Upper Mustang Valley Trip by Jeep - 13 Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The land of Mustang is dry and barren which does not possess any Vegetations. The description of this hidden treasure is beyond words. There are more than a thousand caves in Upper Mustang. Only 300 of them are discovered until. Some of the people still live inside the caves and those people are called sky people. The capital city of this Kingdom is Lo Manthang. This treasure valley is now connected with off-road which facilitates the travellers from worldwide to explore this dream Kingdom hassle-free. We can also trek this trail. However, the overland jeep tour is ideal for people who are on short time but still have an enduring desire to visit Upper Mustang. As you follow the trail, you will encounter various gompas, prayer flags, monasteries, chortens, mani walls which is evidence to Buddhist culture and custom. Embark your lifetime journey to Upper Mustang Valley with Churen Himal Treks.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and Welcome Dinner — Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Welcome Evening dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Airport pickup by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. — Today we are going to visit four of the UNESCO world heritage listed sites in Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu valley city tour which includes the UNESCO heritage site in the City valley. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world and It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in City Valley and It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the places of the ancient king palace who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple) is located in the heart of the City valley and It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims in Kathmandu Valley. Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to hotel — The bus journey will take approx 7 hours but by air, it takes only 35minates. Pokhara is set in a lovely valley at the foot of the Machapuchare so you get spectacular views of the mountains from all parts of the town. It is quite different from Kathmandu, with few temples, but it does have plenty of scenic attractions and is close to the mountains. There are some interesting short walks or bicycle rides from Pokhara, you can swim and canoe on Lake Phewa or just watch the last rays of the sun stream across the dip in the mountains that hold the lake. Along the lakeside road, there is a continuous stretch of small hotels, restaurants and shops; it’s an area which still has a bit of the old hippy scene feel about it. Day 04: Pokhara to Kagbeni (2804 m) — Stop At: Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery, Kagbeni Nepal An alluring drive to Kagbeni starts after a delicious breakfast in Pokhara. The journey to the starting point of Mustang passes through the beautiful landscapes. The Kagbeni village is situated at the bank of rushing Kaligandaki river. Kagbeni is the main entrance gate for Upper Mustang.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 05: Kagbeni to Charang — Stop At: Kagbeni, Nepal Journey to Charang village if fully filled with white hills and terrains. Charang is the south walled town of Lo Manthang. This beautiful charang village consists of numerous stupa structures, monasteries, and buildings. The monasteries walls in the Charang are painted with murals. Overnight we will stay at Charang.Duration: 3 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 06: Charang to Luri Cave and return back to Charang — Stop At: Lo Manthang 33100, Nepal This day we will hike to Luri cave which lies south-east of Lo Manthang. The Luri Gompa is a monastery which sits above the crumbling landscape like an eagle's nest. So, this cave is also called sky caves. The cave is pitted with sandstone cliffs and bluffs fluted by winds and forms tapered or pillar-like structures. After exploring this historic cave, we return back to Charang.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 07: Charang to Lo Manthang — Stop At: Lo Manthang 33100, Nepal An early morning breakfast and drive from Charang, we continue our journey towards the Lo Manthang, the capital of this kingdom. Lo Manthang offers the marvellous taste of Buddhist culture and lifestyle. Lo Manthang is known for its whitewashed mud-brick walls, Gompas and Royal palace of the Mustang King. There are four major temples in Lo Manthang that were Jampa Gompa, Thubchen Gompa, Chodey Gompa, Choprang Gompa. All these temples were built in the 14th century. Overnight we stay at Lo Manthang.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 08: Explore Chosar Cave and Chosar Village — Stop At: Lo Manthang 33100, Nepal A drive from Lo Manthang takes you to beautiful Chosar Village. The village is full of stone walls and bone-white glowing hills. Through suspension bridges and cultivated lands in Upper Mustang, we reach to Chhosar village and explore the Chosar caves. Then we again return back to Charang village where we stay overnight at a comfortable tea house lodge.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 09: Charang to Chhusang — Stop At: Chhusang, Nepal Chhusang village lies at the junction of Narsingha river and the massive Kaligandaki. This village is surrounded by white, orange, and red sandy cliffs. Like most of the mustang region, chusang village is also slowly moving towards modernization. Life is just so peaceful and serene at this village. Tonight we stay at Chhusang.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 10: Chhusang to Muktinath (3710 m) — Stop At: Muktinath Temple, Mustang, Muktinath 33100 Nepal An incredible journey towards the sparse of green vegetations and frequent waterfalls and excellent views of mountains takes you to the holiest place, the Muktinath. Muktinath is situated at the altitude of 3710m at the base of Thorung La mountain pass. Muktinath is a very famous place for sky dancers. It is believed that the water continuously flowing from 108 taps of Muktinath is the holy water. So, people take a bath with that icy and frigid water to wash the sins that they have committed throughout a lifetime. Tonight we stay at Muktinath.Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse Day 11: Muktinath to Pokhara — Stop At Pokhara, Nepal Leaving the Himalayan desert behind, we head towards Pokhara. The pleasant drive through tranquil trails, mesmerizing vegetations, and dramatic landscapes light sparkle to our journey towards the city of lake. Tonight we stay at the 3-star hotel in Pokhara.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast, Accommodation included: Overnight at Lake View Resort. Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu — Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with a couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast , Accommodation included: Overnight at a Mandala boutique hotel in Kathmandu Day 13: Final Departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Chhusang to Muktinath (3710 m) — Stop At: Muktinath Temple, Mustang, Muktinath 33100 Nepal An incredible journey towards the sparse of green vegetations and frequent waterfalls and excellent views of mountains takes you to the holiest place, the Muktinath. Muktinath is situated at the altitude of 3710m at the base of Thorung La mountain pass. Muktinath is a very famous place for sky dancers. It is believed that the water continuously flowing from 108 taps of Muktinath is the holy water. So, people take a bath with that icy and frigid water to wash the sins that they have committed throughout a lifetime. Tonight we stay at Muktinath.
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Day 11Muktinath to Pokhara — Stop At Pokhara, Nepal Leaving the Himalayan desert behind, we head towards Pokhara. The pleasant drive through tranquil trails, mesmerizing vegetations, and dramatic landscapes light sparkle to our journey towards the city of lake. Tonight we stay at the 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 12Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu — Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with a couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.
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Day 13Final Departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- Airport pick up and drop (both international and domestic)
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu / Pokhara on a twin share b&b basis as per the itinerary.
- Half-day guided city tour as listed in the itinerary.
- Professional local trekking group leader well trained in Wilderness First Aid.
- Trekking guides and other support staff.
- Breakfast and comfortable teahouse accommodation during the tour.
- Private Jeep throughout the tour.
- Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
- Churen Himal Treks T-shirts / other seasonal gifts.
- All applicable Government taxes.
- Trekking Permit ($500) and Annapurna Conservation area entry fees.
- Upper Mustang Trekking map.
- Welcome Dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water, and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal trekking gear ( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11: Tips and Gratitude.
- 12: In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides, etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
Essential trip information
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Kathmandu
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