Self Drive Road Trip Upper Mustang Nepal

Starting From US $1008 /person

Country / Region Nepal / Mustang
Duration 8 Days
Max Altitude 4600 m / 15091.86 ft
Difficulty Technical
Min. Group Size 2 PAX
Transportation Your Own Car
Accommodation Hotel + Tea House
Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Trip Type Self Drive Tour

Overview

Self-Drive Road Trip Upper Mustang, Nepal, is the mix of your Beast Machine on wheels and the Himalayan desert of Nepal to experience the thrilling adventure as a result. The SUV Jeep Self Drive Upper Mustang Tour 9 Days tour starts from Sonauli Border, which is the ending point of NH24. Later, following the Siddhartha Highway to Pokhara, continue to Baglung and reach Lomangthang and Upper Mustang till the Korola Border with the Kaligandaki Corridor. Although it seems like a 9-day self-drive road trip to Upper Mustang, Nepal, from India, it will be longer depending on your garage where you keep your SUV and the need to drive to Sonauli.

Nature, Adventure, Mountain Terrains, and Car

Self-Drive Road Trip Upper Mustang, Nepal, is the complete mix of Himalayan nature. The itinerary of the Upper Mustang SUV Jeep Tour Route includes the most beautiful city of Nepal, Pokhara. No limits to experience in a better way; there is a separate day to explore the beauty of Pokhara. We explore the Phewa Lake with boating and visit Barahi Temple. Davis Falls: the water falls inside the city. The Gupteshower Maha Cave and Bindabashani Temple make our list to see in Pokhara complete.

Driving the hillside highway from Butwal to Pokhara, especially between Pokhara and Baglung, offers the mountains, green valleys, rainforests, river gorges, and more. The high bridge of Baglung is one attraction we can explore before we head our adventure road section of Upper Mustang.

Muktinath Temple with Self-Drive Road Trip to Upper Mustang 2026

One of the biggest Hindu shrines, Muktinath Temple, is just a 15 km detour from our original route of the SUV Jeep Upper Mustang Tour. To get blessings for our Self-Drive Trip, we visit the Muktinath Temple. Here we will be able to experience the majestic Mt.. Dhaulagiri and the region from the height.
The road section after Kagbeni comes as an adventure. Land above 3000 meters, dry and dirt roads, small curves and uphills, and full riverbeds and strong blowing winds add challenges and adventure to our self-drive Upper Mustang Nepal road trip from India. This sort of road section continues till the Korola border.

Self-Drive Upper Mustang Nepal Road Trip from India in short: If you are passionate enough with your car and adventurous with curves for wheels, this 9-day self-drive Upper Mustang Nepal Road Trip from India is for you.

20 Questions for a Self-Drive Upper Mustang Drive Tour from India

1. How do you want us to pay you? Bank Transfer/Cash/Google Pay/Credit Card?

You can pay via bank transfer to our company name, Trekking Tail Nepal. Even we accept credit cards as well as cash. However, Google Pay and Apple Pay are not available in Nepal. If you want to carry INR, you can, which is widely acceptable in the market. Just carry 100 INR notes only.

2. What are the charges for children?

As per government rules, above 8 years is considered a guest; the price is not different on permits. Similarly, Know more..

Short Itinerary

  • Day: 01 :

    Entry to Nepal. Welcome and start, Official Documentation and Drive to Pokhara.

  • Day: 02 :

    Pokhara to Jomsom via High Bridge and further we follows the Kali Gandaki River till Jomsom.

  • Day: 03 :

    To Ghami village via Syngboche Pass 4200m.(6 hrs )-Lunch on the way-Dinner and overnight stay at Ghami village at Hotel Royal Mustang, after Muktinath Temple Darshan.

  • Day: 04 :

    Breakfast and drive to Lo-Mangthang 3840m.(3hrs)

  • Day: 05 :

    Breakfast-Sightseeing in Lo-Mangthang, Exploration of 4 Palace, Samjong Village, World Hhighest Golf Course, Nim-Phu, and Chhosar Cave on Wheel.

  • Day: 06 :

    Breakfast and drive back to Kalopani (7hrs), Lunch on the way-Dinner and overnight at Kalopani Guest House.

  • Day: 07 :

    Day 7: Breakfast and drive to Pokhara (5-6hrs)-Lunch on the way-Dinner and overnight at Pokhara.

  • Day: 08 :

    Breakfast and drive to Sunauli Boarder (5-6 hrs).

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

  • Upper Mustang Restricted Permits for all travelers, which cost USD 500 per person.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit.
  • 3-star accommodation in Pokhara on twin sharing.
  • Basis Tourist standard twin-sharing accommodation hotel after Pokhara.
  • All breakfast and dinner in the hotel with an open menu.
  • Lunch in between our destinations as an itinerary. ( 9 Breakfast, 10 Lunch, and 10 Dinner).
  • 24 liters of bottled drinking water will be provided to you in Pokhara for the entire trip.
  • 1 experienced government-certified English/Hindi-speaking self-drive upper Mustang tour guide from Sonauli to Sonauli.
  • Entry fees for Daiv’s Water Fall, Boating, and Barahi Temple Explore in Phewa Lake, Gupteshower Maha Cave,
  • 1 assistance tour guide from Trekking Trail Nepal for groups above 8 persons.
  • Salary, allowances, travel expenses, and insurance for all staff.
  • Entry fare for sightseeing spots and boating on Lake Muktinath and Muktinath Temple, Dumba Lake.
  • Entry fees of the mentioned sightseeing point and all highway toll and parking in Nepal.

Exclude

  • All costs of the jeep, fueling, and related, including vehicle registration fees at the costume in Sonauli. Vehicle permit cost INR 800 Per day.
  • Nepal Road Permits for the route we plan for our Upper Mustang Self-Drive Tour. It cost Nrs 650.
  • Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing, and accessories.
  • Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges and calls).
  • Personal bills and expenses like bar bills, deserts, drinks like tea, coffee, juice, snacks, water, chocolate, and as on.
  • Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation, natural disasters, or for personal interest reasons.
  • Tips and any gratitude for staff and tour guide.
  • Any further services not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes Section.'

Extra Costing Note: 

  • Dirt bike hiring is possible in Pokhara, which costs Nrs 6000 per day without fuel. Available bikes: Honda CRF, RE Himalaya, and RE Classic 350.
  • All the cost of quarantine and customs fees and related fees for pets, if any.
  • Landscape photographer: with all gimbal accessories, Gopro is available for the trip. It costs INR 80,000 to 150,000 depending on the experience.
We Offer Group Discount
Group Size Price
1 PAX 1488
2-4 PAX 1188
5-9 PAX 1008
10+ PAX 999

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