Upper Mustang Classic Trek with Local guide
At a glance
Upper Mustang Classic Trek with Local guide is a 16 days private experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, operated by Himalayan Wander Walkers. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $2,500 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Trekking Guide and Porter, Tea house Accommodation during Mustang Trek.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 19 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 16 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
“Explore the hidden kingdom of Upper Mustang with a local experienced guide.”
Upper Mustang was an isolated Kingdom founded by Ama Pal, the first king of Lo in 1380 AD. Its capital is Lo-Manthang where the king’s palace still lies there. The last King of Mustang, Jigme Palbar Bista who passed away on Friday (December 16th, 2016) at the age of 86. Since 2008 Lo King lost his royal title when Nepal became a republic country after the centuries-old monarchy. Still, the royal family members are still staying there. The current prince owned his resort called Ama-Pal Resort.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Trekking Guide and Porter
- Tea house Accommodation during Mustang Trek
- Domestic Flight
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- ACAP Permit
Not included
- Everything not mentioned in include side
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Special Permit USD 500 per person for 10 days in Upper Mustang
Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek preparation · 1h
Boudha stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and somehow in the whole world. The stupa is decorated with golden polish on the harmika and the white dome constructed on the mandala shape of the base and small mani wheel surround it. The stupa is the center of the Buddhist followers but non-Buddhist also worship this sites because in Nepal people respect to each other religion. You will see people from the Himalayas of Nepal and the Tibetan people making circumambulate to the huge stupa.
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Day 1: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek preparation · 2h
Patan Durbar Square exhibits the fine wood and metal art and craft on the struts, windows and the doors of the palaces. There are beautiful courtyards in the palace peripheral where you will see a fine art and architecture of typical Nepalese Artist. The Patan museum inside the palace is the finest and the well-managed collection of wooden and metal art where you will also observe the detail procedure of making metal statues in the museum. The palace frontier is filled with different styles of temples structures. Due to the fine art and architecture which fills the Patan city, it is also known as Lalitpur (The city of Beauty)
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Day 1: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek preparation · 1h
The myth of Swayambhu is closely related with the origin of Kathmandu valley and it is also the oldest religious sites in the valleys. Swayambhu stupa is famous among the Newari Buddhist but the sites are center for all the Buddhist and Hindu people of the valley. There is a long stair from the eastern side of the stupa which is said to be 365 steps and was built by King Pratap Malla who was the famous king of Kathmandu. You will have a spectacular view of Kathmandu valley from the hilltop of Swayambhu stupa.
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Day 2: Kathmandu drive to Pokhara · 7h
Today we will drive to Pokhara by tourist bus in the morning and it will take 6-7 hours to reach our destination
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Day 3: Pokhara fly to Jomsom and Trek to Lubrak village. · 4h
Experience the local life of Lupra village and visit Bon Monastery.
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Day 4: Drive to Chuksang and Trek to Samar · 6h
Today we will drive to Chhuksang village and start a trek to Samar via chele and Gyakar Village.
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Day 5: Trek to Sangmochen via Chungshi Rangjung Cave Monastery · 6h
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Day 6: Trek to Dhakmar via Ghiling and Ghami Village · 7h
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Day 7: Trek to Lo Manthang via Lo Gyakar Gompa · 7h
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Day 8: Explore Yak Nomadic and visit three major monasteries of Lo Manthang · 6h
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Day 9: Explore Chosar valley · 7h
today early morning around 6 am we will go to Thukchen monastery to see how the monk chant in the morning. After you will have breakfast. and start a short drive to Nomadic place of Yak. Return back to hotel for lunch and watch the last day of Tiji festival.
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Day 10: Trek to Ghara · 6h
Today we will drive to Yara village of eastern Upper Mustang. You will enjoy the fantastic landscape and the flowing of Kali Gandaki river. We Drive next to the river and reach Yara village. After oour lunch we will visit Luri Gompa, an amazing monatery.
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Day 11: Visit Luri Gompa and Tashi Kabung and Trek to Yara · 5h
Today we will have breakfast in yara and then continue our drive to charang village for monastery visit and drive to jomsom.
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Day 12: Trek to Tange village via Detsang Khola · 5h
We will have a early morning flight to Pokhar and have breakfast in Pokhara. After we will leave for city tour
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Day 13: Trek to Chhuksang and Drive to Jomsom · 7h
After breakfast in Pokhara you will go to Tourist bus station at 7 am for Drive back to Kathmandu.
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Day 14: Fly to Pokhara · 5h
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Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu in a Tourist Coach
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Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu in a Tourist Coach
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Day 16: Final Departure to Kathmandu International Airport
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Meeting point
We pick up from Any hotels in Kathmandu
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date on 2020 or full refund
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Upper Mustang Classic Trek with Local guide take?
The experience lasts about 16 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $2,500 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Trekking Guide and Porter; Tea house Accommodation during Mustang Trek; Domestic Flight; Lunch; Dinner.
Where does it start?
We pick up from Any hotels in Kathmandu
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kathmandu.
