Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days
Trip Duration
15 Days
Group Sizes
2-16 People
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
3,840m
Activities
Difficulty
Easy
Meals
Accommodation
The Upper Mustang Trek, the hidden gem of Nepal, is considered an easy yet worthy trekking experience. This part of Nepal is unlike other highland settlements since it is heavily influenced by Tibetan culture and remains uninfluenced by Western culture. Keep in mind, that this region of Nepal was kept from foreign visitors will the 90s, preserving its cultural qualities.
Our best Upper Mustang trek itinerary will take you to the walled city of Lo Manthang where your eyes will feast on the scenic beauty of dry and barren desert land. It’s amazing how when we think of trekking it’s mostly green hills, white mountains, and wild creatures, but this trek has no greenery but it’s still a wonderful experience.
The Upper Mustang Trek 15 days is not a physically demanding trek at all, and it’s a beginner-friendly trek suitable for most people with average physical fitness. However, to have the best experience, we recommend you physically train for at least a couple of weeks before the start of the trek. We do not want to have you gasping for air as we ascend the hills.
In addition to that, you must also consider the season. In general, this best Upper Mustang trek itinerary can be done whole year round but the best scenes can be seen during the seasons of spring and autumn. If you are not a fan of hot trekking days or cold nights, it’s best to avoid this trek in summer and winter.
This Upper Mustang Trek will also have you tour the city of Pokhara visiting a bunch of scenic places. Now, this is an additional tour, meaning that it is not a part of the standard Upper Mustang Trek 15 days. If you want to we can just head to Jomsom directly without spending a day in Pokhara but it is recommended that you do. There is so much to see in Pokhara and we are sure you will fall in love with this city.
Our Upper Mustang Trek is flexible and we offer our trekkers the benefit of working out their preferred choices. For example, you can opt for a day tour in Kathmandu instead of Pokhara, or you can opt to stay in a luxury hotel in Jomsom. We provide many options for customization but not every customization can be given at any moment. So, be considerate if your custom requests can not be fulfilled.
With that being said, here is a detailed breakdown of all the things to learn about this Upper Mustang Trek package.
Notes: Costs are prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking days get modified.
2550 US$
As per the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), the Upper Mustang Trek 15 days falls in the category of moderate trekking. This means that you do not require prior trekking experience to be able to trek this route but having some level of experience is a plus point.
On a scale of 5, we rate this Upper Mustang Trek a 2. Although the trails are easy and not too demanding, you still have to reach a maximum altitude of 3900 meters above sea level which can induce altitude sickness in some trekkers.
The best season to do this best Upper Mustang trek itinerary is the season of autumn. This season offers a range of favorable trekking conditions such as almost no chances of rain, bright clear skies (for the best views), and its festive season in Nepal. You can join in on the festive fun, most Nepalese people are welcoming and won’t mind if you ask to join in on their festive ritual.
The next best contender is spring, it has the same qualities minus the festive vibe. In addition to that, compared to autumn, there is more chance of rain but it is usually not that heavy.
Besides that, we recommend not trekking this Upper Mustang Trek in the summer and winter months as none of them have favorable trekking conditions. Plus, monsoon is the biggest no of them all.
Basic amenities including internet access, bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and hot showers are provided by nearby lodges and tea houses. Tea houses provide travelers with affordable and convenient lodging. Compared to lodges or budget hotels, tea houses offer tidy, clean lodging at a fair price.
Trekkers can unwind, eat, and interact in the common dining room found in most lodgings and teahouses. The lodges offer cozy blankets, cozy mattresses, and spotless restrooms. But it’s crucial to keep in mind that there are very basic facilities, so hikers shouldn’t anticipate luxury.
A variety of Western foods are available in nearby lodges, tea houses, and hotels; you can simply browse the menu and place your order. Don’t hold back on tasting some regional Nepali cuisine while you’re at Mustang.
The drinks you can get during this Upper Mustang Trek include tea (black, milk, ginger, and mint), coffee (black and milk), Hot chocolate (not available in every eatery), cold drinks, fruit juices (canned), and more. As for food, you can get pancakes, porridge, toasted bread, Tibetan bread, eggs (boiled, fried, and scrambled), rice, curry, and a whole lot of potato dishes.
First off, you will be transported to Pokhara via a short 30-minute flight. Following that, you will get to the gateway of the Upper Mustang Trek (Jomsom) via a flight.
At the end of the Upper Mustang Trek 15 days, you will get back to Pokhara from Jomsom, taking a short scenic flight and ultimately a flight to Kathmandu. All of these flights will be covered by your Upper Mustang trek package and we will also drop you off at the airport on the day of your departure.
For this trip, you require a Lomanthang Rural Municipality permit, Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality permit, and Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality permit. Each member of the trekking group has to pay $500 for the first ten days of visiting the Upper Mustang region. All of these will be covered by your Upper Mustang Trek package.
A 153-kilometer walk through mountains and highlands makes up the Upper Mustang Trek. Regardless of experience level, everyone is free to join this best upper Mustang trek itinerary. For their bodies and minds, rookies who are not used to long treks must prepare beforehand. Just as crucial as being physically fit for an extended trek in Nepal’s highlands is mentally preparing yourself.
The best thing to do for your Upper Mustang Trek is to set out for long walks. Seek for routes close to your residence, stroll through your local area, or just step outside and indulge in walking. The main point of this is to become accustomed to taking long walks.
This easy workout routine will have you physically ready for the trek even if you can’t find excellent trails. If there are no routes readily accessible, you can work on a ladder machine or treadmill. If you are unable to utilize these machines, walking or running in the park would still be beneficial.
As per the standard practice, we will provide you with all the services you can expect from a travel agency. In addition to that, we will also get out of our way to fulfill your unique requirements to the best of our abilities. Our best Upper Mustang trek itinerary is a flexible package with many aspects that you can customize as per your preference. With all that in mind, we have priced this Upper Mustang trek 15 days at USD 2550.
This price can fluctuate based on your personal customization to the existing Upper Mustang trek package. For instance, if you decide to add an additional destination to the itinerary, the price will up accordingly.
You will easily be able to charge your gadgets for the most part of the trek, although, you might run into minor inconveniences up in Lo Manthang. You should also note that charging your gadgets (smartphones, cameras, and more) can cost you a buck or two since most of the locals in this region rely on solar energy. Electricity is available in each village but they are prone to frequent power outages which is really a bummer.
Your personal expenses are the only thing that this best Upper Mustang trek itinerary package does not cover. These include the Pokhara sightseeing entrance fee, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, and Pokhara, tourist visa fees, international flight expenses, medical and travel insurance fees, tips for the crew members, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, hot showers, gadget charging, and any other expenses not mentioned as inclusive.
As much as we would like to cover all the expenses, it is simply not practical.
For numerous reasons, the Upper Mustang trek in Nepal is special. One of the reasons is that the walk could potentially be done throughout the year. The walk is amazing even during the monsoon season, with striking colorful hills, clear blue skies, and lush green slopes. In contrast, the entire surrounding is incredibly vibrant during the colder seasons or dry summer months thanks to the colorful shades of villages, white snow-capped peaks, and blue skies.
The plus side is that compared to many other hiking routes in Nepal, accommodations on Upper Mustang are far superior. The standard Upper Mustang route offers reasonably priced bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The alternative routes, however, provide standard shared restrooms.
The hike in Upper Mustang is not particularly challenging or at a high altitude. The highest point you can reach on an Upper Mustang trip is about 4,050 meters, subject to the paths you take. It is a rough terrain. There aren’t any especially challenging or steep ascents. Having said that, you could need to hike for six to eight hours, based on your route. However, the standard route only requires three to five hours a day.
After you arrive at the airport, you must head to the immigration booth where you have to fill in the visa application form and pay your visa fees to get your tourist visa approved.
To cancel your booked Upper Mustang Trek, you need to contact one of our reps. Based on when you cancel the trek, we will have to withhold a certain percentage of the total payment as per the standard practice.
In such a case, which is rare, we will provide you with a similar trek or refund you every penny you have paid us. Trekking destinations in Nepal can be inaccessible sometimes due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
The maximum number is 10 but if you are a group that’s more than that, we can separate you guys into 2 groups and take you on the trek.
2550 US$
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