Upper Mustang Expedition
Nine days behind the Himalaya in the last forbidden kingdom — ochre canyons, cave monasteries and the walled city of Lo Manthang, travelled privately with a registered guide and every restricted-area permit arranged.
The route
Requires two travellers minimum by law; every permit arranged.
The itinerary
- 1Day 1
Fly to Pokhara
Lakeside evening and expedition briefing.
- 2Day 2
Jomsom & Kagbeni
Mountain flight, then into the walled gateway of Upper Mustang.
- 3Day 3
Chele to Syangboche
Canyon trails past crimson cliffs and chortens.
- 4Day 4
Ghami & the long mani wall
Nepal’s longest prayer wall under 8,000-metre peaks.
- 5Day 5
Tsarang
A medieval fortress-monastery and apple orchards.
- 6Day 6
Lo Manthang
Enter the walled capital; audience at the royal palace square.
- 7Day 7
Sky caves & Chhoser
Cliff-carved cave dwellings and hidden gompas.
- 8Day 8
Return to Jomsom
Drive the Kali Gandaki gorge, the world’s deepest.
- 9Day 9
Fly out
Pokhara, then onward connection to Kathmandu.
Pictures
Small-group departures
Prefer your own dates? Every journey is private and runs when you like.
“The foothills are gentle, but the hospitality is the real summit.”
