Situated on the southern end of the Tibetan plateau, the Upper Mustang region of Nepal is reminiscent of an old, untouched Tibet.
The former Kingdom of Lo has an expansive landscape of red cliffs dotted with mystical man made caves, over 10,000 holding archaeological secrets dating back to at least 2000 years.
Living mostly as subsistence farmers along an ancient Nepal-Tibet trading route, Mustangi people have a proud rich culture embedded in Tibetan Buddhism.
Upper mustang trek trip takes you through traditional Tibetan style villages, passing fields of millet and barley at an altitude between 2720m-4025m. Trekking through this landscape will take you back to another era in time.
Recent road development in the region means part of the route will be along jeep tracks. However, this itinerary makes the most of foot tracks where possible following trails that are remote with little trekker traffic.
We will circuit around Upper Mustang including a few days exploration of the ancient capital city of Lo at Lo-Manthang and important sites surrounding the capital. This trip also includes a day at the holy pilgrimage town of Muktinath.
Trip Highlight
- Preserved Mustangi culture of the Lo people
- Stunning expansive landscape with ancient caves
- Remote foot track trails
- Unique Thakali culture
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly to Jomson (2720m) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m), approx. 3 hours
Day 2 : Trek to Chele (3050m), approx. 6-7 hours
Day 3 : Trek to Ghiling (3570m), approx. 6-7 hours
Day 4 : Trek to Dhakmar (3825m), approx. 5 hours
Day 5 : Trek to Lo Manthang (3560m) via Ghar Gumba approx. 20km, 7-8 hours
Day 6 – 7 : Explore Lo-Manthang (3810m)
Day 8 : Trek to Yara (3650m) 6 hours
Day 9 : Day walk to Tashi Kubum cave complex and Luri gompa
Day 10 : Trek to Tangge (3240m) approx. 5-6 hours
Day 11 : Trek to Paha (4218m) approx. 5 hours
Day 12 : Trek to Tetang (3040m), approx. 5 hours
Day 13 : Trek to Muktinath via Gyu La (3760m), approx. 6 hours
Day 14 : Trek to Jomson via Supra (2720m) approx. 5-6 hours
Day 15 : Fly to Pokhara (820m), approx. 30 minutes
