Overview
- Destination Mustang, Region
- Best Season Spring & Autumn (clear skies, stable weather)
- Duration 10 Days & 9 Nights
- Maximum Altitude 3,800 - 4,200 meters
- Difficulty Moderate (long walks, dusty trails)
- Accommodation Spring & Autumn (clear skies, stable weather)
- Start/End Point Pokhara — Jomsom — return to Pokhara (flight + jeep)
- Meal Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner (B/L/D) as specified in itinerary
- Routes Pokhara → Jomsom → Kagbeni → Ghemi → Lo Manthang → return
A compact route into Nepal’s “Hidden Kingdom” of Mustang — ancient cliff villages, red desert landscapes, Tibetan-influenced culture, and dramatic canyons. Perfect for travellers who want the culture and scenery of Mustang in a short, comfortable trip.
Itinerary
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Duration
½ day
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Altitude
820 m
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Meals
None
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Accommodation
Hotel
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Arrival Kathmandu or direct to Pokhara; brief orientation and pre-departure briefing.
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Duration
1 day
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Altitude
2,800–2,900 m
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation
Tea-house
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Short flight to Jomsom; trek into the Mustang valley and acclimatize.
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Duration
1 day
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Altitude
3,200 m
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation
Lodge
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Walk across arid valleys, visit ancient gompas and caves.
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Duration
1 day
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Altitude
3,840 m
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation
Guesthouse
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Explore the walled capital of Mustang, royal palaces and monasteries.
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Duration
1 day
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Altitude
820 m
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Meals
Breakfast
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Accommodation
Hotel in Pokhara
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Scenic drive/flight back and relax by Phewa Lake.
Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Include
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Pokhara–Jomsom as applicable) or road transfers as noted
- All teahouse accommodation & listed meals
- Licensed guide and local support staff (porter option available)
- Restricted area permits & TIMS handling (permit fees not included in base price if charged separately — see policy)
- Airport transfers, ground transport, and emergency evacuation planning
What's Exclude
- International flights, Nepal visa fee, travel insurance (including helicopter evacuation), personal expenses, gratuities, alcoholic drinks, single-room supplements, and any permit surcharges.
Equipment
- Warm trekking jacket, layered clothing, trekking boots, sun hat, sunglasses, water bottle, headlamp, light sleeping liner, basic personal meds, sunscreen
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Upper Mustang is a restricted area and requires a special permit (these are date-specific and often higher cost than regular permits).
Moderate; acclimatize gradually and follow guide advice. Bring AMS meds if you’re concerned.
Very limited; bring cash in Nepali rupees for remote sections.
In Upper Mustang a licensed guide is usually required.
Yes — families with older children who can cope with moderate trekking are welcome.
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