Upper Mustang Trek - 14 Days

  • 14 Days
Price per personUS$1730
We Offer Group Price
No. of peoplePrice P.P
1 - 1 US$ 2389
2 - 2 US$ 2199
3 - 5 US$ 1955
6 - 10 US$ 1730
27 April, 2024
$2389 x 1 guests:
$2389

Total
$2389
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  • Trip Duration14 Days
  • Difficulty LevelModerate - Strenuous
  • Best SeasonMarch - June & Sept - December

Overview

Upper Mustang Trek highlights 

  • The ancient Kingdom of Low
  • Historical ancient monasteries, Gumpas
  • Colorful barren hills and myths.
  • Breathtaking Himalayan Mountain views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges
  • World’s deepest gorge

 

Upper Mustang is located in the northern part of Nepal, it’s a formal Himalayan forbidden kingdom of Mustang. A naturally and culturally blessed paradise on earth. No doubt, this is a magical piece of the Himalayas and a perfect place for those of us who wish to discover the culture of Tibetan people and rituals at century-old ancient monasteries.

This area is remote and isolated from the Himalayas region. The trek leads us on a fabulous journey, an adventure of lifetime experience around formerly forbidden areas of the upper valley.

Upper Mustang was once an independent kingdom and trekking in this area is the best way to experience the Tibetan culture and landscape as well as the great festival which is well known as the Tiji festival the biggest celebration in the Himalayas in the Tibet community. Lo-Manthang is another famous spot for the Mustang trek for tourists seeking beautiful experiences and native culture.

The Upper Mustang trek starts from Jomsom after a scenic flight from Pokhara. The trail follows the Kaligandaki River valley with fascinating views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Bhirkuti, Damodar, and Mustang Himal including views of the Annapurna range. This trip provides a golden opportunity for you to explore the vast diversity of the Himalayas, an extension of the world, and the highest Tibetan plateau with amazing scenery of landscapes.

Furthermore, Trekking continually goes for the next few days up to the valley passing some wonderful villages along the way while we explore these interesting Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan culture, inhabited Tibetan people, and beautiful villages around this valley with the Alpine Ramble team than our journey returns to Jomsom with significant mountain views on the way back. the ending point of our delightful journey is Jomsom and the next morning we take a scenic flight back to Pokhara and Kathmandu.

We at Alpine Ramble have a good offer for the 14 days Upper Mustang Valley trek, this trip can be simply personalized as per your requirements that meet your time frame.

Join now and be part of Alpine Ramble Trek’s awesome Upper Mustang Trek, a 14-day journey to the land behind the mountains, within an area of a republic kingdom since long years back till date the king is worshipped as celestial.

 

Additional Benefits

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services - (Airport- Hotel- Airport) 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, and walking poles (rental is included if needed)
  • Duffle bag if required  (Optional) 
  • Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART company Hiking T-shirt
  • An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at a high altitude to find out your accurate health condition while you are trekking in the mountain.
  • WOKI TOKI - for communicating in distance one to another place and that's for a potentially critical situation on the  trek

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, You will be welcomed by the ART team and transferred to your hotel, overnight at the hotel

    Today is a day to explore the beautiful Kathmandu valley. Our tour guide will take into the Kathmandu valley for sightseeing. Where you will visit: Pashupatinath Temple, Bauddhanath Stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar-square, Overnight at Hotel.

    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

      We have a scenic 25minute flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival at Jomsom, the scene dramatically changes and seen plateau with the giant mountain on both sides. We walk along the bank of Kaligandaki River. Passing some villages is among the Buddhist relic, mani walls, monetary with a wide view of arid and mountains. Sometimes you find a fossil on your path. overnight at lodge.

      Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

        Today the trail goes along the bank of Kali Gandaki river slight climb up and the easy level walks on the flat. As we continue to trek on the Kali Gandaki river we walk through the ancient stupas, caves on cliff ascend to Chele, overnight at lodge.

        Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

          We ascend upon the arid from Chele village, passing through Chele and barren meadows, you see monastery and yak along the way. we continue to trek to switch-back climbing on the oak trees, with the splendid view of high Himalayan mountains range, high plateau to Yamato La Pass, overnight at lodge.

          Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

            Our trek starts the gentle climb up to the ridge of the Syangboche and walking through the animals shed, crossing the tea shops at Jhaite. It offers the wild Jackal around this plateau. We gradually climb up to Nyi La Pass and then after descending to Ghami, overnight at lodge.

            Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

              Today trek starts after breakfast we walk on the down village and crossing Ghami Khola the trail climbs up to pass the Hospital, Greenhouse, then perhaps this is the longest and greatest Mani wall in Nepal it takes a look at the grey and red cliffs, the trail climbs up to Choya La pass (3870m/12693ft) the route leads you gently descend to Tsarang village and then visit the huge five-story dozen and Monastery and then apple orchid, overnight at lodge.

              Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                Trek descent to Charang chu Canyon then trek will continue with great views of the mountain and barren plateau, gradually climbing up to reach at the ridge from here we see the view of the walled city of Lo with the dry hill on the Tibet borders before we are leaving from this village don't forget to buy the beautiful Souvenir, they claim brought from Lhasa, Tibet, overnight at lodge.

                Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                  Today we are going to explore the nearby eye-catching places such as John Cave- which is situated in the rock inside the cave there are many participate rooms, Chhosar Gompa- is inside the cave and covered by slope mountain, Namgyal Gompa- is situated on a hilltop and play an important role for local people, Ani Gompa- nuns look after than Gompa and nuns do all rituals. After then walk back to Lo man thang, overnight at lodge.

                  Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                    We trek on the upper trail while trekking we will see the blue sheep and some other wild animals on the way and see the magnificent views of the Majestic Himalaya's, the trail leads you on level with delight walk to see the views after that descend through the wind trees to Ghar Gompa, this Gompa is related with Samye monastery in Lhasa Tibet, then trek descend continues to Drakmar, overnight at lodge.

                    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                      we descend to Ghami village then ascend up to Nyi La pass then descend again to pass through the Jhaite and Syangboche then we have small climb to Yamato La pass, the trail goes through oak trees on the pasture to Samara then heading down to Chele, overnight at lodge.

                      Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                        Today we leave here an early because we have quite a long day descend, we walk through to follow the river passes the Chusang, to Tangbe. After that shortly climb u. then the easy level trial, overnight at lodge.

                        Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                          Today we have the scenic flight back to Pokhara by tiny airplane, this flight exposes amazing Himalayan mountain views entire your flight in Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

                          Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

                            A scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu will take 7hrs or in optional you will fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu, you will have free time for shopping souvenirs for family and friends,
 Overnight at the hotel.

                            Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L)

                            Note: All above trekking hours and distances are approximate and it’s absolutely for general ideas only 

                              Trip inclusion

                              • International and domestic Airport pick-up and drop by car.
                              • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
                              • An experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide.
                              • All Food, Accommodation, Insurance, and transportation for porter and guide.
                              • Annapurna conservation area permit 
                              • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) 
                              • Upper Mustang special permit 
                              • 2-night hotel in Pokhara
                              • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket, etc. on return basic
                              • Trekking lodge (Tea House) throughout the trek.
                              • Assistant guide group size of more than 5 people in a group.
                              • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara-Kathmandu by bus.
                              • Supplementary snacks: energy bar and cookies 
                              • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every day 
                              • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
                              • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
                              • Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART company T-shirt
                              • Compressive first aid box.
                              • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by travel insurance)
                              • All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses
                              • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
                              • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
                              • Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic
                              • Surplus luggage charges for domestic airport
                              • Additional cost by out of management control due to the landscape, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition etc.
                              • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, wife, hot shower etc.
                              • Travel insurance 
                              • Tips for guide and porter

                               

                              Above the information is for a guide and standard pattern of what basically, we provide. the trip can be customized at your request and interests to accommodate your specific requirements. 

                               

                              Thank you for joining us (your local adventure travel partner ) “Alpine Ramble Treks”! We will do everything within our means to take care of you and ensure an enjoyable and unforgettable trip of a lifetime in Nepal Himalayas, Wishing you all the best and keep your adventure spirit alive

                              Trip Info

                              We strictly prioritize our valuable client’s safety and satisfaction while traveling with Alpine Ramble Treks. Your safety is our paramount concern for us. On every trip with ART, our guides and porters will be carrying useful and necessary equipment as well as the medical kit, you will be provided by our leaders who have extensive knowledge of first aid if required. However, during the trip; natural disasters, weather disturbances, health conditions, politics, transport, or a multitude of other factors, are beyond our control and can result in a change of originally planned itinerary or cancel the trip as a safeguard. However, our guide has full authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concerns. In this circumstance, you need to be flexible with your planned itinerary and take after the guideline as instructed by your guide/ leader. Note:- we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we won’t be responsible for any result of alterations on itineraries or any delays due to unexpected circumstances.

                              Personal Travel Insurance

                              We highly recommended a compressive travel insurance package to all our clients, the insurance must cover helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at Height altitude for the trekkers to Annapurna base camp, and it will be assisted with adequate protection tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and any kind of illness will be covered. Alpine Ramble Treks kindly ask for any of our travelers to send a reliable travel insurance copy through email once you book the trip with us.

                              Health and Fitness requirements

                              Upper Mustang Trek is an exciting and spectacular moderate trekking destination in the world. It’s an exceptional trekking route for travelers who wish to enjoy and explore the Himalayas and their landscape. As we hike up to the high altitude then we have to prepare both physically and mentally to succeed, our provision is making your trip reliable and remarkable without any problems in every step to step with your wealth health. Our first priority is your safety and security. you Should convenience yourself to take some pre-training course for the trek that would be easy, considering some physical exercise like jogging, running, climbing stairs case, cycling, swimming and hitting the gym, etc.

                              Accommodation during the Trek

                              Accommodation in Kathmandu, you would be staying at the best hotel basically 3-4 stars, on a twin-sharing basis. But Accommodations in the trekking are very basic where you will get a room with pillows, a warm and nice blanket, attach bathroom if it’s available with comfortable beds during the 10 days Annapurna base camp trek, if you are single you get the single bedroom as well with hygienic food, The Menu for food and accommodation have fixed by local management community.

                              Passport and Visa

                              All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months prior validity from the return date Nepalese visas can be obtained from the immigration office or Consulate in your country or arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

                              Last-minute booking

                              Concerning your desirable interest in any trip with us, we even accept the last minute booking. You can book a trip directly by calling or sending a message anytime. But eventually, Last minute booking may not acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trips.

                              Water Meals and Drinking

                              The Upper Mustang Trek route has numerous tea houses along the way and every single tea house has a menu system with different ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals on the Menu; you will eat as per Menu during the trek, we would highly recommend the vegetable items instead of Meat because the meat in the mountain can be effected some time because it may not be used to it for the new travelers in this region. But some places provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different types of international meals. These are prepared by the local supplement. Every tourist Lodge has a well-trained cook basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and nice testy foods. The variety of drinks and every lodge has safe drinking water or minerals bottles of water you could buy. If you buy a water purification tablet from Kathmandu you can take water from the tap and purify yourself this will be cheaper and help to control plastic pollution as well, the water you could buy everywhere in the Mustang region at a reasonable price but the price would go high when you go to high-altitude areas. We also recommend you buy boiled water instead of cold which keeps your body warm.

                              Extra personal expenses on trekking

                              During the trek, all the food is included (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks) which will be provided by the company, behind the schedule of our package the meals and accommodations in Kathmandu will have to be arranged by yourself but Breakfast with hotel and farewell dinner is included.

                              Equipment lists for Upper Mustang Trek

                              Head

                              • Sun hat
                              • Warm hat and scarf
                              • Headlight

                              Face

                              • Sunscreen +40
                              • Sunglass
                              • Face wipes and towels

                              List for Hands

                              • Lightweight gloves
                              • And warm Globes

                              Body clothing

                              • Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
                              • Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
                              • 2 pairs of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying, possibly thermal tops for the treks
                              • Fleece jacket and sweaters
                              • Poncho and rain jacket
                              • Socks, preferably a cotton–mix
                              • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with a folding option

                              Lists of Footwear

                              • The proper Trekking Boots
                              • socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
                              • crampon (optional)

                              Essential gear

                              • Day Backpack above the 30 L
                              • Pack covers and Thermal bottle
                              • Water pearls
                              • Umbrella
                              • Walking pole if you need it
                              • Thick Sleeping bag
                              • Deodorant
                              • Laundry soap
                              • Antibacterial Gel
                              • Toiletries
                              • toothbrush
                              • Shampoo

                              Personal accessories

                              • Camera
                              • Cell Phone
                              • Money wallet with Money
                              • Padlocks
                              • Plastic bag
                              • Watch
                              • Sewing kit
                              • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

                              First-aid Kit

                              • Diamox (acetazolamide)
                              • Lozenges
                              • Elastic bandages
                              • Moleskin
                              • Cotton bandages and band-aids
                              • Lancing needle
                              • Antibiotic eye-drops
                              • Thermometer
                              • Sling
                              • Paracetamol
                              • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
                              • Painkillers
                              • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
                              • Loperamide to control diarrhea
                              • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, and other infections
                              • Oral rehydration salts

                              Best Season

                              The best season for Upper Mustang Trek is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) these months are the best months for the Upper Mustang trek. The temperature is moderate in these seasons and we guarantee an amazing view and breathtaking scenery throughout the trek. If you wish to avoid crowds this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be the best option.

                              Hotels in Kathmandu

                              Alpine Ramble Treks will provide you with standard-level hotel services with breakfast. We also book the hotel according to your choices. Please let us know if you have any plans as per your choices to book the hotels like 5 stars categories: Hyatt Regency, Yak &Yeti, De’l Annapurna, The Everest Hotel, The Malla hotel, and any kind of hotels, we will be glad to help according to your plans.

                              Responsible for Tourism

                              Our experienced field staff/team strongly believes that we all are equally responsible to act in favor of the local culture and environment. We would like to follow the important role of following the rules.

                              • please respect the local people and their laws, custom, and their beliefs
                              • Please always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community.
                              • please support the keep environment clean, wherever you would travel and dispose of rubbish
                              • Please help the local community to encourage the positive sides of tourism as long as possible.

                              We Alpine Ramble Treks are involved in the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organize eco-friendly trips that teach to make the sustainable positive environmentally sensitive of both travelers and communities.

                              Trip fixed departure dates and Cost

                              Alpine Ramble Treks Pvt. Ltd would be customized your trip itinerary according to your wish and budget. Please do not hesitate to contact us for your interest. For more detail please email us at [email protected]

                              Booking and payment process

                              Alpine Ramble Treks (P) Ltd. is a government-authorized and registered trekking and adventure operator based in Nepal. The company registered number is 178805/074/075 we are also associated with various local tourism sectors in order to process the trip booking with Alpine Ramble the percent of full trip payments can be made with required documents such as passport, travel insurance copies, and flight details to Nepal with a two weeks period from the booking date.

                              1. respected traveler can be made the Payment through the Online directly from our website, bank transfer, western union, or any other remittances, the remaining can be paid on your arrival at Kathmandu Hotel or office.

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                              We look forward to guiding you in the Himalayas for a wonderful trekking experience of a lifetime