Upper Mustang Trek

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Upper Mustang trek is the hidden treasure of Mustang which is also called Lo and it offers a spectacular trekking experience in the remotes trans-Himalayan mountain regions of Nepal. It is one of the Buddhist kingdoms of Nepal which lies in a remotes area of Nepal. This trek is an exploration of the concealed valleys of upper Mustang in Nepal. The trek is one of the regions in the country suitable for trekking even during monsoon time. Trekking in this route, we get an opportunity to explore the wonderful village of this region. The trek is best to experience the brilliance of solitary ever snowcapped peaks and the great opportunity of an excellent cultural experience. During the time of trekking, we offer and promoting this trekking for those who are at beginner trekkers and you can enjoy local home stay and tea garden last day of your trek. In the time of trekking, we will follow through clam nature and peaceful hill and dazzling mountains all around. It is an area of spectacular scenery, trekking through beautiful villages inhabited by the Sherpa’s people. The discovery and adventure are much more similar to normal a trekking package which is one of the best and popular trekking destinations. the start poin Kagbeni which is Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Upper Mustang trek is the most popular trekking destination in the world where you can experience the true life of the real mountain people of Nepal. The main highlights of mustang trekking are Tibetan villages, rare medieval, Buddhist arts, the exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The trails complete with lush forests, interesting villages, terraced farms, dazzling rivers and the extraordinary views of the mountain. The path is so less used and non-touristy that you feel like embarking upon a discovery expedition. The trail mostly stays along the ridge; the altitude gain becomes more gradual. It is one of the restricted trekking routes of Nepal where for trekking you need special trekking permit for trekking in this region. This barren landscape is dotted with settlements of whitewashed houses, barley field, and Chortens festooned with prayers flag. This place is not very known to many tourists and very much less travelled. It is a classic trekking route to give you tastes of unspoiled culture and villages. If you don’t have enough time, not prefer to walk or physically not fit. The season between April to August and September to November is considered as the best season for trekking in this route.

Short Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400M)
DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING KATHMANDU VALLEY
DAY 03: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA BY TOURIST BUS/ 6 TO 7 HOURS DRIVE
DAY 04: MORNING FLIGHT TO JOMSOM (2,715 M) AND TREK TO KAGBENI – 04 HRS.
DAY 05: TREK TO CHHUSANG (2800 M) 6 HRS.
DAY 06: TREK TO SOMARE (3,340 M) 6 HRS.
DAY 07: TREK TO GHELING (3,540 M) 5 HRS.
DAY 08: TREK TO TSARANG (3,560 M) 6 HRS.
DAY 09: TREK TO LO-MANTHANG (3700M) 5 HRS.
DAY 10: AT LO-MANTHANG REST DAY FOR EXPLORATION AROUND ITS VILLAGE AND MONASTERIES.
DAY 11: TREK TO DHAKMAR (3,810 M) 6 HRS.
DAY 12: TREK TO SYANGBOCHE (3,540M) 6 HRS.
DAY 13: TREK TO CHHUSANG (2,800M) 6 HRS.
DAY 14: TREK TO KAGBENI (2,830 M) 5 HRS.
DAY 15: TREK TO JOMSOM (2, 715 M) 4 HOURS.
DAY 16: FLY FROM JOMSOM TO POKHARA (820M) 25 MIN FLIGHT
DAY 17: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU BY TOURIST BUS 6 TO 7 HOUR
DAY 18: FINAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

The Flight is Some time not sure. because of the reason is Weathers, if Political Problem makes strick for roadblock and bad weather make flight cancel and take Helicopter charter or Jeep reserved to Pokhara. and Also if you need to extend your trip that all that cost will be Extra. If Need any more query to talk to Tour Operator.

Details Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400M)
Arrival in Kathmandu, The representatives by Everest Trekking Routes will welcome you at TIA Upon your Arrival. we transfer to hotel overnight stay.

DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING KATHMANDU VALLE
Half day sightseeing Kathmandu Valley Major Place as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Soyembhunath (Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa) The Darbar Square is 14th Century established after Pratap Malla and very famous lord kumari goddess after that continue to drive to Swayambhunath which is ancient believed that create self-beautiful monastery with sounding monkey gang and continue to Boddhnath temple. that is also of the biggest stupa in Asia. all these things will explain your guide during the trip and drive to hotel prepare Upper Mustang Trekking to stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA BY TOURIST BUS/ 6 TO 7 HOURS DRIVE
hotel to tourist bus station just 10 minute morning walk, then take the tourist bus departure at 7:00 AM in the morning continue to drive prithibi rajmark high way. after 2 hours drive to stop for breakfast about 20 minute and the edge of the Trisuli river. along the road, we can beautiful rice farm and evergreen tropical villages with Trisuli river rafting. though at 12:00 to at 1:00 PM stop again lunch take a 20-minute break then continue drive to Pokhara. we will be reached in the afternoon and short walk lake site and stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 04: MORNING FLIGHT TO JOMSOM (2,715 M) AND TREK TO KAGBENI – 04 HRS.
After breakfast transfer to Domestic airport and flight to Jomsom altitude of 2715 meters, Trek to Kagbeni takes 4-5 hours. The excellent Himalayan scenery of lower Mustang which is popular Jomsom Muktinath route and joins to Annapurna Circuit; the Jomsom is headquartered of Mustang District between Mt Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himal. Stay overnight at lodge.

DAY 05: TREK TO CHHUSANG (2800 M) 6 HRS.
Trek to Chhusang we will have to descend to Kagbeni. the Kagbeni is the main entry gate Restricted Area of Upper Mustang which is a cost for $ 500 Per Person for 10 days. take time while for checking. we are entering Special Upper Mustang area of Kagbeni, Passing several local typical villages chhusang follow the kaligandaki river then crossing to reaching at Chhusang Village during the day we can see beautiful Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, tukuche peak and other Himalayan scenery. overnight at Chhusang.

DAY 06: TREK TO SOMARE (3,340 M) 6 HRS.
From Chhusang to Somare is normal trails solidly flat and bit step after chele biggest climb to reach until Syangboche. 5 to 6 hours trek desired area Upper Mustang Trekking. today is we pass beautiful Apple garden and bottom of the Chele crossing an amazing suspension bridge. and around little Trekking Peaks and villages, we can see. after at 12:00 PM trails go windy, continue trekking to Somare stay overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 07: TREK TO GHELING (3,540 M) 5 HRS.
After breakfast Climb up to Syamboche, mostly uphill to syanboche take lunch and rest for a while. The scenery is Excellent Himalayan white range which is most popular Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8097m. and many other Expedition. Desert geographically decorate awesome vies of Upper Mustang. today we don’t see many villages just follow the trail. if interest to see the Buddha cave also possible before reach syangboche. and continue to Ghiling stay overnight at lodge.

DAY 08: TREK TO TSARANG (3,560 M) 6 HRS.
This Morning if the weather is very clear we can different type of scenery, beautiful farm and Ghiling village with some old monastery follow the route of Lo Manthan continue to walk at Tsarang. The tsarang is the biggest village of upper mustang has old monastery over 800 years old. Identify of old king palace some sample and beautiful villages visit the monastery and all area of Tsarang. The Monastery colour and architecture are awesome with colourful and visit insight monastery then return to lodge stay overnight.

DAY 09: TREK TO LO-MANTHANG (3700M) 5 HRS.
After breakfast trek to LManthanan, takes 5-6 hours on foot to reach Lo-Manthan City Himalaya kingdom of Nepal. The biggest city of Himalaya, before lo-man passing several river and bridges with deserted scenery and continue to Lo-Manthan when we reach Lo-Manthan than stay overnight at lodge.

DAY 10: AT LO-MANTHANG REST DAY FOR EXPLORATION AROUND ITS VILLAGE AND MONASTERIES.
Explore a day at Lo-Manthan, Today after the breakfast visit to Monastery and King Palace. the lo man thang is the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. there are many different things decorate with colourful Villages and biggest city in Himalaya. Our local guide will describe the history of lo-Manthan City and Cultures. then realizes all trekkers are paid why $ 500 per person for 10 days. the nearby area has some other local villages if have time to visit can do short seeing. stay overnight.

DAY 11: TREK TO DHAKMAR (3,810 M) 6 HRS.
This Morning takes Breakfast at the same lodge our team and starts Journey to Dhakmar, the beginning part is uphill to Gompa. The amazing scenery of the Upper Mustang area with lots of history about Gompas when we reach monastery the lama will explain to us. Ancient history and cultures, take lunch continue to Dhakmar. but today don’t pass many villages because the trail path is the Upper route. anyway,y scenery is perfect. and little colder then Lo-Manthang. stay overnight.

DAY 12: TREK TO SYANGBOCHE (3,540M) 6 HRS.
Beautiful Upper Mustang Valley after Dhakmar, take breakfast to follow the trail to Ghami. The Ghami is also the biggest village and Monastery also a popular route. There is some farm product by a foreigner. And nice Apple garden, take lunch at Ghami and continue to Syangboche. today we are following same to return Upper Mustang Trekking Route Stay overnight.

DAY 13: TREK TO CHHUSANG (2,800M) 6 HRS.
Syanboche to Chhusang is big downhill and passing some little villages as Samar, bhena, and Chele. A thousand meters Descending to Kaligandaki River, during the day more windy boundary of Kaligandaki valley and stop for Chhusang stay overnight.

DAY 14: TREK TO KAGBENI (2,830 M) 5 HRS.
The Chhusang to Kagbeni we have to leave a little early in the Morning. if we take breakfast little Early then we can walk follow to Kagbeni. because after at 12:00 PM. very strong windy until Kagbeni, when we reach Restricted Permit checkout point. we have mentioned our Upper Mustang Trekking Permit and Complete the 10 days upper Valley stay overnight Kagbeni.

DAY 15: TREK TO JOMSOM (2, 715 M) 4 HOURS.
Trek to Jomsom, Easy and short hike to Jomsom. When we reach at Jomsom check our flight schedule for next day and visit to Jomsom City buy some Apple brandy of some others from apple makers. The Jomsom is a very busy City in Himalayan and waiting for next morning flight to Pokhara.

DAY 16: FLY FROM JOMSOM TO POKHARA (820M) 25 MIN FLIGHT
Depend on time flight schedule if have time to eat breakfast we can do in Jomsom otherwise leave Early to Report at Airport and waiting for a flight to Pokhara take 25 minutes and transfer hotel. Leave our backpack and sightseeing in Pokhara City. The Journey is complete and relaxes stay overnight Pokhara.

DAY 17: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU BY TOURIST BUS 6 TO 7 HOUR
Finally, we short drive to Pokhara tourist bus park and catch Tourist take a 7-hour drive to Kathmandu. the Bus journey when we start our Trip and Kathmandu Pokhara.

DAY 18: FINAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
We will drop you to the TIA for your final departure and happy journey to your hometown, hope to see you again and goodbye.

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Client Reviews

Jasen Moore & Helen Kerrandjas

Canada

While Rabin is a very knowledgeable and cabable guide it was his kindness, Warm smile, and Constant eagernessto help that made our trip truly memorable. Rabin quickly earned our trust and friendship and would be an exlcellent campanion on any trek ! we would very happily Recommend Rabin to any one who is making a trip in Nepal. He is is a wonderful person, and a good friend.

Alex

Singapore

This is my second trip with Rabin and I am already looking forward to a third trip with him soon. That show how much I value his services, his extensive experiences with the treks, his honesty and of course, the great supporting staffs he have. I feel safe and well taken care of with Rabin as my guide. He is a man with integrity and deal in a most honest way with us. This is unlike lots of horror stories you read about guides and tea-house owners collaborating to fleece hikers. We pay exactly what we consumed at the tea-houses based on the published menu prices, no more and no less. With Rabin, there is no hidden cost.

With more than 20 years of trekking experiences, he gave good advises on the route and safety measures to take. For example, he insisted that we started off early on a particular day so that we will reach a section with ice-sheet before the ice started to melt and traversing the ice-sheet becomes dangerous and difficult. We have a large team of porters and assistant guides to take care of our team of 12 hikers and everyone on Rabin's team have been extremely helpful and friendly. My teenage son enjoyed playing Uno and sliding down the ABC icy slope with a teenage porter, a fellow hiker who has walking difficulties was supported all the way by assistant guides and porters and our meals were all ordered in advance so the group don't have to wait long for food to be served.

Patibut Preeyawongsakul

Bankok, Thailand

If you feel tl;dr, please skip to the last line. My name is Patibut Preeyawongsakul. I have been trekking since 2012. I do either individual trekking or going with mountain guide. I was with Rabin on Annapurna Trekking in Dec 2015. Not only on the mountains, but also roaming around in the city. I was with him for totally 15 days. By 4 years of my trekking around Asia (and a little hiking in US), Rabin is the best mountain guide so far. Rabin knows how to take care any kind of trekkers from slow ladies to teenagers. Luckily we didn't need his first aid kit which he always carry it in his backpack. He's expert in almost mountains' information in Nepal (including sometimes Tibet). He can calculate trip's timing very precisely.

We could change itinerary on the way we walk without affecting flight schedule (we had one more day on the base camp last time.) Though, His skill still not matches his humbleness and hospitality. I had been seriously discussing with him for 6 months with nothing guarantee I'd go with him, but he happily helped me decide which route to take. He frankly showed the cost breakdown before we make final decision. He welcomed us at the airport, and all of my team had his souvenirs on the day we flew back to our home country. If you want a short review, Hire this guy. 10/10 would go with him again.