Mustang trek in Nepal, 16 days
Explore the spectacular remote area of Mustang, in northern Nepal, in a fascinating 16-day trekking journey led by IFMGA-certified mountain guide Pemba.
16 Days
Mar - May, Sep - Dec
High
Intermediate
Description
Mustang was an ancient forbidden kingdom, located in the Mustang District, within Province Number 4, in northern Nepal’s Dhawalagiri region. The district covers a surface area of 3,573 km², bounded by the Tibetan plateau to the north and by the Himalayan mountain range (8,848m) to the south. It is included in the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area in the country.
Our trip will begin and end in Kathmandu (1,400m), Nepal’s capital and largest city. From here, we will transfer to Pokhara (1,400m), a city over the Phewa Lake, considered to be a trekking gateway to the Annapurna area. We will then fly to Jomsom (2,743m), the main town in the Mustang District, where our trekking journey will begin.
During the following days, we will take the route to Lo-Manthang (3,840 m), a square-walled town, capital of the old kingdom of Lo, where the king still lives. We will trek across Mustang’s cold, high-altitude arid moonscape landscape of eroded stratified sandstone formations, which together form a picturesque colorful mosaic of earthen reds, yellows and browns. We will walk across vast arid valleys, canyons, caves, and cliffs, surrounded by some of the world’s tallest peaks, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the 8th-highest mountain in the world, and the Annapurna Massif (8,091). For your reference, below you will find a detailed itinerary of the program.
As one of the trip’s highlights, while visiting several villages in the area, we will be able to experience Tibetan culture firsthand! Isolated from the rest of the world, untouched by modern civilization, and with strict regulations for tourists, Mustang was able to preserve its own rich and unique culture throughout the years.
This is a moderate to fairly challenging trek. Therefore, to be able to join, you must be in good shape and have prior trekking experience.
Discover one of Nepal’s most wild and remote areas in this exciting 16-day trek. Send me your booking request now!
If you are looking for other similar activities in Nepal, I recommend the 16-day classic Everest Base Camp trek, the 16-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp, and the 11-day Langtang trek.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Luggage transfer
Price details
- Please note that the price includes: airporthotel-airport transportation by private car; 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on B&B plan, and 2 nights in a 3-stars hotel in Pokhara on a B&B plan; accommodations during the trek (private room); all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek; trekking cook, kitchen staff, and porters; transportation by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara; flight tickets Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu with airport tax; personal sleeping bag, down jackets, duffle bag, and walking stick (if necessary); group medical supplies (first aid kit); travel and rescue arrangement; Mustang area trekking map; TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System); all necessary paper work and national park entry permits; and all government taxes and tourist service charge. However, the price does not include: meals while in Kathmandu; international airfare and airport departure tax; personal trekking equipment; personal travel insurance; Nepal entry visa fee; and gratuities for trekking staff and driver.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Our staff will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel.
Day 2: Preparatory meeting
We will meet at our office to review the itinerary. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Transfer by bus to Pokhara city (5 and a half hours). Overnight in a hotel.
Day 4: Pokhara - Jomsom
Flight to Jomson city (30 minutes). Trek to Kagbeni village (2,847m) (3 and a half hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 5: Kagbeni - Chaile
Trek to Chaile village (3,050m) (5 and a half hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 6: Chaile - Geling
Trek to Geling village (3,500m) (6 hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 7: Geling - Charang
Trek to Charang (3,620m) (5 and a half hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 8: Charang - Lo-Manthang
Trek to Lo-Manthang (3,840m) (4 hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 9: Day in Lo-Manthang
We will visit the city and explore its surroundings.
Day 10: Lo-Manthang - Ghami
Trek down from Lo-Manthang to the town of Ghami (5 and a half hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 11: Ghami - Samar
Trek to Samar village (3,660m) (6 hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 12: Samar - Kagbeni
Trek back to Kagbeni (6 hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 13: Kagbeni - Jomsom
Trek back to Jomsom (3 and a half hours). Overnight in a tented camp.
Day 14: Jomsom - Pokhara
Flight back to Pokhara (30 minutes). Free time to explore the city. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 15: Return to Kathmandu
We will drive back to Kathmandu (5 and a half hours). Overnight in a hotel.
Day 16: Farewell
Departure from Nepal. End of trip.
Details
More info
Located in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, Mustang receives less rain than any other place in Nepal. Strong winds usually strike the area in the afternoon, subsiding at night.
Meeting point
About the guide
Pemba
Mountain Leader
Pemba Ongchhu Sherpa, high altitude mountain guide comes with an extensive mountain guiding background and is certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA/UIAGM) since 2011. Pemba has successfully guided Everest (five times), Lhotse (twice), Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Ama Dablam, Pisang Peak, Chulu East, Mera Peak, all in the Himalaya. He is a super friendly guy, with great patience and leadership skills.
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
NNMGA
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