Mustang

Upper Mustang Trek — Forbidden Kingdom

An unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

4.9 (47 reviews)
Moderate
12 Days 11 Nights
From KTM Start/End
$2,850 per person

Enter one of Asia's last restricted kingdoms. Wind-carved cliffs, ancient cave cities, Tibetan monasteries, and a landscape unlike anything else on earth.

Trek Highlights

  • Restricted Area Permit access — only 1,000 trekkers allowed per year
  • Explore Lo Manthang — the last walled city of the Himalayas
  • Ancient cave monasteries at Luri Gompa (1,000+ years old)
  • Trek in the rain shadow — good weather even during monsoon
  • Ride horses through the wind-sculpted red canyon landscape
  • Tiji Festival (May/June) — the most spectacular festival in Nepal

Quick Facts

Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Difficulty Moderate
Best Season March–May, Sep–Nov
Group Size 1 – 12 people
Start / End Pokhara / Pokhara
Price $2,850 per person
Permits All included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

14 days of trekking adventure. Click each day to expand details.

What's Included

Airport/hotel transfers
Licensed English-speaking guide
All teahouse accommodation
Full board meals (B+L+D)
All required permits (TIMS, NP)
Domestic flights where noted
Emergency evacuation insurance
Duffel bag and sleeping bag

What's Excluded

International flights
Nepal visa fee ($30–$50)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal trekking gear
Tips for guides and porters
Extra nights in Kathmandu
Alcoholic beverages
Personal shopping
Moderate fitness is sufficient for most of our standard treks. We recommend training with day hikes carrying a 5–7 kg pack in the 2–3 months before departure. Our guides adjust pace to your group.
Acclimatisation days are built into all itineraries above 3,500 m. Our guides carry emergency oxygen and are trained in altitude illness recognition. We always follow the "climb high, sleep low" principle.
Most treks require a TIMS card and a National Park/Conservation Area permit. Restricted areas (Upper Mustang, Dolpo) need additional special permits. All required permits are included in your package price unless noted.
60+ days before: full refund minus admin fee. 30–59 days: 25% cancellation charge. 15–29 days: 50% charge. Under 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
Absolutely — all packages can be extended, shortened, or combined. Use the Plan My Trip form or WhatsApp us to get a custom quote within 24 hours at no extra cost.
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