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Upper Mustang Trekking Package 2023-2024

The journey into the Trans-Himalayan region of Nepal which was once a Forbidden kingdom.

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Another beautiful Plateau EnRoute to Lo Manthang.
Another beautiful Plateau EnRoute to Lo Manthang.
the monastery and the view of village inside the walled-city of upper Mustang
the monastery and the view of village inside the walled-city of upper Mustang
we can see several canyons during the upper mustang trekking in Nepal
A beautiful Canyon is pictured during the Upper Mustang trekking.
An amazing caves in the wall is pictured during the upper Mustang trekking
An amazing wall caves is pictured during the upper Mustang trekking.
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Price per personUS$2550
$2550 x 2 pax
$5100

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Upper Mustang is located to the north of famous Pokhara city in the upper region of Mustang District which is about 50 kilometers far from the district headquarters of Jomsom. The Upper Mustang region once was the kingdom of “Lo” which was established by “Ami Pal “a Warrior who came from western Tibet in the 1380s of which Lo-Manthang was the capital city.

The Upper Mustang trek goes along the ancient trade route between Indian sub-continent countries to Tibet which was widely used during the 15th to 17th century for Barter trading, especially salt. The Upper Mustang region falls in Nepal’s remote rain shadow area which is surrounded by Tibet on three sides- east, west, and north.

The Lo-Manthang remained as a kingdom of its own until Nepal was united by Prithivi Narayan Shah in the 17th century however, Nepal continued to provide special designation as the kingdom of its own until Nepal was declared a republic in 2008.

The upper mustang trek is filled with ancient caves, grand canyons, Himalayan vistas, ancient villages, and monasteries with rugged mountain views throughout the journey.

During the upper mustang trekking, you can experience pure Tibetan Buddhist culture virtually unchanged since the 14th century wherein most of the town is abounding with ancient monasteries, Chortens, and Mani-walls which are all intact like in the past.

Lo-Manthang is also well known as “Little Tibet” or “Mud-city” where inside, you can observe the mud-made Buddhist monuments, monasteries, local houses, and Palace with fine medieval Tibetan architecture which stands as testimony to Lo-Manthang’s prosperity and rich cultural heritage.

Besides that, you also get to visit the local “Amchi School” where they learn and teach the traditional herbal medicine recipe to cure the different diseases.

During the trekking to Upper Mustang, we can detour to Jhong which has abundant caves scattered in the region which bear testimony of prehistoric settlers and the ancient monasteries which will certainly provoke your curiosity about art and its connection to their cultures.

Upper Mustang remained a forbidden region for foreigners as it was only opened to tourists in 1992. However, the area is still subject to acquiring special trekking permits to limit the number of tourists.

How to get to the trailhead of Upper Mustang Trekking?

  • If you are starting the journey to Upper Mustang first you need to drive to Pokhara which takes about 6 hours to reach or you also can take a flight instead and it only takes about 30 minutes
  • Once you get to Pokhara city you can take a morning flight to Jomsom and take a walk to Kagbeni from where the trek to Upper Mustang begins.
  • As for the other options, you can take a long arduous drive to Jomsom from Pokhara as well which takes about 8-10 hours

Upper Mustang trek route.

The trek begins from Jomsom and goes to Kagbeni (2810m) along the Kaligandaki River for the first night of the trek. The Upper Mustang region begins onwards from Kagbeni. Then, the trek goes to Chele (3065m), Ghiling (3805m), and Tsarang (3560m) for another three nights before reaching the trip’s major highlight, Lo-Manthang (3730m).

In the Lo-Manthang region, we take a few days extra as part of the exploration, and after that trek goes to Drakmar (3810m) for another night. Trek now retraces back to Shyangmochen (3475m) and in Chhuksang (2980m) for other nights before spending our last night in Jomsom (2650m). After this, we take a morning flight back to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu to finish our journey.

what are the required trek permits and fees for Upper Mustang trekking?

  • “Annapurna conservation area” entrance permit which costs 3000 rupees per person.
  • Upper mustang “special trekking permit” costs $500 USD per person for 10 days then if you spend more duration, it costs $50 USD per day. 

Regulations for Upper Mustang Trek.

  • Special trekking permits only can be obtained from registered trekking companies in Nepal.

  • You must be a minimum of two people to obtain permits for the upper mustang.

  •  You must be accompanied by a government license holder guide during the trek.

  • Filming, documentaries, and flying drone-camera only can be done with special permits from authorized government bodies.

 

Highlights

  • Cultural tour in Kathmandu city.
  • Scenic drive to Pokhara.
  • Fewa Lake and boating.
  • A scenic flight in and out to Jomsom.
  • Ancient Tibetan-style villages along the trek.
  • Ancient monasteries and other Buddhist monuments.
  • the walled city of Lo-Manthang
  • Ancient caves and Amchi School.
  • Amazing plateaus, Kaligandaki River, and valleys.
  • Stunning view of snowcapped mountains and rugged terrain.
  • Lobas ethnic group and their untouched culture and traditions.

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  • Beautiuful Farmland And Lo Manthang.
  • Caves In Chhoser As Seen Detour From Upper Mustang.
  • Amazing Strutcture On The Mountain Enroute To Upper Mustang.
  • The House Inside The Walled City Of Lo Manthang.

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time35 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • Upon your arrival at the international airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your respective hotel, before check-in to the hotel a small briefing will be given by our staff of the day program.
  • Check-in to the hotel and after refreshment, you can explore the famous touristic area of Kathmandu which is Thamel.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 2:Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • Today will be our special day after breakfast we will be heading for a day tour in and around Kathmandu valley in some of the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Temple ( Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple ( Cremation site), Bouddhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, etc, guided by our professional tour guide.
  • This tour is important because we will be able to know about the history, culture, religion and many more about Nepal, during this visit we can do some shopping for the gears required for the trek and also the souvenirs for family members back home.
  • After the day tour, we will be heading towards the Discover Altitude office, here we will be introduced to our trekking guide and team and will get a briefing about the trek we are heading towards and the stuff needed for the trek.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 3:Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus/ Private Car -7 hour drive (Optional Flight 30minute flight).
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7 Hours Drive
  • Maximum Altitude884m/2900ft
  • Today early after our breakfast we will be heading towards the tourist bus stand for a 6- hour drive to Pokhara (200km). This will be a comfortable drive escorted by our trekking guide.
  • Though the drive seems longer but is filled with natural beauty all throughout the journey we will be stunned by the varied vegetation, resources of nature, beautiful mountains, Himalayas, rivers, waterfall, villages, terrace cultivation, and many more can be viewed throughout the journey.
  • On the journey, we will be stopped in a couple of places for lunch and also for the urgent call of nature.
  • Afternoon we will be reaching one of the beautiful cities of Nepal i.e Pokhara, a gateway to many trekking trails. Pokhara a city of the lake will help you feel refresh with its beauty and surrounding Himalayas around.
  • On our arrival at the bus stand, we will drive to our respective hotel, after check-in and refreshment we can enjoy our leisure time observing the beauty of the city.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 4:Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom(2700m/8858ft/20 minute flight) and trek to Kagbeni
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5 Hours Trek
  • Maximum Altitude2800m/9186ft
  • After breakfast, we will be heading towards the Pokhara airport for our flight to Jomsom which is of 20 minutes.
  • Jomsom is a small but very beautiful town situated in between the giant Himalayas, and the airport lies on the bank of the Kaligandaki River, which is the deepest gorge in the world and the river has its religious importance to both Hindu and Buddhist.
  • Enjoying a cup of tea/coffee in this beautiful town will be an interesting memory, till then your guide will help you with the registration of the checking permit at the nearest checkpoint.
  • We further cross the suspension bridge of the river, but still following the ancient settlement of the people and the riverbank, this river is very famous for ammonite/ fossils and the only river to be found so.
  • On the way, we stop for our lunch and some refreshment at the hotel, and further crossing the two-way junction point one leading the Muktinath and other Kagbeni, we take the left towards the Kagbeni.
  • Kagbeni a small village is an ancient settlement of Sherpa People, on our arrival we can observe the village and visit the ancient monastery situated there.
  • Overnight at our lodge.
Day 5:Trek from Kagbeni to Chaile
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3050m/10006ft
  • Today will be an exciting day for us, after enjoying our breakfast we will be entering the forbidding kingdom.
  • Just after crossing Kagbeni, we will be able to meet a checkpoint for granting special permission to enter the Upper Mustang.
  • Passing through the deserted area and the Kaligandaki river we ascend towards a unique village called Tangbe and explore around.
  • Further heading ahead we will be to Chaile a typical village rich in culture and religion.
  • Overnight at Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 6:Trek from Chaile to Syangboche
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3475m/11401ft
  • Today will be a challenging day for us, as we will be crossing two-pass within a day trek, so we start a bit earlier after breakfast.
  • With the beautiful view of the surrounding areas and some uphill and downhill climb, we will be crossing the Taklam La Pass ( 3624m/11890ft) and Dorje La Pass (3735m/12254ft).
  • Although the pass is of less height but will be a bit challenging one, above all we can enjoy splendid views of the areas.
  • Passing by the Samar village we will be at Syangboche a local village.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 7:Trek from Syangboche to Ghami
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3520m/11550ft
  • After breakfast, we are ready for another round of challenges of the day, as we did the day before.
  • Today we will be crossing two different passes of the area Yamada La Pass (3850m/12631ft) and Nyi La Pass (4010m/13156ft).
  • These passes will be interesting for the magnificent views of the surrounding areas, as we will be ascending and descending throughout our journey.
  • Finally reaching Ghami village for our overnight stay, but the village is rich in culture and the surrounding areas are worth visiting.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 8:Trek from Ghami to Charang
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3630m/11909ft
  • Today we will be crossing a pass known as Charing La Pass (3870m/12697ft) the highest pass of the trail.
  • The praying flag and Mani walls can be viewed in this trail, as we are heading further to the high altitude, so we will be encountering nature and its spiritual power.
  • More religion and culture can be observed as we ascend higher, finally reaching Charang village more associated with culture and religion and a good place to view the aged old Buddhism and its influence on the people and its surrounding areas.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 9:Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang, crossing over Lo La Pass (3950m/12960ft)
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7 Hours Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3810m/12500ft
  • Today will be an interesting day for us, as we will be heading towards Lo Manthang's most eagerly awaited destination for the trekkers.
  • All throughout the trail, the views will be stunning, crossing through the Lo La Pass the highest pass hanging praying flags and far beyond Tibet, so the Tibetan Buddhism influences can be seen all throughout the trek.
  • Finally reaching the most fascinated ancient kingdom Lo Manthang, a good place to view around with small clay houses and welcoming hospitality of the native people.
  • The village is filled with spiritualism, so we can view some monasteries and people involving themselves in religious ceremonies.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ lodge.
Day 10:Free day / Excursion day in and around Lo Manthang
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3810m/12500ft
  • Today will be a relaxing day for us after a long journey in the Himalayas, but the day will be spent well.
  • After having our breakfast we will be visiting the forbidden/hidden kingdom of the Himalayas.
  • Furthermore, we will be hiking to Chooser (3900m/12796ft) for a day hike, this can also be done in a horse ride (upon your interest, we can arrange).
  • We will be observing the ancient trade route to Tibet, and the border of Tibet.
  • The surrounding areas, the palace of the king, the faith upon the Buddhism of the people, monastery, etc are the most fascinating things about the areas.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 11:Trek from Lo Manthang to Dhakmar through Ghar Gumba (3950m/12960ft)
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3820m/12533ft
  • After a refreshing day in Lo Manthang, today we will start a bit earlier after our breakfast as we will be heading to the highest point for overnight.
  • As we proceed to Dhakmar we will be crossing two passes today Chogo La Pass (4280m/ 14042ft) and Mui La Pass (4170m/13681ft)
  • Further, we will visit an ancient monastery where we can pray for our wish and rock painting as well can be seen, it is believed that having a wishful prayer in this monastery is always fulfilled.
  • Passing the monastery we will be heading to the highest point for our overnight at Dhakmar.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 12:Trek from Dhakmar to Geling
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3510m/11516ft
  • From today we will be descending downhill, so the trek will be a bit easy, after our breakfast, we start our trek to Geling.
  • In terms of the trail, it is an easy one, but sometimes the weather gets a bit crazy when the wind blows the dry sand can create problems, so to avoid the windy environment we start a bit earlier so that we can reach Gelling dust and wind free.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 13:Trek from Geling to Chhuksang
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude3050m/10007ft
  • Today will be an easier day for us because we will be descending to a lower elevation, so after relaxing with breakfast we start in a comfortable way.
  • All throughout the trail, the views of the mighty Himalayas can be seen, with terrain land, and dry environment.
  • Finally to our destination Chhuksang, a small village rich in its history and culture.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodge.
Day 14:Trek from Chhuksang to Jomsom
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude2700m/8858ft
  • An east trek of the last day, as we will be descending all the way to Jomsom (2700m/8858ft), with beautiful views and finally bidding farewell to the Upper Mustang Area.
  • The trail will descend to Kagbeni, crossing the check post of the restricted area, passing through the bank of Kaligandaki River and suspension bridges.
  • As the wind is very strong in this area we try to protect the sandy wind towards us, so we follow the advice of our guide, finally, we will be at Jomsom.
  • On our arrival to Jomsom, we will be sharing our experience with our guide and all the trekking staff who have been very kind all throughout the trek and bid farewell to our trekking staff.
  • If time allocates us we will try to visit a famous museum of the Jomsom, where information about the people, culture, flora, and fauna of the mustang areas can be viewed.
  • Overnight at our Tea house/ Lodges.
Day 15:Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time20 Minute Fly
  • Maximum Altitude884m/2900ft
  • Today will be an early day for us, so after breakfast, we will be heading towards the airport which is around 5-minute distances from our Lodge/ Tea house for an early flight.
  • It will be around a 20-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara with beautiful views of the giant Himalayas, passing through the valley, villages, green hills, and finally to Pokhara.
  • Our private car will drop us at our hotel, after check in to our respective hotel, we can enjoy the beautiful city Pokhara.
  • Pokhara is a very famous city where we can enjoy different activities such as boating in the Fewa Lake, Paragliding, Bungee Jump, Zip Flying, etc, furthermore, you can enjoy visiting some of the tourist places.
  • Nightlife is another one activities in Pokhara, moving around the street, enjoying food and some drinks, and finally back to our respective hotel.
  • Overnight at our Hotel.
Day 16:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus/ Flight/ Private Car
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast and Farewell Dinner
  • Time7 Hour Drive/30 Minute Flight
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • Today early after our breakfast we will be heading towards the tourist bus stand for a 6-hour drive to Kathmandu (200km). This will be a comfortable drive escorted by our trekking guide.
  • Though the drive seems longer but is filled with natural beauty all throughout the journey we will be stunned by the varied vegetation, resources of nature, beautiful mountains, Himalayas, rivers, waterfall, villages, terrace cultivation, and many more can be viewed throughout the journey.
  • On the journey, we will be stopped in a couple of places for lunch and also for the urgent call of nature.
  • Afternoon we will be reaching Kathmandu, check in to our hotel, and free day for some shopping around.
  • The evening will be a typical cultural dinner program by our company Discover Altitude with our representative and certificate distribution for the successful completion of the trek.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 17:Transfer to International Airport.
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Today is your last day in Nepal; one of the representatives from Discover Altitude will accompany you to the International Airport from your hotel according to the flight schedule.
  • We hope your stay in Nepal was an unforgettable moment with a beautiful memory and lovely experiences, last but not least we will be happy to see you in the near future for some other exciting journey in Nepal. As the journey ends we hope you are taking beautiful memories back home and lots of love from Nepal.
  • If you have some more free days in Nepal then our team of experts will help you by guiding some lovely places to visit in Nepal according to your available time schedule.
  • We wish you a safe and lovely flight back home.
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Upper Mustang Trekking Package 2023-2024 map

Cost Details

Included

  • All ground transportation including Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off by Private Vehicle
  • Two-Night BB Accommodation in star category hotel in Kathmandu and Two-Night in Pokhara
  • Three-time Meals which includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; and Three cups of tea during the trek
  • Twin Sharing mountain Accomodation during the trek
  • Kathmandu City Tour
  • Highly experienced, government license holder tour guide for the City Tour
  • Highly experienced, government license holder trekking guide for the trekking
  • Porter- 1 porter for 2 clients
  • First-aid kit
  • All accommodation, food, salary, medical insurance for the trekking guide and porters.
  • National Park Fees/ Permits/ TIMS Card and all other required documents for the trek.
  • Company T-Shirt, Sleeping bag, Map, and Trip Achievement certificate from Discover Altitude
  • Government Taxes and Service Charge all included in the Package
  • No hidden charge guaranteed.
  • Farewell dinner after the trek.

Excluded

  • entrance tickets for UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • cold drinks, bottled waters, and hard drinks.
  • Travel Insurance of the Clients
  • Extra foods/ electronic charge, wifi. 
  • Snacks/ Drinks and other personal expenses
  • Hot Showers during the trek
  • Gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.

 

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What is the accommodation and food during the Upper Mustang Trek?

Once the Upper Mustang trek was only possible to go camping and being sufficient with all the supplies we needed but when it became accessible with the motorable roads they started to build lodges and hotels so, now we can stay in the lodges along with the main villages to Upper Mustang. the lodges are basic in which a room comes with two beds and bedding but for the toilet mostly you have to use the communal one. 

Regarding the food during the trek to Upper mustang, every lodge serves the food which are pretty basic menus in which you can have like, rice, potatoes, noodle, and some kinds of pasta or even soups but you won't find any fancy food like in restaurant in cities. Besides that, they also serve hot drinks and cold drinks as per demand.

How difficult is the Upper Mustang trek?

Upper Mustang is categorized as a moderate trek in Nepal as this trek doesn't go higher like other treks in Nepal. Although it consists of some uphill and downhill climbs however this is suitable for any age group. A bit of physical fitness and eagerness to explore trans-Himalayan terrain is more than enough to be in the Upper Mustang area, making it a doable trek for any layman.

This Upper Mustang trek can be done throughout the year because the area lies in the rain shadow zone of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges, making the area almost a rain-free zone.

List of trekking gears that you need to bring for Upper Mustang Trekking.

Although it differs on each individual choices and interests. However, we advise you to bring sufficient and warm enough clothes fit for much colder and windy weather as mountain weather is always unpredictable.

for a reminder, you can buy all these gears in Kathmandu as well.

Duffel bag

You need a duffel bag that is supposed to be waterproof with a strap along with a TSA lock. In your duffel bag, you keep all the clothes and essential gear while trekking. And this will be carried by our porter. Regarding the size, you can choose from 100 liters to 140 liters duffel as this size all you to fit most of the things you need for trekking.

Sleeping bag

It is the most important piece of equipment for trekking and climbing. Normally the smaller and lighter the size, the more expensive it is. Regarding the warmth of sleeping bags, down sleeping bags are warmer than synthetic ones. You need to bring a sleeping bag that rates up to -15c and a liner just in case it feels colder.

Daypack bag

It’s a daypack bag that you carry while waking where you put your wallet, camera, water bottle, fleece jacket, and windproof jacket. Regarding the size of the daypack bag, the size of a small-medium 30 to 40-liters day bag with some side pockets where you can fit your water bottle or gloves is good. Moreover, if you can fit your Camelbak in your daily carry it is more efficient for drinking water without taking off the bag.

Water bottle

You can bring two water bottles in which you can drink in one and treat water in another to refill again. (Nalgene water bottle is good as you can put hot water as well if you want) you also can bring Camelbak which can be very handy.

Upper body

  • Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts*3(while trekking you sweat a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)
  • Wind shirts*1
  • Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts*2
  • Synthetic insulated jacket
  • Fleece glove
  • Insulated gloves
  • Buff (trail gets very dusty with trekkers and animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)
  • Sunglass
  • Sun hat
  • Fleece hat
  • Lower body
  • Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)
  • Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy to wear when you have done day trekking)
  • Cotton hiking shocks
  • Hiking pants*2
  • Underwear trousers*2
  • Underwear

Miscellaneous items

  • Items for drinking water treatments such as Steripen, iodine tablets, chlorine liquids, or water filters. (If you using liquids or tablets it might bring a different taste in water so you can bring some juice-powder to bring a nice taste)
  • Fast drying-camp towel (a towel for a shower so it's good to have one)
  • Toilet papers
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.
  • Earplugs (it is handy stuff as most guest house rooms are separated by plywood. So, sometimes your next room trekkers might be noisy talkers or snores.
  • Mobile phone (you can use it as an alarm or there are internet services in most of the guesthouses so, you can use it if you want to communicate while there is a signal)
  • Diary
  • Chargers with an adapter for your gadgets
  • Camera
  • Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,
  • Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag, however, Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and smelly clothes)
  • Headlamp or torchlight
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.

Trip Reviews

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5based on 22 reviews

Best place to assist trek

I have completed 14 14-day Annapurna trek with Discover Altitude.
I was born and raised up in a metropolitan. The materialist surroundings are around me from the day I opened my eyes. But, something was always lacking inside. Every single day, I wanted to go away from all this. Later on I explored that my inner being resided in nature i.e. mountains, Himalayan, forest, etc. Then I searched to go for a mountain expedition.

In a random search, I contacted Discover Altitude and booked the earlier mentioned trek.
Throughout the trek, the people from Discover Altitude were very cosy and friendly. Especially, Kumar sir and Basu swami were compassionate more than a human can be expected for. They behaved me not as client but as a friend whom they had known for a long. All the arrangements and the food they provided were very hygienic and according to my preference.
Thanks to the whole team of Discover Altitude.

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Binita K, India

Life time experience

Discover Altitude Trek pvt. Ltd. is the best option to go for mountainous tour. They are very much connected to the lòcals one needs on the way during the trek. The arrangements they do are also of very much standard quality.

I have gone for Everest Base camp Comfort trek 15 days with the Discover Altitude. The trek was mind blowing. The host team were like family. They were loving and very caring.

I would like to recommend to all who want to in the lap of nature be with Discover Altitude and fulfil your dream

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Khusbu, United States

Only organisation to trek with Discover Altitude Treks

Discover Altitude is the best institution where you can fulfill the dream of being in the lap of nature. During my Manaslu trek, Discover Altitude helped me a lot by taking care of my necessities and priorities. The team assisted me by every means from shopping to departure. They were very sensitive towards every detail.

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Manoj, United Kingdom

Majestic Everest Base Camp Trek

It was my first experience above an altitude of 4,000 meters....although found it difficult at the beginning, from Namche treks was a bit relaxing after a rest day. Thanks to Amar my guide who was really amazing...highly recommended Discover Altitude Team for their arrangement and professionalism. My dream of being at the base camp of the highest mountain finally came into reality...

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Sadit G, United States

Solo female 8 days trek in monsoon - a bit crazy but safe and def happy. Amar and Krishna ROCK

Organizers Kumar and Santosh - are kind, accessible, responsive, attentive, helpful, and hard-working people, Amar guide and Krishna porter - were like my brothers, I’m grateful for the experience shared with these two on my 8 days hike, it had a lot of difficulties due to monsoon but in a good company all becomes an adventure, because in the end, especially in the Himalayas: no pain no gain?! Daniebat

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Celloasia, Japan

Amazing Everest Heli tour and Chitwan Safari with Discover Altitude Treks ..

I am thrilled to share my incredible experience with Discover Altitude Trek's Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari. Both adventures were beyond my expectations and left me with memories that will last a lifetime.
Embarking on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari with them was a privilege beyond words. The helicopter tour granted breathtaking aerial views of Everest's splendor, impeccably guided by Santosh. The Chitwan Safari, a mesmerizing jungle encounter, offered close wildlife encounters and seamless accommodations. Santosh's exceptional leadership and meticulous attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. Discover Altitude Trek's unwavering commitment to excellence and the team's passionate dedication made these journeys truly extraordinary.

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suchen s, United States

2 day private tour Kathmandu

To see and experience Kathmandu in just 2 days including a sunrise in the Himalayas and a slaughter ritual is a challenge. But with Kumar, it works in a relaxed atmosphere. He feels good where your interests lie. This makes the experience even more intense in a relaxed way.
I can recommend him.

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Jeroen, Australia

Attractions in Kathmandu

Although my helicopter tour to the Everest base camp fell through due to unforeseen weather conditions, both Santosh and Kumar were very helpful. They not only ensured my refund for the cancellation but Santosh went the extra mile, helped us get around Kathmandu, and recommended places for us. They both possess immense knowledge not just about Nepal, but also about Bhutan and Tibet. They offer unique experiences and are passionate about what they do. I highly recommend them, whether you are looking for tips on getting by Kathmandu or planning your trek to the Everest base camp. These guys are your go-to! Responsive, transparent, and very good prices.

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Manashi D, France

FAQs

Q1. How difficult is Upper Mustang Trek?

Upper Mustang is an easy-going moderate trek into the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal. The trail to Upper Mustang is all through the Himalayas, taking us to the last kingdom of Nepal also known as Lo Manthang 3810 meters bordering with the autonomous region of Tibet making it an easily doable trek to all age group and gender.

Q2. How to go for Mustang trek in Nepal?

There are many ways to go for Mustang trek depending upon traveler time-frame but the starting point for the entire Mustang trek can be Pokhara, which is 200km from the main city of Kathmandu or Jomsom.

From Pokhara, there is a direct flight connection to Jomsom (headquarter of Mustang) which takes some 25 minutes, or can drive from Pokhara to Jomsom for 8-9 hours. Then onwards we can trek towards upper Mustang.

Q3. What is Mustang famous for?

Mustang is one of the famous Himalayan districts of Nepal, also known as the Himalayan desert, with numerous pilgrimage sites, among them Muktinath is very famous. Blessed with multiple mountains, Mustang is also popular for the ammonite/fossil only found in the river Kaligandaki (deepest river gorge).

Apart from the Himalayas Mustang has a trade route with Tibet and also blessed with an abundance of Uranium as natural resources, mainly inhabited by Sherpa people, Mustang produces high-quality apples as well.

Q4. Why is Upper Mustang restricted area in Nepal?

Upper Mustang is the only restricted area in Nepal, it is so because of the open border with Tibet, which is an autonomous region of China. Upper Mustang is the only restricted area for foreign travelers to stop illegal activities related to China’s internal securities.

Q5. How many days do we need to trek Upper Mustang?

Trekking to Upper Mustang depends upon traveler interest and also the starting point, as the trek can be started from Pokhara and Jomsom. Upper Mustang can be trekked from 5-10 days, as trekkers can use optional flight and a half drive to Jomsom from Lo Manthang to stop running time-frame.

Q6. Can we drive to Upper Mustang?

Upper Mustang is one of the oldest trade routes to Tibet, people still use the same route to buy and sell their products to and from Tibet, and the government is upgrading the merchant route to reach mainland china to export and import.

Keeping all these in mind there is an easy off-road at the moment to reach all the way to the border of Tibet from Pokhara, which travelers can utilize by driving by Jeep, Bike, etc.

Q7. Where is Upper Mustang located?

Upper Mustang lies in the northern part of Nepal, it is a district called Mustang of Gandaki province bordering Tibet. Apart from all this, Upper Mustang is the further northern part of the Mustang district which is the only existing kingdom and also the forbidden kingdom for foreign travelers. Travelers need a special permit to visit Upper Mustang starting from Kagbeni.

Q8. How much does it cost to trek Upper Mustang?

Upper Mustang trekking cost varies from the starting point and also the services we prefer to take during the trek. The nominal price for the Upper Mustang trek starts from 1500 USD which includes two trekking permits i.e. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Upper Mustang along with accommodation and meals.

Q9. Where to stay during Upper Mustang trek?

Upper Mustang is a popular trekking destination in Nepal along with a trade route with Tibet. There are multiple numbers of lodges and tea houses operated by locals in the trail. So trekkers can stay in lodges and tea houses of their choice in every overnight camp.

Q10. Do I need special permit to trek Upper Mustang?

Upper Mustang is the further northern part of the Mustang district in Nepal bordering Tibet. Only the Upper Mustang area is restricted for trekkers (foreign national), apart from this Non- Nepali travelers can trek the Upper Mustang region which starts from Kagbeni using Restricted Area Permit (RAP) which cost 500 USD per person for 10 days and can be extended further by paying an additional charge of 50 USD along with (ACAP) permit which cost 30 USD.

Q11. Is Upper Mustang still ruled by a king?

Upper Mustang which is an area of the Mustang district was an independent kingdom till 1795 AD, from then onwards Upper Mustang became part of the Kingdom of Nepal on the condition that the existing King dynasty will last.

Until very recently 2008 AD Nepal was a constitutional monarchy kingdom, so was the Upper Mustang. At the very moment the king of Upper Mustang His Majesty Jigme Dorje Palbar Bista passed away in 2016 AD, but the palace and the royal family member still do exist and are very respectable in entire Nepal.

Q12. Which country borders with Mustang?

Mustang, a district of Nepal that lies in the northern part of Nepal is in the rain shadow of two Himalayan ranges i.e. the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges borders with Tibet, the autonomous region of China.

Q13. Can we visit Tibet during Upper Mustang trek?

Upper Mustang is a popular trade route between the Himalayan kingdom and the Autonomous Region of Tibet. This is due to the similarity between the culture and religion of the two areas and still, the trade route has been used and is known as the Kora-La entry point.

Travelers can visit the border of the Nepal-Tibet but to get into Tibet is not easy, as there are strict checking and observation between the two security groups of both the country.

Q14. Is Mustang worth trekking?

Mustang is one of the popular trekking destinations in Nepal, which lies in the rain shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges both over 8000 meters. This makes Mustang a very dry area with no rainfall but excessive snowfall during winter.

Apart from its beautiful Himalayas, Mustang is blessed with numerous other places of importance for any travelers which include Muktinath temple, Kaligandaki river (deepest river gorge, and the only river with ammonite/fossil).

Along with these, Mustang will take us to the old settlement areas of Tibetan origin and the Tibetan Buddhism is one of the main religions of the Mustang district.

Q15. Why is Upper Mustang known as the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal?

Upper Mustang is still known as the last forbidden kingdom as the areas were totally forbidden for foreigners to enter till 1992 AD but with time this provision was slowly changed making it easy for the outside world to explore the hidden treasure of Mustang and from 1992 AD with some restriction and with Special permit travelers can visit Upper Mustang throughout the year.

Q16. When is the best time for Upper Mustang Trek?

Upper Mustang can be visited throughout the year but for enchanting clear views of the Himalayas February to May and August to November is regarded as the best time of the year.

Apart from this if trekkers want to explore the culture of Mustang, they can visit during the month of May for the week-long Tiji festival, which is one of the main festivals of the entire Mustang region.

Trip Facts

  • Duration17 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Max Altitude3820m/12533ft

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