Lower Mustang Trek

Duration: 14 Days
(based on 5 reviews)

Trip Overview
Itinerary
Cost Includes
Cost & Date
Reviews

Destination: Nepal

Trip Grade

Easy
Max Altitude

3800 m
Group Size

Min. 1 Pax
Best Time

January - May and Sept - Dec

All Inclusive Price: ^$1,150_USD

Trip Overview

Relish your journey to the hidden treasure of Nepal in the backdrop of two massif mountains i.e. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Trekking in the Mustang region is an amazing experience as you make your way along the deepest gorge of the world i.e. Kali Gandaki gorge to the dry and barren lands to admire the fascinating views of mountains like Annapurna panorama, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Machapuchare, Mt. Tukuche and many more. The lower Mustang Trek occupies the southern edges of Tibetan plateau and has similar landscape like that of the Tibetan plateaus – wild, dry and barren. Lower Mustang trek is not just about its unique wild landscape and deepest gorge of the world but it is about the vibrant villages that you pass along the way, sunrise and sunset view amidst the mountains, unique cultural encounter, biological diversity and the famous spiritual hub of Hindus and Buddhist i.e. Muktinath.

The first fascinating experience of the journey is the mesmerizing sunrise view from Poon Hill. Watching the glorious golden rays rise above the snow clad mountainous panorama is an amazing experience. Taking bath in the natural hot water spring in Tatopani may act as an ailment to all the tiredness from your walk till the day. Similarly, as you follow you trail, you will pass some amazing villages like Ghasa, Marpha, Kagbeni, Jomsom and many more. The cultural encounter and interaction with locals is an amazing way to get some insights about people, lifestyle, culture and tradition. The narrow alleyways with flat roofed and white washed buildings in Marpha are unique. The village is also popular for apples that are locally grown in the area. Likewise, Jomsom is a buzzling settlement in the area that consists of many hotels, shops, banks and other government offices.

The major highlight of this trek is Muktinath. Muktinath is a popular spiritual hub that attracts many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims around the world every year. Muktinath temple in actual is a symbol of harmony that two religion namely Hinduism and Buddhism share. There is a temple of Lord Vishnu in this place which is accompanied by a Gompa. The eternal flame that burns here with the help of natural gas is an attraction that leaves everyone in wonder. So, get ready to experience the beauty of Himalayas as you walk along the wild and barren terrain enjoying the unique Tibetan influenced Buddhist culture. Nepal Hiking Team is all set to take you to the Lower Mustang region of Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (910 m) by tourist bus, 6 hrs

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1,010m) Duration 1 hour and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570m) Duration 4 hrs

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) Duration: 7 hrs

Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m/10529ft) and onto Tadapani (1200m) Duration: 7 hrs

Day 07: Trek to Ghasa (2120m) Duration: 7 hrs

Day 08: Trek to Tukuche (2560m) Duration: 5 hrs

Day 09: Trek to Kagbeni (2800m) Duration: 5 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) Duration: 4 hrs

Day 11: Trek to Jomsom (2600m)

Day 12: Morning flight to Pokhara, 20-minutes.

Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 14: Farewell

Cost Includes

All airport/hotel transfers by private vehicle
Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Two night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with a tour guide and all temples/monuments entrance fees
Round trip flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara including departure taxes
Meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide), porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Nepal Hiking Team duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, Special trekking permit), please bring 3 passport size photos for permit
Surface transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
Travel insurance
International airfare
Optional tours and activities during free time
Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
Drinks (hot and cold), snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek
Personal trekking equipments
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

Cost & Dates

Group tours are unavailable for this trip, however, you can opt for the private trip. The private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with your query now.

Reviews

Gavin LavelleUK

My father and I booked the Annapurna base camp trek with Nepal Hiking Team and we cannot commend them enough for everything they did for us. From landing in Kathmandu to leaving Nepal, NHT accommodated our every need going above and beyond to ensure

we had the most amazing time.

Every element of the trip was excellently organised, many thanks to Ganga, who was also incredibly responsive to any queries we had throughout. As our two team members on the trek, Gokul our guide and Sudeep our porter did an outstanding job and we cannot thank them enough for the effort they put into our tour, without them our trip most certainly would not have been the same.

Not only was Gokul rich in knowledge about Nepal, he was also a brilliant leader and we enjoyed his company enormously. Sudeep did an outstanding job carrying our bags and was so much fun to be around. However, we would recommend for any future trekkers that you take the absolute minimum with you. Above all we cannot fault our trek or NHT and would highly recommend them for anyone looking to go walking in the Himalayas!!

Charles LazaroUSA

This trip was amazing, from the planning stage to the trip itself! Ganga was very responsive to my questions leading up to the trip and helped me prepare properly. Bihm was our guide and from the moment I landed had everything well in hand. He and our

porter Baji took great care every step of the way and made this a trip of a lifetime!

The weather in early September is still a bit iffy but the trade-off is quiet trails all to yourself. Nepal Hiking Team made this a great experience, I can’t wait to return for a different trek with them."

Alistair CUnited Kingdom

My wife and I did a private Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Lakes trek in April 2022. We were recommended Nepal Hiking Team by a friend and they were incredibly helpful from start to finish. They were very responsive when ever we had any questions before our

trip, and everything was handled very professionally. They also helped us with other logistics in Nepal once our trek had finished.

We had an absolutely incredible time on our trek and would recommend it to anyone. This trip has been on our bucket list for a long time and it didn’t disappoint. A lot of this was down to our guide, Dinesh. He was extremely knowledgable about the region and the different mountains etc., and was always very cheerful and was great at raising morale!

When my wife suffered from a slight headache after reaching EBC Dinesh was super helpful and was able to quickly come up with a slightly different route meaning she could recover but we still ended up completing the trek. If you get the chance to be guided by Dinesh then you will definitely have a great time!

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SamanthaUSA

The whole experience was very good, Bhim is an excellent guide and I would really recommend him to anyone who is looking for guide in the hiking trail and trekking journey. He is efficient, and he has a vast amount of knowledge regarding the journey,

and that was very helpful in my trek.

I had undergone the Annapurna Panorama Trek and the views and sceneries were all amazing and very beautiful. The trekking was also very fun and I enjoyed it a lot. Bhim helped me with the trek and explained quite a lot of things on the way about everything we came across.

The whole experience, in my opinion, went by pretty fast because it was enjoyable so much! Everything went smoothly and very diligently, the staff at Nepal Hiking Team provided the very best service regarding everything! Really enjoyed it! 100/100 would recommend!

Caine and HannaUSA

We did a 14 day Annapurna Circuit trek with Nepal Hiking Team 28 Apr - 12 May 2022. Communication leading up to the trip was fantastic, and we felt we had all the information we needed for this big adventure, one we'd never done the likes of

before!

We had Indra as a guide and Gakul as a porter and they were such great company. We learned so much more about the wilderness, region, and country we were traveling through because of them! Card games, board games, words, culture, we learned so much just hiking and chatting with Indra and Gakul.

At almost every teahouse, we managed to get a bed that could sleep two, which was a pleasant surprise. We always had pomegranate seeds and apple slices for dessert, courtesy of our guide and porter. Ordering food and arranging accommodation was a breeze with them helping us.

Other groups we saw hiking on their own looked like they had a good time, but they mostly socialized amongst themselves. With our guide and porter, we got to meet other guides and porters and learn about where they came from, which made the experience much deeper and more authentic to us.

We were on the fence about hiring a company to help us with the trek, but are so glad we went with Nepal Hiking Team!

Would 100% hire them again for our next trek.

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