Upper Mustang Jeep Ride Tour

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport terminal Nepal Adventure Team staff and guide will receive you. You are dropped to respective hotels in the popular hub of Kathmandu, Thamel. After refreshment break our guide / leader will brief with information regarding hotels, Nepali culture, tours and Upper Mustang Jeep Ride with a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with folk cultural program.

This day is separated for the preparation of the entire journey. You will be informed with Jeep Ride plans and the packing lists along with what you can expect and how it can be more interesting. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu is optional, if intended you can visit a number of world heritage listed places

Early morning drive of about 08 hours to popular tourism hub Pokhara allowing you to explore the Nepali living style. You are settled to hotels of Pokhara and can enjoy the peaceful and fresh vibes of the city that is highly appreciated by people from all around the world. Besides, sightseeing is optional to you so if required Nepal Adventure Team can arrange Sightseeing of Pokhara. (30minutes flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu is available as per request with additional charges) 

We have a quality time at Kathmandu and Pokhara which own modern facilities and have flavors of urbanization, now it’s time to move away from these urban areas. Now we head towards North of Pokhara valley by passing numbers of places as Lumle, Kade (beautiful view of Pokhara and Annapurna range, Nayapul, Kusma and like. Till Pokhara you had smooth paved roads. As you leave Pokhara , the ride on off road begins. As you reach Maldunga, the highway for Baglung and Beni is separated and we choose Beni highway. We ride through Kali gandki and reach Beni Bazar , last town till we return back from Upper Mustang. As we leave Beni Bazar the real off and bumpy road begins. We climb through this road being on the bank of Kali Gandaki river as well as pass the point of Deepest George of the world named as Rupachhe Jharna. As we climb up the altitude also rises, cold breeze gives us company and the road through cliff gives us goose bump. We stay at Kalopani with an altitude of 2300m.

The bumpy road continues as we leave Kalopani and head towards Kagbeni. During the spring and monsoon season, you can see numbers of waterfalls on this way. The one of the popular waterfall is at Ghasa. Ghasa has a check point where the details of tourists and vechile are collected in meanwhile you can enjoy the view of huge waterfall nearby checkpoint. Similarly, you climb higher, pass typical thakali villages with the view of Himalayas much nearer to you. The well known Marfa village for its culture, tradition and apple garden is another major attraction of this day. Then, we visit Dhumba Lake that is located exactly at the lap of Mount Nilgiri giving the view of Dhaulagiri. Within few minutes on off road, we drive through smooth highway to Kagbeni which is newly pitched. Kagbeni is our night stop. 

Kagbeni is a renowned religious village of Nepal located at the bank of Kali Gandaki river. Pilgrims are different country visit this village and feel blessed. The popular Shaligram stone is found on the bank of Kaligandki river and people also search for it. People regard it as God Bishnu as well as Shaligram has high value in the market. After staying at such holy and valuable village of Mustang district, we move forward and today’s stop is Ghami. To reach Ghami, we need to climb up hill and we see the colourful barren hills decorating all the areas and the shining mountains above those hills. We have come far from the urban areas yet you are served with great hospitality and possible facilities that locals can afford and supply. 

On the 7th day of our adventurous Upper Mustang Jeep Ride , we reach pur ultimate destination Lo-Manthang. Though we aim to reach Lo-Manthang , we ride in a slow pace as we explore the local areas, cultural artifacts and beauty of environment while heading towards Lo-Manthang as there are number of essential and beautiful place which attract tourists. We visit such places that is on our way such as Ghar Ghumba- The oldest Monastery of the area representing the history, culture and ancient architecture and like other palaces of ancient time. We aim to reach Lo-Manthang in the evening just to rest and relax.

The beautiful morning begins at Lo-Manthang , a city of culture and history. Despite the world is busy with urbanization, Lo-Manthang stills holds the authentic culture, traditions, monuments, life style and cultural artifacts. This city is surrounded with white wall and only the north-east gate of wall is open for the entrance. There are monastery and palace keeping the ancient history alive. We also drive towards China Border to visit and also explore the places that comes by our ways. Near China border you see Chhosar Cave. By observing the sites, we return to Lo-Manthang for stay.

After a busy exploration day at restricted city, Lo-Manthang, we head to return towards Kathmandu with the mesmerized heart. We find no settlements at all on this way which makes it more peaceful, entirely unspoiled nature, zero human settlements and just the moments of nature and you. Since there are no settlements on this way, Nepal Adventure Team arranges packed lunch for you to keep you healthy and energetic. You can thoroughly enjoy and cherish the drive through colorful barren hills, nearby Himalayas and unspoiled environment.

From Chhuksang, we head to sqaty at Jomsom, one of the popular and developed market of Mustang Region. While riding to Jomsom, we also make a visit to renowned Temple, Muktinath Temple. Muktinath Temple carries the high religious value for the Buddhists and Hindus. Muktinath Temple at an altitude of 3700m and people from different parts of the world visit Muktinath Temple and receive the blessings. Additionally, Muktinath Temple is situated at the lap of Himalayas offering the heart pleasing view of mountains, hills and settlements. It has 108 holy water streams and two holy ponds and bathing on them is believed to be blissful, valuable, blessing and way of salvation. Pilgrims believe it makes them pure. Then, we drive to Jomsom a city of facilities and blessed with nature’s features

Since, Jomsom is the only well facilitated and developed city of Mustang Region, you can roam and explore Jomsom though you have early flight to Pokhara. Pokhara valley doesnot need a introduction as it is widely popular among the tourists throughout the globe. Within half an hour, you land to Pokhara. You can explore on your own, or just relax or Nepal Adventure Team can manages Sightseeing in Pokhara valley. Pokhara is city with a view of long mountain range on north , surrounded with hills, accompanied by lakes and supported by cool lifestyle and authentic religious temples.  

We drive back to Kathmandu as the way we came to Pokhara. You are transferred to respective hotels with leisure time for relaxation and shopping souvenirs. Farewell Dinner is arranged for you by Nepal Adevnture Team to add more amazing moments in your stay in Nepal.(30minutes flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara is available as per request with additional charges)

The incredible Upper Mustang Jeep Ride ends here on 13th day. You will be dropped to airport by our staff as per your flight schedule. Nepal Adventure Team appreciates you for completing the thrilling Upper Mustang jeep Ride and bid you warm see off with the hope to serve you further in following days.