The Upper Mustang trek takes you to the Mustang district’s last forbidden world, very close to the Tibetan border. This 14-day Upper Mustang Trek takes you to Nepal’s most preserved and isolated region.
As the topography and culture resemble that of Tibet, this region is also known as ‘Mini Tibet in Nepal’.
It’s the most interesting and unspoiled destinations in Nepal. It consists of high-altitude deserts, red-rock cliffs. Also, the deep gorges of the river and the view of some of the highest mountains in the world add to the beauty.
On this trek, you walk to the walled town of Lo-Manthang, which belongs to King Lo. And here you’ll see the four-story palace and some of the beautiful architecture.
The 14-day Upper Mustang trek begins with a scenic flight from Pokhara Lake City to Jomsom. Take every moment to learn, embrace, and refresh your mind while observing this spectacular natural beauty.
Best Time to Trek Upper Mustang: Seasons & Festivals
Upper Mustang is located in the Himalayan rain shadow, making it a great monsoon trek and open year-round for travelers.
The best time for this trek is from mid-February to late November. It is impossible to trek in December and January due to very cold and heavy snowfalls. Optionally, the Tiji Monsoon Festival is highly recommended. The festival is bound to be one of the most memorable treks in the Upper Mustang.
Pre-monsoon / spring (March to May) and post-monsoon / fall (October to November) are the best time for visiting and trekking in many places in Nepal, but Upper Mustang is the best during the Tiji festival, unlike many other destinations in Nepal.
Highlights
- Preserved old Tibetan Lifestyle and culture
- Discover the kingdom and palace of Mustang’s King
- Stunning views of Mount Annapurna, Mount Dhaulagiri and Mount Nilgiri
- The Kali Gandaki Gorge: the deepest gorge/canyon in the world
Useful Info
Accommodation
Accommodations are provided on the twin-sharing basis. If you are a solo traveler, a single supplement will be served. Accommodations during the trek in the Himalayas, you will be staying at basic mountain lodges where you’ll have a nice and clean room with the warm blankets, pillows, and comfortable matrices (matrices may not be very thick size but they’re comfortable).
Meals
During the trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking, there will also be a farewell dinner.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Himalayas is between September to December and March to May, when the skies are clear blue and the views spectacular. The weather remains dry until about May, with temperatures varying between regions.
Nepal is good for trekking throughout the year. Autumn and spring seasons are the most famous trekking seasons in the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It has beautiful, cool, blue skies, clear weather conditions and amazing views of the white mountains and the countryside.
During the spring season, this time of year offers a breathtaking view of the Rhododendron flowers and lush forests.