Upper Mustang Drive Tour

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    Duration 11 Days
  • Trip Difficulty EASY
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    AccommodationHotel + Tea House
  • TransportationCar + Coach + Jeep
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    Trip StyleOff Road Jeep Drive Tour
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    DestinationNepal
  • Meals: Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
  • Group Size: Minimum 2
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Upper Mustang Drive Tours of Trekking Trail Nepal takes you to the north of Kagbeni in the restriction area of Demilitarized Zone ( DMZ ) through the newly constructed driving trail. Although this zone comes under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), due to the restricted tourism, you must pay USD 500 per person for 10 days permits.

Lo Manthang - Final Destination of Upper Mustang Drive Tour

Lo Manthang is a beautiful high alpine desert with about 1200 citizens within the medieval walled village of Lo. You will spend one day extra in the Lo Manthang to explore culture, traditions, royal palace, and historical monasteries. Kingdom of Lo or Upper Mustang is the final destination of the Upper Mustang Drive Tour, also known as Lo Mangthang. Upper Mustang is the restriction for foreigners under the title of demilitarized till the end of 1992. It is believed that Upper Mustang is the living natural museum for the original Tibetan culture and arts with the Buddhist religion derived from Tibet. The fortes, Monastery, Arts, Culture and Traditions, festivals, stupas, and caves are living example. Above all more people and the community of the secret kingdom of Upper Mustang speaks Tibetan Languages (The oldest Language of Asia), and they teach the culture and this Language to the coming generation for preservation.

Why the Upper Mustang Drive Tour?

After the construction of the motor-able track in the valley of Upper Mustang, Drive Tours, and Motor Biking Tours are taking over the Trekking Trail. But The Adventure, Experience, closeness of culture and original Buddhist religion, Donze and forts, and Caves and Rocks tunnel, make Upper Mustang Trekking a top choice over other packages.

In short Upper Mustang Drive Tour is the best suit for lazy people, while Upper Mustang Motor Biking Trip is best for passionate bike riders.

The Road of Upper Mustang Driving Tour

The Motorable track from Pokhara to Upper Mustang passing Beni, Tatopani, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Chuksung till the Korola, China-Nepal border makes this Upper Mustang Driving Tour possible. Here Trekking Trail Nepal offers the best drive tour to the secret kingdom of upper Mustang including the natural hot spring of Tatopani while driving back to Pokhara.
This 11-day Luxury Upper Mustang Drive Tour starts from Kathmandu and follows Pokhara, Jomsom, Ghimi, Lomanthang, Kagbeni, Tatopani, and back to Kathmandu via Pokhara. As Itinerary of the Upper Mustang Driving Tour, you will complete the whole tour of this forbidden kingdom and fly back to your home on days 11 as original Itinerary.

The actual off-road drive tour starts from Galeshower on day 4, and ready to enter to the Restrict Valley of Upper Mustang on day 5 from Kagbeni and reach the Kingdom of Lo by following the itinerary of Upper Mustang Drive Tour.

Why Upper Mustang Drive Tour is the Best Drive Tour in Nepal

  •     The easiest way to enjoy the Upper Mustang Valley
  •     Adeline adventure of off-road drive in the Himalayas
  •     Experience the highest suspension bridge and deepest gorges of the world
  •     Splendid views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m and Annapurna 8,091 m with many others
  •     Hidden Valley experience with the oldest culture, religion, and traditions
  •     Highland jeep drive and explore the rain shadow of the Himalayas
  •     One of the most visited restricted trekking zones of Nepal
  •     Combines Kathmandu and the Natural beautiful city of Pokhara

Upper Mustang Drive Tour Itinerary:

  • Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel.

After your arrival in Kathmandu Airport, Team member of Trekking Trail Nepal will transfer you to our hotel in the tourist hub of Thamel. 
 Refreshment, Brief meeting, Documentation and we will issue the permits of Upper Mustang Restrict Trekking area. You have free time to do last minutes shopping for your drive tour and enjoy the atmosphere of Thamel.

  • Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, Overnight at Hotel.

This special drive tour package Itinerary to Upper Mustang starts with tourist coach drive to Pokhara after breakfast.

You will travel with Upper Mustang Drive Tour Guide about 6-7 hours. After arrive in Pokhara our representative will transfer you to our hotel, After you check in to our hotel, on appropriate time you will meet our driver for Upper Mustang Drive Tour. Our guide will go with every details briefing as itinerary and local updates of Upper Mustang. This includes road conditions, attraction of Upper Mustang, Place of attraction, Interesting facts of upper mustang and more. This is the last time to cross check your travel gears and other stuffs you will need in upper mustang drive tour.

  • Day 03: Drive to Tatopani via High Bridge of Kusma.

Itinerary Day 3 Upper Mustang Tour will start the drive after your breakfast. We will follow the good road from Pokhara to Beni which is about 95 Kms and another 20 Kms to Tatopani. Overnight at Tatopani after the enjoying Natural hot spring pool on the bank of scared Kali Gandaki River

Excursion and Attraction: View Point of Kande, High Bridge of Kusman and Natural Hot Spring of Tatopani.

Places Cover: Kande, Lumle ( Most rainfall part of Nepal), Town of Kusma ( home of wrold second highest bungee, and world highest swing), Baglung ( Home of highest swinging bridges ), and Beni.

  • Day 04: Drive to Kagbeni via Jomsom and crossing Kaligandaki.

Itinerary of day 4 of Mustang Drive Tour takes you to the beautiful town called Kagbeni on the bank of Kali Gandaki River. The driving road is not good for today this 60 Kms long road might take 6-8 hours with tea stop, lunch, and other breaks. Excursion and Attraction: Andha Galchi ( World Deepest Gorges) which lies in between of Annapurna I 8091 m and Dhaulagiri 8167 m, Rupse waterfalls, the Delightful apple capital of Marpha and Tukuche and Monasteries and forts of Kagbeni.

Places Cover: Villages of Dana, Ghasa, Leta, Kalopani, Kobang with apple gardens of Tukuche village and Marpha Village and the town of Jomsom.

  • Day 05: Kagbeni to Ghimi passing Samar.

Day 5 itinerary of Upper Mustang Drive Tour follows the dirt and rough road following the Kali Gandaki River till Chuksang and cross the river to Chele. The apple garden of Tange, red rocks hill between Chuksang and Chele, River through rock tunnel of Kali Gandaki just below Chele village are the major attractions before lunch. 
After Lunch, we will drive the steep hills of Dajori La 3,735 m and up to Samar 3,945 m. In Syanboche we will stop for Chungsi Cave after crossing the Yamda La Pass 3,860 m and reach Ghami after crossing Ghilling village and Nyi La Pass 4,010 m.

Excursion and Attraction: Gurung, old village and apple garden of Tangbe, twin bridge over Kali Gandaki of Chele, tunnel through beautiful red rocky hills, Chungsi Cave of Syanboche, Viewpoints, and pass of Dojari La 3735 m.

Places Cover : Tangbe, Chhusang, Chele, Samar, Syanboche, Ghiling and Ghami.

  • Day 06: Ghimi to Lo Manthang.

Upper Mustang Drive Tour Itinerary of day 5, we will reach to Lo Manthang by crossing Charang village. Today is the shortest drive day in our drive tour of Upper Mustang. As possible we will do some excursion of Land of Lo and walled city. Today we will cross the Ghimi River and Charang River and Dokpolo River.

Excursion and Attraction: Longest mani wall of Upper Mustang, Pass of Tsarang La 3870 m, Sungda Chorten and Lo ( Day ) La Pass of 3950 m near Lo Manthang.

Place Cover: Vilage of Charang or Tsarang and Lo Manthang.

  • Day 07: Lo-Manthang Excursion.

Today we will take one day rest in the walled city of Lo Manthang. We will do the side excursion and visit Namgyal Gompa, and Tingkhar Gompa. In addition, we will visit the old four-story royal palace. Furthermore, we can drive up to Koro-La border of Nepal China, Niphu, and Choser Cave.

  • Day 08: Lo Manthang to Jomsom.

We will drive almost 7 hours in the desert valley of Upper Mustang to reach the major town of Mustang; Jomsom. After breakfast we will start to drive down to Jomsom on the same drive trails by passing Charang, Chami, Ghiling, Syanoche, Samar, Chele, Chhuksang Tangbe, Kagbeni and Ekle Bhatti. 

Jomsom is the biggest town on the trail of Annapurna Circuit Trek, Muktinath Trek, Tour and Upper Mustang Trek - Tour. A small airstrips lies east of town makes Jomsom a transit to start ends Treks and Tours in the Mustang and Muktinath areas. You will enjoy the overnight in the fancy lodge with wide ranges of foods, drinks, and titbits.

  • Day 09: Jomsom to Pokhara.

Day 9 is the longest day of our Upper Mustang Drive Tour Itinerary. Today we will drive around 7 to 9 hours to reach Pokhara by clearing 85 Kms rough driving trail till Galeshower and 71 Kms blacktopped road to Pokhara. Although we drive the same road, the views will be different by the angle of the sun and the direction of driving. We will cross Marpha, Tukuche, Kalopani, Leta, Ghasa, Dana, Tatopani, Typlying, Galeshower, Beni, Nayapul, Lumle and reach Pokhara for dinner and celebration of Upper Mustang Drive Tour with the driver, Guide, and supporters. Spend overnight at our hotel.

  • Day 10: Tourist coach drive back to Kathmandu.

After breakfast in our hotel in Pokhara, we start our travel on the wheel for about 7 hours to Kathmandu. Today we follow the same Highway as in the itinerary of Day 2 of Upper Mustang Drive Tour. Our guide will drop you at the Hotel say the last goodbye for this Driving Tour of Upper Mustang. Overnight at hotel.

  • Day 11: End of Upper Mustang Drive Tour with Trekking Trail Nepal.

After breakfast, Trekking Trail Nepal team will transfer you to Airport or bus terminal. As this Itinerary of Upper Mustang Drive Tour will end today on day 11.

Upper Mustang Drive Tour from Pokhara

This Upper Mustang Drive Tour starts and ends in Kathmandu. Trekking Trail Nepal will provide extra accommodation and services as needed with an extra cost for ease and convinces for our guests. Furthermore, we also offer the Upper Mustang Drive Tour from Pokhara, which also ends in Pokhara. This Upper Mustang jeep drive tour itinerary comes in 9 Days.

Upper Mustang Drive Tour Itinerary - From Pokhara

Day 1 Arrive in Pokhara, Issue Permits, free day for you.
Day 2 Drive to Jomsom via Tatopani
Day 3 Drive to Ghimi
Day 4 Drive to Lomanthang
Day 5 Lomanthang Exploration day
Day 6 Drive to Kagbeni
Day 7 Drive to Tatopani
Day 8 Drive to Pokhara
Day 9 End of Upper Mustang Drive Tour

The above itinerary of the Upper Mustang Drive Tour from Pokhara can be customized as your need and interests. Contact Us for a customized Itinerary of Upper Mustang 4wd Drive Tour from Pokhara.

Visit Upper Mustang Before it's Too Late!

Years of experiences Here Trekking Trail Nepal can say that the Real Upper Mustang the old untouched Upper Mustang will vanish in coming years. If this exploit without preserving the important historical, religious, and old Tibetan culture of Upper Mustang. These are the best years to visit Upper Mustang, now you can experience the old Nature, culture, Religions, and early stages of development.

In last few years Upper Mustang is linked with the road network of Nepal. As the result charm and demand of Upper Mustang Trek is getting low. While package like Upper Mustang Drive Tour, Mustang Driving Tour, Road to Mustang, Motor Biking Upper Mustang Tour is getting popular.

Cost Includes:

  • 4 night 3-star accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing.
  • English speaking, knowledgeable local Upper Mustang Drive Tour Guide.
  • Experience and helpful private 4 wheel driver.
  • ACAP Permits and Upper Mustang Restrict Permit
  • Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast from Pokhara to Pokhara
  • 3 cups of drinks per person per day.
  • Best available twin sharing accommodation.

Few Names of Upper Mustang Drive Tour, Trek and Trips

Upper Mustang Trek, Hidden Valley of Mustang Trek, Lo Manthang Trek, Upper Mustang Tour and Upper Mustang Drive Tour are other popular names in use for Upper Mustang Packages. This trekking trail lies very close to the Tibetan border which gives you an insight into the Tibetan Buddhism culture that prevails in this region.

Geography of Upper Mustang

Since the valley of Mustang and Upper Mustang lies in the rain shadow of Mighty Himalayas make perfect trekking and tours destination even in monsoon and throughout the year.

Upper Mustang is known as the lost forbidden kingdom. In many ways, the valley of Upper Mustang is similar to Tibet. Upper mustang is also known as Himalayan Desert. Most windy and least rainfall place of Nepal makes its land and totally barren and treeless as the Tibetan plateau. Although you can enjoy the colorful combination of landscape eroded of sandstone hills and valleys along the many small-small rivers.

Traditional culture, Religious Heritage, Ancients lifestyle of Upper Mustang are still in practices since the Kingdom of Upper Mustang remains untouched and out of reach to modern civilization for centuries.

Upper Mustang Tour is a rare and privileged opportunity, you experience the true life of real Himalayan people within Nepal. But the development of road you can fulfill your dream of Upper Mustang on Drive Tour.

Group Size for Upper Mustang Drive Tour

Minimum required Pax 2, to issue the restriction area permits of Upper Mustang. To issue the restriction area permits of Upper Mustang Drive Tour, we need your, Passport size photograph, original passport along with fees in USD. This process might take 4-6 hours Monday through Friday, expect public and local holidays.

Payment for Upper Mustang Drive Tour

Trekking Trial Nepal team meet up must be in Kathmandu for the payment procedures, Introduction with the guide. Our team will meet you over tea and coffee in our office or somewhere else as your convinces.

Restrict Permit for Upper Mustang Drive Tour

Upper Mustang Trek, Tour, Drive, Motorbike, or mountain bikes requires to restrict permits. The cost for Upper Mustang Permit is US $500 per person for the first 10 days and the US $ 50 per person per day thereafter.

The permit is issued only for groups minimum two people and to organize trekking permits you must organize your trek with a Government register agent who have insurance, US dollor account, Tax Clerance. Do not worry Trekking Trail Nepal Pvt. Ltd is will do for your driving tour to Upper Mustang. We are adventure trekking professionals, who have so far led several trekking groups, large and small, special interest to research to an educational trip to Upper Mustang on drive tour or in trekking.

Although not all attractions are created equal and Lo Manthang is the primary attraction of this trek, this trip also includes several other attractions that reflect the religion, culture and ancient history of this region, including the Un-spoilt villages and Historical rock caves of Upper Mustang Valley - a lost forbidden Tibetan kingdom.

Best Price and Group Discount for Upper Mustang Drive Tour

2 Pax - USD 1487 Per Person
3 Pax - USD 1387 Per Person
4 Pax - USD 1257 Per Person

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WHAT IS TREKKING TRIP ?

A trekking trip is a journey on foot for pleasure usually along the trekking trails along mountains. It is a multi-day, adventurous trip as a vacation who likes to enjoy the nature, scenery, wildlife, etc. Such trips allow you to enjoy and experience the aesthetic nature and the purity of the local traditions and customs. Trekking will exhaust you as it’s a physical enduring or challenging activity and requires a very high level of energy and fitness with technical skills. Guides and porters arr being hired so that your huge rucksack is carried by them and you can simply enjoy the trek.

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