Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek Highlights:

•Walk back to the history of Lo Manthang after exploring the palace of king

•Walk freely without worrying about the rain as the region lies in the rain shadow area

•Spiritual feel walking through many Gompas, chortens, flapping prayer flags, and caves

•Catch a live glimpse of Tibetan influence on the everyday activities and culture of the locals

•Enticing views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other chains of mountains

•Breathe the spirituality of the Tibetan like people and monks with their prayer flags

•Witness everyday life and culture of the local people who live closely like Tibetan

The Upper Mustang Trek takes you to the remote and mystical region of Mustang, often referred to as the “Last Forbidden Kingdom.” The trek offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture, barren landscapes, and ancient monasteries. You’ll witness the distinctive red cliffs, cave dwellings, and the walled city of Lo Manthang, which is the cultural and administrative center of Mustang.

Trekking Permits Required for the Upper Mustang Trek

Due to the fact Upper Mustang lies near the border with Tibet, it is considered a Restricted Area. This means that the cost of the permit to enter the area is high at $500 per person for 10 days and $50 per day after that.

This Restricted Area Permit (RAP) runs from when you leave Kagbeni (on this trek) to when you re-enter Kagbeni again. Therefore on this Magical Nepal Upper Mustang Trek, you only need the 10 days RAP.

Restricted Permit Cost: $500 per person for 10 days. $50 per day if the trek is longer than 10 days (within the Upper Mustang area proper)

In addition, each trekker needs to pay $20 for the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). This permit is valid for however long the trek takes.

**Please note that you cannot do this trek alone. You need to be a minimum of two trekkers traveling with an authorized trekking company.**

Upper Mustang Trek Outline Itinerary