Mustang Trek via Muktinath Information

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,350m)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative welcomes you with a display board and transfers you to a Thamel hotel. Relax or stroll around Thamel, followed by a traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural program. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu for Sightseeing and Official Procedure (1,350m)
After breakfast, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Complete trekking permits and attend a trek briefing in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 03: Depart to Pokhara (920m, 6 hours by bus or 30 minutes by flight)
Drive 6 hours or fly 30 minutes from Kathmandu to Pokhara, enjoying river and mountain scenery. Check into a Lakeside hotel, relax, visit the area, or go boating on Fewa Lake. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,710m, 20 minutes) and Trek to Kagbeni (2,800m, 3.5 hours)
Fly 20 minutes from Pokhara to Jomsom, Mustang’s headquarters. Trek 3.5 hours to Kagbeni along the Kali Gandaki Gorge, exploring its ancient houses, monasteries, and Tibetan-style temples. Overnight at a camp.

Day 05: Trek to Chele (3,050m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Kagbeni to Chele along the Kali Gandaki River, passing Chunksang and Tangbe villages. Cross a bridge and climb steeply for 35 minutes to Chele’s mud-and-stone village. Overnight at a camp.

Day 06: Trek to Syangmochen (3,650m, 6-7 hours)
Trek 6-7 hours from Chele to Syangmochen, crossing Taklam La (3,240m), Yemdo Pass (4,000m), Baga La, and Dzong La (3,550m). Pass Yemdo, Samar, and Bhona communities, entering Syangmochen’s arid landscape. Overnight at a camp.

Day 07: Trek to Ghami (3,510m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Syangmochen to Ghami, passing mud-and-stone houses typical of Mustang’s arid region. Explore the village’s traditional architecture and cultural heritage. Overnight at a camp.

Day 08: Trek to Dhakmar (3,820m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours from Ghami to Dhakmar, enjoying Mustang’s rugged terrain and vibrant red cliffs. Immerse in the remote village’s serene atmosphere. Overnight at a camp.

Day 09: Trek to Tsarang (3,620m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Dhakmar to Tsarang, a large village of Lo people with Tibetan origins. Visit the 500-year-old monastery and gompa, adorned with historic religious wall paintings. Enjoy views of the contrasting northern plains and jagged gorges. Overnight at a camp.

Day 10: Trek to Lo Manthang (3,840m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours from Tsarang to Lo Manthang, Mustang’s walled capital with over 1,000 residents. Explore the 300m-long, 150m-wide fortified area, protected against winds and bandits. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 11: Rest Day in Lo Manthang (3,840m)
Explore Lo Manthang, visiting the King’s Palace, low-caste settlements, monasteries, herbal medical school, and cultural landmarks like Jampa Lhakang and Chöde Monastery. Engage with Mustang’s Tibetan heritage. Overnight at a camp.

Day 12: Trek to Tsarang (3,620m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours back to Tsarang from Lo Manthang, retracing the trail through Mustang’s arid landscapes. Revisit the historic monastery or relax in the village. Overnight at a camp.

Day 13: Trek to Tange (3,370m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Tsarang to Tange, descending through Mustang’s rugged terrain. Enjoy the remote village’s isolation and scenic surroundings. Overnight at a camp.

Day 14: Trek to Tetang (3,000m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Tange to Tetang, passing a vertical ridge with lush hill views. Tetang, nestled between two hills, is the upper village of Chuksang. Overnight at a camp.

Day 15: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m, 6-7 hours)
Trek 6-7 hours steeply uphill to Muktinath, a sacred Hindu and Buddhist site with 108 holy water taps and an eternal flame fueled by natural gas. Explore the Vishnu Temple and nearby Buddhist shrines. Overnight at a camp.

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2,710m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Muktinath to Jomsom, descending through the Kali Gandaki Gorge via Jharkot and Khingar villages with Tibetan architecture, and Kagbeni. Pass Eklebhatti and enjoy views of Nilgiri and Tilicho Peak. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 17: Fly to Pokhara (920m, 20 minutes)
Fly 20 minutes from Jomsom to Pokhara. Explore Lakeside, visit temples, caves, or enjoy views of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri from Phewa Lake. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 18: Back to Kathmandu (1,350m, 6 hours by bus or 30 minutes by flight)
Drive 6 hours or fly 30 minutes from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Check into a Thamel hotel and relax or explore nearby shops and cafés. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 19: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Enjoy a free day to visit missed UNESCO sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, shop for souvenirs in Thamel, or unwind at a café. Reflect on the Mustang trek’s spiritual and cultural highlights. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 20: Transfer to Airport, Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, carrying cherished memories of the Mustang Trek via Muktinath and its Himalayan wonders.