Upper Mustang Tour Itinerary (10 Days)
Upper Mustang, also known as the "Last Forbidden Kingdom," offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture, stunning landscapes, and ancient monasteries. Below is a 10-day itinerary for an Upper Mustang trek by road and trekking.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Explore Thamel, prepare permits, and meet the guide.
Day 2: Fly or Drive to Pokhara (822m) (25 min flight / 6-7 hrs drive)
If flying, enjoy aerial views of the Himalayas.
Spend the day exploring Phewa Lake and local markets.
Day 3: Fly to Jomsom (2,720m) & Drive to Kagbeni (2,810m) (20 min flight & 1.5-hour drive)
Scenic flight over the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
Drive through windy valleys to Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang.
Day 4: Drive to Ghami (3,520m) via Chele & Syangboche
Pass through the villages of Chele, Samar, and Syangboche.
Enjoy views of red cliffs and deep gorges.
Overnight in Ghami village.
Day 5: Drive to Lo Manthang (3,840m) - The Forbidden Kingdom
Visit Dhakmar and Charang villages on the way.
Explore the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang.
Day 6: Explore Lo Manthang & Chhoser Cave
Visit monasteries, royal palace, and local museums.
Short excursion to Chhoser to see ancient sky caves.
Day 7: Drive back to Syangboche (3,800m)
Drive through different routes for new landscapes.
Visit Ranchung Cave Monastery.
Day 8: Drive to Jomsom via Kagbeni
Descend along the Kali Gandaki River.
Evening at Jomsom town, famous for apple products.
Day 9: Fly to Pokhara & Back to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Pokhara.
Same-day flight or drive to Kathmandu.
Day 10: Departure
Free time for shopping or sightseeing.
Transfer to the airport for departure
4.4
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
4.4
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4.2
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.