Upper Mustang (Nepal - Restricted Regions)

Upper Mustang (Nepal – Restricted Regions) – 19 Days

Upper Mustang Trek is a rare journey into Nepal’s ancient “Forbidden Kingdom,” featuring desert landscapes, medieval caves, Tibetan monasteries, and the walled city of Lo Manthang. Explore windswept Himalayan valleys, high-altitude desert terrain, and unique Buddhist culture preserved for centuries in this restricted Mustang region.

Country

Upper Mustang / Nepal

Duration

19 days

Difficulty

Hard

Trip Type

Trekking

Max Altitude

3700m / 12139ft

Best Season

Throughout the year

Accomodation

3***hotel in Kathmandu , Lodge + Tea house twin sharing bed basis during the Trek

Meals

All Meals ( Lunch , Dinner and Breakfast ) with Cup of Tea/Coffee during the Trek

Start/End Point

Kathmandu

Highlights & Overview

Explore the restricted “Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang”

Ancient walled city of Lo Manthang

Tibetan-influenced Buddhist culture and monasteries

Unique high-altitude desert landscapes

Dramatic red cliffs, caves, and canyons

Sacred Muktinath pilgrimage site

Flight over Himalayas to Jomsom

Traditional Mustang villages like Kagbeni and Tsarang

Ancient cave dwellings and sky caves

Rare cultural experience preserved for centuries

Stunning views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna ranges

Off-the-beaten-path restricted trekking route

The Upper Mustang Trek is one of the most culturally unique and geographically distinct trekking experiences in Nepal. Located in the rain-shadow of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, this region resembles the Tibetan plateau more than the green hills of Nepal.Once a restricted kingdom until 1992, Upper Mustang still preserves its ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture, centuries-old monasteries, cave dwellings, and walled city traditions. The capital, Lo Manthang, is a historical fortress city surrounded by barren cliffs and desert-like landscapes.Unlike other Himalayan treks, the scenery here is dry, windy, and dramatic, with red cliffs, deep canyons, and high-altitude deserts. The region is rich in culture, spirituality, and history, offering a rare glimpse into an untouched Himalayan civilization.This trek also includes sacred pilgrimage sites like Muktinath, beautiful mountain flights to Jomsom, and cultural villages scattered across Mustang’s rugged terrain.

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Price Includes

Flight to trekking starting point and from ending point

Trekking Information Management System Fee (TIMS Fee)

National park Conservation Fee

Lodge trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and accommodation in tea house lodge.

Services of English speaking trekking guide and porter (one porter for two people and the maximum weight carry by one porter is total 25kg)

Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment and allowance of guide and porter.

Sleeping bag and down jacket if necessary.

All applicable government taxes and service charges.

Price Doesn't Include

Any accommodation and meals in Kathmandu

Any sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Any international and domestic airfare

Your personal travel insurance and medical.

Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks).

Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter, and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc.

Liability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents, and other occurrence, beyond our control.

Nepal visa fee.

Any other optional services not mentioned above as included.

Upper Mustang (Nepal – Restricted Regions) – 19 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu (1400m/4593ft) – Arrival & Hotel Transfer

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation after your journey. Evening briefing will provide important information about the upcoming Upper Mustang adventure.