Upper Mustang Hiking and Mountain Biking - 15 days

Trip Overview
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Trip Overview

Duration: 15 days	Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 3,840m/12,600ft.	Walking Per Day: 4-5
Accommodation: Hotel and Tea-house	Grade: Strenuous
Best Season: Evergreen	Group Size: 2-10
Mode: Hiking and Biking	Culture: N/A

Hiking and Mountain biking to Upper Mustang is a memorable holiday package for explorers that entraps the venture and excitement for mountain biking and hiking. Along with the tempting and eye-catching landscape hiking and biking to Upper Mustang support your physical fitness. Hence, it is a kind of sport that also allows you to explore the Himalayas, lifestyle, and culture of Upper Mustang.

Recently, hiking and biking have been widespread among explorers around the globe owing to their remarkable experience in the Forbidden Palace of Nepal. The Upper Mustang is incomparable when it comes to riding along the narrow alleys surrounded by prayer flags, monasteries, and backcloth with stunning views of mountains. No other trekking trails in Nepal can offer the magnificence of Hiking and Biking in Upper Mustang.

Hiking and Biking trek is highly recommended by our past travelers. Upper Mustang is the ultimate destination for hiking and biking in Nepal. It offers stunning views, marvelous landscapes, breathtaking panorama, and adventure that comes along the way when you ride your bike and hike up the steep terrain. The snow-capped mountain backdrop adds a sizzling touch to your trek.

About Upper Mustang

Upper Mustang, the place nested beyond the mountains was once a forbidden palace of Nepal. The home to different ancient monasteries and white snow-capped peaks which define Mustang and its uniqueness. Hiking through the upper Mustang feels like stepping back into a medieval kingdom frozen in time.

Exploring the ancient cave, and colorful monasteries with prayer flags make this journey something never done before. Upper Mustang is a picture-perfect instance for those who seek adventure and thrill in their trek. A venture with mountain bikes can help you excavate your hike to the upper Mustang even more.

Overview of Hike and Mountain Bike Tour in Upper Mustang

Our Hiking and Mountain Biking/Cycling to Upper Mustang commences with a flight or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Along Pokhara, we will have a flight towards Jomsom where we shall meet and get introduced to our cycling team. Our team will inform you about the landscape, terrains, and safety instructions to make sure our journey ends on a happy note. As for the weather around Mustang, we highly recommend the trekkers reach Jomsom before noon, since afternoon it gets extremely windy and dusty as upper Mustang is at the leeward side of Nepal. Some places can be very tough to ride your bikes, so in order we hike through those places. The mouthwatering organic apple orchards of Mustang can help you boost energy while riding through high terrains and rocky roads.

Best Time for the Upper Mustang Cycling with Hiking

As the place faces leeward, even during the monsoon season this region receives much less rainfall than other places, for the reason that Hiking and cycling to Upper Mustang can be entertained at any time during the year. However, August and October are the peak visiting months for the trekkers. Tiji festival, also known as the most colorful and important festival in Upper Mustang, lies in the same month. Meditation and dancing can be observed in the festival, which you can be a part of if you visit during this month.

Upper Mustang Hiking and Mountain Biking Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
- Transportation :Private Vehicle
- Meals :Breakfast
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Location :
  
  » Kathmandu
  
  » Tribhuvan International Airport
  
  » Thamel
- Highlights :
  
  » Tribhuvan International Airport
  
  » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland
  
  » Group Photo
  
  » Introduction with group members and trekking crew
  
  » Evening Walk at Thamel
  
  » Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Duration :Whole day
- Meals :Breakfast
- Transportation :Private Vehicle
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Location :
  
  » Kathmandu Durbar Square
  
  » Boudhanath Stupa
  
  » Pashupatinath Temple
  
  » Thamel
- Highlights :
  
  » Kathmandu Sightseeing
  
  » Equipment Checking
  
  » Briefing about the trek
  
  » Introduction with Guide
Day 3 Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara(823m/2,700ft)
- Duration :30 mins flight
- Meals :Breakfast
- Transportation :Private Vehicle and Domestic Flight
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Location :
  
  » Kathmandu Domestic Airport
  
  » Pokhara Domestic Airport
  
  » Pokhara
- Highlights :
  
  » Scenic flight
  
  » Small Settlements
  
  » Unique Lifestyle
  
  » Hills
  
  » Fishtail Mountain
Day 4 Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m/8,925ft) | Ride and trek to Kagbeni (2,800m/9,186ft)
- Duration :25mins flight and 3-4hrs riding(7-8Km)
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transportation :Domestic Flight and Mountain Bike
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Ascend :80m/262ft
- Note :It is highly recommended to reach Jomsom Before 12 because after 12 the route gets very windy
- Location :
  
  » Pokhara Domestic Airport
  
  » Jomsom Airport
  
  » Jomosm Village
  
  » Ekle Bhatti
  
  » Kagbeni
- Highlights :
  
  » Scenic Flight
  
  » Meet the riding team
  
  » Brief introduction plus instruction of riding
  
  » After breakfast start the ride
  
  » Snow-Capped Mountain
  
  » Lofty Massif of above 8,000m
  
  » Kali Gandaki River
  
  » Clustered Village
  
  » Ancient Monasteries
  
  » Thakali Culture
  
  » Salt Trade Route
Day 5 Ride and Trek from Kagbeni to Tsaile (3,100m/10,170ft)
- Duration :5-6hrs ride(12-13Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :300m/984ft
- Location :
  
  » Kagbeni
  
  » Tangbe
  
  » Chusang
  
  » Tsaile
- Highlights :
  
  » Tibetan Culture
  
  » Complex Trails
  
  » Whitewashed Settlements
  
  » Cultivations
  
  » Apple Orchards
  
  » Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Mountain View
  
  » Ride along Kali Gandaki River Bank
  
  » Fossils
Day 6 Ride and Trek from Tsaile to Syanboche (3,800m/12,464ft) via Rachung Cave (3,842m)
- Duration :6-7hrs ride(15-16Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :910m/ 2,985ft
- Descend :400m/ 1,312ft
- Location :
  
  » Chele
  
  » Taklam la Pass(3,624m/11,888ft)
  
  » Dajong La Pass(3,660m/12,005ft)
  
  » Samar
  
  » Rachung Cave
  
  » Yamda La Pass (4,010m/13,156ft)
  
  » Syanboche
- Highlights :
  
  » Steep Ascend Westwards
  
  » Deep Crayon
  
  » Gorge
  
  » Rocky Trail
  
  » Steep Descend on some section
  
  » Red Painted Cave Monastery or the Rangchyung Chorten
  
  » Believed to have hosted the famed Buddhist saints Padmasambhava and Atisha centuries ago
  
  » Forests and gouges with high vertical wall
Day 7 Ride and Trek from Syanbochen to Drakmar (3,820m/12,532ft)
- Duration :6-7hrs(15-16Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :240m/787ft
- Descend :200m/656ft
- Location :
  
  » Syanbochen
  
  » Ghiling
  
  » Jhaite
  
  » Nyi La Pass(4,020m/13,190ft)
  
  » Ghami La Pass(3,765m/12,350ft)
  
  » Ghyami
  
  » Drakmar
- Highlights :
  
  » Distinctive Chortens painted with Buddhism’s auspicious symbols
  
  » Downhill to the Settlement of Drakmar
  
  » Villages
  
  » Impressive Old and Ancient Chortens and Monasteries
  
  » Gorgeous Landscapes
  
  » Ghaymi village – the third largest settlement in the Mustang valley
  
  » Visit Mustang’s longest Mani wall
  
  » Adorned with the carvings
  
  » View and Annapurna and Mustang Valley
Day 8 Ride and Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Mangthang (3,840m/12,600ft ) via Ghar Gompa (3,920m)
- Duration :5-6hrs ride(16-17Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :420m/ 1,377ft
- Descend :390m/1,280ft
- Location :
  
  » Drakmar
  
  » Muila Bhanjyang(4,170m)
  
  » Ghar Gompa
  
  » Marang Chongo La Pass(4,230m/13,875ft)
  
  » Pangga
  
  » Lo Manthang
- Highlights :
  
  » Pure virtue of Lo Nyingma Sect Scriptures of Padmasambhava
  
  » Marang Chongo La Pass(4,230m/13,875ft)
  
  » Colorful Caves
  
  » Wonderful Landscapes
  
  » Windy trail
  
  » Spectacular view of Annapurna ranges and Mustang valley
  
  » Forbidden City
  
  » Beautiful Rock Paintings
  
  » Kingdom of LoManthang
Day 9 Exploration Day to Tibet Border Area (Chosar village and caves)
- Duration :6-7 hours riding (17-18Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :330m/1,082ft
- Descend :330m/1,082ft
- Location :
  
  » Lo-Manthang
  
  » Dhuk
  
  » Ghom
  
  » Garpho
  
  » Kimaling
  
  » Lo-Manthang
- Highlights :
  
  » Rich Culture
  
  » Sound Architecture Settlement
  
  » Well Preserved Legacy since the 14^th Century
  
  » Walled City
  
  » Four Major Ancient Shrines
  
  » Brick-Red Jampa Lhakhang – the oldest Gompas
  
  » 50 Foot Large Clay Statue of Lord Buddha
  
  » 15^th Century Old Thubchen Gompa and Choprang Gompa
  
  » Royal Palace of the Mustangi King
  
  » The Tall Champa Lakhang
  
  » Red Thugchen Gompa and Entrance Hall
  
  » Cave Village of Chosar
  
  » Deep Red Nyhu Gompa
  
  » Ancient Cave-Dwelling Sire of Jhong Cave
  
  » White-washed Villages
  
  » Old Fortress
  
  » Ruins of Ancient Palaces and Monuments
Day 10 Ride and Trek from Lo-Mangthang to Tsarang (3,560m/11,680ft)
- Duration :5hrs ride(9-10Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :130m/426ft
- Descend :390m/1,280ft
- Location :
  
  » Lo-Manthang
  
  » Lo(Day) La Pass(3,950m/12,957ft)
  
  » Sungda La Chorten
  
  » Tsarang
- Highlights :
  
  » Famous Settlement of LoMangthang
  
  » Ancient Palace
  
  » Chorten Gate
  
  » Caharang Chu Canyon
  
  » Descend Steeply after Crossing River
  
  » Palace and Gompas
  
  » Barren Land
  
  » Ancient Fortress and Monasteries
  
  » Windy Pass
  
  » Small Bridge
Day 11 Ride and Trek from Tsarang to Syangboche (3,800m/12,464ft)
- Duration :5-6hrs ride(13-14Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :460m/1,509ft
- Descend :220m/721ft
- Location :
  
  » Tsarang
  
  » Tsarang La Pass
  
  » Ghami
  
  » Ghami(Ghemi) La Pass(3,765m/12,350)
  
  » Nyi La Pass(4,020m/13,190ft)
  
  » Jhaite
  
  » Chhungar
  
  » Tamagaon
  
  » Syangboche
- Highlights :
  
  » Cultivation Fields
  
  » Apple Orchards
  
  » Impressive Old and Ancient Chortens and Monasteries
  
  » Gorgeous Landscapes
  
  » Tsarang La Pass (3,870m/12,695ft)
  
  » Panoramic view of Annapurna Ranges
  
  » Meet the same trail we started and observe the same view from another angle
  
  » Sparsely Settled Village
Day 12 Ride and Trek from Syangboche to Chhusang (2,980m/9,776ft)
- Duration :6-7hrs ride(13-14Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Ascend :50m/164ft
- Descend :860m/2,821ft
- Location :
  
  » Syangboche
  
  » Beg La Pass (3,840m)
  
  » Bheng
  
  » Bhena La Pass(3,830m/12,563ft)
  
  » Samar
  
  » Dajong La Pass(3,660m/12,005ft)
  
  » Taklam la Pass(3,624m/11,888ft)
  
  » Chele
  
  » Chhusang
- Highlights :
  
  » Unique and Desert-Like Landscapes Decorated by Cultural Legacies and Glorious Mountain
  
  » Breathtaking Views of the Himalayas
  
  » Scenic Diversity and Interaction with the locals
Day 13 Ride and Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2,720m/8,924ft) via Kagbeni
- Duration :5hrs ride(13-14Km)
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Descend :260m/1,315ft
- Location :
  
  » Chhusang
  
  » Tangbe
  
  » Kagbeni
  
  » Ekle Bhatti
  
  » Jomsom
- Highlights :
  
  » Strenuous Physical Walking
  
  » Reach the Settlement in Kagbeni(Special Permit Exit Point)
  
  » Mark the end of the Upper Mustang Trail and Join Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail
  
  » Historical Essence
  
  » Exotic Arts and Sculpture which is renowned as Bamfu Culture
  
  » Pony Ride
  
  » Farewell with Local Staffs
Day 14 Fly back to Pokhara and Explore
- Duration :25mins Flight
- Transportation :Domestic Flight
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Meals :Breakfast
- Descend :1,877m/6,157ft
- Location :
  
  » Jomsom
  
  » Pokhara
- Highlights :
  
  » Scenic Flight
  
  » Lake City
  
  » Hotspot for Adventurous Activities and Gateway for Several Trekking Expeditions in and around Annapurna region
Day 15 Buffer Day for flight delay/cancellation | An afternoon flight back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner in the Evening

Upper Mustang Hiking and Mountain Biking Photos / Videos

Cost Includes

Airport Pick-up and drop service
3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu(Hotel Green Horizon)
All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
- Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
- Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
- We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
- We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
- You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
Transportation costs: Drive (Kathmandu-Pokhara – Kathmandu) and Domestic Flight (Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara)
Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
- Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
- Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
Mountain Bike on hire for Upper Mustang Cycling Trip
Trekking permits: Upper Mustang Special Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit(ACAP) fees
First aid medical box
T-shirt, Duffel Bag, and Trekking Map with Company Logo
Rescue Arrangement Service
All required trekking gear like Sleeping bags and Down jackets made available on rent
13% VAT and 10% service charge

Airport Pick-up and drop service
3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu(Hotel Green Horizon)
All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
- Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
- Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
Breakfast during the trek
Transportation costs: Drive (Kathmandu-Pokhara – Kathmandu) and Domestic Flight (Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara)
Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
- Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
- Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
Mountain Bike on hire for Upper Mustang Cycling Trip
Trekking permits: Upper Mustang Special Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit(ACAP) fees
First aid medical box
T-shirt, Duffel Bag, and Trekking Map with Company Logo
Rescue Arrangement Service
All required trekking gear like Sleeping bags and Down jackets are made available on rent
13% VAT and 10% service charge

Cost Excludes

Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
International flight tickets and extra baggage charges
Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
All personal expenses
Tip for guides and porters is expected but not mandatory

Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
International flight tickets and extra baggage charges
All meals during the trek except for breakfast
Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
All personal expenses
Tip for guides and porters is expected but not mandatory

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 15 days Upper Mustang Hiking and Mountain Biking

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to -10°C +
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer