14 daysEverest
Everest Base Camp Trek
The classic Khumbu trail to Everest Base Camp, paced for acclimatization with Sherpa-led guiding from Kathmandu.
Mustang
Upper Mustang Trek
Walled Lo Manthang and a high desert kingdom north of the Annapurnas.
Upper Mustang feels unlike the rest of Nepal: red cliffs, cave dwellings, and a Tibetan-influenced culture in Lo Manthang. It is a restricted region, so permits are a real part of the planning — we handle them in Kathmandu.
Walking is on dry trails rather than forest. The season is narrower, and the route needs a restricted-area permit arranged before you travel.
Lo Manthang (about 3,840 m) is the cultural capital of the former kingdom. Upper Mustang requires a restricted-area permit and a licensed guide; the best window is usually March–November, with winter cold and summer mud to avoid. Most itineraries fly to Jomsom or approach overland from Pokhara.
Itinerary
Day 1–2To Jomsom
Fly or drive via Pokhara, then begin north.
Day 3–8Toward Lo Manthang
Villages, caves, and the walled town.
Day 9–14Return south
Alternate trail out and back to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Includes
- Restricted area permit
- Guide
- Lodging and breakfasts
- Internal transfers
Excludes
- Flights if chosen over driving
- Lunches and dinners
Permits
- Upper Mustang restricted area permit
- ACAP
Packing notes
- Sun protection
- Scarf for wind
- Warm evenings layer
Questions
Do I need a special permit for Mustang?
Yes. Upper Mustang is a restricted area. We arrange the permit in Kathmandu before you travel.
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Ask about Upper Mustang Trek
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