Lower Mustang Trek - 10 Nights 11 Days

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Duration: 10 Nights 11 Days
Trekking Route: Jomsom Kagbeni Muktinath Marpha Jomsom
Best Time: October Nov And Feb to May
Transport: Bus & Plane
Minimum Pax: 2

Lower Mustang Trek

The Lower Mustang Trek, also known as the Jomsom Muktinath Trek, is a popular trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers a diverse and scenic journey through the lower region of the Mustang district, showcasing beautiful landscapes, traditional villages, and stunning views of the Himalayas. Here are some key points about the Lower Mustang Trek:

Duration of Lower Mustang Trek: The Lower Mustang Trek typically takes around 7 to 11 days, depending on your itinerary and walking pace. It’s a moderate-level trek suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness.

What you will see from the Trek: The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, including peaks, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhampus Peak. You’ll also encounter the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge, and walk through charming villages such as Kagbeni, Marpha, and Jomsom.

Culture and Traditions of Lower Mustang Trek: The Lower Mustang region is predominantly inhabited by Thakali people, who have unique cultures, traditions, and cuisine. You can immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, visit monasteries, and witness the influence of Tibetan Buddhism in the area.

Muktinath Village Culture: The trek culminates at the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath, located at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Muktinath is a significant religious site for both Hindus and Buddhists, featuring a temple, 108 water spouts, and natural gas fires.

Lodge Service during the Trek: The Lower Mustang Trek offers a good range of teahouse accommodations along the trail. You can find basic guesthouses with essential amenities like food, lodging, and hot showers in most villages. However, it’s advisable to carry a sleeping bag and be prepared for occasional power outages.

Necessary Trekking Permits: Permits Like other treks in Nepal, you will need two permits for the Lower Mustang Trek: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

It’s important to note that trekking in the Lower Mustang region may require careful acclimatization due to its altitude. It’s recommended to consult with experienced trekking agencies or guides who can assist you in planning your itinerary and ensure a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

The best time to do the Lower Mustang Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons in Nepal. These months offer the most favorable weather and optimal trekking conditions in the region. Here’s a breakdown of the seasons:

Spring Season (March to May: This is considered the best time for the Lower Mustang Trek. The weather is generally clear, and the temperature is mild, making it pleasant for trekking. The spring season brings beautiful blooming rhododendron forests, adding vibrant colors to the landscapes.

Autumn Season (September to November: Another excellent season for the Lower Mustang Trek, autumn offers stable weather with clear skies. The temperature is moderate, and the visibility is excellent, allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains. It is also the peak trekking season in Nepal, so the trails can be more crowded compared to spring.

Monsoon Season: While spring and autumn are the recommended seasons, it’s important to note that the Lower Mustang region lies in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas, which means it receives less rainfall compared to other parts of Nepal. As a result, trekking in the Lower Mustang area is possible even during the monsoon season (June to August). However, the trails may be muddy and leech-infested, and there can be occasional rain showers. Winter (December to February) is generally cold, with snowfall in higher elevations, making it less popular for trekking in this region.

The guide recommended: It’s always a good idea to check the weather conditions and consult with local trekking agencies or guides before planning your trek to ensure the best experience.

Drinking water Service during the Trek: Most teahouses along the Lower Mustang Trek offer boiled water for a small fee. Boiling water for at least 3 minutes kills most bacteria and viruses. However, ensure that the water has been brought to a rolling boil and allowed to cool before drinking.

Flight Transport Service: We take a plane for part of the Lower Mustang Trek. The Jomsom Airport, located in Jomsom, is the main airport in the region and serves as a gateway for trekkers. Many trekkers choose to take a domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom to save time and effort.

The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom takes around 20-25 minutes, offering a scenic aerial view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The flights are operated by several domestic airlines, and the schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and demand.

Toilet and Bathroom Service during the Trek: On the Annapurna, Langtang & Everest trek, shared toilet facilities are more common than en-suite bathrooms. They may be located in the main building or in an outhouse.

Where do we eat dinner: Meals are always served in the dining room, so you can meet other trekkers there. In higher accommodations, the dining room usually has a fire around dinnertime.

If you are a first-time high altitude Trek: No matter who you are, as long as you are reasonably fit, can walk for 5-6 hours a day, and trek-hike a few uphills, the Nepal Alsace Trek & Expedition team will support you to the fullest to transform your dream of standing

Charging Batterise Service: In most of the trekking regions, there is electricity whereby you will be able to charge your iPod and Camera batteries but they charge you extra money 100 to 400 Nepali rupees per hour.

Accomodaition Service in Lower Mustang Trek: Lower Mustang package trek, you will sleep at Tea Hose local lodge every night which will be very basic with two single beds. Toilets are mostly shared with other trekkers. We eat in the tea house lodge and even stop for lunch during the Lower Mustang trek.

Here is the best SIM card for the Annapurna trekking region

In Kathmandu, you can buy Ncell SIM cards almost anywhere. These cards are very helpful when trekking to the Annapurna region. In most places, Ncell’s network coverage is excellent, with the exception of the Everest region trekking area.

Lower Mustang trek cost | We require a minimum of 2 pax groups.

Day Destination Altitude Walking Hour Accommodation
1 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel 1300 One hour drive from airport to hotel Hotel in Kathmandu
2 Kathmandu to Pokhara 900 7-hours by Tourist bus from Kathmandu Pokhara Hotel in Pokhara
3 Pokhara -Jomsm to Kagbeni 2800 25 Minutes & Plane 3-hours Lodge
4 Kagbeni to Muktinath 3800 4-hours Lodge
5 Visit to Muktinath 3800 Visit Lodge
6 Muktinath to Marpha Village 2640 6-hours Lodge
7 Marpha to Jomsom 2700 2-hours Lodge
8 Jomsom Pokhara 900 25 Minutes flight from Jomsom to Pokhara Hotel in Pokhara
9 Pkhara to Kathmandu 1300 7-hoours the bus Hotel in Kathmandu
10 Free day at Kathmandu 1300 Free walking Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service
11 Departure day Once you have finished your breakfast, transfer to the Kathmandu airport Flight out from Nepal At Your home

LOWER MUSTANG TREK COST 976 $ PER PER PERSON

Cost Includes

  • Permits for Annapurna Conservation Park cost 2,000 rupees and TIMS cards cost 1,000 rupees.
  • There are three meals a day during the trek-breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • 2800 rupees per day per member for food and lodging.
  • Ticket from Pokhara to Jomsom & Pokhara.
  • The ticket covers the journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide.
  • As a group of 6 Pax, we will be providing you with trained and experienced Mountain Leaders, who have completed Hotel Management Course 2 and 1 (NATHM), Navigation Course, Rock-climbing Course, Mountain Rescue Course, and Basic Mountaineering course, etc.
  • Insurers, salaries, and accommodations during the trek are required of the porters.
  • Arrival and departure transport services for company papers.
  • Hotel and Government taxes etc.
  • During the trek, local transportation was provided

Lower Mustang trek Cost Excludes

  • In Pokhara and Kathmandu, lunch and dinner.
  • The travel insurance policy covers the accident and high altitude sickness, as well as Rescue and medication.
  • Coca-Cola, Fanta, Beer, and mineral water are all soft and hard drinks.
  • Trekking Equipment for Personal Use,
  • Trekking staff tips.
  • A passport-size photo should be brought with you.
  • Nepal visa fees are 30 USD for 15 days and 50 USD for 30 days. If you haven't taken your visa from home, you can get it in Kathmandu airport.
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When is the best time to do Lower Mustang trek?

From September to December and from March to June.

What is the temperature in Lower Mustang trek?

During the day, it is normal and during the night, it is 1-4 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Lower mustang trekking costs 976 USD per person for a minimum of 2 people in the group.

It is difficult to make Lower Mustang trek?

There is no difficulty, but it can be windy after 10 a.m.

Which permit for the this Trek?

TIMS cards are required for access to Annapurna National Park.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

The trekking in Nepal may be very safe if you have a porter and guide with you. It is better to book your trip through an agency so that if something happens there is an easy resolution and full responsibility on the part of the Trekking agency.

How is Accommodations?

It is common to find good lodges with dining rooms and toilets in every village

What kinds of foods do we eat?

Chinese, Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long do we walk per day?

Five or six hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

Yes, you can see Annapurna over (8,000m), Nilgiri North (7,061m) &, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Tukuche peak (7,135m) and many other mountain views.

How many days package

Ten nights and eleven days is the normal schedule

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

What is the include in this cost?

Arrival & Departure transport. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Two-night hotel in Pokhara at Lakeside with breakfast. Annapurna Conservation park permit 2,000 Rs and TIMS card 1,000 Rs. A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. 2800 Rs per day per member for food including lodge accommodation. Popkhara to Jomsom & Pokhara plane ticket. Tourist bus ticket Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Necessary porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working Arrival and departure transport service. Hotel and Government taxes etc. Local transport during the trek

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking?

There is no issue if a woman travels alone to Nepal, but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency, since they are responsible for mountaineering and trekking in Nepal. During the tea house trek and the climbing trek, our staff always takes good care of you, and they provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, if you contact a freelance guide, you are confronted with many problems as they try to make chit for a single woman. So it is safe to travel to Nepal with a guide or porter booked through an agency.

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When is the best time to do Lower Mustang trek?

From September to December and from March to June.

What is the temperature in Lower Mustang trek?

During the day, it is normal and during the night, it is 1-4 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Lower mustang trekking costs 976 USD per person for a minimum of 2 people in the group.

It is difficult to make Lower Mustang trek?

There is no difficulty, but it can be windy after 10 a.m.

Which permit for the this Trek?

TIMS cards are required for access to Annapurna National Park.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

The trekking in Nepal may be very safe if you have a porter and guide with you. It is better to book your trip through an agency so that if something happens there is an easy resolution and full responsibility on the part of the Trekking agency.

How is Accommodations?

It is common to find good lodges with dining rooms and toilets in every village

What kinds of foods do we eat?

Chinese, Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long do we walk per day?

Five or six hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

Yes, you can see Annapurna over (8,000m), Nilgiri North (7,061m) &, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Tukuche peak (7,135m) and many other mountain views.

How many days package

Ten nights and eleven days is the normal schedule

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

What is the include in this cost?

Arrival & Departure transport. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Two-night hotel in Pokhara at Lakeside with breakfast. Annapurna Conservation park permit 2,000 Rs and TIMS card 1,000 Rs. A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. 2800 Rs per day per member for food including lodge accommodation. Popkhara to Jomsom & Pokhara plane ticket. Tourist bus ticket Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Necessary porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working Arrival and departure transport service. Hotel and Government taxes etc. Local transport during the trek

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking?

There is no issue if a woman travels alone to Nepal, but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency, since they are responsible for mountaineering and trekking in Nepal. During the tea house trek and the climbing trek, our staff always takes good care of you, and they provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, if you contact a freelance guide, you are confronted with many problems as they try to make chit for a single woman. So it is safe to travel to Nepal with a guide or porter booked through an agency.

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When is the best time to do Lower Mustang trek?

From September to December and from March to June.

What is the temperature in Lower Mustang trek?

During the day, it is normal and during the night, it is 1-4 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Lower mustang trekking costs 976 USD per person for a minimum of 2 people in the group.

It is difficult to make Lower Mustang trek?

There is no difficulty, but it can be windy after 10 a.m.

Which permit for the this Trek?

TIMS cards are required for access to Annapurna National Park.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

The trekking in Nepal may be very safe if you have a porter and guide with you. It is better to book your trip through an agency so that if something happens there is an easy resolution and full responsibility on the part of the Trekking agency.

How is Accommodations?

It is common to find good lodges with dining rooms and toilets in every village

What kinds of foods do we eat?

Chinese, Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long do we walk per day?

Five or six hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

Yes, you can see Annapurna over (8,000m), Nilgiri North (7,061m) &, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Tukuche peak (7,135m) and many other mountain views.

How many days package

Ten nights and eleven days is the normal schedule

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

What is the include in this cost?

Arrival & Departure transport. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Two-night hotel in Pokhara at Lakeside with breakfast. Annapurna Conservation park permit 2,000 Rs and TIMS card 1,000 Rs. A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. 2800 Rs per day per member for food including lodge accommodation. Popkhara to Jomsom & Pokhara plane ticket. Tourist bus ticket Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Necessary porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working Arrival and departure transport service. Hotel and Government taxes etc. Local transport during the trek

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking?

There is no issue if a woman travels alone to Nepal, but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency, since they are responsible for mountaineering and trekking in Nepal. During the tea house trek and the climbing trek, our staff always takes good care of you, and they provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, if you contact a freelance guide, you are confronted with many problems as they try to make chit for a single woman. So it is safe to travel to Nepal with a guide or porter booked through an agency.

Expand/Close
When is the best time to do Lower Mustang trek?

From September to December and from March to June.

What is the temperature in Lower Mustang trek?

During the day, it is normal and during the night, it is 1-4 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Lower mustang trekking costs 976 USD per person for a minimum of 2 people in the group.

It is difficult to make Lower Mustang trek?

There is no difficulty, but it can be windy after 10 a.m.

Which permit for the this Trek?

TIMS cards are required for access to Annapurna National Park.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

The trekking in Nepal may be very safe if you have a porter and guide with you. It is better to book your trip through an agency so that if something happens there is an easy resolution and full responsibility on the part of the Trekking agency.

How is Accommodations?

It is common to find good lodges with dining rooms and toilets in every village

What kinds of foods do we eat?

Chinese, Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long do we walk per day?

Five or six hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

Yes, you can see Annapurna over (8,000m), Nilgiri North (7,061m) &, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Tukuche peak (7,135m) and many other mountain views.

How many days package

Ten nights and eleven days is the normal schedule

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

What is the include in this cost?

Arrival & Departure transport. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Two-night hotel in Pokhara at Lakeside with breakfast. Annapurna Conservation park permit 2,000 Rs and TIMS card 1,000 Rs. A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. 2800 Rs per day per member for food including lodge accommodation. Popkhara to Jomsom & Pokhara plane ticket. Tourist bus ticket Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Necessary porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working Arrival and departure transport service. Hotel and Government taxes etc. Local transport during the trek

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking?

There is no issue if a woman travels alone to Nepal, but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency, since they are responsible for mountaineering and trekking in Nepal. During the tea house trek and the climbing trek, our staff always takes good care of you, and they provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, if you contact a freelance guide, you are confronted with many problems as they try to make chit for a single woman. So it is safe to travel to Nepal with a guide or porter booked through an agency.

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