LO MANTHANG UPPER MUSTANG TREK

Arrival at Kathmandu (1345 m)

Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (830m / 6-7 hours)

Flight to Jomsom (20 min) Trek to Kagbeni (2,743m / 3 hours)

Today early morning we take a flight of 20 minutes to Jomson. From here we start our trek to Kagbeni. In the afternoon we will explore this small and unique village of Kagbeni.

Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m / 7 hours)

After breakfast, we set off to enter Upper Mustang! The trail takes us along the Kali Gandaki River where the wind whistles up the valley gorge. At Tangbe Village we notice how the houses are white-washed. Apple orchards also dot the landscape. Following a ridge, we reach the village of Chele.

Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3,735m / 6 hours)

Today the hiking becomes a bit harder as we cross the Taklam La pass (3,624m) and the Darjori La pass (3,735m). But there are amazing mountain views and intriguing caves along the way.  The trail descends into Samar Village from where we walk to a ridge. Later we walk down another steep trail to reach Syanboche.

Syangboche to Ghami (3,800m / 5 hours)

Today we cross Yamada La, to cross (3,850m) as well as Chortens and interesting villages. We walk through barley fields to peek at. Trekking through forests we then have another pass to cross. Nyi Pass is 4,010m but from here we descend down to Ghami where we spend the night.

Trek from Ghami to Charang (3,870m / 4 hours)

Today’s trek starts off over rough and sometimes slippery ground. We descend to a suspension bridge over the Ghami Khola. The trail takes us past mani walls (stone-built walls with Tibetan mantras).  Later we will also cross over the Charang La Pass (3,870m) before the descent to Chrang.

Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang (3,560m /5 hours)

Today we cross a river and ascend to the Lo La pass (3,950m). From the pass, we get our first look at the historic and beautiful village of Lo Manthang.

Day trip to Chooser Cave (3,770m / 3 hrs)

Today we get to explore some of the mysteries of Upper Mustang. A short trek to the area of Chhoser is the beginning of a day you will not forget! Here we will visit Jhong Caves or even Sky Caves.

Trek from Lo Mangthang to Drakmar (3,880m / 7 hrs)

Today's trek is quite long as we enjoy the views on the way. Gyakar Village is home to the century-old Ghar Gompa. It has stunning rock paintings. Here you must make a wish, as is tradition. We have time to explore the gompa before heading on to Drakmar.

Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling (3,860m / 6 hours)

We start in the early morning as the wind blows harder in this part. We descend through a dry plateau and some agricultural fields to reach Ghiling. Later we get to enjoy the great views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri to compensate.

Trek from Ghiling to Chuksang (3,050m / 6 hours)

Today we pass through small villages, have time to observe how the local people live. Later we trek all the way to Chuksang along with the mountain views on the side.

Trek from Chuksang to Jomsom (2,715m / 6 hours)

Today we say goodbye to Upper Mustang and enter the lower regions of the Mustang. We will have lunch at Kagbeni and explore the little monetary. Later we rejoined the Annapurna Circuit Trek as we head from Kagbeni to Jomsom.

Trek from Jomsom to Pokhara (830m / 20 min)

Today we rise early to catch the morning flight to Pokhara. The mountains seem to have taken on a new meaning to us now that we have seen them from all angles. We take this day to rest and relax at the trekker's hub destination Pokhara. 

Flight or drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m / 6-7 hours)

Today we take a drive or flight back to Kathmandu. We check-in at the hotel and take this day to rest.

Final Departure

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