Upper Mustang Jeep Tour - 10 Days

Mustang
Lomanthang Tour
Chhoser Cave in Mustang
Festival in Lomanthang
Duration10 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeModerate
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Maximum Altitude3840 m
Group Size12
StartsKathmandu
EndsPokhara
ActivitiesExploration Tour
Best TimeApril to November

Upper Mustang is an arid river valley lying in the north of Annapurna Circuit Trails bordering with Tibetan Autonomous Region. Upper Mustang is a rain shadow area in the Himalayan region and this valley was a forbidden kingdom within Nepal due to its isolation from the world and it grow its own tradition and culture which is similar to Tibetan cultures.If you are interested in culture, fascinated by Buddhism and dreaming to experience the old carving and paintings, then surely the Upper Mustang is the places that you must to visit. Life in Mustang reveals in Tourism, animal Husbandry work and trade.

Hightlights of 10 Days Upper Mustang Tours

  • The wall city of Lomanthang and Choser Cave is the main highlight of the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour.
  • Upper Mustang is surrounded by Cave, Museum and hundreds of old Buddhist Monastery
  • Upper Mustang is striking with semi-arid desert with colorful formation of rock and snowcapped mountain.
  • Upper Mustang is the finest trekking and Tour destination in the Monson season due to the rain shadow area of Nepal.
  • Lo manthang, Chhoser Cave, Ghar Gumba, Paa, Luri Gumpa, Damodar Kunda are some of the bucket list to visit.
  • Explore ancient tradition and customs by trekking and touring, where warm welcome from Buddhist communities awaits.

Upper Mustang is a trade route between Nepal and Tibet through the Himalayan Karo La pass. Now the Karo La border serves, one of the active border crossings between Nepal and China. This border is the nearest port to go Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Tour and back. Upper Mustang territory is also called mini-Tibet due to the similar culture, tradition, language. This is the alternative way of experiencing the Tibetan culture and landscapes by embarking this 10 days Jeep tour throughout the Mustang. Tiji festival in Lo Manthang is the most popular annual festivals that celebrate in the month of May or June. If you are interested to join in this festival then join with Global Eco Trails for your life time cultural experience.

The road condition in Upper Mustang is improving within few years. At present, Off road Jeep trip is the best option to explore Upper Mustang. The local actively involve constructing the new trekking trails to revive the wilderness trekking. Few numbers of people travel to Upper Mustang by Helicopters as well.

10 days Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is becoming most popular tourist activities to touch the beauty of nature with cultural immerse. Start from Kathmandu to Lo Manthang and back to Kathmandu 10 days overland tour offer the unique and thrilling experience through stunning landscapes, remote isolated village and discover ancient culture of Nepal. Follow the prithiv highway to Pokhara, then take a jeep to Jomsom or fly to Jomsom from Pokhara then go through Kagbeni, Chhusang, Syanboche, Ghami, Lomanthang. Pokhara to Kagbeni is just 160 km through the world deepest gorge. Kagbeni to Lomanthnag is another 52 km by road services and 125 Km for round trekking. The weather and temperature in Upper Mustang varied from seasons to season. From mid-April until October is the best time to visit. This time the weather is pleasant with blue skies, clear visibility and warmer comparatively. Mustang is a rain shadow area of Nepal so there are very less chance of rain in monsoon. From April to October seasonal temperature is about 10 degrees centigrade. The night temperature falls to -2 to -6 degrees centigrade.

Upper Mustang Jeep tour is the best option to visit if your do not have a longer time to explore every corner of Upper Mustang in Nepal. Global Eco trails meticulously curated the best suitable trekking and Tour itinerary as per your interest and time frame. Remember us for your memorable Upper Mustang Jeep Tour.

Itinerary

The Itinerary below is just an outline, if you have your preferred itinerary, please feel free to contact us.

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01Day

Take a scenic drive along Prithiv Highway, passing artistically built houses, rice fields, and terraces with mountain views in the distance. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

Max Altitude: 810 mAccommodation: HotelDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 200 km
02Day

Early in the morning, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, then drive to Kagbeni. Check into the hotel at Kagbeni. After lunch, you will visit the holy temple of Muktinath and 108 taps devoted to lord Vishnu. Also, you will visit Jal Devi, where you can see the fire lighting itself (Natural gas), explore the local town of Muktinath, visit the Buddhist monastery in Jharkot with incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche Peak, and finally drive back to Kagbeni for overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 2,900 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 2-3 hoursDistance: 50 km
03Day

After official formalities of Special permit checking, drive to Ghami Village (3520m) Via Syngboche Pass (4000m).

After breakfast you will visit Kagbeni Monastery and Buddhist School. Before living Kagbeni your guide will check in your special Upper Mustang permit and start your journey to Upper Mustang. At the first you will cross Kaligandaki river near Chhusang village and drive up to Chelle, Samar, Bhena, Syangboche, Ghiling villages and arrive at Ghami village.

Today you will have amazing landscape during the day from Syngboche and other places. This is your private trip so you can stop your Jeep anywhere and enjoy with the pictures. Also you will see the local farmer houses with Yak and houses caravan, Tibetan culture and local activities during the day and stop for lunch at any one village as your need

Max Altitude: 3,520 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 4 hoursDistance: 55 km
04Day
  1. Trekking from Tangmar Chu river, you'll pass colorful cliffs, stupas, and a legendary mani wall. You'll trek to Dhakmar, known for its red cliffs symbolizing a demoness's defeat by Guru Rinpoche. Climbing to Mui La, you'll enjoy views of Marang and Tsarang before visiting Ghar Gompa, built by Guru Rinpoche. Finally, you'll descend to Tsarang, exploring its ancient dzong, gompa, and unique village layout.

On this day, you will tour from Tangmar Chu river and pass many colorful cliffs, stupas, mani walls along the way. Drive to Dhakmar village after you visit Ghami monastery, Summer Palace at Ghami and then explore some extravagant photogenic red cliffs which symbolizes a demoness’s defeat by Guru Rinpoche. Climbing to Mui La, you’ll enjoy views of Marang and Tsarang before visiting Ghar Gompa. Descend to Tsarang exploring the old dzong, gompa and the unique village lifestyle. Overnight stay at Tsarang.

Max Altitude: 3,570 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 4 hoursDistance: 40 km
05Day

Today you will visit monastery of Mustang Ghar Gompa which is very important monastery in Mustang, Vist Charang monastery, visit walled-Capital Lo-mangthang city, "Jampa Gompa" the oldest monastery, built in the early 15th century and also known as the "God house", "Thubchen Gompa" a huge, red assembly hall and gompa built in the late 15th century, "Chodey Gompa", now the main city gompa and Monastic Museum. Also, you will observe domestic Yaks and cattle caravans, Wonder Mountain views and landscape from the passes, Buddhist school, arts, king palace and local activities in Lo-manthang.

  • Accommodation: GuestHouse
  • Approximately time taken: 4 Hours
  • Distance Cover: 40km
Max Altitude: 3,840 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 4 hoursDistance: 40 km
06Day

Today after breakfast you will explore Namgyal gompa, sky caves of Chhoser and the SHIJA JHONG cave of Mustang dating back to over 3,000 years have been subject of excavation for archaeologists from around the world. There are other several caves near Chhoser have been used for burial, meditation and also for living. Also, till now SKY BURIAL is used in Upper Mustang which is in Chhoser and nearby villages on the hill side. After finished the sightseeing of local areas you will drive back to the hotel.

Places to visit while in Lo Manthang

  • Visit Thupten Shedrup Monastery and the former 5-storied Palace in Charang
  • Enjoy stunning views of the Kali Gandaki gorge from the monastery
  • Explore the ruins of the Raja of Mustang's palace, including a chapel and armory-turned-museum
  • Drive and hike to Ghar Gompa, believed to be the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery
  • Continue to Lo Manthang, passing through impressive multi-hued canyons
  • Catch glimpses of snow peaks, including Annapurna and Nilgiri, as you near Lo La pass
  • Explore Lo Manthang's old walled city and surrounding village
  • Visit Mustang Durbar, Chyodi Gompa, Namgyal Gompa, Tingkhar, and Tall Champa Lakhang Gompa
Max Altitude: 3,840 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
07Day

This is another beautiful day of your Jeep tour into the Upper Mustang region. Drive to Yara Gumpa and Ghar Gumba and walk to Luri Cave and explore it. After visiting Luri Cave return back to Yara for overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 4,150 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 2 hoursDistance: 20 km
08Day

Leave behind Yara and cross the Syoda Khola and Passing through Ghami, and Geling to reach Syangbochen. Overnight at lodge.

Max Altitude: 3800 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
09Day

Drive to Jomsom via Kagbeni and Muktinath to Jomsom and wait for your next day fly back to Pokhara.

Max Altitude: 2,800 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
10Day

In the morning, fly to Pokhara and enjoy the city, and fly back to Kathmandu in the evening. If you prefer to stay in Pokhara, you can do so at your own expense.

Max Altitude: 850 mMeals: Lunch
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Cost Details
Included
  • Complementary International Pick up. We will collect you from the Kathmandu international airport and transfer to the designated Hotel
  • Special Permit Fees, National Park Entry Fees, Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
  • Private Car transportation to and back from Pokhara
  • Private Transportation from Jomsom to Lo Manthang and back to Jomsom.
  • Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara airfare including airport taxes.
  • A flight tickets to your Guide from Pokhara to Jomsom and back.
  • One-Night 3*** hotel in Pokhara 
  • Eight-night twin sharing Mountain accommodation while on Tour.
  • Salary, insurance, food, and accommodation for guides
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Government taxes and service charges.
Excluded
  • Nature of Personal Expenses, All kinds of Drinks and Meals throughout the tour,
  • Any kind of personal travel insurance.
  • Tipping to Guide and Driver
  • Hotel in Kathmandu after and before the tour.
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