Day 1
Jomsom to Kagbeni
3 hrs / 11 km / sleep 2,810 m
Easy walk along the Kali Gandaki river to medieval Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang.
Mustang
Upper Mustang Trek
Trek into the Last Forbidden Kingdom — a rain-shadow region near the Tibetan border. Visit the walled city of Lo Manthang, ancient cave monasteries, and dramatic arid landscapes that resemble the Tibetan plateau.
Challenging12 days3,840 mMar–May, Sep–Nov, Jun–Aug
Photo: Gaurav Bhandari / Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Trek into the Last Forbidden Kingdom — a rain-shadow region near the Tibetan border. Visit the walled city of Lo Manthang, ancient cave monasteries, and dramatic arid landscapes that resemble the Tibetan plateau.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 12 planned days, 130 km of walking, and 3,800 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Lo Manthang walled city, Chhoser sky caves, Ancient Tibetan monasteries, Unique arid desert landscape.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Kagbeni to Chele
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 3,050 m
Enter the restricted area. Trek through Tangbe village with apple orchards and the first taste of arid, Tibetan terrain.
Day 3
Chele to Syangboche
7 hrs / 13 km / sleep 3,800 m
Cross Chele La, then Bhena La, and Yondo La passes with views of Annapurna range. Dramatic terrain change.
Day 4
Syangboche to Ghami
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,520 m
Descend through one of the driest parts of Mustang to Ghami, a large village with ancient mani walls.
Day 5
Ghami to Tsarang
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,560 m
Cross the Ghami Khola and plateau terrain to Tsarang with its dramatic dzong and monastery.
Day 6
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,840 m
Cross Lo La Pass (3,950m) for the first view of the walled capital city of Lo Manthang.
Day 7
Lo Manthang acclimatization
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 3,840 m
Explore the King Palace, Thubchen Gompa, Jampa Lhakhang, and the fascinating Chhoser sky caves.
Day 8
Lo Manthang to Dhakmar
6 hrs / 14 km / sleep 3,810 m
Take the alternate return route via Ghar Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in Mustang, to Dhakmar.
Day 9
Dhakmar to Ghiling
5 hrs / 11 km / sleep 3,520 m
Continue descent through the barren landscape back to Ghiling.
Day 10
Ghiling to Chhuksang
5 hrs / 13 km / sleep 3,050 m
Descend through gorges and river valleys to Chhuksang.
Day 11
Chhuksang to Kagbeni
4 hrs / 10 km / sleep 2,810 m
Easy walk back to Kagbeni along the Kali Gandaki.
Day 12
Kagbeni to Jomsom
3 hrs / 11 km / sleep 2,720 m
Final trek back to Jomsom. Fly to Pokhara.
Map
Interactive route preview
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Day-by-day itinerary is available below. GPX/KML for this trek will appear here when published — always verify the trail locally before walking.
GPX and KML downloads
Static route references for offline planning.
GPX/KML files are not published for this route yet. Itinerary data is available now.
- Duration
- 12 days
- Altitude
- 3,840 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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