Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Start with a 6-hour drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, heading through changing landscapes as you descend to this lakeside city at 914m. The road winds through varied terrain, and you'll arrive in time to settle into your hotel and explore the town a bit before evening.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (From Hotel)
- Day 2
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (about 25 minutes) at 2700m, weather permitting. From there, trek to Kagbeni at 2810m, which takes roughly 4 hours through mountain trails. If the flight doesn't operate, you'll take a private jeep for about 9 hours instead, reaching Kagbeni by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni
Landmarks Jomsom Kagbeni - Day 3
Kagbeni to Chuksang
Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang at 2900m over approximately 5 hours on mountain trails. You'll hike through Himalayan terrain and gain elevation gradually as you move deeper into the region. By late afternoon, you'll reach your accommodation for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang
Landmarks Chuksang - Day 4
Chuksang to Samar
Head out from Chuksang and trek to Samar at 3150m in about 6 hours. The climb gets noticeably steeper as you push higher into Mustang, and the mountain scenery becomes more dramatic with each hour of hiking.
Included Activities
- Trek from Chuksang to Samar
Landmarks Samar - Day 5
Samar to Geling
Trek from Samar to Geling at 3510m, taking approximately 5 hours. You'll continue ascending through the remote Upper Mustang region with fewer settlements and increasingly sparse vegetation as elevation increases.
Included Activities
- Trek from Samar to Geling
Landmarks Geling - Day 6
Geling to Ghami via Ghami La Pass
Leave Geling and trek to Ghami at 3490m via Ghami La Pass at 3520m, roughly 5 hours total. The route crosses over this mountain pass, giving you panoramic views across the Mustang highlands before you descend slightly to reach Ghami.
Included Activities
- Trek from Geling to Ghami via Ghami La Pass
Landmarks Ghami La Ghami - Day 7
Ghami to Tsarang
Trek from Ghami to Tsarang at 3620m in about 5 hours. You'll walk through traditional Mustang villages with their distinctive architecture and traverse arid mountain landscape that feels quite remote and untouched.
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghami to Tsarang
Landmarks Tsarang - Day 8
Tsarang to Lo-Manthang
Hike from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang at 3730m, taking approximately 4 hours. You're heading to the ancient walled capital of the Kingdom of Mustang, and as you approach, the landscape shifts to reveal this remarkable historical city.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang
Landmarks Lo-Manthang - Day 9
Lo-Manthang Rest Day
Stay put in Lo-Manthang today with no trekking scheduled. Wander through the ancient walled city on your own, checking out the monasteries, local architecture, and getting a feel for the unique culture without a guide rushing you along.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lo-Manthang
Landmarks Lo-Manthang 
- Day 10
Lo-Manthang to Ghami
Start your return trek from Lo-Manthang back to Ghami at 3490m, about 6 hours of hiking. You'll retrace some of your uphill route, now descending through the Mustang highlands as the trek shifts toward going downhill.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami
Landmarks Ghami - Day 11
Ghami to Chuksang
Trek from Ghami down to Chuksang at 2900m in approximately 7 hours. The longer timeframe reflects the descent distance and the accumulated fatigue from several days of trekking at higher elevations.
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghami to Chuksang
Landmarks Chuksang - Day 12
Chuksang to Muktinath
Hike from Chuksang to Muktinath at 3795m, taking about 7 hours. Even though Muktinath is higher than Chuksang, the route involves a steep climb from lower elevation. You'll reach this sacred pilgrimage site, one of the region's most important religious locations.
Included Activities
- Trek from Chuksang to Muktinath
Landmarks Muktinath - Day 13
Muktinath to Jomsom
Trek from Muktinath down to Jomsom at 2713m in roughly 5 hours. This is your final descent toward the airstrip, and you'll cover significant elevation loss as you wind through the mountain trails toward lower terrain.
Included Activities
- Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom
Landmarks Jomsom - Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly from Jomsom back to Pokhara in about 25 minutes, weather permitting. If the flight cancels, a private jeep takes around 9 hours instead. After arriving in Pokhara, check into your hotel and have the evening to relax after your trek.
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist minibus from Pokhara, completing your Upper Mustang trek adventure. The return journey takes you back through the same varied terrain, and you'll arrive in Kathmandu by evening.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (To Hotel)
