Upper Mustang Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. A representative of Roar Himalaya Adventure heartily welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and takes you to your hotel. Take a rest or wander around the winding streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, we give you the lowdown on your upcoming trek. Overnight at hotel on B&B basis.
  
  
• Day 02:Take care of permit formalities.You need to acquire several permits to do the Upper Mustang Trek, including the Upper Mustang restricted area permit. We guide you through the process of getting these permits quickly and without any stress. Take the rest of the day to explore some awesome sights in Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 03:Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara.In the morning, we take a flight from the Kathmandu domestic airport to Pokhara. There is so much to see in these beautiful lakeside city, so take the rest of the day to see it. Check out the Peace Pagoda, International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, etc. In the evening, take a lovely boat ride on Phewa Lake. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 04:Fly to Jomsom, trek to Kagbeni (2858m).After breakfast at the hotel, take a short flight to Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district. See amazing views of the Annapurna and Dhaulgiri mountain ranges during the flight. The town connects Nepal and Tibet through an ancient salt trade route. Hike along the Kali Gandaki River, with some great views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus and Tukuche peeking into vision. In the end, we make a slight descent to Kagbeni, a Tibetan village located at the confluence of two rivers. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 05:Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m).Have a scrumptious breakfast and continue to the eastern edge of Kali Gandaki River before climbing uphill to Tangbe, a quaint village of stone houses and narrow alleyways. After tracing the alleys, we pass fields of barley and wheat and arrive to the lovely village of Chhuksang. Soon, we cross the Kali Gandaki River again on a steel suspension bridge before climbing another hill to Chele village, located on a ridge above the gorge. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 06:Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3475m) via Guru Rinpoche Cave.Take breakfast in Chele before climbing further into the arid, hilly landscape. Weave in and around the steep walls of the Kali Gandaki River Valley. Traverse the Chele La Pass (3630 meters) for an expansive view of rocky peaks, including the majestic Tilicho Peak. From the pass, head past some chhortens to Samar, which is surrounded by poplar trees. The trail drops into a deep gorge. Trek for another 3 hours through unique landscape to Ramchung Cave. Take a moment to check it out before reaching Syangbochen, today’s destination. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 07:Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3300m).Have breakfast at the teahouse and get energized for the day. Today’s itinerary leads us deeper into the unspoiled terrain of Upper Mustang. Hike through ethnically Tibetan villages and enjoy the distinctive architecture and brilliant Buddhist shrines. Soon, make it to Yamda La (4010 meters), the first of two passes today. Take your time during today and appreciate the magnificent views and unspoiled beauty of the trail. Move past cultivated fields of barley to the Nyi Pass (4020 meters), the second pass of the day. Descend to Ghami, the third largest village in the kingdom of Lo. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 08:Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3500m) via Ghar Gompa.In the morning, you can take a little walk around Ghami to check out the village. Then, begin the journey to Tsarang. Descend past colorful cliffs, cross the Tangmar Chu, and then walk next to what is considered to be the longest Mani wall in Nepal. Tsarang has a lengthy history and once held the largest library in Mustang and holds lots of other sweet artifacts as well. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 09:Trek to Lo-Manthang (3820m), day of exploration.Leaving Tsarang, the trail descends and enters the Tholung Valley. Climb a little bit to and you find yourself in a high desert landscape, which is absolutely beautiful. When we arrive in Lo-Manthang, take the day to explore. There are several ancient monasteries and Buddhist shrines. It feels as if you have stepped back in time several centuries in this medieval city. Enjoy the ambience! Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 10:Trek up to Chhoser and Jhong to explore the caves.After breakfast, begin the day of exploration. We head up to Chhoser, a valley east of Lo-Manthang, which is the site of several ancient gompas and cave dwellings. Also, the valley lies on an age-old trade route with Tibet. Atop two hills in the area lie two ruined palaces which are incredible. The king of Mustang used to live here. Nowadays, it is a sky burial site. At the end of the exploration, head back to Lo-Manthang. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 11:Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara (3610m).Today, we begin the return trip from Lo-Manthang. We take a path that is seldom used by trekkers, giving us a more person experience with the local villages. We trek south along several streams and end up at Yara by about mid-day after crossing the roaring Kali Gandaki. Yara is a small village located on the Puyon River. We explore the village for the rest of the day. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 12:Hike up to Luri Gompa/Cave (4000m) and then trek back to Yara.Have a delicious breakfast and enjoy a wonderful day of exploration and discovery. Take a day hike to the caves of Luri Gompa (4000m). The gompa is hundreds of years old, the chhortens dating back to the 1400th century. The gompa is designed with Newari-style architecture and lies amidst majestic cliffs and otherworldy scenery. At the end of the day, we head back to Yara to spend the night. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 13:Trek from Yara to Tange (3240m).Today and the following day are some of the best days on the trail. Villages are far apart and water is sparse, giving the feeling the you are in a true wilderness area. Walk through the beautiful, windswept valleys and cliffs to Tange. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 14:Trek from Tange to Tetang.Have a filling breakfast and proceed through the unique terrain of the Mustang region. At certain points, see little pockets of green oases. We are in the middle of nowhere and it feels like it, too. In the distance are snow-capped peaks, and all around you is utter nothingness, in the most beautiful way. After several hours, we arrive to Tetang. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
  
• Day 15:Trek from Tetang to Muktinath (3710m).Another incredibly exciting day of the Upper Mustang Trek. We arrive to Muktinath, a village high in the hills with incredible mountain views. All around us is the unique, arid landscape of the Mustang region, and beyond that, is a pristine ring of Himalayan peaks. We visit the renowned Muktinath Temple, a vibrant place where people from all over India and Nepal come to make a pilgrimage. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
  
  
• Day 16:Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2740m).A pleasant day of descending along the Kali Gandaki River leaves us back at Jomsom. Along the journey, we trek through several charming villages. After reaching Jomsom, we can leave our bags and head further to Marpha, a village made up of narrow streets and stone houses, where you can try delicious apple pie, apple achhar, or even apple brandy. Afterwards, head back to Jomsom. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
  
  
• Day 17:Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, and then fly to Kathmandu.The 20-minute flight from the Jomsom Airport between the massive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks takes us to Pokhara. There will be enough time to spare to discover the allure of the beloved city. Take an evening walk on the chilled-out lakeside. Overnight at hotel.
  
• Day 18:Shopping/Free Day in Kathmandu.Take the day to relax and do as you wish. Buy some souvenirs for friends/family/yourself or check out the many historical culture spots. In the evening, head back to
  
  
• Day 19:Departure from Nepal.Before your flight, we take you to the airport to say farewell. We hope you had a blast with us and we appreciate you choosing Roar Himalaya Adventure as your trekking guide! Looking forward to seeing you again.