Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can rest and relax or explore the vibrant city of Kathmandu on your own.
Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Kagbani (2804m)
Today, you will take a scenic flight to Pokhara and then drive to Jomsom, which is the starting point of the trek. From Jomsom, you will drive to Kagbeni, a small village on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River.
Day 3: Trek to Chele (3,050m)
You will start the trek from Kagbeni and trek along the Kali Gandaki River towards the village of Tangbe. From Tangbe, the trail climbs up to a ridge and descends to the village of Chele.
Day 4: Trek to Syangboche (3,800m)
Today's trek is relatively steep and challenging, as you climb up to the Taklam La Pass (3,624m) and descend to the village of Samar. From Samar, you will trek to the village of Syangboche, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Day 5: Trek to Ghami (3,520m)
The trail today takes you through several traditional Mustangi villages, including Chungsi and Ghiling, before reaching the village of Ghami.
Day 6: Trek to Tsarang (3,560m)
Today's trek takes you through barren landscapes, deep gorges, and high mountain passes, before reaching the village of Tsarang, which is known for its ancient monasteries and palace.
Day 7: Trek to Lo Manthang (3,840m)
Today, you will reach the highlight of the trek, the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang. You will trek along a high plateau, which offers stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Day 8: Explore Lo Manthang and its surroundings
You will spend today exploring the ancient city of Lo Manthang, which is home to several ancient monasteries, palaces, and chortens. You can also visit the Chhosser cave monastery, which is one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the Mustang region.
Day 9: Trek back to Ghami
After spending some time in Lo Manthang, you will trek back to the village of Ghami, following a different route.
Day 10: Trek to Samar (3,660m)
You will trek back through the villages of Tsarang, Ghiling, and Chungsi, before reaching the village of Samar.
Day 11: Trek to Kagbeni
Today's trek takes you back to Kagbeni, where you can explore the village and visit the ancient Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery.
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom
You will trek back to Jomsom, which marks the end of the Upper Mustang Trek.
Day 13: Fly back to Pokhara
You will take a morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and spend the rest of the day exploring the lakeside city of Pokhara.
Day 14: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu
You will either take a flight or drive back to Kathmandu, depending on your preference.
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu
Your memorable Upper Mustang Trek comes to an end today as you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
