Upper Mustang Trek

After you arrive at Tribhuwan International airport, Uma holidays Travels & Tours representative will pick up you and transfer to the hotel. You can freshen up and have a walk around Thamel. In the evening Uma holidays Travels & Tours representative will give some briefing about your Langtang trek and routes. Overnight at hotel inclusive Breakfast.

Today, We will drive to Pokhara right after breakfast and enjoy the scenic road trip along the bank of Trishuli River for 6-7 hours. Overnight at a hotel in the lakeside area.

Today, early in the morning we take flight from Pokhara to Jomsom toward the great portal between the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. We will enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8000 meters, and the deepest gorge on this world. After arriving at Jomsom we will trek to Kagbeni.

After breakfast at the hotel, We trek along the riverside of Kaligandaki. We will follow the gradual up and down sandy and windy trail offers to snatch charming natural sceneries. The first settlement that we visit today is Tangbe village. Barley, wheat, apple, and buckwheat are the main agricultural product of the Tangbe village. Then after we trek to Chhusang, cross a Kaligandaki river and then head towards Chele through a small ridge. overnight stay at the teahouse.

From Chele, we will climb up the steep trail, treeless, waterless terrain, along the side of the magnificent steep canyon to a pass and cairn of rock. The trail makes a long gradual descent to some chortens on a ridge, and with a further downhill before coming along a pleasant trail to Samar village. We will walk above Samar to a ridge, then trek down into a large gorge, which the path goes into another valley field, Then we will cross a small stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800 meters. We will climb over yet another pass, follows a ridge, and then trek down to Shyangmochen. From here we gently climb to a pass at 3770 m and trek down to Geling Village for overnight stay.

From Geling, we will start our walk by climbing up to Nyila. And then we need to trek down below the blue, gray, and red cliff to Ghaami Village- the biggest settlement of Upper Mustang. We will continue trek to Dhakmar through colorful cliffs and green scenery. After five hours' walk, we will be at Dhakmar. Overnight at Lodge.

From Dhakmar, we will continue to trek across crossing a bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river) you will arrive at a MANI WALL perhaps the longest and most magnificent MANI wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600meters, the route makes a long gentle descent to Tsarang village. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are the main attractions to visit and observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings, of seated Buddha's.

From Charang, we will make our way to Lo-Mangthang. For the first part of the journey, we trek down to Charang Chu Canyon, cross the river, and then a steep climb up to Lo pass (3,850m). From this windy pass, we get down to reach Lo-Mangthang. Lo-Mangthang is a walled city made by ancient style. The place offers a spectacular view of Tilicho, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti peak. Overnight at teahouse.

After breakfast, we explore the Lo-Mangthang and is an acclimatization day also. We will explore Namgyal Gompa situated at the top of the hill. It is a popular monastery of this area and also the local court. Then after we go to the northwest village of Lo-Mangthang called Tingkhar. In the alternative, we can go Champa Lakhang “God house”, Thugchen Gompa, Chyaodi Gompa, and the four-story local king’s palace. Local people’s lifestyle and their typical traditions make us enter into the new world of human seniority. Overnight stay in Lo-Manthang.

Leaving Lo-Mangthang, We return back to Dhakmar via a different route. The trek forwards to Drakmar on passing through Gyakar village. This village houses a more than 1200 years old Ghar Gompa, which is popular for its rock painting and as a wish-fulfilling divine place. We are recommended to trek in the morning due to dusty wind in the afternoon. We will spend our night at Dhakmar.

From Dhakmar, we start the walk with a cross series of large spurs. We cross Taklam La Pass 3624mtrs through a narrow path with a view of Tilicho Peak, Yaskawa Kang, Mt. Nilgiri, and Damodar Danda. This valley has dissected the trail and has cool streams and juniper trees to enable us to relax for a while. You can take your time and enjoy the walk then we will reach Syanboche after six hours of walk.

Leaving Syanbochen, we trek to Chhuksang to stop today. We will walk for about 5-6 hours on the wonderful land of amazing hills and mountain views. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Today is the last day of Upper Mustang trek. The trail goes through the village of Jharkot where we can visit the many attractions such as the Jharkot Gompa, Tibetan herbal medical center, and the old fortress of Jharkot which once served as palace. Then we will continue the trek towards Jomsom with enjoying the views of the Kaligandaki valley and Kagbeni village. Overnight stay at hotel.

We take an early morning 20 min flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, Then transfer you to the Hotel in lakeside. The day we give you a chance to visit the beautiful lake city of Pokhara with its natural and cultural beauty. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After enjoying the sunrise, boating, or traveling to some popular tourist destinations in Pokhara, we will drive back to Kathmandu for 6 to 7 hours. overnight stay at Hotel.

You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure to your loving home. Uma Holidays Travels & Tours Team has taken pleasure in serving you all of these weeks; you counted on us & we didn’t let you down because we know how hard you’ve worked to enjoy this holiday. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.