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The Upper Mustang Trek and Jeep Tour offers a unique adventure into one of Nepal’s most remote and culturally rich regions. Known for its stunning landscapes, ancient monasteries, and mystical walled cities, this journey takes you through the arid, desert-like terrain of Mustang, bordered by the Tibetan Plateau. Travelers can choose between trekking or the more comfortable jeep tour, making this trip accessible to adventurers of all levels.
Throughout the journey, visitors will experience the fascinating culture of the Mustang people, with opportunities to visit historic sites like the Lo Gager Ghar Gompa, ancient sky caves in Chhoser Village, and the revered Muktinath Temple. The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, while the jeep tour provides a relaxed way to explore the high-altitude valleys and villages, making it perfect for those seeking a blend of adventure and cultural immersion.
The trip includes ample time for sightseeing, with highlights such as the vibrant Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang, the region’s walled city, and stunning landscapes that feel like a journey back in time. Whether trekking through rugged trails or enjoying the comfort of a jeep ride, the Upper Mustang Trek and Jeep Tour promises an unforgettable experience in one of the most remote and culturally preserved areas of Nepal.
Arrival in Kathmandu. We’ll greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Enjoy your free time to settle in!
Prepare for the adventure with a gear check, sightseeing, and securing your special permits for Mustang.
Take a scenic drive (or an optional 30-minute flight) to Pokhara, enjoying tea breaks and stunning mountain views along the way.
Begin your adventure with a drive along winding mountain roads to Tatopani. Relax in the famous hot springs and soak in the peaceful ambiance.
Travel through the charming villages of Jomsom (2,720m), Tukuche (2,591m), and Marpha (2,670m), with spectacular views, before staying overnight in the medieval village of Kagbeni.
Visit the sacred Muktinath Temple, a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Trek back through the breathtaking Jhong Valley to Kagbeni, enjoying the mountain vistas along the way.
Drive into the mystical Upper Mustang region, passing through Chhusang (2,980m), dramatic mountain passes, and ancient monasteries before arriving at Ghami Village.
Drive to the historic walled city of Lo Manthang. Visit the Lo Gager Ghar Gompa, an 8th-century monastery, and experience the vibrant Tiji Festival celebrations.
Spend the day exploring the unique monasteries of Lo Manthang and immersing yourself in the colorful atmosphere of the Tiji Festival.
Explore the sky-high caves of Chhoser Village, marveling at their history and learning about the fascinating traditions of the region. Return to Lo Manthang.
Begin your gradual journey back, driving through Kagbeni and Jomsom. Enjoy stops at scenic viewpoints and relax along the way.
Drive back to Pokhara, enjoying the serene landscapes and optional exploration in the city.
Conclude your adventure with a scenic drive back to Kathmandu. Relax, shop, or explore the city before your departure.
The Upper Mustang Trek and Jeep Tour is an adventurous journey through the remote Mustang region of Nepal, offering a unique blend of trekking and jeep rides. It takes you through ancient monasteries, walled cities, and stunning landscapes, including the famous Lo Manthang and the mystical caves of Chhoser Village.
The tour typically lasts 12-15 days, depending on the itinerary. It includes scenic drives, treks, cultural sightseeing, and visits to iconic sites like the Muktinath Temple and the Tiji Festival.
Yes, the trek can be suitable for beginners, especially if you choose the jeep tour option. While the trek involves moderate to challenging terrain, the jeep ride offers an easier way to explore the region.
Yes, the trek requires special permits, including the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), TIMS Card, and Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit, which are typically arranged through your tour operator.
The best time to visit Upper Mustang is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons. During these months, the weather is clear, and the trekking conditions are ideal.
The trek reaches altitudes of up to 3,800 meters in Lo Manthang. While it is not considered an extremely high-altitude trek, proper acclimatization is essential to avoid altitude sickness.
In Upper Mustang, accommodation is available in simple guesthouses, usually on a twin-sharing basis. These guesthouses offer basic amenities with attached bathrooms, providing a comfortable stay during the trek.
Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sturdy trekking boots, a sleeping bag, warm layers for colder nights, and essential trekking gear. Also, include a good camera, sunscreen, and water purification tablets.
Yes, three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) are included during the trek portion of the tour. Meals are served in local guesthouses and feature a mix of Nepali, Tibetan, and continental dishes.
Yes, it is highly recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and emergency evacuation in case of illness or injury during the trek.
Please, Read Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd Terms and conditions
Before booking your Trip. Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations Himalayan holidays of your choices and interest and before you book with us with the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions
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Last Minute Booking
We accept your last minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before tour starting date ONLY IN CASES OF NEPAL TRIPS, but LAST MINUTE BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR INDIA, BHUTAN AND TIBET TRIPS).
Refund:
No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: -
For Tour, Trekking, and Hiking:-
Expedition and Peak climbing:-
Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share room/tent with.
Incomplete Tour:
No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned at our website, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad condition (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.
Clients' Responsible:
A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.
Impact on your journey:
The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalaya can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.
However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible on such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.
We put every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head is must venture into the journey.
Travel & Medical Insurance:
You must obtain a comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.
Tour Amendment:
To make alterations of any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,
Papers & Documents:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
Risk & Responsibility:
Your safety and satisfaction is our prime concern. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble-free, as well as you, have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay / Cancellation:
There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks is not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.
Age Group:
No bar on ages, however for children of below 16 years require family, guardian, or parents to accompany which includes for elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours. For longer treks, elderly people should refer to their doctors with a medical certificate to book for the trek if one is physically and medically fit.
Taking Photos:
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Please read all above-mentioned terms and conditions before the bookings. Thank you.
Because it is so simple, we suggest that you obtain your tourist visa upon arrival. You must have a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background to get your visa on arrival. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, a visa can be obtained. It is also available at Kakarvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki, and Kerung on the Nepal-India and Nepal-China sides of the border.
Note:
From January 5, 2016, Chinese nationals applying for a tourist visa to Nepal will receive a "gratis tourist visa" from the following Nepali missions in the People's Republic of China, according to an official circular from the Nepal Embassy in Beijing, China.
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan should acquire visas from Nepal Consulates or Political Missions in their particular nations, as they don't get a visa on landing in the movement section of Nepal.
Trekking Essential Equipment are:
One thing you definitely don't want to forget is your toiletries! Teahouses are unlikely to supply these things. For your ease and comfort make sure you pack all these before you leave on trek
Sunscreen and a hat will protect you from UV rays at altitude or anywhere else
Don’t forget your camera and chargers, batteries and correct plug for Nepal.
Flashlights are essential while trekking. Electricity may be unreliable at some teahouses. You may also need to hike early in the morning or late evening. Better to carry a flashlight with extra batteries.
E A large back pack is essential for all your trekking needs, clothes, sleeping bag etc. Your porter will carry your large backpack. You may wish to carry a smaller one with daily essentials for the day including water bottle camera, jacket etc.
Water bottle and Water purifier are the most essential things that you need during trekking. Drinking water will need to be purified to make it drinkable.
A light weight poncho is useful for rain showers while on trek.
Trekking Poles
Trekking poles, one or two depending on the terrain and how much support you might need, are very useful for assistance with walking rhythm and stability on rough terrain. They are essential equipment which you must carry during trekking.
Wraparound sunglasses offer the broadest protection against UV damage because they block more of the light that hits your eyes from the sides. Sunglasses with large lenses and wide temples provide the next-best protection.
SPF measures sunscreen protection from UVB rays, the kind that cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer. Dermatologists recommend using a SPF50 or SPF50+ sunscreen during trekking trails.
The warmest GORE-TEX gloves available are made to keep your hands comfortable and supported for longer. The insulation layers are engineered to provide maximum possible warmth and comfort, even when you're out in cold temperatures for extended periods.
GORE-TEX product technology brand for the highest quality lightweight, pack able and waterproof jackets. This lightweight jacket and pants are essential during trekking . They make you feel comfortable while you are in journey as well as protect you from air and cold.
A down jacket or puffer jacket is a quilted, padded jacket filled with down feathers (usually duck or goose down). This material is usually used to insulate an Outer layer which is usually some synthetic fibre such as nylon or polyester. During trekking there may be some rain as well as snowfall, so to be protected from cold and keep your body warm you need a down jacket.
A fleece sweater, or just a fleece, is a lightweight casual sweater made of synthetic polyester wool such as polar fleece. It will provide thermal insulation but is not usually weatherproof, so wind and rain will not be effectively kept out. For trekking during the daytime it is fine. Long underwaer and track pants for night wear and under trek pants if cold during the day.
While trekking you need long some good quality woollen hiking socks which provide warmth as well as comfort. We recommend you to buy some extra pairs of woollen socks for your journey.
Sandals, sneakers or crocs are used to go to the bathroom and toilet during overnight stays at the tea house.
Hiking (walking) boots are footwear designed specifically to protect the feet and ankles during outdoor walking activities including hiking. These are the most important items of your hiking gear, since their consistency and longevity will decide a hiker's ability to walk long distances without injury. Hiking boots are built to provide comfort on rough terrain for walking considerable distance.
WINHimalaya is a specialist in slower and more relaxed trekking in the NepalHimalaya, and our guides and porters have many years of experience betweenthem. There are wonderful destinations in Nepal at higher and lower altitudes,whether trekking or touring, and we cater for various levels of fitness. Our style oftrekking and sight-seeing is designed to attract people of all ages, from older age group sthrough to younger families.What is the secret of trekking slowly? It is the safest way to trek at higher
altitudes.
WIN Himalaya guides you slowly to your Himalayan destination, takingtwo days where usuallypeople takeonly one.If you wish to trek to the higher levelsof the Everestor Annapurna regionsfor example,we will make sure that your slower pace of ascent minimises the possibility of altitude sickness and is more manageable.Trekking this way ensures that you have a successful trip. Importantly this style of trekking also gives you time to see all the interesting sites along the way. You will experience stunning mountain views, the village people and their tea houses, gardens and farms, the monasteries with their rich and colourful culture, as well as the beauty of the natural world and its plants and animals.
On WIN Himalaya treks you have your own personal porter who carries your back pack and walks with you, keeps you safe and answers any questions along the way.Importantly, we always look after our portersensuring that they are paid well and have proper insurance while working for us, as well as warm clothing and good trekking shoes. Why not try the WIN Himalayastyle of trekking? Make your experience in Nepal an unforgettabletrekking adventure where friendlystaff look after all your needs
and introducing you to their country and culture and the wonderful Himalaya.
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