation and food are really very simple. Therefore, only a few enthusiastic travelers opt for this trek. As the region gets few travelers, it is still out of influence from modernization that has eventually touched the rest of the world. When you walk through the trail of Upper Mustang, you will feel as if you have travelled back in time to a time when these were ancient palaces, kings, forts, etc.
The colorful prayer flags, chortens, mani walls, etc on the way depict the Tibetan Buddhist culture prevalent in this area. The Mustang Region is mainly inhabited by people of Magar, Gurung, and Thakali ethnicity who live a simple life and are engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry for livelihood. People practice Buddhism as a major religion and celebrate festivals like Tiji and many more.
Upper Mustang Trek is something more than natural and cultural exploration. It is a way to see how the world we are living in is different. It is a way of gaining insights into people, their lifestyle, and culture. It will let us know where we come from and what we have gained and lost in our present world.
So, are you ready to walk into a desert-like land with Nepal Intrepid Treks and experience the beauty that lies in nature, the Trans Himalayas, plateaus, people, their culture, and lifestyle? Join us to live a life that you have never experienced before!
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft)
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (822 m / 2,697 ft) | Distance: 200 km (124.2 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
- Day 04: Fly to Jomsom for 25 minutes and trek to Kagbeni (2,743 m / 8,999 ft) | Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) | Duration: 4-5 hours
- Day 05: Trek to Chele (3,050 m / 10,006 ft) | Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 06: Trek to Gheling (3,570 m / 11,712 ft) | Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 07: Trek to Charang (3,630 m / 11,909 ft) | Distance: 20 km (12.4 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 08: Trek to LhoManthang (3,840 m / 12,598 ft) | Distance: 19 km (11.8 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 09: Exploration of NamgyalGompa and Tingkhar | Distance: 16 km (9.9 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 10: Trek to Drakmar (3,810 m / 12,500 ft) | Distance: 18 km (11.1 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 11: Trek to Sangboche (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) | Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 12: Trek to Chhusang (2,980 m / 9,776 ft) | Distance: 19 km (11.8 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3,710 m / 12,172 ft) | Distance: 18 km (11.1 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2,720 m / 8,924 ft) | Distance: 20.2 km (12.5 miles) | Duration: 6 hours
- Day 15: Fly to Pokhara | Duration: 25 minutes
- Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft) | Distance: 200 km (124.2 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
- Day 17: Farewell
