Mustang district located on the edge of Tibetan plateau which covers an area of 3562.21 square kilometres is located in the trans-Himalayan region just north of central greater Himalaya popularly known as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This district is surrounded by Manang district on the east. Tibet to the north-east. Myagdi district to the south and Dolpo district to the west. There are Upper mustang and lower mustang. Both these places were isolated for long time upper mustang is located along the Kali Gandaki River, which flows from the Tibetan plateau south, cutting through the Himalayan range, creating the deepest gorge in the world. Upper mustang lies between latitudes 280°47’39’’ and 290°19’54’’ N and longitudes 830°28’55’’ and 840°15’16’’.

Upper mustang trek is a Moderate level the difficulty depends upon one’s current physical condition. This trek is suitable for all age group. You can trek upper mustang with kids and family also. The difficulties may be harsh weather, altitude, Terrain and strong wind. You also need to walk for 6 to 7 hours a day so this can be quite challenging. As there is saying the best view comes from the hardest climb. You need to get out of your comfort zone to witness the beauty of the Kingdom of lo.

Of course, you can Upper mustang trek is for all level of trekkers. Compared to Annapurna circuit and Everest circuit upper mustang is far easier you will not be gaining much altitudes and you don’t have to cross high passes. There are nice Lodges along the way and trail is in good condition. Upper mustang trek offers you the lifetime experience of the majestic mountains like Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. In fact, upper mustang trek can be the beginning of your trekking journey.

Well, training before a trip is always beneficial but you don’t need specific training you should more focus on your diet and exercise. You should start your exercise 1 month before the trek. Start with hiking or running for a few kilometres and slightly increase the distance. You can also cycle through your town. . Build your core muscle strong and prepare your legs for 6 to 7 hours of hike. If your bored to do the exercises alone then Joining a local Gym, swimming club or a climbing gym is also a good idea. Aerobics exercises are also found to be helpful. Avoid fast food and limit alcohol intake. Walk as much as you can take stairs if possible. And never strain too much you should enjoy your workout.

We will take a ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara and stay overnight at Pokhara then we will travel to Jomsom then trek to Kagbeni. It will take around 5 hours to reach Pokhara and from Pokhara to Jomsom we will take a flight which will take around 20 minutes to reach Jomsom. But the flight to Jomsom fully depends on the weather usually there are very few flights to Jomsom due to the unpredictable weather and the strong winds there are very few flights going to Jomsom. if that would be the case then we will have to take a bus from Pokhara to Jomsom which will take around 7 to 8 hours.

Upper mustang is a rain shadow area and hardly receives any precipitation. Its trans-Himalayan location closes the region off from the southern monsoons that irrigate most other parts of Nepal. The climate is dry with strong winds and intense sunlight. It is one of the coldest areas in the country with temperatures dropping to -20 degrees to -30degrees in winter and Odegrees to 20 degrees in summer.

Upper Mustang in Autumn

The average temperature ranges between 10 degrees to 20 degrees at day and -7 to – 4 degree celcius at night

Upper Mustang in spring

The average temperature in spring at daytime is around 15 to 20 degree celcius while -6 to -2degreeC at night

Upper mustang in Monsoon

As upper mustang lies in Rainshadow area it receives hardly any rainfall. The temperature ranges from 12 to 20 degrees C in day time while it drops from -3 to 0 degrees C at night.

Upper Mustang in winter

Upper mustang is extremely cold in winter the temperature can drop as low as -20 degrees at night. Most of the local People migrate down to avoid the chilly temperature.

The highest altitude the trekker will go will be 4000m.

Upper Mustang is completely different trek than Annapurna and Everest region. Though Upper mustang lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area the geography and landscape are totally different when you trek to Annapurna circuit or Everest Circuit you would be trekking through the Green forest with rich Biodiversity and vegetation. But upper mustang is completely different You will be surprised by the landscape as Upper mustang is also known as the High Himalayan Dry desert you will hardly see any trees or vegetation. The people and culture are Living museum of Nepal. These places are still untouched by the modern civilization and urbanization Upper mustang is one of the oldest cities in the world which was completely isolated and recently opened for foreigners. Upper mustang is still restricted zone. Upper mustang is full of ancient forts, Caves, Monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls. You would feel like you time travelled back in the Era of Gautam Buddha and Stone age. The Walled city and high caves offer you the unique experience of ancient culture and make you wonder about the art and culture.IF you ever wondered how our ancestors and civilization were then upper mustang trek is specially made for you.

Upper Mustang is trek offers you the mesmerizing view of the holy mountains, Ancient civilization, Indigenous culture and people, ancient monasteries and religions, and one of the oldest caves in the world. Some of the major attractions of upper mustang are

• Sacred Landscape
• People
• Festivals
• Music
• Tiji
• Yartung
• Sonampa and Losar
• Lo Manthang
• Cave Dwellings and Monasteries

To travel upper mustang you need to kinds of permit

• Restrict Area permit and
• ACAP permit

You don’t need TIMS card for this trekking route.

Our standard itinerary is of 16 to 18 days but the itinerary can be managed as per your convenience.

Upper mustang is a moderate trek we will be hiking through rough terrain the trail is nice and yearly maintained. The trails are not confusing one can easily access the trail. The walking hours depends on the day and itinerary some days we will be walking for 4 to 5 hours some days 7 to 8 hours. On average we will not be walking more than 8 hours.

Upper Mustang is an isolated place and rural area the accommodation is quite simple. We will be spending the nights in local Tea houses and Lodges. The tea houses offer you warm comfy bed mattress and blanket, WiFi, Hot shower, attached bathroom and sometimes they even have a heater to warm up the dining hall. You can choose a single room or either share your room with a partner.

The tea houses offer a variety of meals according to your choice from Local Daal Bhat to European and Chinese foods like noodles, pasta, MOMO, macaroni, pizza, sausages, Tibetan bread, omelette, sandwich, chapati, and many more. All the foods meet the standard portion and quality our guides will always be there to inspect the hygiene and standard of the food and makes sure that it reaches the required standard. Our first priority is clients safety. You can always pack your favourite snack. But don’t bring too much as you will have enough foods

We recommend drinking 3 to 4 litres of water per day as you will be hiking in for a long period of time which will cause dehydration. Do not drink the tap water or direct water make sure you filter it before drinking. You can bring your own purification tablets or life straw to filter the water. Water could be refilled at the tea houses also but it will cost you some amount of money. The tea houses also offer you hot water.

Of course you can the tea houses offer the facility of phone charging which will cost you around 2 to 3 us dollars per hour. We recommend you to bring power bank and if you got a solar panel that would be perfect.

Well, it fully depends on what you pack and what you need. We will provide a porter for the whole trip our porter will carry up to 25 kgs of weight. If you need more accessories and items for the trek we can arrange the porter accordingly. You will be carrying your daysack with water bottles and light items. It will not weight more than 5 to 6 kilos. If you don’t plan on hiring porter then we recommend packing your backs not more than 15 kgs.

Of course in fact upper mustang is one of the safest places to travel in Nepal. It is a holy land and off the beaten trail. Upper mustang is less crowed than other circuits. You won’t be hassling with the crowds. The people are hospitable and quite. The local people are influenced by Buddhism so they follow compassion and kindness. There hasn’t been a single case of robbery or theft but that doesn’t mean that you can be careless. Never leave your backpack unattended. Always lock your doors in the lodges and tea house when going outside. But if your safety concern is about Natural Hazards, wild animals, trails, and weather. Then you don’t need to worry cause our company carefully analyzes the risk factor and assess the risk and only plan further action. We do not travel at night as it is not safe we always follow the weather forecast and trek accordingly moreover we have contact with local guides who will transfer the information on the current scenario. If we found any dangers and risk then for clients safety we immediately take measures to mitigate those dangers and risk.