Mustang– Lo Manthang Cost USD1800 is in effect at Himalayan Wild Treks which is the reasonable price when the cost may vary at different local and international companies. Moreover, Himalayan Wild Treks offers best Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Itinerary and latest updated Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Google Map. We also organize ten days Upper Mustang - Lomanthang Trekking which starts and ends at Pokhara. 

The phenomenal aspect of the trekking is that Mustang itself is a kingdom under the tutelage of Nepal regime with its own king named Jigme Palbar Bista. Known as an abandoned kingdom or lost kingdom, the arid landscape here unfolds the flora and fauna similar to that of Tibetan highland. Mustang that remained detached for years because of its geographical complication unveils several other things with Tibet like lifestyle, culture, and the religion, sharing  the border with southern Tibet. The dominant ethnic groups Tibetan and Thakali people here lead a typical rustic lifestyle and follow Buddhism. On reaching Lo- Mangthang from  Mustang, the trekkers get carried away by the magnificent valley where shrubs grow and the stone-built Tiibetan and Thakali picturesque settlements are the ingredients  worth  exploring.

Lo- Manthang is noted for its tall, white-dyed structures and Gompas among which there are four major Gompas built during 14th century: Jampa Gompa, Thubchen Gompa, Chodey Gompa and Chomprang Gompa which have become the major tourist attraction since the region was opened as a new trekking trail in 1992. The dry, rugged land with many barren sandy lands make a masterpiece of mosaic. Located behind Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, Mustang indeed seems to be a world detached to exist differently with its spectacular landscape in the far-flung wilderness. Walking at a medium wilderness, exploring the culture, lifestyle, settlements and highland of the mustang meanwhile venturing  through the exotic topography makes this trekking phenomenal. The inhabitants here rely on agriculture and livestock.

Trail Descriptions for Upper Mustang- lo Manthang trekking
Technically stating, the trekking starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu (1400m), prior to a flight to Pokhara (800m) from where we take another flight to Jomsom (2713m) and the trekking continues via Kagbeni (2810m), Chuksang (2900m), Samar (3150m), Geling (3510m), Ghami (3490m), Tsarang (3620m), en route to Lo- Manthang (3730m) where we explore the valley before we proceed ahead to Ghami (3490m), Chhuksang (2900m), Muktinath (3800m), where a mysterious underground eternal flame by a brook, under the table takes us aback. Thereafter, the trail leads us to Jomsom (2743m) bringing the trekking to an end.
Himalayan Wild Treks Pvt. Ltd is one of the prominent trekking agencies in Nepal with group of experienced and committed professionals. Do grant us opportunity to be a mediator in your life time adventure for Mustang– Lo Manthang Trekking.

Upper Mustang Lo-Mnghang trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [820m/2689ft] [5 hrs Drive]
Day 04: Morning flight to Jomsom [2713m/8898ft] & Trek to Kagbeni [2810m/9216ft] [3-4 Hrs Trek]
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang [2900m/9512ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
Day 06: Trek from Chuksang to Samar [3150m/10332ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]
Day 07: Trek from Samar to Geling [3510m/11513ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 08: Trek from Giling to Ghami [3490m/11447ft] via Ghami La [3520m/11546ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 09: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang [3620m/11873ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [3730m/12234ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]
Day 11: Free Exploration day at Upper Mustang – Lo Manthang
Day 12: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami [3490m/11447ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 13: Trek from Ghami to Chuksang [2900m/9512ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 14: Trek from Chuksang to Muktinath [3,800/12,467ft] [6-7 hrs Trek]
Day 15: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 16: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara [25 min fly] –full day leisure activity in Pokhara
Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18: International Departure as per flight schedule.

#Upper Mustang Trekking Cost from Pokhara
Upper Mustang Trekking Cost USD1550 is in effect at Himalayan Wild Treks if the trekking is started and ended at Pokhara, which is less expensive than the cost charged if started from Kathmandu. The above-mentioned cost is set up based on the calculation of ACAP Permit Fee, Especial Upper Mustang Trekking Permits, Accommodation, Transportation, Staffs (Porters and Guide) Wages, Staff Insurance and all the government taxes. Since the trekking starts and ends at Pokhara, the itinerary will also be designed shorter. The cost for the trekkings started from Pokhara is considerably discounted. We try to provide discounts as much as possible and reasonable. 

Permit Fees for Mustang and Lo- Manthang
Mustang and Lo- Manthang area are classified as restricted area. As it lies within Annapurna Conservation Area, travelers here are charged Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) fee as well.

• Restricted Area Permit Fee :- USD$500 per person for the first ten days. USD$50 will be charged for each additional day after 1O^th day onwards. 
• ACAP Fee : - Rs.2000, which is approximately USD$20 per person.
• ACAP Fee for SAARC Coutnry Visitor : - Rs.200.

Himalayan Wild Treks can help you make necessary arrangements regarding permit fees.

Highlights of Upper Mustang– Lo Manthang Trek
A brief sightseeing of the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu followed by a scenic flight to Pokhara, and another flight to Jomsom opens traversing en route to Kagbeni into the land of Mustang and Lo Manthang which are the lands that remained undisturbed till 1992, known as the forbidden land. Lo Manthang had its own king named Jigme Palbar Bista until recently. The 14^th century built gompas are major tourist attractions. From a tourist icon Kagbeni as the trail passes shadowed by Dhaulagiri and Annapurna along the  Kaligandaki gorge en route to Mustang, the bizarre landscape attracts the trekkers. The ever burning underground flame by a rivulet at Muktinath temple is mind-boggling. All the settlements here are rock built and inhabitants are Tibetan nomads who follow Bon. Along with this all, Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang celebrated to mark victory over evil has been a tourist attraction.

#Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Difficulty
The trans- Himalayan Terrain of Mustang and Lo Manthang may turn out to be quite strenuous for you if you. You will have to walk seven to eight hours a days at some points, which demands physical stamina. Yet again, you will need to be able to walk on the serrated terrain of the Mustang that involves having to hike through innumerable ups and downs, while the trail meanders through the topography that is similar to that of Tibet. There might be not so higher chance of catching altitude sickness like most travelers to in the Everst but if you are physically obese then you are more likely to catch it easier than others.

#Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Season
The best season for Mustang could be Spring, the months of May, March and April and Autumn, the months of September, October and November. Most of the travelers find Autumn and Spring the best times for the trekking in Mustang, which is the same when it comes to other trekking destinations in Nepal. Subsequently, Winter, the months of December, January and February and Summer, the months of June, July and August are also popular but there are travelers who consider winter to be excessively cold and summer extremely rainy and overcast. For the least traffic on the trail, we would recommend you winter season.

#Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Weather
Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek- 18 Days Weather depends on what season you are trekking in the Mustang Region. Since Mustang and Lo Manthang are situated at the rainshadow area, travelers can visit these epic destinations even in monsoon seasons when other places in Nepal are disturbed by the rain. The annual temperature remains 10.9^oC and the rainfall has been recorded 307mm. Normally, winter and summer are less preferred in comparison to Spring and Autumn. The weather in spring and autumn is regarded to be the best whereas winter tends to be unbearably cold and summer might turn out to be rainy as well as overcast.

#Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Physical Fitness
Mustang- Lo Manthang Trek Physical Fitness is one of the essentials when it comes to hiking in the challenging landscapes of Mustang and Lo- Manthang. To be able to hike in the trans- Himalyana region, you need to be physically fit and maintain physical stamina. Without physical fitness it is very obvious to feel strain and fatiugue. If you are overweight fintess is something you really need to take into consideration. Thought the trekking in itself is a fitness activity, it is always instrumental to be fit in advance. Our trekking guides will give you necessary insight into the fitness with acclimatization so that you can physically orient to the atmosphere of Mustang and Lo- Manthang.

How to Reach Mustang and Lo- Manthang
Technically stating, the trekking starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu prior to a flight to Pokhara (800m) from where we take another flight to Jomsom (2713m) and the trekking continues via Kagbeni (2810m), Chuksang Samar, Geling, Ghami, Tsarang en route to Lo- Manthang(3730m) where we explore the valley before we proceed ahead to Ghami, Chhuksang and Muktinath (3800m), where a mysterious underground eternal flame by a brook, under the table takes us aback. Thereafter, the trail leads us to Jomsom (2743m) bringing the trekking to an end.

Outline  Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [820m/2689ft] [5 hrs Drive]

Day 04: Morning flight to Jomsom [2713m/8898ft] & Trek to Kagbeni [2810m/9216ft] [3-4 Hrs Trek]

Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang [2900m/9512ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]

Day 06: Trek from Chuksang to Samar [3150m/10332ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]

Day 07: Trek from Samar to Geling [3510m/11513ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 08: Trek from Giling to Ghami [3490m/11447ft] via Ghami La [3520m/11546ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 09: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang [3620m/11873ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [3730m/12234ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]

Day 11: Free Exploration day at Upper Mustang – Lo Manthang

Day 12: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami [3490m/11447ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 13: Trek from Ghami to Chuksang [2900m/9512ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 14: Trek from Chuksang to Muktinath [3,800/12,467ft] [6-7 hrs Trek]

Day 15: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom [5-6 hrs Trek]

Day 16: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara [25 min fly] –full day leisure activity in Pokhara

Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 18: International Departure as per flight schedule.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.