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Treks & Expedition

Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Circuit Trek

Duration
20 days
Max. Elevation
3825m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Drive & Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY Monsoon: JUN-JUL-AUG
Accomodation
2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek. Standard Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara
Meals
All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni - Chuksang - Samar - Gelin - Ghami - Tsarang- Lo Manthang (Mustang) - Yara - Luri Gompa - Yara - Tange - Tetang - Muktinath - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Highlights

Overview

Upper Mustang - Lo Manthang Circuit trek is one of longest and most exciting treks in the famous Mustang region. The trek takes you first to Upper Mustang, an ancient, magical place that is close to Tibet geographically and culturally than Nepal. Its beautiful rugged landscape, caves, Buddhist stupas and monasteries and beautiful views of Dhaulaigir, Annapurna, Nilgiri will mesmerize any traveler.
 
You will then explore the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang and visit Jhampa, Thupchen and Luri Gompas. From here you proceed to the sacred temple of Mukinath or Chumig Gyatsa a shrine revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The shrine consists the statue of Padmasambhava, 108 water spouts and an eternal flame.
 
Also on the itinerary is the observation of Kali Gandaki Gorge, which is the world’s deepest gorge. You will also visit the Kali Gandaki Valley especially the famous towns of Kagbeni and Jomsom  that are home to Thakali people, known for their trading skills and rich  culture and hospitality.

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Max. altitude

914m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m) takes about 25 minutes and after landing at Jomsom, you begin your trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810m) which spans for four hours. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it very easy going. It is also very picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri, whilst to the south can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2700m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang (2900m) takes about five hours. 

You trek right up to the river valley, but you use a combination of the high trail and the riverbank pathways. The trail then widens significantly revealing an endless stretch of sand. Chusang village is only about a 2hrs walk beyond Tangbe at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2900m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3150m.) takes about three and half hours. The trek now leaves the valley and climbs steeply up a rocky alley to the village of Chele. From Chele you climb a steep spur and then continue ascending along the side of a spectacular steep canyon to a pass. Beyond the pass you descend on a pleasant trail to Samar, situated in a grove of poplar trees.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3150m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) takes about five hours. You climb above Samar to a ridge and then descend into a large gorge past a chorten before entering another valley filled with juniper trees. You then cross a stream and after climbing to a pass, you descend along a ridge to Shyangmochen a tiny settlement with a few tea shops. The trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and you enter another huge valley before descending to Geling with its extensive fields of barley.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3510m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Geling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) takes about five hours. From Geling the trail climbs gently through fields, up to the center of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gun and an imposing chorten. You then begin a taxing climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La [3840m]. The descent from the pass is quite gentle and about half an hour further on we come to a trail junction; the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white-washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3520m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3620 m.) takes about five hours. Today's walk is perhaps through the driest part of Mustang. Finally, you come to Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are a huge dzong [fortress] and a red Gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3620m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang] (3730m.) takes about three hours. You will spend part of the morning exploring the interesting village of Charang and its large monastery, before setting out for Lo Manthang. You climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually you get your first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so you circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3730m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Today is a rest day at Lo-Manthang. You will acclimatize with the weather and climate by spending the day exploring caves and villages, visiting Jhampa and Thupchen Gompas and short hike up to Tingkhar.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3730m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

You will resume your trek today towards Dhi village passing a canyon before. The trail crosses Lo la pass at 3960 meters pass and becomes flat before the final short stretch of steep climb to the village of Yara. Yara is a small settlement featuring cliffs and Tashi Kabum cave that houses rare paintings and a stupa.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3580m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

After breakfast take a short hike to Luri Gompa as the trail follows Puyung Khola. Luri Gompa belongs to Nyingma Sect of Buddhism. After exploration return to Yara.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3580m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

The rugged trail continues with a steep ascent. In no time you will reach Luri Gomba from where the trail goes down to Decchyang Khola. The river is famous

for Shaligram fossils. The trail then rises up to a pass at 3850m and then dips to the village of Tange that features Buddhist chortens.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3320m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

The trail from Tange to Tetang passes by deep ridges and rolling hills to drop down to Kali Gandaki valley. Magnificent views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri visible once you reach Tetang.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3240m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

The trail ahead is an uphill one all the way to Muktinath. En route you will come across maniwall and beautiful views of Dhaulagiri peak. Muktinath or Chumig Gyatsa is a sacred temple revered both by Buddhists and Hindus. You can explore the temple in the afternoon.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3825m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours. Today we continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2713m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes. The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc.

Max. altitude

914m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city, Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

BLD

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    Kathmandu

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
    • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenirs


    Trekking

    • 2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel in Pokhara
    • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
    • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
    • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
    • Trekking equipments: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
    • Special trekking permit for Upper Mustang
    • Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area (ACAP)
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • Flight tickets: Pokhara - Jomsom – Pokhara as per the itinerary
    • All land transportation: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus
    • Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
    • First aid kit
    • Tax, VAT and our service charge
    • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips for involved staffs
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
    • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
    • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Equipment List

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff  

Sun-worn Items

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries), 

Liquid/Snacks

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials

First Aid Kit

Optional

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

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