Upper Mustang is one of the excitingly adventurous destinations among many others in Nepal. This area is also known as the restricted area which needs the special permit to get accessed. This trip takes you into the hidden world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo- Manthang. This mystical place is one of the best and unique places to visit as it empowers to offer a fresh and different environment to explore within. The decent nature scenery of this place is undoubtedly a part to get focused. One plunging into this region gets an opportunity to see the raw and different blend of nature than any other places. The villages are built in Tibetan style and the Tibetan Buddhism is purely followed by the inhabitants out here. The culture and tradition, as well as the geographical features, resembles precisely with the Tibet.
Thus, one can still experience the ancient taste of culture and tradition here and grab the new feelings of the raw and untouched area.
Trip Details:
Trek Duration: 5 Nights 6 Days
Max Altitude: 3,840 meters
Grade: Moderate
Trip Starting/Ending Point: Kathmandu
Trek Category: Adventure + Pilgrimage
Best season: Sep-Oct-Nov/ Apr-May –June –July –Aug
Trip Highlights
- Trip to Mustang allows the travelers to witness heavenly beautiful Trans-Himalaya landscape
- Ancient Tibetan Buddhist shrines such as Stupas, Chhortens, Kaanis, Prayers walls, centuries old monasteries
- Interact with Tibetan like people makes the trip most lifetime memorable.
Outline Itinerary:
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Days |
Description |
Overnight |
Altitude |
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1 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Beni |
Beni (Hotel) |
899m |
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2 |
Drive from Beni to Chhusang |
Chhusang (Tea House) |
3,559m |
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3 |
Drive from Chhusang to Lomanthang |
Lomanthang (Tea House) |
3,840m |
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4 |
Drive from Lomanthang to Muktinath to Marpha |
Marpha (Tea House) |
2,650m |
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5 |
Drive from Marpha to Pokhara |
Pokhara (Hotel) |
822m |
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6 |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu |
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1300m |
Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu-Beni Morning assemble at the prescribed venue. After short briefing about the programme, we will start our Journey. Today we will drive to Beni (275kms approx./9hrs).En route we will see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. Lunch will be served on the way. Evening Check in at hotel/dinner/overnight. Meal plan: (Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 2 |
Beni to Chhusang (2980m) Early morning breakfast at hotel, drive to Chhusang (8hrs). A typical thakali lunch is provided on the way .You will enjoy scenic drive and you could explore local culture and beautiful panoramic view through the river bank of Kaligandaki , Ghasa, Lete,Marpha,Jomsom along the Kaligandaki Valley .Arrival at Chhusang. Evening rest/Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day3 |
Chhusang-Lomanthang (3730m) After breakfast we will drive to Lomanthang. You will explore old Upper Mustang palace and monastery and most awaited destination of the entire trip, i.e. walled city of Lo Manthang. You will also witness the beauty of Nilgiri and Annapurna I side will come into sight. After crossing the river you will start your ascent to the pass of Lo, at an elevation of 3850 m. From the top of the pass, you can see the beautifully stretch village of Lo Manthang. The pass is mostly windy. All you need is to descend to the village of Lo Manthang. Meal plan: ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 4 |
Lo-Manthang-Muktinath-Marpha Today, We will drive back all the way to Marpha Crossing several local village, Kaligandaki river, Buddhist Stupas and monasteries on the way. We will visit Muktinath Temple for the Worship and can also take bath on 108 taps where the people believes that taking a bath in this taps remove all the sins that you made in life. We will have our lunch at Muktinath. Evening you will have time to explore local market of Marpha. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) |
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Day 5
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Marpha –Tatopani- Pokhara (1400m.) Morning breakfast is served at the hotel and make a departure for Pokhara. You can take a holi bath at Tatopani your lunch point. We will explore Bindabashni Temple, which lie on the way. Evening we will visit Lakeside. Overnight at the hotel. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) |
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Day 6
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Pokhara-Kathmandu Morning we will explore Tal Bahari temple. Breakfast will be served hotel. We will Check out from the hotel and make a departure to Kathmandu followed by a lunch on the way. Meals :( Breakfast, Lunch) |
Cost includes
- Transportation with well experienced driver.
- 1 Night Accommodation in Beni on MAP Basis.(Breakfast, Dinner)
- 1 Nights' Accommodation in Chhusang on MAP Basis.
- 1 Nights' Accommodation in Lomanthang on MAP Basis.
- 1 Night Accommodation in Marpha on MAP Basis.
- 1 Night Accommodation in Pokhara on MAP Basis.
- Veg lunch for 6 days.
- Sight Seeing includes, Baglung Kalika, Golden Bridge, Galeshowor Mahadev , Tatopani, Ghasha, Lete, Marpha, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Chhusang, LoManthang, Korala Border,Muktinath, and some spots of Pokhara.
Cost Excludes
- Extra meals.
- Extra vehicle movement beyond the itinerary.
- Extra Overnight because of natural calamities.
- Extra uses of room beyond the package.
- Beverages like Water, Hard/Soft drinks.
- Insurance
- Bath at Tatopani
- Permits/Entrance fees during Pokhara Sight Seeing.
- Vehicle movement beyond the itinerary.
