Mustang
Upper Mustang Trek
Step into the once-forbidden kingdom — a Tibetan world preserved behind the Himalayas.
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Starting from
$2290 / pp
Trip overview
Sixteen days into Nepal's restricted Upper Mustang — the last surviving Tibetan kingdom. Mud-walled villages, sky caves, the walled capital of Lo Manthang, and a desert landscape that looks nothing like the rest of Nepal.
Duration
16 Days
Difficulty
Moderate+
Max altitude
4,200 m (Lo La)
Best season
May–Oct (rain-shadow)
Group size
2–10 trekkers
Start / End
Kathmandu → Kathmandu
Meals
15 B · 14 L · 14 D
Accommodation
Hotel + Lodge
Trip highlights
- Restricted Tibetan kingdom of Lo Manthang
- Sky caves of Chhoser
- Tiji festival option (May)
- Ancient cliff-side monasteries
- High desert moonscapes
Day-by-day itinerary
A complete cinematic arc — anticipation, immersion, summit, and return.
What's included
- Upper Mustang restricted area permit (USD 500)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- Licensed, English-speaking local guide
- Porter support (1 porter per 2 trekkers)
- All meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Twin-sharing teahouse accommodation on trek
- All required permits and TIMS card
- First aid kit, oximeter and emergency oxygen
- Government taxes and company service charge
Not included
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee
- Travel and rescue insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Personal expenses (laundry, calls, Wi-Fi, hot showers above teahouse altitude)
- Alcoholic and bottled cold drinks
- Tips for guide and porter (customary)
