Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

Upper Mustang jeep tour is special designed to those travelers who don’t have enough time to explore the spectacularly vast, arid valleys in Himalayas where the Tibetan culture continues to survive.  Ancient caves, historic monasteries and archaeological sites in the Upper Mustang situated northwest frontier bordering Tibet is being rank on Top tourist destination in the world. Mustang is the hinterland enriched with mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions. The views of windswept Kali-Gandaki valley, vast spaces around Kagbeni and vast ridges that straggle high mountains provide a mind-blowing experience.The Upper Mustang region was once a base for Khampa guerrillas’ shelter against China exaction of full control over Tibet.

Lo Manthang the walled city, once only accessible by foot or mules now is connected by road with rest of Nepal making the Jeep safari trip to Mustang possible.  The safari tour to Mustang no doubt offers one of the fascinating driving tour experiences into the Himalayas in short time to explore the diverse culture and topography. Nepal immigration requires minimum two trekkers to get permission for this Mustang jeep safari tour. Soon, Mustang will be determined as “Mud city” by UNESCO. Nepal alternative treks has started to operate mustang jeep safari tour to take you there safely and wonderful experience with our dedicated team. 

FACT OF THIS TRIP

Trip Duration      7 days tour
Max. Altitude: 3840m./10867ft.
Minimum Altitude: 2740m./9042ft.
Grade: Easy
Activities: Tour
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner 
Transportation: Plane/ Private Jeep
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the Month
Group Size: 1 person or 20 persons ( Maximum) 
Best season: March, April, May, September, October & November
Available Time: All months except December and January and February
Per day Driving: 4 to 5 hours

COVID-19 health and safety measures

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-on

Suggested Itineary 

Day 1: Fly to Jomsom –Drive Kagbeni-Chhusang (2980m./8433ft.) -03 hours 
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 25 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town. It is also a major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, we drive on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 2 hours and finally reaching at Chhusang. On arrival, check in the hotel with afternoon free for a stroll around the village. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Drive to Tsarang (3560m./10074ft.) - 05 hours
Drive to Tsarang and explore the Ghar Gompa. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:Drive to Lomanthang (3840m./10867ft.) -02 hours 
Drive to Lo Mongthang and explore Tibet boarder by jeep. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Explore Lomanthang
Visit Chhoser  cave, Jong cap and Garphu Gompa by jeep and stay overnight at same lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Drive to Ghiling (3590m./11847ft.) - 04 hours
Drive to Ghiling and explore it. Stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Drive to Jomsom  (2720m./7897ft.) - 05 hours
Drive to Jomsom then stay overnight at lodge. In the afternoon, explore Marpha village.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Fly to Pokhara ( 22 minutes)  
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between the gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Meals included : Breakfast

Trek Ends

Upper Mustang Permit

Upper Mustang permit costs US$ 500 per person of the minimum first 10 days and US$ 50 per person per day thereafter. It must be undertaken only through Registered Trekking Agencies from Government of Nepal (Nepal alternative Trekking Company -Registered no. 303047487) the department of immigration in Kathmandu. 

Annapurna Conservation Area Project ( ACAP)

The provision of  ACAP is to maintain and build local tourism infrastructure and preserve the nature.  Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)  permit is necessarily required for this trip. It can be obtained from government registered trekking company as Nepal alternative treks & Expeditions.  It's fee is fixed by NTNC Rs. 3000 ( Three thousand rupees) per person. You can not obtain along the entry point, they may return you without carrying ACAP permit. You need passport copy, one passport size photograph and fee in three thousand rupees or equivalent  in cash to apply the permit. This permit you can use only single entry in the area but no limitation of period.

Clothing equipment for Upper Mustang Jeep tour

When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:

  • Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters. 

  • Light weight pants, shorts

  • At night -track top, pants 

  • T-shirts. 

  • Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn. 

  • Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes. 

  • Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton 

  • Vaseline for feet and crutch.

  • Water bottle - 2 liters.

  • Sunglasses and strap 

  • Small headlamp/flashlight /torch

  • Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage 

  • Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion. 

  • Small daypack - 25 liters. 

  • Wind proof jacket 

  • Small towels 

  • Warm down fiber filled jacket ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 

  • Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 

  • Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters. 

  • A pair of gloves 

  • Snow glasses and strap 

Travel insurance 

It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don’t arrange or sell insurance. A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with Nepal alternative Treks. 

Recommended Travel Insurance Companies

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What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) ?

Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).

How do we know if I get AMS ?

Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below:

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Dizziness or light-headedness

  • Tiredness

  • Headache

  • Loss of appetite

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Rapid pulse (heart rate)

  • shortness of breath with exertion

  • Cannot walk in a straight line

Treatment 

  1. Rest, Rest , Rest

  2. Go down, down, down

  3. Diamox

Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.

Prevention and pre-cautious 

Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:

  • Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness

  • Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day

  • Avoid alcohol

  • Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates

  • Sleep well

  • Be well equipped

First aid

Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case.

Accommodation

We will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as there will various choices to select yourself. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges during the tour. We will arrange with shared washing and toilet.

Meals

During our tour, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) in lodges tour. There will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner three times in a day along the route with your choices from MENU .

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Upper Mustang jeep tour is easy type of tour as we will drive all along the route. As we will  get the highest elevation  3900 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the tour successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the tour.

Norapong Woraakhom
Thailand

I heard about Mustang “ The hidden Kingdom” many year ago and NATE can make me accomplish to this area. It was so excited to get into the existing Tibetan culture and the most important thing is to get close to the Mustang king. I had a wonderful hot lemon in the palace such a memorable.
Thanks NATE !

Pannawat Nilkitsaranont
Bangkok, Thailand

We made it to Lomanthang, upper mustang. It was fantastic and memorable. The service is excellent. We had good time even though this trip is very tough.
Again thanks for your service that make this trip so impressive.

Tan Kian Ling
Malaysia

This is my second trekking with Nepal alternative as well as Mr. Kumar gurung. We have a great trip to Lo Manthang ! Enjoying the super scenery!  I will come again soon for next trip and I will use same company for services. I also will recommend my friends if they come to Nepal for trip!
HAPPY TRIP!

Mr. Lim chak Meon
Malaysia

It’s my 1st memorable, full of unexpected experience journey to Nepal. Believe me it won’t be my last time for  trip to this lovely country.  Thanks alternative company team !

Wong Mun Heng
Malaysia

Trek to Upper mustang ( 19/9-30/9/2011) 
This is my first trip to Nepal and first experience to wilderness. Very incredible & breath taking scenery for jomsom to Lo manthang through the villages. We had a good glimpse of the villager life and culture. Accommodation at tea houses was better than I expected. People of Jomsom to Lomanthang were friendly except most adults do not like their photos taken. I enjoyed this trip very much. Thanks to the understanding & arrangement by our guide Kumar. Also thanks to the Dal our porter. They have been very helpful indeed. Nepal once is never enough!!

Mr. Man sue
Malaysia

Upper mustang is a good trek route. I would like to enjoy this kind of trip. Hope to join again. Thank you for all the assist during the trip.

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