Upper Mustang Overland Tour

Trip Overview

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Trip Facts

Total Duration 14
Trip Grade Moderate
Max Altitude 4110m.
Start From Kathmandu
End From Kathmandu
Min Size 2 pax
Max Size 10 Pax
Trip Mode Tour/Hiking

Trip Highlights

Witness the spectacular arid Trans-Himalayan landscapes.
Discover the authentic Tibetan culture and traditions.
Visit ancient Buddhist and Bon heritage sites.
Enjoy an exciting overland adventure through both Lower and Upper Mustang.

A Complete Journey Through Lower & Upper Mustang
Begin a memorable Upper Mustang Overland Tour to the legendary Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang,
located north of Kagbeni. This remarkable journey takes you into Nepal's remote Trans-Himalayan
region, where ancient Tibetan culture, centuries-old Buddhist heritage, and dramatic arid landscapes
remain beautifully preserved. Once known as the Kingdom of Lo, with Lo Manthang as its capital,
Upper Mustang maintained close cultural ties with Tibet from the 14th century. Although it became
part of Nepal in the 17th century, the kingdom preserved its unique identity and royal heritage for
centuries.

Travel through a spectacular landscape of colorful canyons, wind-eroded cliffs, and rugged mountains
beneath deep blue Himalayan skies. Snow-capped peaks rise dramatically to the south, while vast,
barren valleys and endless ridges create the unforgettable scenery that makes Upper Mustang one of
Nepal's most extraordinary travel destinations.

Upper Mustang remained closed to foreign visitors until 1992, and tourism is still carefully regulated to
protect its unique culture and environment. Today, visitors can experience a way of life that has
changed little over the centuries, making the Upper Mustang Tour one of the most authentic cultural
journeys in Nepal. This arid Himalayan landscape resembles the Tibetan Plateau and is home to
traditional villages where local people continue to follow Tibetan Buddhist customs and traditions. A
restricted area permit is required, and according to the current regulations, the permit costs US$50
per person per day.

Our Upper Mustang Tour Package usually begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara,
the gateway to the Annapurna region. From Pokhara, an exciting overland journey follows the
beautiful valleys of the Madi Khola and Kali Gandaki rivers, continuing through Kagbeni into the
restricted Upper Mustang region. The tour combines the cultural highlights of Lower Mustang with an
adventurous road drive to Lo Manthang.

Along the route, you will explore some of the region's most beautiful villages, including Naurikot,
Marpha, Kagbeni, Chhuksang, Ghiling, Ghami, Tsarang, and Lo Manthang. You will also visit ancient
monasteries, Buddhist shrines, chortens, cliffside monasteries, colorful thangkas, sacred mandalas,
traditional paintings, and mysterious dwelling caves, all of which reflect the region's rich spiritual and
cultural heritage.

Call Blossom Expeditions and plan an exciting, culturally rich adventure with us for a once-in-a-
lifetime journey.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Days	Program
01	Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
02	Full-day guided cultural tour of Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa.
03	Early morning flight to Pokhara (820m), meet our driver and drive to Naurikot Village (2,740m) via Beni, Tatopani, and Kalopani. Flight: 20 minutes, and Drive: 5–6 hours.
04	Explore Naurikot Village in the morning, hike to Gurusangbo Cave, and drive to Kagbeni (2,810m) via Tukuche, Marpha, and Jomsom. Hike: 1.5 hours, and Drive & Exploration: 5–6 hours.
05	Drive to Ghami (3,520m) via Chhusang, Chele, Samar, and Syangboche villages. Visit Chungsi Cave and explore Ghiling Monastery, Ghami Monastery, and the villages. Drive & Exploration: 7–8 hours.
06	Drive to Lo Manthang (3,840m) via Lo Gekar and Tsarang. Visit Lo Gekar Monastery and Tsarang Monastery, and explore the villages. Drive & Exploration: 7–8 hours.
07/08	Explore Lo Manthang and visit some of the oldest and most spiritually significant monasteries and ancient caves in and around the nearby villages.
09	Drive to Yara (3,650m). Visit Tashi Kabum Cave and Luri Monastery with its ancient cave complex. Drive & Exploration: 7–8 hours.
10	Drive to Jomsom (2,729m). Drive: 7–8 hours.
11	Drive to Pokhara (820m). Drive: 6–7 hours.
12	Full-day Pokhara sightseeing tour, including the World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Mahadev Statue, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Devi’s Falls, and the International Mountain Museum.
13	Fly to Kathmandu. Free day for leisure or last-minute shopping.
14	Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.

Cost Details

Trip Cost

Per Person(2pax)	USD2455
Per Person(3-4pax)	USD2225
Trip Deposit	USD1000
Single Supplement	USD100

(Single Supplement Kathmandu and Pokhara only)

What's Included

Five nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara at a three-star standard hotel, including breakfast.
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the tour.
Accommodation during the tour on a sharing basis (common room).
Guide and assistant guide’s food, accommodation, salary, and insurance during the tour.
Domestic airfare: Kathmandu–Pokhara including the guide.
Round-trip 4WD transportation between Pokhara-Lo Manthang-Pokhara.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS Card fees.
Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit.
Airport transfers.
Tour guide and private transportation for sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara

What's Excludes

Bottled water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and other personal drinks.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Hot drinks other than those included with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the tour.
Travel insurance covering emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
Personal expenses, donations, and anything not mentioned under “Cost Includes.”
Tips and staff welfare.