Upper Mustang Trek

Ascend hikes team representative will meet you outside the arrival terminal with a sign bearing the company’s logo, and they will drive you to your hotel

Preparing for a trek and sightseeing.

a full day of guided tours to various historical and spiritual locations that have been inducted into the World Heritage List. The trek leader will meet with the party and provide them with a detailed itinerary of the trip. All the information required to make the hike would be provided.

Travel by car to Pokhara. (nine hundred meters).

We drive to Pokhara via the Prithivi Highway in a private vehicle. The country’s lake city, Pokhara, is less crowded and filthy than Kathmandu. views of the Annapurna range, with Machapuchhre (also known as Fishtail) reaching 6997 meters to dominate the sky and reflect exquisitely in Phewa Lake. You can spend the afternoon at the lake because the hotel is near it. (5–6 hours by Privet car)

Take a plane to Jomsom, then hike to Kagbeni. (2800 meters).

Take a leisurely brunch in Jomsom after an early morning, 25-minute scenic flight. We hurriedly packed our large luggage and daypack before leaving for our trip. The hike enters the Kali Gandaki Valley after crossing the Kali Gandaki River. Minor roads that were newly built make up much of the trek. The track stays on the road and follows the river closely through Ekle Bhatti for the whole day. The day finishes at one of the bigger towns in the area, Kagbeni. The boundaries of the restricted area begin at the village of Kagbeni. For thirty minutes)

Hike up to 3050 meters, Chele.

The trail continues along the road and ascends farther into the valley, with a notable climb and brief drop near Tangbe Village. The town marks the entry of the trek into the Upper Mustang region and has a medieval feel about it. After leaving the hamlet, the trail travels beside the river, passing past the village of Chhusang. The journey ends at Chele with a brief but strenuous ascent off the road. Half an hour.

Travel to the 3,800-meter-high Syangmochen.

The day starts with a small ascent, and then the trail gradually rises across a narrow, steep valley. At Dajong La (3660 meters), the route re-joins the road, and a leisurely walk goes past the little village of Samar. The route splits off from the road again and falls into a small creek. The road re-emerges at Bhena La (3830 meters), after a steep slope along the stream. The walk stays on the road and passes little tea shops in Bhena before gradually regaining elevation. The ascent ends at 3850 meters at Syangmochen La, from whence one may see views of the surrounding valleys. Seven or eight hours.

Hike up to Dhakmar (3,820 m).

The road re-joins at the foot of Nyi La after a brief and straightforward rise to start the day. It’s a zigzag climb to the top of Nyi La, which is located at 4020 meters. Once more, the pass’s summit provides amazing views. There is one more descent leading to the Ghami village when the road finishes at the base of the community. There’s a sharp climb and a little descent to cap off the day at Dhakmar. Seventy minutes

Trekking up to 3600 meters in Charang.

The trip continues with an ascent to the 4170-meter-high summit of Muila Bhanjyang, followed by a descend to the oldest monastery in the region, Ghar Gomba. Now that it has veered off the main path, the trail descends to Marang and then heads into the village of Charang, also called Tsarang (7 hours)

Travel to the 3720-meter-high Lo-Manthang.

There’s a short descent to the river followed by a brief climb. At the crest of the ascent, the route re-joins the road, which it follows for the most of the day. After a short stretch of undulation, the trail leaves the road near Lo-Manthang and shortly approaches the walled city, the capital of the Mustangs. (5 hours)

Investigate the Lo-Manthang area.

You can spend the day touring Lo-Manthang’s intriguing adjacent communities. The settlements of Thinggar, Kimalang, and Chossar are the three most prominent and significant ones. Chossar is home to centuries-old caves, while the towns of Kimalang and Chossar are home to equally old monasteries. Alternatively, you might use the day for a jeep excursion to the Tibet border, which provides stunning views of the valleys of Mustang.

Mount Yara Trek (3510 meters).
The morning walk follows the same route as it did a few days before. The course leaves the road and follows the less-traveled valleys near Yara. A moderate fall leads to the Kali Gandaki River, and an undulating trail beside the river leads to the town of Dhi. After crossing the river, the trail now heads into another small valley and follows Puyung Khola all the way to Yara. (5–6 hours)

Journey to Tangge. (3240 meters).
The trail descends beside the Kali Gandaki River, which it crosses multiple times a day along with other smaller tributaries. After eventually passing one of the tributaries, the trail starts to progressively climb. The rise levels off gently once more and then starts to fall toward Tangge. Half an hour

Journey to Tetang. (3040 meters).
For the rest of the morning, the trek continues on its rising trend. The ascent gradually falls in the morning after traversing a few mountains and getting easier. After a steeper decline towards the end of the day, it ends at Chhusang. (around seven or eight hours)

Travel to the 3,700-meter-high Muktinath.
Once again, the route climbs to Gyu La, an elevation of 4077 meters. Reaching the top of Gyu La offers breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Ranges. After descending to the village of Chyanggur, the trail gradually descends to Muktinath. One of the most sacred sites for Hindus, Muktinath, attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Seventy minutes

After rejoining the road, the trail descends once more. The road keeps lowering in altitude till it intersects with the previously used route close to Ekle Bhatti. An additional little stroll concludes the climb to Jomsom. (5 hours)

Return to Pokhara by plane from Kathmandu.
There are early flights to Pokhara and Kathmandu, with one day free in between.

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