Upper Mustang Jeep Ride Tour is one of the travel gems in Nepal which displays ancient cultural heritage. Likewise, this surreal travel destination also offers mesmerizing views of the Dhaulagiri ranges. As such, the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour explores this region and reveals its grand natural and cultural wonders. Lo Manthang is one of the major tourist destinations in Upper Mustang and is famous for the unique culture and lifestyle of the locals. In addition, the tour also includes short visits to local monasteries and religious shrines.
Upper Mustang Jeep Ride Tour Trip Highlights:
- Visit the Muktinath Temple, a sacred Hindu, and Buddhist shrine
- Enjoy the panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
- Explore the local monasteries and local shrines around Lo Manthang
- Relish the Tibetan-influenced culture and traditions of Upper Mustang
- Explore the Pokhara Valley and its famous attractions including Phewa Lake and Davis Falls
Your arrival in Kathmandu marks the beginning of your trip to Nepal. Firstly, you will tour the Kathmandu Valley to a few of the popular world heritage sites. Next, you head west and drive to Pokhara. Further, you continue west and drive to Tatopani via Beni. The next drive takes you across the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. As you reach Kagbeni, you officially enter the Upper Mustang region. At Kagbeni, you also visit the famous Muktinath Temple located at the foot of the Thorung La Pass (5416m). As you drive north, you head to Ghami village crossing Syanboche Pass on the way.
The next day, you drive to Lo Manthang which is also known as the Walled City. Here, you explore the local monasteries including the Chhoser Cave Monastery. In addition, you can also visit Dragkar, Jampa, and Thupchen Gompa which are three big monasteries in Lo Manthang. Here, you can also enjoy the local culture, traditions, and lifestyle. Finally, you begin the return trip and drive back to Jomsom.
Again, you drive to Pokhara and explore the attractions around the valley. A short flight over diverse Nepalese landscapes brings you back to Kathmandu. Upper Mustang Jeep Ride Tour lifetime experience tour in Upper Mustang Nepal. Also, the spring and autumn seasons are the best time to enjoy the trip. In addition, you can also take the tour during the monsoon season since it is located in the rain-shadow of Dhaulagiri Himalayas.
We offer a complete 20 days (Arrival to Departure) original version of Upper Mustang Trek. The longer version trek provides the best opportunity to look at their culture, involve with local hospitality, and learn pure their lifestyle. Also, the longer version of Upper Mustang Trek gives you the best opportunity to explore monasteries, stupas, and local villages. As Mustang is rich in Buddhist Historical and Culture that you can see and experience only in Upper Mustang. Anywhere in the world, you will never get and experience such a type of culture.
Another attraction is the Tiji Festival, Tiji Festival is celebrated every year month of May in Upper Mustang. Beautiful Buddhist festival Tiji is a historical Buddhist festival, Tiji Festival is celebrated only in Upper Mustang in Nepal. Also, you may like to look at our upper Mustang trek videos here.
Upper Mustang Jeep ride tour itinerary,
Day 01 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu).
Day 02 Kathmandu sightseeing tour and trip preparation day.
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara by Jeep 6 hours by private vehicle -200 KM
Day 04 Drive Pokhara to Beni to Tatopani (2600 m Elevation). Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 110 KM approx.
Day 05 Drive from Tatopani to Kagbeni (2900m. Elevation) and visit Muktinath Temple (3800 m. Elevation). Driving hours: 5/6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 95 KM approx.
Day 06 Drive to Ghami Village (3520 m. Elevation) Via Syangboche Pass (4200 m). Driving hours: 6 hours by 4WD Jeep - 32 KM approx.
Day 07 Drive to Lo-Mangthang (3840 m. Elevation). Driving hours: 3 hours by 4WD Jeep - 17 KM approx.
Day 08 Exploration day in Lo-Manthang and Chhosar.
Day 09 Drive back to Jomsom (2743 m. Elevation). Driving hours: 6/7 hours by 4WD Jeep - 50 KM approx.
Day 10 Morning fly back to Pokhara and afternoon Pokhara sightseeing. Flight duration: 20 minutes.
Day 11 Drive/ Fly back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for shopping.
(if Driving: 6 hrs by private transport / Pokhara-Kathmandu flight: 25 minutes).
Day 12 Final departure day.
