Upper Mustang-Jeep Tour
Jeep tour of Mustang. With extension of dirt road, Upper Mustang have been popular jeep tour destination. Jeep tour or 4WD driving tour of Upper Mustang saves your travel days but allows more time to visit highlights of the trans-Himalayan region. The tour is done with licensed, knowledgeable and experienced guide and driver. It is a combination of road trip with excursions and cultural emersion experiences. There are several side hikes, village tour, visit of archaeological sites and monasteries to visit. The driving tour is just an alternate to Mustang trek. Tourists can still stay and eat in local tea house and visit all the places of the once forbidden kingdom.
Upper Mustang Jeep tour could be customized for as less as 6 days. However, we recommend the longer tour to enjoy the fast-changing landscape, Himalayan scenery and the ethnicity. You can also combine this driving tour with trek to Annapurna base camp, Mardi Himal or Poon Hill.
Lonely planet has listed Mustang trek in third position under its list of 'Best in Travel 2013'. The extensive road expansion will soon change its essence. So this is last chance to see Mustang.
Fixed Departure Dates
| Trip Date | Seats Remaining | |
|---|---|---|
| September 21 - January 1 | 10 Seats Left | Book Now |
Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu, pick up and transfer to Hotel.
Our represent will be at the airport as per your flights details given earlier. Drive to the hotel and rest. In the evening, briefing about the trip.
Drive to Pokhara – 200 km / 6 hrs.
We drive west of Kathmandu to Pokhara through the lush mountain valleys. The road winds along scenic valley basin dominated by farming terraces and charming villages connected by suspension bridges. Closer to Pokhara, we will see snow peaks of Annapurna and Manaslu range in the backdrop. Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Kalopani – 190 km / 8 hrs
Enjoy the scrumptious breakfast with in vicinity of Phewa lake and the Himalayas. After breakfast, we set out on our journey to Mustang. We first drive west to the town of Beni and then head upstream Kali Gandaki River. The Kali Gandaki valley at this point becomes the world’s deepest gorge, wedged between Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m). Kalopani is the most scenic village situated with the view of both Himalayan giants.Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Tsarang. 120 km / 6 hrs. Explore Tsarang.
We are literally in trans-Himalayan region. The landscape changes from lush green to arid, windy valley after Kalopani village. Kaligandaki snakes along the wide and far reaching valley that have been eroded in thousands of years. The villages of Tukuche and Marpha, we pass by are popular for Apple orchard and the brandy. From Kagbeni, we register our permits and literally enter the restricted area of Upper Mustang. These were the dwellings of ‘Khampa warriors’ who were fighting against Chinese in 1960es. Elders from the village still recall their memories. On the way, you can visit Chungsi cave believed to be meditated by Guru Rinpoche (Padmashambhava). Tsarang is one of the historically and culturally important village in Upper Mustang. The village have some ancient stupa, palace and monastery with murals. It is believed that the monastery used to host ceremony with up to 10,000 monks it its hay days.Overnight at tea house.
Hike to Ghar Gompa and drive to Lo Manthang, the walled city.
Short hike to Ghar Gompa, allows you to explore and see the farm, pastures and the monastic life off the main village of Mustang. Ghar Gompa is believed to the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery established by Guru Rinpoche even before the ‘Samye monastery’ in Tibet. Its rustic ancient appearance with mystic painting and sculptures is rarely seen elsewhere. Later drive to Lo Manthang and check in local lodge. Later walk around the Michelle Paisel’s ‘Lost Tibetan Kingdom’. The place has less changed since then.overnight at Hotel.
Explore the higher reaches of Lo Manthang.
Visit Namgyal gompa, sky caves of Chhoser and the Garphu gompa. Honeycomb caves of Mustang dating back to over 3,000 years have been subject of excavation for archaeologists from around the world. These caves have been used for burial, meditation and also for living. Some of them are still being used in Chhoser and nearby villages.Overnight at Lomathang.
Drive back down to Muktinath.
Today after Breakfast drive to Muktinath it is take 4 to 5 hour drive from Lomathang.after Lunch you can Visit Muktinath temple then back to hotel Overnight at Hotel.
Drive To tatopani.
After Breakfast Drive to Tatopani it is take 4 hour drive from muktinath in tatopani you can enjoy hot spring overnight at hotel.
Drive to pokhara.
After Breakfast Drive to Pokhara it is take 5 to 6 hour drive from Tatopani to pokhara Transfer to Hotel Relex or you can Short sightseeing around pokhara.
Drive Back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast we start our 200 km drive back to Kathmandu better to hole on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the scenery through the route. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant/ bar and back to hotel Include B/B/D.
Kathmandu – local sightseeing.
Proceed towards Kathmandu. Kathmandu local sightseeing JalaNarayan or the Sleeping Vishnu, Swayumbhunath Stupa and Darbar square-a world heritage site. Night halt in Kathmandu.
Fly home farewell friend:
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal. Comes to an end today we hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and are sure you will be back in your trip somewhere in the Himalayan again. Approximately 3 hour before your scheduled flight a representative from EVT will transfer you to the airport on your way home you will have plenty of time to plan your next Adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Includes/Excludes
- Arrival-Departure by Private Tourist Vehichle.
- Kathmandu Hotel two nights with bed and breakfast plan.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide.
- Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the Tour
- Full Board Meals(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) during the trek.
- A Tour leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with their payments, assurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary Mustang special fees, permits and paper works (Annapurna Conservation park permits and TIMS)
- All guide and Jeep Driver salary and food insurance taxes.
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday
- 1 PC snicker or mars chocolate each person every day.
- First Aid Kit
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate US cash and two passport size picture)
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc)
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
- Tips for guides and Drive
- Rescue in case emergency.
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