12 Days Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Tour
Facts
Grade: Easy
Best season: February- June, August- December
Accommodation: Hotel/Guesthouse
Maximum Altitude: 4320m
Trekking Highlights
Experience the real Tibetan life
Explore ancient Buddhist monastery and primitive life
Explore the ancient Himalayan Kingdom
World Deepest gorge
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara [Altitude 915 m] [5-6 hr driving]
Day 04 Drive to Beni to Tatopani (6-7 hrs drive by 4WD Jeep) [Altitude 2600m]
Day 05 Drive to Kagbeni (Altitude 2860 m) and visit Muktinath Temple (Altitude 3800 m) 5-6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 95 KM approx.
Day 06 Drive to Ghami Village (Altitude 3520 m) Via Syngboche Pass (Altitude 4200 m) - 6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 32 KM approx.
Day 07 Drive to Lo-Mangthang (Altitude 3840 m) - 3 hours by 4WD Jeep - 17 KM approx.
Day 08 Exploration day in Lo-Manthang and Chhosar
Day 09 Drive back to Jomsom (Altitude 2743 m) -6-7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 50 KM approx
Day 10 Morning fly back to Pokhara and after noon Pokhara sightseeing -16 to 20 minutes by flight.
Day 11 Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12 Depart Kathmandu
Day 01. Arrival at the Kathmandu[Altitude 1340m]
Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Welcome by officer of Destination Nepal
Transfer to the hotel & briefing about program
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
Day 02. Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel
Kathmandu sightseeing tour and trip preparation day
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, visit UNESCO world heritage sites. Specially visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupathinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 03. Kathmandu-Pokhara[Altitude 915 m)
Drive to Pokhara: 6 hours by private vehicle -200 KM. [Optional: 30 min flight]
After breakfast at hotel you will pick up from hotel and start drive to Pokhara. Enroute we will see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. (We can also take a scenic 25 min flight to reach Pokhara.) Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is city of lakes and has numerous beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful, Fewa Lake during the late afternoon -enjoy boating too. Explore, relax and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 04 Drive to Beni to Tatopani [Altitude 2600m]
Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 110 KM approx.
Day highlights: After breakfast at Hotel, we start our journey to Mustang. First we drive west to the town of Beni with the black top road and then follow the Kali Gandaki River. The road after Beni is off-road. The Kali Gandaki valley is the world’s deepest gorge, between Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m) Himalaya. Tatopani is a small town where you can experience the natural hot spearing and local activities.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 05 Drive to Kagbeni (Altitude 2860 m) and visit Muktinath Temple (Altitude 3800 m)
Driving hours: 5/6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 95 KM approx.
Day highlights: After breakfast you will drive through local villages of Kalopani, Ghasa and explore the apple farming of Marpha Village and Jomsom local market. Then you will cross Kagbeni village and visit holy temple complex of Muktinath and 108 taps dedicated to lord Vishnun. Also you will visit Jal Devi where you can see the fire lighting itself (Natural gas), the local town of Muktinath, Buddhist monastery in Jharkot with incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche Peak and and drive to Kagbeni for overnight stay.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Guesthouse [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 06 Drive to Ghami Village (Altitude 3520 m)
Driving hours: 6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 32 KM approx.
Day highlights: During the morning after breakfast you will visit Kagbeni Monastery and Buddhist School. Before living Kagbeni your guide will check in your special Upper Msutang permit and start your journey to Upper Mustang. At the first you will cross Kaligandaki river near Chhusang village by Jeep and climb up to Chella Village, Samar Village, Syangboche village, Bhina, Ghiling and arrive at Ghami village.
Today you will have amazing landscape during the day from Syngboche and other places. This is your private trip so you can stop your Jeep anywhere and enjoy with the pictures. Also you will see the local farmer houses with Yak and houses caravan, Tibetan culture and local activities during the day.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Guesthouse [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 07 Drive to Lo-Mangthang (Altitude 3840 m)
Driving hours: 3 hours by 4WD Jeep - 17 KM approx.
Day highlights: Today you will visit monastery of Mustang Lo Gager Ghar Gompa which is very important monastery in Mustang, Vist Charang monastery, visit Lo-mangthang city, "Jampa Gompa" the oldest monastery , built in the early 15th century and also known as the "God house", "Thubchen Gompa" a huge, red assembly hall and gompa built in the late 15th century, "Chodey Gompa", now the main city gompa and Monastic Museum. Also you will observe domestic Yaks and cattle caravans, Wonder mountain views and landscape from the passes, Buddhist school, arts, king palace and local activities in Lo-manthang.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Guesthouse [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 08 Exploration day in Lo-Manthang and Chhosar
Highlights: Today after breakfast you will explore Namgyal gompa, sky caves of Chhoser and the SHIJA JHONG cave of Mustang dating back to over 3,000 years have been subject of excavation for archaeologists from around the world. There are other several caves near Chhoser have been used for burial, meditation and also for living. Also till now SKY BURIAL is used in Upper Mustang which is in Chhoser and nearby villages. After finished the sightseeing of local areas you will drive back to guesthouse by jeep.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Guesthouse [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 09 Drive back to Jomsom (Altitude 2743 m)
Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 50 KM approx.
Highlights: Today you will drive all the way to Jomsom Crossing several local village, Kaligandaki river, Buddhist stupas and monasteries on the way. Evening you will have time to explore local market of Jomsom.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Guesthouse [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Morning fly back to Pokhara
Flight duration: 16 to 20 minutes.
Highlights: Today an early morning you will fly back to Pokhara and afternoon you will have Pokhara sightseeing tour. You will visit the hightlights spots of Pokhara.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 11. Pokhara-Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu [Optional: 30 min flight]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 12. Depart from Kathmandu
Today is your last day in the highest country on earth
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
2023 2024
| Price For 2023 | ||||||||||
| Package Categories | Group size | SRS | extra bed | child w/ bed | child w/o bed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 2 Person | 3 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 10 | ||||||
| luxury | 3980 | 2875 | 2595 | 2375 | 2285 | 465 | 1645 | 1405 | 1310 | |
| comfort | 3390 | 2530 | 2265 | 2045 | 1955 | 215 | 1435 | 1230 | 1175 | |
| standard | 3100 | 2320 | 2065 | 1850 | 1765 | 160 | 1260 | 1120 | 1165 | |
| budget | 3035 | 2280 | 2025 | 1810 | 1725 | 135 | 1210 | 1080 | 1070 | |
| Price For 2024 | ||||||||||
| Package Categories | Group size | SRS | extra bed | child w/ bed | child w/o bed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 2 Person | 3 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 10 | ||||||
| luxury | 4110 | 2980 | 2690 | 2460 | 2370 | 465 | 1705 | 1465 | 1355 | |
| comfort | 3505 | 2620 | 2350 | 2120 | 2025 | 215 | 1485 | 1280 | 1215 | |
| standard | 3210 | 2405 | 2145 | 1920 | 1835 | 160 | 1305 | 1165 | 1205 | |
| budget | 3140 | 2365 | 2100 | 1880 | 1795 | 135 | 1255 | 1120 | 1105 | |
Notes:
- The above rates are net inclusive all taxes & per person on twin/double sharing basis.
- SRS-single room supplement
- All the above optional activities are just for your information and subject to available at the time of tour period. You will do these activities if time permitted during your travel time and you are interested. Our itinerary is already with day by day activities and we made itinerary to fit all tourist.
- The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic & weather conditions
- Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients after tour start
- Following guide are available on the supplementary charge: "Spanish, Germany, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese & Korean etc as per your requirement"
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Airport pick & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- 4WD Jeep Pokhara to Lo-Mangthang to Jomsom by 4WD Land Cruiser/Mahindra Scorpio.
- All sightseeing tours with an English speaking local guide as per itinerary
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- Jomsom-Pokhara flight tickets
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card
- Upper Mustang Restricted area permit fee
- Sleeping bag and duffel bag during the trek. (Refundable after finish the trip)
- All activities which are mention in above itinerary
- Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner out of Kathmandu & Pokhara
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Nepal Visa fees
- International airfare
- Tips for driver, guide & porter [It is not compulsory]
- Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara [US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Necessary trekking equipment and things as per check list
- Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation
- Any transportation cost outside of the regular itinerary
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control