Upper Mustang Restricted Area Trek - 12 Days Forbidden Kingdom
Explore the last forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang with special permits. Discover ancient Buddhist monasteries, traditional Tibetan culture, and dramatic desert landscapes.
Tour Highlights
Special restricted area permit required
Ancient walled city of Lo Manthang
15th-century Buddhist monasteries
Tibetan plateau landscape
Traditional Mustangi culture
Sky caves and ancient settlements
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Flight or drive to Pokhara
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Altitude: 820m
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 2: Morning flight to Jomsom
Pokhara to Jomsom
Altitude: 2,743m
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 3: Enter Upper Mustang region
Jomsom to Charang
Altitude: 3,560m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 4: Reach the walled city
Charang to Lo Manthang
Altitude: 3,810m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 5: Palace and monastery visits
Explore Lo Manthang
Altitude: 3,810m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 6: Red cliff formations
Lo Manthang to Dhakmar
Altitude: 3,820m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 7: Ancient cave exploration
Dhakmar to Syangmochen
Altitude: 3,800m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 8: Largest mani wall in Nepal
Syangmochen to Ghami
Altitude: 3,520m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 9: Ancient monastery visits
Ghami to Tsarang
Altitude: 3,560m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 10: Sacred pilgrimage site
Tsarang to Muktinath
Altitude: 3,710m
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 11: Flight via Jomsom
Muktinath to Pokhara
Altitude: 820m
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 12: Return to capital
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,400m
Accommodation: Hotel
Cultural Highlights
Royal Palace of the King of Mustang
Jampa Lhakhang monastery (15th century)
Thubchen Gompa with ancient murals
Traditional Tibetan architecture
Sky burial sites and caves
Ancient trade route artifacts
⚠️ Special Permit Required
Minimum 2 people, licensed guide mandatory
Specific dates only, non-transferable
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Upper Mustang restricted area permit
- ✓ Annapurna Conservation Area permit
- ✓ Experienced cultural guide
- ✓ All domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom)
- ✓ Accommodation during trek
- ✓ All meals during trekking days
- ✓ Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
❌ Not Included
- ✗ International flights and Nepal visa
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal trekking equipment
- ✗ Tips for guide and porter
- ✗ Personal expenses and shopping
- ✗ Emergency evacuation costs
🏔️ Altitude Information
Acclimatization days included for safety
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