Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and drive to the hotel in Kathmandu. As You arriving before 10AM in Kathmandu, we collect the passports physically and proceed to make the Restricted Area Permit (RAP).

Likewise, interested tourist can see the sights around Kathmandu valley to visit UNESCO world heritage sites. They are Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square…etc. We can also arrange a professional tour guide serve with a private car transfer in an extra cost.

With guide, you will visit the places and have better understanding about the cultural heritages. In the evening, our representative will brief you about your 4WD private journey to upper mustang trip information.

Your Guide and driver with a jeep will come to pick you up at your hotel to pick you up to drive to Pokhara Phewa lakeside. You’ll begin the journey with a scenic drive along winding highways, passing terraced hillsides, rushing rivers, and traditional villages. As the road follows the Trishuli and Seti rivers, you will see glimpses of rural Nepalese life.

Gradually, the landscape opens into the beautiful Pokhara Valley, framed by the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks. Pokhara presents also a magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Fish Tail, Annapurna summits. It’s majestic town of lakes, temples are caves. Phewa Lake situated nearby our hotel where you go and boat at the afternoon to visit Tal Barahi temple at an island.

From Pokhara, the drive follows the Siddhartha Highway to Beni and continues toward Tatopani by a private 4WD jeep. Travellers will have beautiful scenery, with a stop at Tatopani’s natural hot springs for relaxation. Along the way, Rupse Waterfall makes a perfect short stop to enjoy tea, take photographs, and admire its powerful cascade surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.

Likewise, your road adventure moves into the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the deepest in the world. It changes from fertile valleys to arid terrain as you ascend toward Jomsom. Charming villages, apple orchards, and the famous Marpha brandy highlight the cultural richness of the region. Mix of natural beauty and local experiences makes this drive both scenic and memorable. At Jomsom, travelers will admire the remarkable view of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, and Dhampus peak.

Leaving Jomsom, the route winds through charming Himalayan towns in the Annapurna region, where natural beauty blends seamlessly with cultural heritage. Along the way, you pass picturesque villages, varied terrain, and magnificent mountain vistas that enhance the journey’s appeal. Eventually reaches Kagbeni, an ancient settlement steeped in history and tradition, often regarded as the gateway to Upper Mustang.

Kagbeni also serves as the starting point for journeys into Lo Manthang and towards the Kora La border. This traditional Tibetan-style village marks the entrance to the restricted Upper Mustang region. Beyond Kagbeni, the road grows rugged yet striking, carved dramatically into cliffs above deep gorges. However, the scenery shifts to dry landscapes, colorful canyons, and bold rock formations, before arriving at Dhakmar, where the famous red cliffs glow vividly against the sky.

Today’s itinerary is rich with cultural and scenic wonders. Your first destination is the Mustang Lo Gager Ghar Gompa, a pivotal monastery in the Mustang region. Moving on, you’ll explore the Charang Monastery, followed by a visit to the captivating city of Lo-mangthang. Here, you’ll encounter the venerable “Jampa Gompa,” the oldest monastery dating back to the early 15th century, renowned as the “God House.”

Grandeur continues with the remarkable “Thubchen Gompa,” a colossal red assembly hall and monastery constructed in the late 15th century. Your exploration extends to “Chodey Gompa,” which now stands as the main city monastery, and the intriguing Monastic Museum.

As you traverse this unique landscape, you’ll have an opportunity to observe domestic Yaks and cattle caravans meandering through. Trekker’s achieve a spectacular mountain vistas, adding to the allure of the journey.

Start your day with breakfast and an exploration of Namgyal Gompa. Delve into the mystique of Chhoser’s sky caves, ancient remnants that have attracted global archaeologists for over 3,000 years. Nearby, various caves have served as spaces for burial, meditation, and habitation. Notably, the tradition of sky burial endures in Chhoser and its neighboring villages. Having absorbed the local sights, return to your guesthouse by jeep to conclude your day’s journey.

Spend another day enjoying Lo Manthang at your own pace. You may take an optional drive to Kora La, the border point with Tibet, where wide plateaus stretch endlessly into the horizon. Alternatively, you can spend the day walking through villages, interacting with locals, and absorbing the peaceful atmosphere of this timeless Himalayan capital.

Retracing the trail, the jeep winds back through Tsarang and Ghami, offering a fresh perspective of Mustang’s canyon landscapes. Passing Kagbeni, you arrive at the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath. Here, devotees visit the famous temple and natural water spouts, believed to bring spiritual purification. Overnight stay is near the holy site with majestic mountain views.

you can visit Muktinath Temple, a sacred pilgrimage site with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. For even more breathtaking scenery, you can continue slightly higher toward the Thorong La direction to enjoy panoramic Himalayan vistas.

Today’s adventure begins with a scenic drive to Jomsom, passing charming villages, the meandering Kali Gandaki River, and serene Buddhist stupas and monasteries. Continue to descends gradually through the Kali Gandaki valley, with stops to enjoy panoramic views and rustic mountain villages. The landscapes slowly turn greener as you leave the arid Mustang plateau behind.

Stop briefly at the riverbanks to look for Shaligram ammonite fossils, revered as symbols of Lord Vishnu, which originate from the sacred Damodhar Kunda lake. The day concludes with a stroll through Jomsom’s vibrant market, soaking in the local culture. On your return, you’ll have the similar views of winding rivers, picturesque valleys, and quaint villages.

In the morning, enjoy a scenic drive back to Kathmandu, with stops along the way for breakfast and lunch. Your journey by a jeep will take approximately seven hours, and upon arrival, your guide will arrange a comfortable transfer to your hotel.

Alternatively, guests can choose to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu for an additional cost of USD 105 per foreign passenger. Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines and many other smaller airline company operating daily flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu, with departures from 7:00 AM to 6:50 PM. Trip concludes.