Upper Mustang Jeep Tour
Breathtaking deserts, centuries-old villages and mystical temples in the heart of the last true Tibet: an adventurous jeep tour in Upper Mustang
Departure
Kathmandu
Trekking season
Mar – May
Sep – Nov
Duration
12 days
Difficulty
Very Easy
Daily km
4-5 km
Max Altitude
Lo Manthang
3,800 mt
Our guide
Bir “Bibi” Bahadur
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, safety briefing and equipment check.
Day 02: Flight transfer to Pokhara.
Day 03: Transfer by plane from Pokhara to Jomsom and jeep to Kagbeni.
Day 04: Jeep tour from Kagbeni to Syangboche (6-7 hours).
Day 05: Jeep tour from Syangboche to Charang (6-7 hours).
Day 06: Jeep tour from Charang to Lo Mantang (6-7 hours).
Day 07: Visit Lo Mantang, jeep tour to the Chhoser caves and the ancient village of Kimaling.
Day 08: Jeep tour from Lo Mantang to Muktinath (8-9 hours).
Day 09: Jeep transfer from Muktinath to Jomsom and flight to Pokhara.
Day 10: Visit Pockhara
Day 11: Transfer by plane from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 12: Reserve day or visit to Kathmandu.
- Transfers: Arrival and departure transfers from Kathmandu International Airport.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara: 5 nights in a 3-star hotel in a double room (single on request) with breakfast (with vegetarian and vegan options).
- Flight to Pokhara
- Flight to Jomsom: included with a baggage limit of 13 kg.
- Jeep: private 6-seater jeep
- Accommodation during the trek: Overnight stays in family-run lodges.
- Breakfast: with vegetarian and vegan options, including tea and coffee.
- Guide: Certified local guide with excellent knowledge of Italian and English.
- Porters: 1 porter for every 2 excursionists for the transport of personal luggage during the trek, maximum 13 kg per participant.
- Drinking water: 2 litres of boiled water in flasks or thermos flasks per day per member.
- Permits: Permits required for trekking to Upper Mustang, including TIMS and Upper Mustang National Park permit.
- Insurance: Insurance for all Nepalese personnel involved.
- Medical Kit: First Aid Medical Kit
- International flight to and from Kathmandu
- Entry VISA for Nepal: $50 for 30 days
- Additional overnight stays in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara: in case of early arrival or late departure, or in case of early return from trekking (for any reason) compared to the planned itinerary.
- Single room in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara: You can request a quote for a single room with an additional charge of approximately $25 per night.
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara: you can request a quote for full board
- Lunches and dinners during the trek: You can request a quote for full board with an additional charge of approximately $35 per day.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical, emergency evacuation.
- Personal Expenses: Nepalese phone SIM card, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, souvenirs and miscellaneous purchases.
- Guides and porters tips
- Other expenses: Any item not listed in the section ‘What is included in the price’.
What awaits you on the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour?
Our experience at your service to accompany you in Upper Mustang
- Hiking boots: robust and comfortable for rough terrain.
- Mountain socks: enough for a daily change.
- Base layers in merino wool or synthetics: including jersey and long trousers.
- Breathable intermediate jersey: for additional thermal insulation.
- Technical underwear: suitable for keeping the body dry.
- Waterproof shell with hood: for protection against wind and light precipitation.
- Waterproof trouser covers: breathable and water-resistant.
- Hooded down jacket: high thermal capacity for extreme cold.
- Padded technical trousers: for complete protection against rain and snow.
- Thermal jersey and underpants: comfortable for movement.
- Thermal jersey and underpants: comfortable for movement.
- Gloves with insulating liner: for colder and windier conditions.
- Winter hat: made of wool or synthetic material.
- Sun hat: to protect against intense sun.
- Sun cream: grade 50 or higher
- Sunglasses with UV protection: indispensable for strong solar radiation at high altitudes.
- Trekking backpack: waterproof and light, suitable for carrying equipment for day trips (recommended 20 litres).
- Headlamp
- Universal plug adapter: for charging your mobile phone, camera, etc.
- Power bank: no electricity is guaranteed in high-altitude lodges
- Large mountain water bottle and thermos flask: at least 2 liters in total
* Don’t worry if you miss something! It is possible to buy or rent any missing equipment directly in Kathmandu.
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F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
Adults in good health and with a spirit of adaptation.
The paths to be followed do not present technical difficulties and are well beaten, sometimes on stone steps
In Kathmandu, a special duffel bag for transporting luggage during the tour will be given to the jeeps, with a limit of 13 kg per person
Each participant will only bring a small backpack for whatever he or she considers useful to have during the day, such as water bottles, books, personal documents, basic medicines, sunglasses sun cream and a change of clothes. Access to the main luggage is guaranteed at the end of the day once the daily destination has been reached
The guide will take care of permits for entry into Upper Mustang, which in 2024 will amount to $500 per person
No, it is not necessary, you will always sleep in lodges or comfortable hotels
Before the trek begins, it is possible to leave some luggage at the hotel, which can be retrieved on the way back.
In addition to medicines for specific personal needs, the following are recommended: diamox to mitigate the effects of altitude sickness, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, intestinal disinfectant, antiseptic cream.
There is no compulsory vaccination in Nepal, but anti-hepatitis, tetanus booster and tetanus booster may be recommended, to be checked with your doctor.
Typically, bottled water is available at all lodges, and there are also points of sale along the trekking routes. Tap water is strongly discouraged unless you use a purifier like “Micropur” or similar. At Himalaya Exped, we are committed to providing you with 2 liters of potable water every morning for the entire duration of the trek.
The national dish is Dal Bhat, which is a type of lentil soup served with boiled rice and accompanied by various vegetables. It is usually served in generous portions, and a second helping is often offered.
You can also find pasta prepared in various ways, soups, noodles with vegetables, and eggs cooked in different styles. However, meat, whether yak or chicken, is not recommended due to its precarious preservation at high altitudes. Garlic is abundant in almost all dishes; if you’re not a fan, it’s best to request that it not be added.
Energy bars and water-soluble supplements are always recommended. If you have chosen full board, you will receive an energy bar every morning at breakfast.
Temperatures vary considerably in Mustang, there may be hot days and cool nights, at the high camps there are temperatures of several degrees below zero depending on the time of year, while in the sun it is not uncommon to walk around in a T-shirt.
