11-Day Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal with Lo Manthang and Teahouses

11 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the remote Upper Mustang region on a culturally rich trekking journey through Nepal's hidden Himalayan landscape. Discover the ancient walled city of Lo...

Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Mustang, Jomsom, Lo Manthang, Charang, Kagbeni · Languages: English

Know before you go: Upper Mustang is a restricted area and requires a special permit with a licensed guide, as solo trekking is not allowed.; Upper Mustang features a unique dry and desert-like Himalayan landscape within the Annapurna Conservation Area, with red cliffs, canyons, and minimal vegetation.; Weather is generally sunny and dry, with strong afternoon winds and cold nights, especially at higher altitudes like Lo Manthang.; The trek is moderate in difficulty, with 4 to 7 hours of walking daily, and requires good stamina due to altitude and dry conditions.; Accommodation is in basic but comfortable teahouses with limited facilities and optional paid services like hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging.; The region offers a deeply preserved Tibetan-influenced culture, with monasteries, caves, and ancient traditions still active.; Limited permits ensure fewer trekkers, making the region peaceful, exclusive, and well preserved.; High altitude and dry climate require proper hydration and strong sun protection with high SPF.; Experienced guides ensure safety, navigation, cultural understanding, and proper acclimatisation throughout the trek.; Mobile connectivity is limited or unavailable in many areas, offering a remote and distraction-free experience.

About Lo Manthang

Nepal

Lo Manthang

Get a Nepal tour guide from Everest Global Hub for that trip of a lifetime to Lo Manthang, the ancient capital of Lo, where mysterious monasteries and cave shrines abound.

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What's Included

Pick-up from the airport and transportation to the hotel.
2-night hotel stay in Kathmandu in a 3-star hotel.
Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu) and airport departure taxes.
A 100% waterproof duffel bag to keep your personal belongings and items to be carried by the porter.
Three meals a day and tea/coffee during the trek.
Professional guide, assistant guide, and porters, depending on the size of the travel group, during the trek.
Permit, TIMS, and national park entry fee.
All wages and medical kits for the group and staff.
Insurance for the guide and porters.
Appreciation certificate after the successful trek by Unique Sherpa Trek & Expedition.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu before departure, with tea/coffee included.

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fee.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, and also in case of early return from the scheduled itinerary.
Extra baggage check-in during the flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu) if more than 15 kg; any extra amount can be paid directly to the airline.
Tips for guides and porters.
Any kind of meal during your stay in Kathmandu, except the farewell dinner.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
Rescue, medicine, medical tests, repatriation, and hospitalization expenses for climbs.
Internet, hot showers, drinking water, alcohol, cold drinks, and laundry.
Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, such as natural disasters, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, emergency evacuation, changes in government policies, strikes, and so forth.
Insurance for clients.
International flight tickets.
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kits, and personal trekking gear.
Any other items not included in the above cost-included section.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival and transfer to hotel.
2

Day 02

Fly to Pokhara and Leisure Day

Flight to Pokhara and leisure day.
3

Day 03

Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni

Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni.
4

Day 04

Trek to Chele via Upper Mustang

Trek to Chele, entering Upper Mustang.
5

Day 05

Trek from Chele to Syangboche

Trek to Syangboche.
6

Day 06

Trek from Syangboche to Ghami

Trek to Ghami.
7

Day 07

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang

Trek to Tsarang.
8

Day 08

Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang

Trek to Lo Manthang.
9

Day 09

Explore Lo Manthang and Nearby Villages

Visit monasteries, caves, and local villages.
10

Day 10

Trek Back from Lo Manthang to Ghami

Trek back to Ghami.
11

Day 11

Trek from Ghami to Jomsom

Trek to Jomsom.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Unique Sherpa Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd., Bhagawan Bahal Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Lo Manthang 33100, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.