Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Tour often called as Lo Manthang Jeep Tour is amazing experience to collect in 2025.Join our Upper Mustang Jeep Drive Package at best price and enjoy amazing time in Upper Mustang, Nepal on 4WD Jeep.
Country: Nepal
Duration: 12 Days
Max. Altitude: 3,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Grade: Easy
Best Season: Mar-May / Aug - Dec
Activity: High Altitude Tour and Trekking
Group Size: 4 per Jeep
Type Of Jeep: 4WD Land Cruiser
The most mysterious kingdom of Lo ( also known as Upper Mustang) used to be the ancient salt caravan trail between Nepal and Tibet, and beautifully situated in the rain shadow of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range.
Mysterious and least identified kingdom of Lo, which is the remote and isolated region of the Nepalese Himalayas. Upper Mustang was only accessible by foot but now you can do 4WD Jeep Tour to Mustang.
Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Tour is famous for its spectacular views and the Tiji festival. Most of the tourist visit this place to take part in this festival so that you can see the most beautiful part of the Upper Mustang with natural and cultural beauty. The main hydrographic feature of the Mustang is the Kali Gandaki River which runs southward towards Nepal Terai, bisecting Mustang. Routes paralleling the river once served as a major trade route between Tibet and India, especially for salt.
Upper Mustang Tour also falls under the Restricted Areas Trek in Nepal. In the ancient period, this Mustang was used as the trade trail through which people of Mustang traded Tibetan salt for grain from the lowlands. Many small kingdoms were united with seats in the royal town of Lo Manthang and became a big kingdom, nowadays named Mustang. Since this place is near Tibet majority of people speak the Tibetan Language.
The northern 2/3 of Mustang District of Dhaulagiri Zone combined by Upper Mustang which is rich in Buddhist culture. The sophistication primarily Buddhist culture of upper Mustang is identical to the area of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. You can also say it is an alternative way to explore the Tibetan culture and landscapes. Upper Mustang was unexplored and restricted till 1922 and after that, some places are opened to visitors. But still, there are some places which are unexplored and full of mystery. During your trek to the upper Mustang, you will feel like you are on another planet in this foreign land. All around you are yellow, orange and brown windswept hills.
Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Tour is one of the Major Attractions of Nepal in 2020. If you are planning to visit Nepal, then this must be in your list of places to visit. It offers you an overwhelming experience to share with your friends. Mustang offers you a lifetime experience through:
Upper Mustang starts Kagbeni where you will be checked for ACAP permit for non-Nepalese seeking to enter the region, and at Gyu La (pass), Kagbeni. Trekking permits for Upper Mustang costs $ 500 per person for 10 days starting and ending at Kagbeni. Extra days are charged the extra US $ 50 per day. You must have at least two members in a group. That means a single permit is not available. If you are alone you can join our groups for Jeep Tour in 4WD to Mustang. We will arrange all the required permits and fees for your tour.
The below-mentioned itinerary is just a recommended trip. You can shorten or increase your days as per your needs. However, the following Mustang Tour in 4WD Jeep Tour Itinerary will expose all of the Mustang.
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu 1350m.
Day 2: Flight to Pokhara 25 minutes or drive to Pokhara by 4Wd jeep 5hrs.
Day 3: Drive Pokhara to Ghasa Lete 2113m – 190 km / 8 hrs/Pokhara to Jomsom 15 minutes.
Day 4: Drive to Lete to Jomsom (2743 m), to Kagbeni and Chusang (2900 m)4 to 5 hrs driving.
Day 5: Drive Chusang (2900m) Chele (3050 m) - Syangmochen (3800 m) 4 to 5hrs and visit Chungsi cave.
Day 6: Drive to Syangmochen (3800 m) - Tsarang (3560 m) to- Lo Manthang (3800 m) 7/8 hrs
Day 7: Lo Manthang (3800 m). Rest day and explore heritage sites.
Day 8: Drive to Chosar 40 minutes Shiva Jhong 5 stayers cave Hike to Nyiphu and Garphu monasteries/caves and villages in the north of Lo Manthang. and drive the Nepal Tibet border.
Day 9: Hike Ghar Gumba (Loghekar Monastery) - Dhakmar (3820 m) via Chokula pass (4298m) 6 hrs
Day 10: Drive to Dhakmar (3820 m) - Ghiling (3570 m) to Samar (3550 m) – Chusang (2900 m) 3hrs drive Kagbeni (2810 m) - Jomsom (2750 m) 8hrs.
Day 11: Drive Chusang - Muktinath (3720 m) to (2900 m) 5hrs.
Day 12: Flight from Jomsom (2900 m) to Pokhara (15 minutes) (drive to Pokhara by 4WD jeep) 10hrs
Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu and final departure.
Based in the Himalayan rain shadow and best area in the nation ideal for the tour even at the time of monsoons. During this time, the upper Valley Kali Gandaki is still a graceful stale with only sporadic rainfall. The trek Mustang is not notably hard, the utmost point reached, but the conditions at times can be difficult. Mustang is cold in winter and forever windy and dusty throughout the year.
The cost of Jeep Tour to Mustang varies upon the number of Jeep Drive Days and the services you choose. Three Diamond Adventures is operating Upper Mustang Tour just at $2000 per person. Every cost will be included in this price. You just enjoy the trip and leave the rest for us!
Cost Includes
The cost will not cover other personal expenses, your visa, and international airfares, insurance, and shopping.
Types of Jeep
We use 4X4 Toyota Land Cruser for our Upper mustang jeep tour. Drivers are well experienced to drive in off-road conditions and you will have a safe journey.
ATMs in Jomsom
There is no ATM in Mustang. But you can withdraw your money from Jomsom on the way to Upper Mustang.
Charging
You can charge your mobile phone and camera in Upper Mustang. The facility of charging is easily available in most hotels.
Communication Facility
There is the availability of some Networks of Nepal Telecom and Ncell in Upper Mustang. You can use data or voice through these service providers.
Physical Fitness
As our whole Mustang Tour will be on 4WD Jeeps, you should not have to have a physically strong body. But be prepared for Altitude Sickness, this may cause trouble.
Ans:- Upper Mustang is one of the most popular restricted area routes of Nepal. You need a permit to enter the restricted area region. The tour is so adventurous. Including all the permits costs and all the accommodation, the costs range from 1000$ to 1500$. The price fully depends on your interest and the level of accommodation you like to enjoy.
Ans:- The upper mustang tour is considered as the hidden state of Nepal and also known as The Kingdom of Lo. The scene and the desserty hills are the main attraction of the tour. The roads are so adventurous. So if we talk about the Difficulties of Upper Mustang, the tour is quite difficult because of the off-road trail between the hills.
Ans:- The distance between Kathmandu and Upper Mustang is 206 km. The road distance is 639.7 km.
Q.N.4 Can I drive from Kathmandu to Upper Mustang?
Ans:- Yes, the route is tour route. So you can drive from Kathmandu to Upper Mustang. If you are planning to visit upper mustang in the bike than you need to remember one thing, your bike may stop at extreme height because of lack of oxygen. So be aware of that. And if you are planning to go there in your private vehicle, then remember one thing that your vehicle must be 4WD. Otherwise, you will face many problems and I doubt you will complete the tour.
Ans:- August to mid-December and February to May is the best season for the tour.
Ans:- Upper Mustang is in the Himalayan region and the prediction of the weather in Himilayas is quite difficult. Generally, nights are cold, whereas, the days are warmer. There will be a bit of snow during the month of January, February, and December because of the winter. You will feel the night in a teahouse. The temperature inside the teahouses/lodges are fairly maintained. As a whole, the weather will add an extra flavor to your Adventure.
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