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Overview
The Upper Mustang Trek is a journey into the former Kingdom of Lo, a high-altitude desert of ochre cliffs, wind-carved canyons and Tibetan Buddhist culture hidden behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Entering the restricted area at Kagbeni, the trail passes the villages of Chele, Syangboche, Ghami and Charang before reaching Lo Manthang (3,840 m), the ancient walled capital. Beyond it lie the sky caves of Chhoser and Nyphu, monasteries and the ruined forts of a lost kingdom. The landscape is stark and beautiful, with views of Nilgiri, Tilicho and the Damodar Himal.
Day to Day
Itinerary
Fly or drive to Pokhara and spend the afternoon preparing permits for the restricted area. Overnight by Phewa Lake.
A spectacular early flight up the Kali Gandaki gorge, followed by a short walk along the river to Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang, with its red monastery and narrow lanes.
Enter the restricted area and climb through eroded cliffs and juniper groves past Tangbe and Chhusang to Chele, with the first views of the Mustang desert.
Cross the Taklam La (3,624 m) and the Yamda La, passing the village of Samar, to Syangboche with its long mani wall and views of the Nilgiri peaks.
Climb over the Nyi La (4,010 m) and descend to Ghami, one of the oldest villages in Mustang, surrounded by irrigated barley fields and a long mani wall.
Cross the Ghami La and walk past the red cliffs of Dhakmar to Charang, home to a five-storey monastery and the ruined fort of the former kings of Mustang.
A gentle climb over the Lo La (3,950 m) brings you to the walled city of Lo Manthang, the capital of the old Kingdom of Lo, with its palaces, monasteries and narrow streets.
A full day exploring the walled city and the nearby caves of Chhoser and Nyphu, where ancient Buddhist monasteries and human-made cave complexes are cut into the cliffs. Visit the royal palace and Thubchen Gompa.
Return south through the Lo La and descend to Dhakmar, a village famous for the dramatic red cliffs that tower above its fields.
A short walk back over the Ghami La to Ghami, with time to explore the village and its monastery.
Climb back over the Nyi La and descend towards Samar, passing the villages of Syangboche and the mani walls of the upper Kali Gandaki.
Cross the passes of the Mustang borderland and descend through Chele and Tangbe to Kagbeni, leaving the restricted area.
Walk to Jomsom and take the afternoon flight or drive back to Pokhara, with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges along the way.
Fly or drive back to Kathmandu for your onward journey.
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$2,150
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$20/per
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$30/per
day
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