17-Day Upper Mustang Trek from Kathmandu with Lo-Manthang

17 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Sign up for a thrilling 17-day trek to Upper Mustang, beginning with sightseeing in Kathmandu before travelling to Pokhara to start the journey. Hike through th...

Duration: 17 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Jomsom, Lo Manthang, Charang, Kagbeni · Languages: English

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What's Included

Airport-hotel-airport pick-up and drop-off by private car, van, or bus, depending on the group size
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two- or three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included (4 nights)
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast included (2 nights)
Welcome and farewell dinner
All accommodation and meals during the trek
A full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley, including a tour guide and entrance fees
Government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide
1 porter for every 2 people and 1 Sherpa for every 4 people
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
Special Upper Mustang permit, Annapurna Conservation Park permits, and TIMS
Down jacket and sleeping bags (which need to be returned after the trek)
Free duffle bag, T-shirt, and a trekking map
Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
Flights from Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara, including airport departure tax at Jomsom airport
All government taxes
Official expenses

Not Included

Your travel and rescue insurance
International airfare and airport departure tax
Nepal entry visa (you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu)
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, showers, etc.)
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for staff
Other expenses that are not mentioned above
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of an early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than scheduled

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu airport, where our tour representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Then take some rest. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After breakfast, get picked up by your tour guide for a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley, including Pashupati Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After that, prepare for the trek. Your trekking guide will check your equipment and brief you about the trekking program. Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel
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Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Early in the morning, drive by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach lakeside Pokhara. Then transfer to the hotel and explore around the lakeside for the rest of the day. Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel
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Day 04

Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni

After breakfast, head to Pokhara airport and take a short 30-minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, with beautiful mountain scenery en route. Arrive at Jomsom and hike along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River to Ekley-Bhatti village, then continue to Kagbeni. Explore the amazing Kali Gandaki valley with beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Nilgiri South along the way. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 05

Trek from Kagbeni to Chele

After breakfast, get your permits checked and start walking along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. The trail crosses a sandy and windy valley to Tangbe, a lovely village. See apple orchards, buckwheat fields, and Tibetan-style houses on the trail as you continue to the beautiful village of Chele. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 06

Trek from Chele to Syanboche via Tamklam La Pass

After breakfast, start walking. Today is more difficult than yesterday, as trekkers need to cross Tamklam La Pass (3624m). Enjoy views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri, and Damodardanda, then continue to Syanboche, a charming village with juniper trees and beautiful small streams. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 07

Trek from Syanboche to Ghayami

Today is a difficult day, as you will cross two passes: Yamda La (3850m) and Nvi La Pass (4010m). Nvi La Pass is the highest point of this trek. Explore beautiful Tibetan villages and barley fields, then finally reach Ghayami. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 08

Trek from Ghayami to Charang

Today is an easier day compared to the previous one. After breakfast, start walking on the trail that descends to the Ghayami Khola, then pass the long mani wall, the secret stone wall of Buddhists. Finally, reach Charang. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 09

Trek from Charang to Lo-Manthang

After breakfast, cross Charang Khola and continue on the trail that ascends to Lo Pass (3850m). From there, you will see the beautiful village of Lo-Manthang. Continue walking to Lo-Manthang, where you can take in magnificent views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna. Explore the Mangthang village in the evening. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 10

Explore Lo-Manthang

Explore different monasteries such as Namgyal and Tingkhar, as well as the old palace. Lo-Manthang is a famous historical and cultural place in the remote Upper Mustang of Nepal. Also visit the beautiful village located to the northwest of Lo-Manthang. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 11

Lo-Manthang to Ghargompa

Spend a wonderful time in Lo-Manthang. You can choose from different routes to return from Lo-Manthang to Ghargompa, a lovely village. Local people believe that if you make a wish in GharGompa, it will be fulfilled. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 12

Trek from Ghargompa to Ghiling

After breakfast, hike on the trail that crosses plateaus and fields to reach Ghiling, and behold beautiful views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 13

Trek from Ghiling to Chhusang

Walk the same trail as before and reach Lo-Manthang. Enjoy great views of the Himalayas and Tibetan villages along the way. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 14

Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom

Today is the last day of trekking, and it is also a long day. After breakfast, walk on the trail that descends to Kagbeni. Reach Kagbeni and continue the same way back to Jomsom. Prepare for the next day. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 15

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

In the early morning, after breakfast, go to Jomsom airport and take a short 40-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Explore around Pokhara city in the afternoon. Accommodation: Tourist Standard Hotel Meal: Breakfast
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Day 16

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Early in the morning, take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the beautiful countryside, then transfer to the hotel. Explore around Thamel for the rest of the day. Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3* Hotel Meal: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
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Day 17

Departure from Kathmandu

Drop off at the international airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure in Nepal. Meal: Breakfast