Day 1
Arrival into Kathmandu
Arrival into Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, a high point near 1,400 metres.
Upper Mustang Trek
14-day trekking itinerary, reaching about 4,020 metres
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Route overview
It is also possible to amend your itinerary to descend via a different route to that used on the ascent. It is also possible to bolt this itinerary onto a longer Annapurna Circuit trek as after the Circuit crosses the Thorong La Pass it also reaches Kagbeni, the point at which you enter into the Upper Mustang. It is also possible to forgo internal flights and travel by road from / to Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom. Please fee free to contact us with any personalised requests.
Why travellers choose this trip
Upper Mustang Trek is a trekking itinerary running over 14 days with a high point around 4,020 metres and a moderate grading. Typical routing includes Pokhara, Lo Manthang.
- 14-day sourced itinerary - High point around 4020 metres - Approximate route distance of 120 km - Key locations: Pokhara, Pokhara, Lo Manthang
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Rest day and sightseeing
Rest, briefing, see Kathmandu and gain permit
Day 3
Fly to Pokhara and spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant town
Flight to Pokhara and overnight at hotel. Afternoon to explore Pokhara.
Day 4
Fly to Jomsom and start trek ascending to Kagbeni
This stage covers Fly to Jomsom and start trek ascending to Kagbeni. Expect moderate difficulty, about 1,730 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 2,700 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.
Day 5
Cross the Kaligandagi River
This stage covers Cross the Kaligandagi River. Expect moderate difficulty, about 550 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,250 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.
Day 6
Geling and Charang
This stage covers Geling and Charang. Expect moderate difficulty, about 550 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,800 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.
Day 7
Lo Pass and Lo Manthang
This stage covers Lo Pass and Lo Manthang. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 230 metres of descent, a high point near 3,570 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.
Day 8
Namgyal Village and Milarepa Caves
This stage covers Namgyal Village and Milarepa Caves. Expect moderate difficulty, about 270 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,840 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.
Day 9
Ghar Gompa, Dakmar, and Ghami
This stage covers Ghar Gompa, Dakmar, and Ghami. Expect moderate difficulty, about 110 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,950 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.
Day 10
Ghami to Chele
This stage covers Ghami to Chele. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 480 metres of descent, a high point near 3,470 metres.
Day 11
Chele to Kagbeni
Day 12
Kagbeni to Jomsom
Day 13
Flight back to Pokhara, hotel
Day 14
Flight back to Kathmandu, hotel
Day 15
Depart for home
Depart for home / onward travel or additional trek