Upper Mustang Trek-17 days

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days in Nepal reflects unique compositions of the cultural and natural diversities: Upper Mustang Trek-17 days is all about exploring the upper regions of Mustang. As a complimentary, you also get to study the lower region during the initial phases of the trek. Furthermore, you would get excited as you get into the hidden world of Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, known as Lo. History from ancient times tells that Lo was once a part of the Tibetan state. This reason makes the cultures, traditions and lifestyle here of the Tibetan influence to some extent. Inhabitants live in white washed houses with firewood tucked on the roofs.

Aside to cultures and traditions, natural diversities are equally stunning. The picturesque landscapes melts your heart and leaves your mouth open wide. The region lies within the rain shadow region of Dhaulagiri and takes you to isolate landscapes that are all surrounded by rocky hill formations.

The Upper Mustang Trek-17 days has been known to leave remarkable prints on its visitors. This place, however, heightens the personality of Nepal and makes the country famous worldwide with its powerful ability of contenting its visitors.

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days Route

Upper Mustang Trek Route is located between Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. It is a border based trekking route in Nepal between Tibet and Nepal. Thus, we have several insights of Tibetan tradition and civilization. Upper Mustang Trekking Route is relatively less beaten and less spoiled.

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days Cost

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days Cost varies according to the trip duration you want. Normally, Upper Mustang Trekking last for 12- 17 days. And the cost begins from $1550 per individual. The cost may differ according to the duration and the type of trip they want.

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days Highlights

• Kingdom of Lo Manthang
• Kagbeni
• Mesmerizing Arid Landscapes
• Tibetan culture and civilization

Upper Mustang Trek-17 days Transportation

Normally, trekkers want to avoid rough road drive from Pokhara to Jomsom. And the they go with a short flight of 25 minutes. But some trekkers still love jeep or local bus drive from Pokhara to Josmsom which is really inconvenient. First, we either drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and we again drive or fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and begin our trekking towards Kagbeni.

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary varies from 12 days to 17 days. You can choose the itinerary and ask the trek company in Nepal to work according to your preference.

 Upper Mustang Trekking Weather

Upper Mustang Region in Nepal is almost all the time shaded by rainfall. This region hardly gets rainfall once or twice a year. So, the weather is dry. We hardly get vegetations in this region. We experience the arid landscapes and the settlements.

Normally, we experience strong wind in the afternoon and in the evening the weather gets cold. Thus, we have to be with a jumper or wind proof jacket and glass all the time. Expect completely dry weather during your trip to Upper Mustang Region.  

Upper  Mustang Trekking Permit Cost

Since Upper Mustang Trekking is a restricted area trekking, we need to obtain a special trekking permit which replaces normal TIMS. For this special trekking permit, we need to pay USD 500 per individual to get entry to Upper Mustang Region.

Besides, we need to obtain permit to Annapurna Conservation Area which requires USD 20 per individual. There is no need of normal TIMS Card if you are planning for Upper Mustang Region.

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking in Nepal. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Also majority of the trekkers find Spring best time for Upper Mustang Trek-17 days since they love to see flowering rhododendron and thrilling landscapes. 

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 4-5 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  Upper Mustang Trek-17 days  is a moderate  trek in Mustang Region Trekking in Nepal . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. No  prior trekking experience and technical skills are required for Upper Mustang Trek-17 days. These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Threats and Safety

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery trail. We do not face any glaciers and avalenches in  Upper Mustang Trek-17 days.  We will fully clebrate beautiful and pleasant trek in the lap of mountains. 

There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Sometimes, we have the proble of  food poison too. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead.

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