Trekking
4.9(145)
Upper Mustang Trek
Mustang Region, Nepal
12 days
Max 10 people
Moderate
About This Tour
Journey to the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang, a restricted area that remained closed to outsiders until 1992. This 10-12 day trek takes you into a Tibetan Buddhist enclave with medieval walled cities, ancient cave monasteries, dramatic desert landscapes, and preserved Tibetan culture. Trek to Lo Manthang, the walled capital, and experience life unchanged for centuries in this remote rain-shadow region behind the Himalayas.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Lo Manthang, medieval walled capital of Mustang
- Visit ancient cave monasteries and sky caves
- Experience authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture
- Trek through dramatic desert landscapes and colorful rock formations
- Restricted area with limited permits preserving authenticity
- Medieval villages with traditional mud-brick architecture
- Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries with rare murals and manuscripts
What's Included
Included
- All ground transportation
- Jomsom-Kathmandu flight
- Experienced cultural guide
- Porter service
- All accommodation during trek
- Three meals daily
- Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit (USD 500)
- ACAP and TIMS permits
- Completion certificate
Not Included
- Kathmandu-Pokhara transportation
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- City accommodation and meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Emergency evacuation
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m), Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) | 3 hours
Spectacular mountain flight to Jomsom, then trek to medieval village of Kagbeni, gateway to Upper Mustang.
Teahouse lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Expert Guide
TG
Tsewang Gurung
Tsewang is from Mustang and provides unparalleled cultural insights into this Tibetan Buddhist kingdom.
Experience
13
years
Rating
4.9
out of 5
Tours Led
87+
expeditions
Languages
4
English, Nepali, Tibetan, Gurung
Best Season to Visit
Optimal travel months for the best experience
April
May
June
September
October
November
From
$2,199
per person
Available
$2,199 × 2 guests$4,398
Service fee$219.9
Total$4,617.9
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before start