Upper Mustang Trek to Lo Manthang is an adventurous Trek through spectacular semi arid high altitude desert like landscape in remote part of Nepal, close to the border with Tibet. A Trek to the mysterious world dominated by ancient Buddhist religion.
It’s a privilege to trek to the old Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang and to the walled city of Lo Manthang. Unlike other trekking routes, the Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal is a trek through rough terrain ever hounded by the Himalayan wind but rich in cultural heritage.
Situated in the rain shadow of the giants like the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range Upper Mustang gets very little rainfall, thus creating a desert like terrain. Therefore, Upper Mustang Trek can be called a high desert trek with stunning landscape and villages surrounded by snow clad Himalayan mountains lost in time.
Group Departures 2022
Private treks for minimum 2 persons on request. No group departures available.
Christi Masi December 5, 2013 near Seattle, WA, United States If you are considering a trek to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan you need to go with Farouttrek (Fabian Tamang). He goes above and beyond your wildest dreams to make your vacation perfect. Not only is he fun, personable, and an all around great guy - he also has a superb staff, provides excellent food and will make sure your trip exceeds all of your expectations. Scott and I have trekked all over the world, and this trip- the 18Days Sikkim Singalila Ridge Trek by far - was the best service we have ever experienced - anywhere.
Hello Fabian, From May 8 to May 16 2014 my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Darjeelig and the Singalila national park under the guidance of Mr Fabian Tamang. We went on a six-day Sandakphu Phalut Trek with the mountain views at Sandakphu as the main attraction. With Fabian as a guide nothing is impossible. He chooses the best co-workers, arranges Everything to the best and is very responsive to both visible and not so visible requests from his guests. We warmly recommend anyone thinking of visiting this area to use the services of Farouttrek and especially of Fabian. Many thanks from Anette and Torbjörn from Sweden!
Mar 28, 2014 Hi Fabian...Just a short message to say that we had a fabulous Langtang Gosaikunda trek which i am totally satisfied of...and to say that i have particularly appreciated the team we trekked with...The guide, Kuman GURUNG, and the porter, Lapa SHERPA, are really nice people and were extremely helpful for both of us, especially for my wife, who got some difficulties in altitude and to cross the gosaikund pass..They were extremely professionnal from the first to the last minute, and it would really be a pleasure to do another trek with them..By the way, Fabian, can you send me some details for Manaslu Circuit Trek ? Thanks a lot for the job you and your staff did for us Fabian... and have an excellent day. Best regards... Christophe
Dec 30, 2012 Hello Fabian, thank you for your email. We found the Dzongri Trek difficult in parts, but the joy was being with you and the rest of the crew - you are a very special group of people and we were so fortunate to be able to meet you all. Once again, Fabian, thank you for all your efforts. We had a wonderful time trekking in Sikkim and very much appreciate all your efforts to ensure that we had the best of experiences. Please keep in touch. We hope 2013 brings you happiness, laughter and sunshine. Kind regards, Marilyn and Michael.
Thanks to Farout Trek (Fabian and the team) for a very enjoyable and successful trek in the Singalila National Park. The pace was good, the views of the Himalayas obviously stunning, and the support and help was always professional and thoughtful. The trekkers huts were very basic with little heat, so Fabian providing hot water bottles at night was always appreciated. He also had a few extra goodies in his pack that were produced at exactly the right time. I picked Farout Trek because after sending e-mails to them and 7 other places, their reply was prompt (next day), was addressed it to me personally, and most important, it answered my questions, so I knew someone (Fabian) had actually read the e-mail, rather than just sending a standard response. Would recommend Farout Trek to any one planning to visit Sikkim, Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan Himalayas. Cheers and all the best for 2018 Mark & Maureen
Amazing company and great experience! Our guide Kuman was more than we could ever expect! Full of knowledge, friendly and an absolute pleasure to spend 10 days doing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with. We had the treat of having his son Ohm come along with us too! Fantastic porters and well organized trek. We will be coming back and definitely using them!"
27 October 2014 Today we returned from India to Hamburg! Thank you so much for the excellent organisation of our Sandakphu Phalut Trek and Darjeeling Tour ! These were amazing holidays we will never forget! Everything was perfectly organized and Fabian was the perfect guide, he is such a hearty and lovely person! He did an amazing job and has an excellent knowledge! He took very good care of us! We felt very safe with him! We already recommended Fabian a lot, because it was really excellent and an unforgetable experience ! And we are also thinking about an other tour with Fabian! Thank you so much! Kidest regards Kathi and Bart
Jean Pierre 5 Jan 2020 Thinchenkhang Expedition (6010m) summited on 2 Nov. 2019 The eleven days expedition organized by Farout Trek based in Kalimpong was composed by nine members. On top of Fabian Tamang, head of Farout Trek, there were two Sherpas, one cook, two cook assistants and two poney-men. The group started off from Yuksom on 23 October and reached the base camp at Toriphuley (Thinchenkhanh Base Camp) on 28 October. A C1 just below 5000m and a C2 at 5500m were set up. The summit was reached on 2 November at 4.30 AM by Sherpas Tashi and Richung and myself. The Thinchenkhang expedition proved a success thanks to the professional breath of Fabian's Farout Trek team
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Farouttrek is a local company, Registered & recognized by Govt. of India, Tourism Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim. Also registered and Recognized by Govt. of Nepal, employing a small number of local Guides, Cooks & Porters.
Therefore, when you book your trip with us, you contribute to the local economy directly. This in turn helps the local economy grow & at the same time help a number of households maintain a healthy lifestyle
With more than 25 Years of experience travelling the Himalayas, we have an intimate knowledge about the places we travel to. So, give us an opportunity to serve you with our vast experience in handling Trekking, Expedition & Tour Activities in Sikkim, Darjeeling & Nepal Himalayas. Come Join us for a lifetime of Adventure.
Upper Mustang Trek to Lo Manthang the forbidden City
Upper Mustang Trek to Lo Manthang is definitely an enchanting destination with astounding beauty for hikers and travellers with a penchant to trek in Nepal even during the summer months, when the rest of the sub- continent is relling in the monsoon rain. Mustang being in the rain shadow of the great Himalayan Range remains dry. Mustang is divided into lower and upper Mustang, and Kagbeni and Jomsom are the gateway to the mysterious Lo Manthang and Upper Mustang Trek.
Walled City & the Capital of Mustang – Lo Manthang
Trekking in Upper Mustang
A trek in Upper Mustang is a rare opportunity, where you will get to experience the real life of the mountain people who for a very long time have had no contact with the outside world, and in the process have preserved their ancient cultural heritage. In more ways than one, the Upper Mustang Trek resembles to that of trekking in Tibet, as geographically too Upper Mustang is a part of the Tibetan Plateau. The distinct cultural identity that Upper Mustang resonates is quite different from almost the rest of Nepal .
Upper Mustang Trek – Best time to Trek
Area surrounding the Upper Mustang Trek being in the rain shadow is suitable for trekking even during the summer months when the rest of the Sub Continent has to deal with the monsoon rains coming in from the Indian Sub Continent. Upper Kaligandaki Valley where the upper Mustang Area falls gets little or no rain making it compatible to trek to Upper Mustang and Lo Manthang.
During winters Upper Mustang goes into hibernation because of the intense cold and snow, so planning a Upper Mustang Trek to Lo manthang is not advisable during the winter months.
Upper Mustang Trek – Cost of Permits
Upper Mustang Trek to Lo Manthang is definitely an enticing proposition but that comes at a cost. For Foreign Nationals Special Permit for Upper Mustang Trek Cost US$500 for ten days. Thereafter US$50 per day will be charged to visit Upper Mustang and Lo Manthang.
Religion and Culture
Upper Mustang shares it’s culture, Religion and Language with that of Tibet Autonomous Region and is therefore rich in Buddhist Culture. The main attraction of the Upper Mustang Trek is the three day Tiji festival held in Lo Manthang during the month of April – May. Tiji is an auspicious festival held annually in Tibetan rituals that depicts the story of a son that had to Save Mustang from destruction and the ritual dance is known as Tenpa Chirim.
Three Day Yartung Festival is another attraction celebrated in Lo Manthang, during the months of August – September
Highlights of the Trek
Hundreds of caves dug on the hill sides in Upper Mustang, and some of them highly inaccessible is another attraction of the Upper Mustang Trek. Ancient Buddhist paintings, Manuscripts and mummified bodies have been discovered in Caves near Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang
Getting there
Jomsom is the headquarter of Upper Mustang and the nearest Airport ia also in Jomsom. Kagbeni eight Kilometer away from Jomsom is another gateway to Upper Mustang Region. Tourists usually fly into Jomsom from Pokhara and trek to Upper Mustang. But, if you want to go easy on your legs than you can drive to Upper Mustang too.
TRIP FACTS :
Style of Trek: Lodge/Tea House Trek.
Duration: 16 Days.
Number of Days on Trek: 13Days.
Grade: Moderate.
Minimum No.of Participants: 2Persons.
Highest Point : 3800m.
Starting Point : Kathmandu.
Ending Point : Kathmandu.
Best Season : April-June & September-October.
Climate: Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be (general) very cold and in winter even below the freezing point. Monsoon showers in summer (heaviest in July, August) and sometimes even in spring and autumn.
Trek availability: Private treks for minimum 2 persons on request. No group departures available.
Customized private Treks can also be arranged for a minimum of two persons on request on a date of your choice.
UPPER MUSTANG TREK ITINERARY Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2713m) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m). LODGE Day 03: Trek to Chele (3200m). LODGE Day 04: Trek to Shyangboche (3800m). LODGE Day 05: Trek to Tsarang (3650m). LODGE Day 06: Trek to Lo Manthang (3760m). LODGE Day 07: Excursion to King’s Palace. Meet Mustang King at his palace. LODGE Day 08: Trek to Lo Ghekar (3800m). LODGE Day 09: Trek to Geling (3510m). LODGE Day 10: Trek to Samar (3700m). LODGE Day 11: Trek to Tetang (3100m). LODGE Day 12: Trek to Muktinath (3800m). LODGE Day 13: Excursion day in Muktinath. LODGE Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2713m). LODGE Day 15: Jomsom fly back to Pokhara and overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist Bus. End of Upper Mustang Trek.
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NEPAL TOURIST VISA
Nepal visa is readily available on arrival at the International Airport
in Kathmandu and all other entry points to Nepal.
2 passport photos will be required.
Single Entry visa: US$ 30 per visa (valid for 60 days).
Multiple Entry visa: US$ 80 per visa (valid for 150 days).
Nepal Visas are also available in all Nepalese Embassies and Consulates.
Visa is not required for Indian Nationals to travel inside Nepal
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Note: The above itinerary is a sample, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort and general well being.
Mustang Restricted Area Fees : US$500 (Extra as applicable)
Jomson – Pokhara Flight : US$120 / Pax (Extra as applicable & Subject to change without prior notice).
TREK COST – INCLUDES
Transport in Tourist Bus ( Kathmandu to Pokhara).
Basic accommodation at local lodges on twin sharing basis.
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included for the duration of the trek.
Services of experienced English speaking local trekking guide.
Porters to carry luggage while on trek (1 porter for 2 persons).
Insurance for trekking staff, guides, porters etc.,
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fees/National Park entrance fees & TIMS (Trekkers Information
Management System) registration fees.
EXCLUDES:
Departure Tax where applicable (domestic/international flights).
Domestic Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu airfare (if requested by clients).
Transport from Pokhara to Kathmandu at the end of the Trek.
Travel/Trekking/Medical insurance.
Rescue operations by helicopter.
Excess baggage charges.
Mineral water, boiled drinking water, soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages, tips and any personal expenses.
Nepal Visa Fees.
Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Hotel accommodation in Pokhara at the End of the Trek.
Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise.
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NEPAL TOURIST VISA
Nepal visa is readily available on arrival at the International Airport
in Kathmandu and all other entry points to Nepal.
2 passport photos will be required.
Single Entry visa: US$ 30 per visa (valid for 60 days).
Multiple Entry visa: US$ 80 per visa (valid for 150 days).
Nepal Visas are also available in all Nepalese Embassies and Consulates.
Visa is not required for Indian Nationals to travel inside Nepal
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