Upper Mustang Trek

Via Pokhara · Jomsom

Duration

10 days

Difficulty

moderate

Max elevation

3,840 m

Best season

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Overview

Venture into the last forbidden Himalayan kingdom — a rain-shadow desert landscape of eroded canyons, ancient cave monasteries, and the medieval walled city of Lo Manthang.

Permits & preparation

Upper Mustang restricted permit (USD)
ACAP entry
Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation
Valid passport / ID for checkposts

Requirements change — confirm with your guide or a licensed agency before departure.

Getting to Pokhara

Kathmandu → Pokhara

Then flight or jeep to Jomsom

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Related routes

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

10-12 · moderate

Jomsom Valley Trek

8-10 · moderate

Annapurna Circuit

12-14 · challenging

Choose your pace

Normal pace · ~10 days

Elevation profile

2720

2810

3050

3570

3560

3840

3700

3520

2667

2720

D10

Day-by-day itinerary

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Route map

Full route

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