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Upper Mustang Trek

Mustang · Nepal

Upper Mustang Trek

Duration
16 days
Max altitude
3,840 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size
Up to 10
From
NPR 280,000

Walk it before you book it

16 days, one journey.

The itinerary is the route itself. Choose a day to see where you wake up and how far you walk.

Upper Mustang Trek

Day 1 of 16

Arrive in Kathmandu

Meet your representative at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Use the evening for a gear check and trip briefing.

Altitude
1,400 m

Highlights

What you came for.

  • Walled city of Lo Manthang
  • Ghar Gompa and ancient caves
  • Red and ochre desert cliffs
  • Good trekking during the monsoon

Overview

Walk into the old Kingdom of Lo, a high desert of red cliffs, cave dwellings and walled Lo Manthang, which lies in the Himalayan rain shadow.

Upper Mustang keeps a culture closely linked to Tibet, with old monasteries and the walled city of Lo Manthang. Because it lies in the rain shadow, it is one of the few treks that also works in the monsoon.

The route crosses a series of windy passes around 3,800 m. Altitude is moderate, but sun, wind and dust make for tiring days. Roads now reach many villages, so some of the old trail is shared with vehicles.

A restricted area permit and a licensed guide are required. The permit is among Nepal's most expensive.

Choose your month

When will you walk?

Pick a month to see what the trail is like and open it in the calendar below.

Trip Pricing
NPR 280,000/ person
16 days · From NPR 280,000 per person

The details

What’s included.

All trek packages and itineraries can be customized according to weather, mountain pass openings, and group pace. Confirm full equipment requirements with our team before departure.

Included

  • Airport transfers in Kathmandu
  • Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
  • Porter support (one porter for two trekkers)
  • Required trekking permits and local fees
  • Teahouse lodging on the trail
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days
  • Kathmandu hotel nights shown in the itinerary
  • Road or domestic flight transport shown in the itinerary

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance with high-altitude rescue cover
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal gear, drinks, hot showers and device charging
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Extra costs from weather delays or leaving the trek early