About the Region
The legendary "Forbidden Kingdom of Lo", Upper Mustang sits in the dramatic rain-shadow desert north of the Annapurna range. Famous for walled medieval capital Lo Manthang, thousand-year-old cliff sky caves, Tibetan monasteries, and vibrant chortens.
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Trek Itineraries in Mustang Region
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Upper Mustang Trek - Full Route Itinerary
Book This Trek| Day | Route | Elevation | Distance | Time | Notes & Trail Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrive Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Dinner
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1,300m | — | — | Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m). Transfer to hotel, orientation, and submission of passports for Special Restricted Area Permit (RAP) processing. |
| 2 |
Fly/Drive to Pokhara
Hotel in Pokhara
Breakfast
|
820m | 200.00 km | — | Scenic flight or private tourist coach drive to Pokhara (820m). Rest day by picturesque Fewa Lake with Annapurna views. |
| 3 |
Fly Pokhara → Jomsom
Hotel in Jomsom
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,720m | — | — | Spectacular mountain flight between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs to Jomsom (2,720m). Rest and meet porter team. |
| 4 |
Jomsom → Kagbeni
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,800m | 10.00 km | ~3.5 hrs | Trek along windy Kali Gandaki riverbed to medieval Kagbeni (2,800m), the official gateway to Upper Mustang with ancient mud-brick houses. |
| 5 |
Kagbeni → Chele
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,050m | 14.50 km | ~5.5 hrs | Enter the restricted area at the police checkpoint. Trek alongside the river, climbing up eroded red cliffs to Chele. |
| 6 |
Chele → Syangboche
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,800m | 12.00 km | ~6.0 hrs | Cross several high desert passes (Taklam La, Dawa La), visit the holy Chungsi Cave monastery, and arrive in Syangboche. |
| 7 |
Syangboche → Ghami
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,520m | 11.50 km | ~5.5 hrs | Climb over Nyi La pass (4,010m), descending past the longest sacred Mani Wall in Mustang to reach Ghami village. |
| 8 |
Ghami → Tsarang
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,560m | 11.00 km | ~5.5 hrs | Trek across dramatic red canyon cliffs, climbing over Tsarang La pass (3,870m) to reach Tsarang, home to a massive 5-story white palace and 14th-century gompa. |
| 9 |
Tsarang → Lo Manthang
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,840m | 11.00 km | ~4.5 hrs | Descend into Tsarang Chu canyon and climb up to the ridge of Lo La (3,950m) for the first view of the walled capital of Lo Manthang. |
| 10 |
Explore Lo Manthang (Chhosar caves, Namgyal Gompa)
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,840m | 8.00 km | ~4.0 hrs | Exploration day in Lo Manthang. Visit the King's Palace, 15th-century Jampa Gompa, and take a horse/jeep trip to the multi-tiered cave dwellings at Chhosar. |
| 11 |
Lo Manthang → Dhamkar
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,820m | 15.00 km | ~6.0 hrs | Begin return journey via an alternate eastern trail through Gyakar village and the world's oldest Tibetan monastery at Ghar Gompa. |
| 12 |
Dhamkar → Syangbochen
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,800m | 13.00 km | ~5.5 hrs | Trek through high barren hills with expansive views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri, descending to Syangbochen. |
| 13 |
Syangbochen → Chussang
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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2,980m | 12.00 km | ~5.5 hrs | Descend past Samar and across the river gorge back to the village of Chussang with its famous red cliff caves. |
| 14 |
Chussang → Jomsom
Hotel in Jomsom
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,720m | 14.00 km | ~5.5 hrs | Exit the restricted area checkpoint at Kagbeni and follow the Kali Gandaki riverbed back to Jomsom. |
| 15 |
Fly Jomsom → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast, Dinner
|
1,300m | — | — | Scenic morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, connecting with flight/drive back to Kathmandu. Evening farewell celebration. |
| 16 |
Departure
Breakfast
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1,300m | — | — | Airport transfer for your international departure flight. |
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Client Experiences in Mustang Region
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"I had a wonderful experience traveling with Kumar, who accompanied me from Kathmandu to Lumbini for a couple of days. He handled everything: from accommodation, to itinerary and the best places to visit. That left me free to simply enjoy the trip. In Lumbini, he brought the history of the Buddha’s birthplace to life, and his knowledge made every site far more meaningful than if I’d visited on my own. He also took us on a short hike to Shivapuri near Kathmandu. He was attentive to our pace the whole way, checked in on us often, and made sure we were comfortable and safe without ever rushing us. Kumar is knowledgeable, organized, and caring. I’d highly recommend him to anyone who wants to explore Kathmandu like a local, as well as to anyone looking for a trusted guide on more challenging treks!"
