Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days

30 Minutes Drive Hotel in Kathmandu

Altitude: 1,400 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Activity: Arrival, briefing and preparation

Arrive in Kathmandu and meet the Nepal Trekking Trails team. Your trekking guide will introduce you to the itinerary and provide a detailed briefing about the Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days. This is also the time to check your trekking equipment, prepare your permits, and make any final arrangements for the journey.

If you arrive early, you can explore the surrounding areas of Kathmandu and experience the city's traditional architecture and cultural atmosphere.

Overnight: Kathmandu

6-8 Hours Hotel in PokharaBreakfast

Altitude: 822 m
Transportation: Tourist Bus or Private Vehicle
Travel Time: Approximately 6–8 hours
Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast, begin the journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The route follows the Prithvi Highway through green hills, terraced farmland, rivers, villages, and countryside landscapes.

Upon reaching Pokhara, check into your hotel and have time to relax. If time permits, you can explore the Lakeside area and enjoy views of the surrounding hills.

Overnight: Pokhara

3-4 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Jomsom Altitude: 2,720 m
Kagbeni Altitude: 2,840 m
Flight: Approximately 20 minutes
Trekking: Approximately 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Take an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. The flight offers spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

After landing at Jomsom, meet the local trekking team and begin walking toward Kagbeni. The trail follows the Kali Gandaki Valley through the dry Himalayan landscape.

Kagbeni is an ancient settlement and an important gateway toward Upper Mustang. Explore its narrow alleys, traditional houses, monasteries, and surrounding landscapes.

Overnight: Kagbeni

5-6 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: 3,050 m
Walking Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

After breakfast, begin the official journey into the Upper Mustang restricted area. The trail follows the Kali Gandaki River and passes through traditional settlements and dramatic Himalayan terrain.

As you move north, the landscape becomes increasingly dry and desert-like. Along the route, you can see traditional houses, Buddhist prayer flags, mani walls, and barren cliffs.

After crossing the river and gradually gaining altitude, arrive at Chele, a traditional Mustang settlement.

Highlights: Kali Gandaki Valley, Mustang landscapes, traditional villages, Buddhist culture.

Overnight: Chele

6-7 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,800 m
Walking Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Today's trek involves a steady climb through some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Upper Mustang region.

The trail passes through rugged valleys and crosses high passes before descending toward Syangboche. Along the way, enjoy views of colorful cliffs, barren hills, and distant Himalayan peaks.

The changing landscape demonstrates why Upper Mustang is often described as a high-altitude desert region of Nepal.

Highlights: High passes, dramatic cliffs, desert-like landscape, Himalayan scenery.

Overnight: Syangboche

5-6 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,520 m
Walking Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Continue toward Ghami through the rugged landscape of Upper Mustang. The trail passes traditional villages, Buddhist monuments, and long mani walls.

Ghami is one of the important traditional settlements in Mustang. After arriving, explore the village and its surrounding cultural attractions.

The combination of traditional architecture, Buddhist heritage, and barren mountain scenery makes this section particularly interesting for photography and cultural exploration.

Highlights: Mani walls, Buddhist culture, traditional Mustang village.

Overnight: Ghami

4-5 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,560 m
Walking Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

After breakfast, continue the trek toward Tsarang. The trail crosses dry valleys and dramatic terrain before reaching the historic village.

Tsarang is known for its traditional houses, ancient monastery, chortens, and historic palace area. Spend time exploring the village and learning about the cultural traditions of Mustang.

The relatively shorter walking day allows you to enjoy the surroundings without rushing.

Highlights: Tsarang village, ancient monastery, traditional architecture, Mustang culture.

Overnight: Tsarang

4-5 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,840 m
Walking Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Today is one of the most anticipated days of the Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days as you make your way to Lo Manthang.

The trail gradually leads across the high Mustang plateau, with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and barren valleys. As you approach Lo Manthang, the historic walled city becomes visible.

Lo Manthang is the cultural heart of Upper Mustang and was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Lo. After checking into the lodge, explore the surrounding streets and traditional houses.

Highlights: Lo Manthang, Himalayan plateau, traditional Tibetan-influenced architecture.

Overnight: Lo Manthang

Full Day Exploration Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,840 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Activity: Cultural exploration and acclimatization

Spend a full day exploring Lo Manthang, the cultural highlight of the trek.

Visit historic monasteries, traditional houses, chortens, prayer wheels, and other cultural sites. You can walk through the narrow streets of the walled settlement and observe traditional local lifestyles.

Depending on local conditions and the agreed itinerary, additional nearby cultural sites can also be explored.

This rest and exploration day provides valuable time for acclimatization before continuing the return journey.

Highlights: Lo Manthang, Buddhist monasteries, traditional Mustang culture, historic architecture.

Overnight: Lo Manthang

6-7 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,810 m
Walking Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

After breakfast, begin the return journey from Lo Manthang toward Drakmar.

The trail takes you through remote valleys and spectacular landscapes. You will again experience the colorful rock formations, dry hills, cliffs, and traditional settlements that make Upper Mustang different from other trekking regions in Nepal.

After several hours of walking, arrive at Drakmar and settle into the local lodge.

Highlights: Remote valleys, colorful cliffs, traditional villages, Himalayan desert landscape.

Overnight: Drakmar

5-6 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,520 m
Walking Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Continue descending toward Ghami. The trail follows the rugged terrain through dry valleys and colorful rock formations.

As you approach Ghami, you can revisit the traditional landscape and cultural features of the village. Enjoy the quieter atmosphere and interact with local people when appropriate.

Highlights: Mustang landscapes, Buddhist monuments, traditional settlements.

Overnight: Ghami

5-6 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 3,050 m
Walking Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Today the trail gradually descends toward Chhuksang. The landscape changes as you move toward the lower Mustang region.

The route offers opportunities to photograph the dramatic cliffs, dry valleys, traditional villages, and surrounding mountains.

Upon reaching Chhuksang, relax at the lodge and enjoy your final evening in the upper Mustang area.

Highlights: Kali Gandaki landscapes, traditional villages, colorful cliffs.

Overnight: Chhuksang

5-6 Hours Teahouse/LodgeBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: Jomsom – approximately 2,720 m
Walking/Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Continue toward Kagbeni, following the Kali Gandaki Valley. Depending on road and trail conditions, parts of today's journey may be completed by local transportation.

After reaching Kagbeni, continue toward Jomsom. This marks the completion of the main trekking section of your Upper Mustang Trek.

Enjoy your final evening in the Mustang region and prepare for the flight to Pokhara the following day.

Highlights: Kagbeni, Kali Gandaki Valley, lower Mustang landscapes.

Overnight: Jomsom

20 Minutes Hotel in PokharaBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Altitude: 822 m
Flight Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Accommodation: Hotel

Take an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. The flight provides another opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

After arriving in Pokhara, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. You can explore Lakeside, visit Phewa Lake, or simply rest after the trek.

Highlights: Mountain flight, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views, Pokhara.

Overnight: Pokhara

6-8 Hours Hotel in KathmanduBreakfast

Altitude: Kathmandu – approximately 1,400 m
Transportation: Tourist Bus or Private Vehicle
Travel Time: Approximately 6–8 hours

After breakfast, drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. The journey passes through scenic hills, rivers, villages, and agricultural landscapes.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days officially concludes. The Nepal Trekking Trails team will assist with your transfer to the hotel or onward travel arrangements.

End of the Upper Mustang Trek 15 Days.

Important Note

The Upper Mustang Trek itinerary can be adjusted according to weather, flight availability, road conditions, local conditions, and the physical condition of the trekking group. Jomsom–Pokhara flights are particularly weather-dependent, so keeping some flexibility in the schedule is recommended.