Upper Mustang Trek
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Is Upper Mustang Trek worth booking?
Upper Mustang Trek is a 432-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1872 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 432 hours
- From
- $1872 per person
Outline Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m). Day 02: Visit Landmarks of Kathmandu/Preparation for Trek. Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara via tourist bus: 7 hours drive. Day 04: Flight to Jomsom (2720m) from Pokh
What you get
- Three times meal in the trek.
- All necessary documents(Permits and TIMS including special permits).
- All government and local taxes.
- Two way flight : Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara.
- Tea house accommodation during the trek.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in B/B basis.
About this experience
Outline Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m). Day 02: Visit Landmarks of Kathmandu/Preparation for Trek. Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara via tourist bus: 7 hours drive. Day 04: Flight to Jomsom (2720m) from Pokhara & trek to Kagbeni: 20 minutes flight plus 3 hours trek. Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3100m). Day 06: Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3800m). Day 07: Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3510m). Day 08: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3560m): 5 hours. Day 09: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3840m): 5 hours. Day 10: Explore Lo-Manthang/Acclimatization day Day 11: Lo-Manthang to Yara (3671m): Approx. 6.5 hours Day 12: Yara to Tangge (3240m): Approx. 6 hours. Day 13: Hike down from Tangge to Chhusang (2980m): Approx. 6 hours. Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Ekle Bhatti (2740m). Day 15: Walk from Ekle Bhatti to Jomsom (2720m): Approx. 3 hours. Day 16: Jomsom to Pokhara flight: About 20 minutes. Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu by Tourist bus. Day 18: Departure to your destination.
What's included
Included
- Three times meal in the trek.
- All necessary documents(Permits and TIMS including special permits).
- All government and local taxes.
- Two way flight : Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara.
- Tea house accommodation during the trek.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in B/B basis.
- A professional guide for trek and sightseeing.
- Porter service(2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- All the transportation as per the itinerary.
- Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle.
Not included
- Visa for Nepal.
- International flight to and from Kathmandu.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Travel and rescue insurance of clients.
- Personal expenses: Hot shower,battery charge during trek, bar bills, laundry and mineral water.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in exception of itinerary.
- Entrance fees in Monastery, museum and Temples.
- Tips for guide, driver and porters.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, hi, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expedition
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Detail Itinerary:
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Our team members here at Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expeditions will pick you up from your location at Kathmandu be it Tribhuvan International Airport or any other complied location. You will be escorted to the hotel and given briefs about the whole program as we collect the documents for TIMS and permits. You would be staying the night in a hotel after having a welcome dinner.
- Day 02: Visit Landmarks of Kathmandu/Preparation for Trek. We will prepare the permits and take and visit the Tourist Hub in Kathmandu and other attractions like Kathmandu Durbar Square. We will return back to the hotel. One of the members of Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expeditions will give you a detailed briefing about the trek in the evening. You will spend the night along in the hotel just like other trekking members.
- Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara via tourist bus: 7-hour drive We will go to Pokhara via Tourist bus. The 7-hour long drive will encompass the diversified nature and geography of Nepal. We will travel to Pokhara enjoying the scenes outside the bus window. After resting our stuff , we will go to the lakeside and enjoy boating sightseeing before arriving at the hotel for the night.
- Day 04: Flight to Jomsom (2720m) from Pokhara & trek to Kagbeni: 20-minute flight plus 3-hour trek We will fly to Jomsom located at height of 2720 meters from Pokhara after having breakfast. After a 20 minutes scenic flight, we will trek to Kagbeni for 3 hours. We will trek along the Kali Gandaki river edge where we can explore Fossils and Shaligram. We will stay the night in a guest house or tea house in Kagbeni.
- Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3100m): Approx. 5 hours. There is an entry point for Upper Mustang at the end of Kagbeni village. We begin trekking and take a break at Chhusang for Lunch. We trek for about 5 hours before finally reaching the destination of the fourth day of Upper Mustang Trek. We will see the gorgeous landscape of this arena as we cross the river just before arriving Chele at 3100 meters of altitude. We will spend the night in Chele
- Day 06: Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3800m): Approx. 6 hours. Following a very steep trail we will arrive at Samar after 3 hours of trek. The views from up here are quite amazing. We will have lunch in Samar relishing the stunning views of Mount Annapurna and Nilgiri. After lunch, we proceed trekking for the next 3 hours to reach Syangboche (3800 meters). We will stay the night in Syangboche village.
- Day 07: Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3510m): About 4-5hours. We will walk along the uneven terrain for about 5 hours during the fifth day of the trek. After we pass Nyi La (4020 meters). We trek further to reach Ghami (3510 meters). We will see Mt. Annapurna and Nilgiri range from the trekking trails leading us to Ghami. Things to explore on Ghami are- long Mani wall and monastery. We will spend the night at guesthouse or teahouse in Ghami.
- Day 08: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3560m): 5hours. we trek to Tsarang from Ghami via Dhakmar. We will pass this village to encounter Muila Bhanjyang Pass (4170 meters). Continuing our trail, we head towards Ghami. One of the landmarks to grace you trek is Ghar Gumba at the height of 3920 meters. Ghar Gumba monastery is one among oldest monasteries in the region. We can see several scriptures. Our trail takes us through Tsarang river. We will stay the night in Tsarang region guesthouse or tea house.
- Day 09: Trek from Tsarang to Lo -Manthang (3840m): 5hours. We will trek for 5 hours on the ninth day of the trek. We will trek uphill and downhill passing the beautiful chorten called Sungda. Continuing our trek, We will arrive at Lo La (3960 meters), we will view Lo-Manthan village clearly from Lo La pass. We will continue the trek to arrive at Lo Manthang where we will rest the night.
- Day 10: Explore Lo-Manthang/Acclimatization day We will explore Lo- Manthang and the famous monasteries in this region. We will encounter the uninfluenced culture of locals here. We will have local cuisines and meet the people. We will spend the day in a guest house, or home stay in Lo- Manthang.
- Day 11: Lo- Manthang to Yara (3671m): Approx. 6.5 hours We trek down to arrive at Yara after having lunch break ay Dhigaun. We have to walk uphill as well as downhill this day of the trek for about 7 hours.
- Day 12: Yara to Tangge (3240m): Approx. 6hours. Enjoying the gorgeous landscape, capturing the stunning environment in out heart and camera, we will walk down to arrive at Tangee where we will spend the night.
- Day 13: Hike down from Tangge to Chhusang (2980m): Approx. 6 hours. Passing Paha Pass at 4218 meters, we walk down to Chhusang where we will spend our night.
- Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Ekle Bhatti (2740m) Walking alongside Kali Gandaki river, we pass Tangbe village decorated with black chortens along with red ones and white ones. We will have lunch at Kagbeni then continue our trek for the next 45 minutes to arrive at Ekle Bhatti. We will stay overnight in a guesthouse in Ekle Bhatti.
- Day 15: Walk from Ekle Bhatti to Jomsom (2720m): Approx. 3 hours. Enjoying the beauty of Jomsom valley between mountains, we arrive at the hotel in Jomsom. We will walk around the village and visit the small Museum located in this region called as Musatang EcoMuseum. We will stay the night at the hotel in Jomsom.
- Day 16: Jomsom to Pokhara flight: About 20 minutes With a short 20-minute scenic flight, we arrive at Pokhara. We will explore Pokhara after having lunch and stay the night in a hotel.
- Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu via Tourist bus Day 17 of our trek, we will drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu via tourist bus enjoying the landscapes and views from the window. We arrive at the hotel and get refreshed. We have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant and we transfer you back to the hotel for overnight stay.
- Day 18: Departure to your destination. Last day of our trek we will bid goodbye and leave for our destination.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Upper Mustang Trek. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Trek to the lower dolpo Lake Phoksundo
Stunning trek in the lower dolpo with bijay our guide for magical views and an arrival on Phoksundo Lake .a superb national park away from the usual treks The bijay agency perfectly organizes your trip with always a lot of kindness for the attendants and local populations. If you really want to live exceptional moments you need to know how to choose a local agency on a human scale and with the true vision of Nepalese life. You're not just passing through you feel serenity, zenitude and emphaticism Welcome to Nepal with bijay and his team for beautiful discovery otherwise.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
From Pokhara over Marpha to Mustang
This was a once in a lifetime adventure with amazing views and cultural enrichment. We felt very cared for and always had advice and help from our guide Durga. We can't wait to come back and continue exploring. Until next time !
Response from the operator: Namaste Raykha, thank you very much for your review of Mustang, Marpha, Pokhara, Muktinath, Kagbeni, Dumba Lake jeep tour and your experience of this jeep tour with Durga went very well. We are always happy to welcome you and organise trips, treks in Nepal for you. We hope to see you soon for your next trip in Nepal. Himalayan Holyland Treks Team
via Tripadvisor
Muktinath
Our treck was great and very well prepared. Our guide and the drivers have always been concerned about our safety. Despite the unfavourable weather, we had a great experience and saw incredible panoramas. I highly recommend this agency to organize your stay! We are now planning a new treck with them.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Beautiful mustang with bijay
The whole organization was great. Our guide bijay is at the top we recommend 100% his agency. Mustang is a beautiful destination Really we took full eyes of it
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 432 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 14+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
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Upper Mustang Trek: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Upper Mustang Trek cost?
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Prices start at $1872 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Upper Mustang Trek take?
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Plan for about 432 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Upper Mustang Trek worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Upper Mustang Trek?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Upper Mustang Trek suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 14. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 432-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Upper Mustang Trek?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 432-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Upper Mustang Trek start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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