Upper Mustang one of the ‘last forbidden Kingdoms’ is also the last village to Tibet in the Annapurna Region. Lies in the MUSTANG district of Nepal, the district itself is divided into two parts, i.e., Lower Mustang and Upper Mustang.
The entire district of Mustang is a popular destination for travelers and the variant vegetation, magnificent landscape, the Himalayas, the holy shrine of Muktinath Temple, the holy Kali Gandaki, Ghaat, Lakes, Shaligram, Lo Manthang, and Korla Border are its popular destination.
With its enchanting views of the Himalayas and majestic landscape, the popularity of the Upper Mustang Tour is gaining its height and every year the number of tourists is increasing. Well-preserved traditions, culture, and ancient Buddhist religion are some of the features of the Upper Mustang Tour.
Short Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is a fabulous journey avoiding long hiking into the Himalayas. This is a Luxury Tour to Muktinath and Lo Manthang covering both the spectacular destination of LOWRE MUSTANG and UPPER MUSTANG.
Upper Mustang is a restricted area of the Mustang district and a special permit from the Department of Immigration is required for travel.
Highlights:
- Majestic drive from Pokhara to Upper Mustang via Lower Mustang exploring the enchanting hills and the Himalayas.
- The first part of your drive will be through the two highest Himalayas, namely the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri via the river bank Kali Gandaki
- Explore the natural hot spring at Tatopani, the Pupse waterfall, the traditional Marpha Village, the exotic town of Jomsom, the Muktinath Temple, and the KagbeniGhar at the lower Mustang
- Drive to Upper Mustang will be a once-in-a-lifetime journey because Upper Mustang is regarded as the desert of the Himalayas.
- Your drive continues through traditional villages and caves on the cliff of the desert passing villages and finally to LO-Manthang.
- Lo-Manthang is the last forbidden kingdom and ancient village of the Himalayas that used to be a separate kingdom.
- The trail via Upper Mustang is one of the ancient trade routes to Tibet and still has a popular Korala Border.
Upper Mustang Luxury Jeep Tour will take you to one of the paradises of the Himalayan region in a short period. This trip is mainly intended for travelers who prefer to visit the popular destinations of Jomsom-Muktinath and LO-Manthang of the Mustang District.
Upper Mustang is the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal bordering Tibet and is the trade route to Tibet and China. The areas of the Upper Mustang rarely receive any rainfall because they fall under the rain shadow areas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. Thus, the Upper Mustang is also known as the desert of the Himalayas.
The Upper Mustang is also known as the country beyond the Himalayas because it lies beyond the two towering Himalayas, named Mount Annapurna (8091M) and Mount Dhaulagiri (8167M). both fall under the 10 highest Himalayas.
The drive to Upper Mustang goes through the deepest river gorge Kali Gandaki, a snow melted river that is also famous for Shaligram. Apart from the scenic natural beauty, the Luxury Jeep Tour to Upper Mustang will take you via two popular high passes of the area, including NYI LA PASS (4010M) and GHAMI LA PASS (3765M).
Further, you will be able to explore the traditional monasteries that carry religious significance to the Himalayas people and still being surviving from the 8th century AD. The popular Sky Cave- Jhong Cave at Chhoser, Lowo Nyiphung Namdrol Norbuling Monastic School, Luri Gompa, Lo Ghekar Monastery (Ghar Gumba), Tsarang Monastery, Muktinath Temple, Chungso Cave and the Lo Manthang Palace are some of the popular and magnificent places to explore during the LO Manthang and Muktinath Jeep Tour.
Benefits of Booking Luxury Upper Mustang Jeep Tour with Discover Altitude:
- Private Luxury Tour
- All ground transportation from Pick-up and Drop at International Airports and Domestic Airports,
- 2 Night Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- 2 Night Star Hotel in Pokhara
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Flight (Two-Way)
- Special attention for Senior Citizens and Minors
- First Aid Medical Kits during the Tour
- Professional Guide for the Tour
- Discover Altitude Cap
- Luxury Jeep for the Tour
What to expect during the Upper Mustang Tour:
The Upper Mustang Luxury Tour will be one of your incredible experiences in the Himalayas. This will take you to the last forbidden Kingdom of Nepal, blessed with stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.
- The entire trip to Upper Mustang will be organized professionally with a welcome reception at the airport till the day of your departure
- Luxury star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB basis will be provided
- Best available standard tourist lodge/hotel during the Jeep Tour
- Jeep Drive will be private and will be a scenic drive with frequent stops for short breaks, tea/coffee/lunch, and photo
- Your trip also includes an additional tour of Muktinath and Kagbeni
- A full-day LO-Manthang Tour will be organized
- You will take a short flight to/from Kathmandu-Pokhara to avoid a long unwanted drive
When is the best time for Upper Mustang Comfortable Jeep Tour:
The Mustang district is mainly divided into two areas, namely the Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. The upper part of the Mustang is also known as the Upper Mustang and the area falls beyond the Himalayas, this high mountain blocks the rain clouds.
The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour can be done throughout the year because the upper area of the Mustang rarely receives rainfall, even during the MONSOON. The area of Upper Mustang is regarded as the area beyond the Himalayas. As the Upper Mustang falls under the rain shadow area, as the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri cover the rain cloud.
What Makes Upper Mustang a Luxury Tour
Upper Mustang is a majestic destination for travelers who prefer to explore the varied landscape, high Himalayas, and sandy cliffs. Further, this is a perfect place to explore the Himalayan desert so formed when the area is blocked by the two highest mountains, namely Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri.
Although the tour to Upper Mustang is beyond the Himalayas, we at Discover Altitude Treks have made this a Majestic and Luxury Upper Mustang Jeep Tour, providing all the possible LUXURY Facilities available, with travel to food to accommodation throughout.
Below are some of the best measure that makes this a Luxury Upper Mustang Jeep Tour at a reasonable price.
Accommodation
The priority given during the Upper Mustang Luxury Tour is the accommodation throughout the entire trip to Nepal. In the City, mainly Kathmandu and Pokhara, you will have a majestic stay in 3-star Accommodation.
Your accommodation in the city will be in a tranquil place with a peaceful environment and with a beautiful garden. This will be on a BB Basis, with multiple options during your breakfast.
However, during the Tour to Upper Mustang for a couple of Nights, you will be staying in a peaceful environment with a majestic view of the Himalayas. Those hotels/lodges are operated by the local people and every room is clean and tidy with an attached bathroom inside and are highly recommended tourist hotels but they are not categorized with a tag of STAR.
Food
The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour in Nepal will have majestic food options both in the city and the mountain. Your stay in the City (Kathmandu and Pokhara) will be on BB Basis with Breakfast included in the hotel. This will have multiple options and is a buffet, thus you can choose accordingly.
However, Lunch and Dinner can be made in the Hotel or at your convenient places in the city. There are popular restaurants all around the city with delicious food menus. Those range from Asian, Continental, and typical Nepali cuisine and many more with a personal Nepali touch with all the local ingredients.
Further, during the Tour to Upper Mustang, your meals will also have varied delicacies and you can choose from the MENU of every hotel/lodge you will be staying.
Guided Tour
The Luxury Upper Mustang Tour will be a professionally guided private tour from the day of your arrival. You will be escorted by the representative on the day of your arrival who will drop you at the hotel.
The evening will be a briefing time and a short introduction with your Tour and Trek Guide. The very next day after breakfast, you will be doing a heritage City Tour and finally will be dropped at the domestic airport for your flight to Pokhara.
Upon landing at the Pokhara Airport, you will be privately escorted to your respective hotel and the evening will be a free time to explore Pokhara City and explore around the lake. The very next day after breakfast, your Private Jeep and Guide will be at the hotel and then the Tour to LO Manthang and Muktinath begins. This will be a private tour guided professionally by an expert local guide.
Hence, we assure you that the Upper Mustang Tour will be a Privately Guided Tour in the City and also in the Mountains with International airport pick-up and drop.
Drive and Flight
Once used to be the remote part of the Annapurna Region, Mustang is now easily accessible for travelers. Many thanks to the government for the construction of roads to the border of Tibet.
Now, travelers can easily drive to almost all the areas of the Mustang including the Upper Mustang. This road construction has made the Upper Mustang a short-tour destination.
The best part of the Upper Mustang Short Luxury Tour is one doesn’t need to Trek or Hike. The entire tour can be made via comfortable Jeep Drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara. However, to make the less time-consuming and more scenic tour, we have designed the itinerary with a flight to/from Kathmandu/Pokhara.
This provides an opportunity for travelers to explore some of the best parts of Kathmandu and Pokhara and to understand the history and culture of Nepal.
Your trip to Upper Mustang Via Jomsom and Muktinath starts with a flight connection from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then a scenic drive to the entire Mustang area for a couple of days and finally ends in Pokhara and then a flight back to Kathmandu. This makes LO Manthang a short tour destination and doable to all age groups.
Required Permits and Fees for Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang Tour
Upper Mustang is a restricted area of the Annapurna Region and is the last forbidden Kingdom in Nepal. The area borders Tibet, one of the most sensitive parts of China, and is also the gateway to Tibet via the Korala border point.
Thus to control the unnecessary flow of tourists, the government of Nepal has declared the Upper Mustang area a restricted zone. Thus, travelers need to follow some of the important procedures to visit the Upper Mustang and special permits from the Department of Immigration via a registered trekking agency in Nepal.
Travelers will need 3 important permits to enter the Upper Mustang Area. This includes Special Restricted Area Permits (RAP), Annapurna Conservation Area Permits (ACAP), and Trekkers’ Information Management Permits (TIMS).
Those are the permits a trekkers must need to have while visiting the Upper Mustang Area including Lo Manthang.
