Highlight
- Explore the six hundred years old kingdom and the Palace of King Lo.
- Come across various ancient monasteries, gompas, shrines, mani walls, etc.
- Reach Lo Manthang, the forbidden kingdom which is now open.
- Walk via the half-deserted but picturesque Mustang Region.
- Get awestruck by the panoramas of Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna, Mt Machhapuchre, Mt Nilgiri and more.
- Experience their unique lifestyles, cultures, and food.
- Trek via the hamlets of Magar, Tamangs, Thakalies, and other groups.
- Fly to Jomsom, an iconic town in the Annapurna Region.
- Begin the adventure from Pokhara, the city of mountain vistas and a lake.
There is a peaceful, gorgeous but forgotten kingdom in the northern part of the Mustang District of Nepal called the Kingdom of Lo. This Upper Mustang Trek by Sabbatical Explore Nepal is a trek to explore the kingdom and the upper part of Mustang, a trans-Himalayan region.
Upper Mustang Trek is a 17-day itinerary to untangle the picturesque, historical, and cultural Upper Mustang Area. The exciting journey brings you to traverse the semi-deserted side of the Annapurna Region. You will head to the northernmost side of the Mustang Region and explore places like Lo Manthang and Dhamkar.
The voyage has enough mountain vistas of Annapurna Massifs, Dhaulagiri Range, etc. You will get awe-inspired by the semi-deserted landscapes of the Mustang Region. The trek also shares with you the Tibetan culture and lifestyle celebrated by the varied locals of the region. The Mustang Region is home to ethnicities like Magars, Thakalis, Gurungs, etc.
Similarly, you will explore the ancient buildings, gompas, shrines, and stupas. Lo Manthang(3,800m), a beautiful village dotted with ancient gompas, mud-brick walls, and an old 600-year-old King’s Palace, is one of the trek's significant highlights. You can check the other highlights of the tour down below.
Upper Mustang Trek begins in Jomsom, a popular stop of the notable Annapurna Circuit Trek. The journey continues via the classical territories of the Mustang Region like Kagbeni, Chele, Syanboche, Ghemi, and Charang. With that, you will reach Lo Manthang, the old kingdom of the region.
Following the remarkable exploration of Lo Manthang, you will advance to the highest point of the Upper Mustang Trek, The place of Ghar Gompa and red cliffs & canyons. After this, you will start trekking backward to Jomsom through the same region and trail. This is how the trek will run.
To finish, Upper Mustang Trek is an off-the-beaten trek in the Annapurna Region. It guides you to the rain-shadowed Upper Mustang Region, the region that has kept the ancient kingdom, and many more.
If you appreciate hill trekking, breathtaking sceneries, exciting culture & lifestyle, you will just love this trek.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu(1,400m)
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara(900m) | 6-7hrs
Day 4: Fly to Jomsom(2,743m) and Trek to Kagbeni(2,847m) | 20mins and 3hrs
Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele(3,050m) | 7hrs
Day 6: Trek from Chele to Syangbochen(3,800m) | 5-6hrs
Day 7: Trek from Syangbochen to Ghami(3,500m) | 5-6hrs
Day 8: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang(3,870m) | 5-6hrs
Day 9: Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang(3,730m) | 3-4hrs
Day 10: Explore Lo Manthang
Day 11: Trek from Lo Manthang to Drakmar(3,810m) | 6-7hrs
Day 12: Trek from Drakmar to Ghiling(3,806m) | 5-6hrs
Day 13: Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang(3,050m) | 5-6hrs
Day 14: Trek from Chhuksang to Jomsom(2,700m) | 6-7hrs
Day 15: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara(800m)| 20 minutes
Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu | 5-6hrs
Day 17: Departure