Upper Mustang Trek has an average elevation of 4,023 m and is located north of the gigantic Annapurna Himalaya range, adjoining the plateau of the Tibetan border of Nepal. It lies under the rain shadow area of the massive Himalayas range. The area receives a small amount of rainfall, making the area dry with windswept canyons, a unique stratified rock pattern, arid, very similar to the next-door Tibetan plateau, and one of the very few places on earth that are not spoilt by trekkers. Mustang Trekking leads through an almost treeless barren landscape. A steep, rocky trail up and down the hill with majestic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and several other peaks will make your trip unforgettable. This consists of two separate regions: the south region, with five villages inhabited by people related to the Managis, and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of Lo), where the language, culture, and traditions are almost purely Tibetan. This is a restricted area, so you need a special permit with a minimum of two people in a group.
Upper Mustang Trekking starts at Jomsom after a short scenic flight from Pokhara. Then, it goes through the Annapurna conservation area and enters the Upper Mustang restricted area. You may walk from the Beni also through the World's Deepest Gorge at Dana and along the Kaligandaki holy river bank, then reach the entry point of the upper Mustang called Kagbeni. The trail of trekking in Mustang follows upstream through the traditional villages of Chhusang, Chele, Syanbuche, GHami, Dhakmar, and Charang, with amazing landscapes, mountain scenery, farmland, and monasteries. The trail goes via several passes, the highest in Nyi La (3,990 m), nestles in green oases, and reaches the fabulous walled capital of Lo Manthang, “home of the Mustang Raja.”. You will visit the thousand-year-old monastery, fort, caves, local tribes, and scenic beauties of the different landscapes around the Lo Manthang. Choser Cave is most significant about two hours walking distance from Lo Manthang. Here are more than 50 different rooms inside as a testimonial to primitive civilization.
Collecting unforgettable lifetime experiences, your Upper Mustang Hiking ends at Jomsom. Nepal Hike operates Upper Mustang Trekking during the spring and fall, but the monsoon is best for this trip. We organize Mustang trekking with our highly experienced local guide and staff according to your holiday schedule and requirements. Nowadays, you can also do tea house trekking, which helps you save on your trip.
