Upper Mustang Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft.)

1. Kathmandu
   3h
   Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in the capital city of Kathmandu, a representative of Accessible Adventure shall welcome and greet you to the Himalayan nation. After that you shall be transferred on a private vehicle to your respective hotel room where you can loosen up a bit and give some rest to your jetlagged body. Later you also have the option to take a stroll around the iconic Thamel area where you can many streets and shops waiting to be explored by travelers like you. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour and Trek preparation

1. Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   Perched on a hill west of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Nepal's most sacred Buddhist sites. The name means "Self-Created," referring to the eternal flame at its origin. It's nicknamed "Monkey Temple" for the resident holy monkeys.
   
   The main stupa's gilded spire features the iconic all-seeing eyes of Buddha on all four sides. The site offers spectacular panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. Visitors climb 365 stone steps, passing prayer wheels and colorful flags.
   
   Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees)
   Remove shoes before entering main platform
   Walk clockwise around the stupa and prayer wheels
   Do not feed the monkeys—they are wild and can be aggressive
   
   Location: 20-30 minutes from central Kathmandu
   
   Timing: Open sunrise to sunset; early morning offers best experience
   
   Duration: Allow 1-1.5 hours
   
   Entry: Foreign visitor fee applies (handled by your guide)
2. Patan Durbar Square
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Patan Durbar Square, located in the heart of Lalitpur city (just 5km from Kathmandu), is one of the three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Often called the "City of Fine Arts," Patan is renowned for its skilled craftsmen and ancient Newar architecture . The square served as the palace for the Malla Kings of Lalitpur and remains a living museum of art, culture, and religion .
   
   Unlike a static museum, Patan Durbar Square is a vibrant, living site. The square is an enchanting collection of palace buildings, courtyards, and pagoda temples showcasing exquisite woodcarving, stone sculpture, and metalwork. The area is also a center for both Hinduism and Buddhism, with numerous temples and monasteries coexisting harmoniously.
3. Boudhanath Stupa
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Overview
   Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 8km from central Kathmandu. It serves as the spiritual and cultural heart of Nepal's Tibetan Buddhist community and is a powerful symbol of compassion and enlightenment.
   
   The Stupa's Meaning
   The massive mandala design represents the Buddhist cosmos. The all-seeing eyes of Buddha gaze out from all four sides, symbolizing wisdom and compassion watching over all beings. Devotees believe circumambulating the stupa purifies negative karma.
   
   The Experience
   The atmosphere is deeply meditative. Prayer flags flutter overhead while monks chant and pilgrims walk clockwise around the base, spinning the 108 prayer wheels. Surrounding the stupa is a lively circle of monasteries, cafes, and shops selling Tibetan crafts.
4. Pashupatinath Temple
   50m · Admission ticket not included
   Pashupatinath is not just a temple; it is the spiritual heart of Nepal. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Pashupati, the "Lord of all beings" .
   
   The temple's history is deeply rooted in legend. One myth tells of Shiva and Parvati taking the form of antelopes in the forest. When the gods caught him, one of his horns broke, which was later venerated as a divine linga . The main temple, a stunning example of pagoda architecture, features two-tiered copper roofs with gold covering and four silver-plated doors . Within the sanctum sanctorum lies a unique stone mukhalinga with four faces of Shiva, always adorned in golden attire .
   
   The vast complex contains hundreds of temples and shrines. Notably, its eastern banks feature sacred cremation ghats, where Hindu funeral rites are performed publicly, reflecting the cycle of death and rebirth .

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft)

1. Pokhara
   7h
   We take a grand drive to the lake city of Pokhara subsequent to having our breakfast at our lodging. After around 6 hours of a pleasant drive on through mountains, terraced fields, stream banks, farmlands, green valleys, we at long last shall come upon the wonderful city of Pokhara with one lunch stop in transit. In the wake of reaching Pokhara, you will witness the change in landscape with spotless clear environment, lakes, Himalayan perspectives and cordial individuals which can be the best place to be in that instance. You may also go out for a stroll around lakeside or do boating if time remains. As the sun sets we shall afterward move to our lodging in Pokhara

Day 4: Pokhara and trek to Kagbeni (2850m/9350 ft)

1. Kagbeni
   4h
   We will head towards Pokhara airport to get a short scenic flight towards Jomsom today. You will see delightful Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas from the flight alongside world’s most profound Kali Gandaki gorge. After arriving at Jomsom, we begin our trekking action further into the Annapurna region while traversing alongside the Kali Gandaki River. We shall also stroll along the stream bank closely and genuinely straight for couple of hours before we touch base at Eklebhatti town. We will have a short lunch stop at this place and proceed with our trek to Mustang by means of prominent local town of Kagbeni. In Kagbeni, the Kali Gandaki River is made by conversion of its existing tributaries Mustang Khola and KakKhola whose perspectives are thought to be very staggering and endearing. In any case, we stay overnight at nearby cabin in Kagbeni getting a charge out of a general trekking encounters. Stay overnight at Kagbeni

Day 5: Trek to Chele (3050m/10000ft)

1. Mustang Island
   6h
   Our astounding trek to Mustang proceeds as we walk north through the Kali Gandaki waterway valley. On the western side of the stream, we can see exceptionally absurd NyingmapaGompa Kang religious community. Additionally, while strolling through the wonderful Tangbe, we gradually plunge through Chhusang town which lies at the conjunction of Narshing River and Kali Gandaki River. There are couple of religious communities to visit at Chusang. Presently moving up the gigantic fallen strongholds, we take a lofty move towards Chele. We additionally observe the adjustment in culture from Manang to Tibetan Lo.

Day 6: Trek to Geling (3570 m/11710 ft)

1. 7h
   In the wake of having our initial supper at our hotel, we proceed with our move through soak fruitless trails without trees or water sources along the lofty gorge and shake. We see few chortens on an edge and further plummet before heading towards wonderful town of Samar. The Tibetan alike scenes, level with excellent perspectives of Annapurna Himalayan ranges and encompassing pinnacles. We go through Bhena La, Yamda La before achieving the village of Shyangbochen (3800m), initially a regular kharka, named after a young lady, Shyangbo (che implies put in Tibetan). We stop for lunch in Shyangbochen. We at long last arrive at Geling town with red gompas, old contemplation gives in and houses with grain fields. Stay overnight at Geling

Day 7: Trek to Tsarang (3560m/11676 ft)

1. 5h
   Today, proceeding with our Mustang Trek, we abandon Geiling and trek towards Nyala situated at 4000m above ocean level. We appreciate fantastic perspectives of close-by Himalayas and plunge to Ghemi. Moreover, we cross a suspension extension that takes us over Tangmar River and we touch base at Tsarang. Tsarang was old capital of Lo kingdom. We will at long last visit an old neighborhood religious community. Stay overnight at Tsarang

Day 8: Trek to Lo Manthang (3810 m/12400 ft)

1. Mustang Region
   5h
   The attractions at Tsarang never appear to finish. In this way, on the off chance that you wish to explore significantly more locales, then we can without a doubt take you around the castles and religious communities. At long last, abandoning Tsarang, we stroll for couple of hours seeing hundreds of years old posts, religious communities and begin to see the dividers of Lo Manthang which is otherwise called the ‘Plain of Aspiration’. We see the horsemen riding their stallions, crossing the waterway, going around the city. We now enter the town of Lo which has single passage and through which just the King, Queen and Kempo (Abbot) are permitted to ride. All others must stroll, to offer their regards to Chenrizig, the Buddha of Compassion. Lord JigmePalbarBista, called ‘Lo Gyelbu’ by the Mustangis, still dwells at his four-storied royal residence inside the city dividers; that is, the point at which he’s not in Kathmandu. He is an ardent horseman

Day 9: Exploration day in Lo Manthang – NamgyalGompa and Tingkhar

1. Upper Island Cove
   5h
   Today we explore around Lo Manthang, Namgyal religious community and Tingkhar. We prescribe you to take a steed ride today advancing during that time trip. Advance we visit the Chosar town, religious communities and chortens and head towards eastern banks of Mustang stream towards over 2000 years of age Jhong give in. Additionally, we visit the Namgyalgompa which is otherwise called the religious community of triumph which is situated at the edge and a famous fascination at Lo.Leaving behind the cloister, we enter the Tingkar town. It is likewise the mid-year castle of the ruler. We discover post and different attractions around. We come back to Lo and remain overnight at nearby cabin

Day 10: Lo Manthang to Dhakmar (3820 m/12530 ft)

1. Nepal
   7h
   Thusly, we at long last abandon the Lo Manthang and advance towards Dhakmar. The trekking course is for the most part tough towards Chogo and afterward we begin sliding to touch base at Ghar cloister at Dhakmar. We can see blue sheep’s and wild rabbits over yonder. It will associate with 7 hours of tough first and downhill walk today. Stay

Day 11: Dhakmar to Syangbochen (3800 m/ 12464 ft)

1. Mustang Region
   7h
   Proceeding with our Mustang Valley Trek, we take a long downhill trek back to Ghemi and will take a tough stroll to Ghemi La. With proceeded with rises and dives, we will stroll down the stream and move over Nya la go at 4090m to see wonderful perspective of Annapurna, Mustang and Nilgiri Himalayas. Promote we have our tummy break at Jhaite before achieving Syangbochen

Day 12: Syangbochen to Chhusang (2980 m/ 9774 ft)

1. Mustang Region
   6h
   Abandoning Syangbochen, we advance towards left course that brings us down the valley through lovely villages. We see the shepherds with their sheep’s, cattle’s and go through Chungsi give in. Lovely flying creatures welcome us as we cruise by, these hollows, which is likewise the Guru Rimpoche’s contemplation put. Assist, we stroll up the self-made Tibetan affected figures, chortens and different relics. In the wake of ascending the high mountain, we arrive at Chisungi La demonstrating elevated perspective of Lo Manthang and close-by mountains. In the comparable way, we follow down our means towards Chhussang

Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3760 m/12464 ft)

1. Muktinath
   8h
   We start our day early today. At first, we dive towards Muktinath, a blessed journey place of worship that holds extraordinary significance for both Hindu and Buddhist travelers. This sacred sanctuary of Lord Vishnu is encompassed by 108 waterspouts and visit to adjacent Jwala Mai sanctuary with interminable fire sparkling out from inside the ground. We shall spend the overnight at a neighborhood cabin at Muktinath.

Day 14: Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8856 ft)

1. Jomsom
   6h
   Festivity is around the bend as we are on our last trekking day. Even though we can drive to Jomsom, we attempt to take rough terrain course through Jharkot or Lupra town with the goal that we can see significantly more social variety, visit more brilliant religious communities and antiquated castles. We have our lunch and keep strolling towards Jomsom getting a charge out of fantastic scene perspectives of Kali Gandaki and Kagbeni. Lastly we end our day with a last stroll down to Jomsom sometime in the evening time

Day 15: Jomsom TO Pokhara

1. Pokhara
   1h
   In the wake of having our initial feast at the cabin, we prepare to load onto a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara with terrific Himalayan perspectives. Sit at the left half of plane for better close-up Himalayan perspectives. Capture some scenic shots of this regions vast magnificence before arriving in Pokhara. What’s more, after arriving at Pokhara, appreciate leisure time at lakeside

Day 16: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

1. Kathmandu
   7h
   We return Kathmandu today by means of street. We hit the street on morning and getting a charge out of the agreeable ride intensive valleys, streams and settlements. We arrive at Kathmandu at around 3pm. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you shall be transferred to your respective hotel rooms for the remaining time where you can take some much needed rest. Lastly you should consider going out to do some souvenir shopping as this your last day here and buy something that will remind you of this lovely nation. Included breakfast and farewell supper.

Day 17: Depart Kathmandu-Airport drop

1. Tribhuvan Park
   3h · Admission ticket included
   At long last, our 17 days Upper Mustang Trek and your Nepal vacation has come to an end today. After all your packing is done and when you are fully ready, a representative of Accessible Adventure shall drop you to the International Airport 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight. Arriving in time is imperative as you would prefer not to miss your international flight. Now we say farewell and hope you come back to Nepal for some other excellent treks.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness