Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Tour 6 Days, Private Tour

Our tour commences today with a light breakfast in Pokhara. After a short introduction with the driver and guide for Upper Mustang, the drive starts to Beni. In the confluence of the Myagdi and Kali Gandaki rivers, Beni marks the start of the off-road journey now. The road is carved on the hills beside the river and can sometimes be steep as well. One of the common themes throughout your drive today is water crossings and beautiful waterfalls. Tatopani, Narchyang, Rupse, and Thini are some popular stops along the way to Jomsom. You will reach Jomsom after 8-10 hours of a thrilling jeep ride. Rest for the day at your hotel upon arriving in Jomsom.

Overnight at Jomsom

We will head to Dhumba Lake for a sunrise view today. It is a short (around 4 km) but scenic section leading to the pristine lake. The views of the landscape from here are magnificent including the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri peaks. Spend some quality time around this sacred lake and head off to Kagbeni.

From Kagbeni we will take a slight detour to reach Muktinath Temple. It is one of the holiest shrines in the Mustang region with both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims arriving from all over the world. The 108 taps of the temple are fed by the water straight from the mountains. Similarly, the views around and the beautiful park of Muktinath will be a great addition to your Upper Mustang memories.

From Muktinath, we return to Kagbeni and continue on the road to Upper Mustang. We will get the permits checked here and head towards Chhusang. You can enjoy better roads and a different landscape scenery leading to Chhusang village. Head out for a stroll in this traditional village and rest for the day.

Overnight at Chhusang

We will arrive at Lomanthang, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lo today. Your drive today is full of amazing destinations and stops leading to Lomanthang. The red cliffs of Dhakmar are majestic natural formations amazing to look at from the road. With the large valley and blue sky, you will make a picturesque stop here. Similarly, Ringsum Gompa and Samar Village showcase the history and traditional art of this region too.

The scenic road passes through small villages and settlements namely Syangboche, Ghami, and Tsarang where you can stop for lunch. After a few hours, you will have the first sight of Lomanthang as a fortified city in a large plain surrounded by hills. It is a lively settlement and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Himalayas. Explore the streets for a while in the evening and rest for the day at Lomanthang.

Overnight at Lomanthang

Today starts with more exploration around Lomanthang. We will visit the Thunchen and Namgyal monasteries first. You can also spend some insightful time in Choede Museum looking at traditional and cultural artifacts. A short drive outside Lomanthang will take us to Chhoser caves. These mysterious Jhong caves are living stories of how people have used these sky caves for centuries in a different era. The whole complex is about five-story tall and is under a tentative section of the UNESCO world heritage sites list.

Our tour then continues to the northernmost segment of Upper Mustang to the Kora La border. The border is heavily guarded on the Chinese side and you can take some pictures near the no man’s land. After some time here we will begin our return drive to Chhusang. You can enjoy more of the amazing views in this segment of the tour as well. Rest for the day after reaching Chhusang.

Overnight at Chhusang

We will return to Tatopani with a brief stop in Marpha village today. The ride is every bit scenic but Marpha is the highlight of this day. Known as the “Apple Capital’ of Nepal you can see large orchards nearing the village. Marpha is also one of the biggest settlements in the Mustang region with over 500 households. Try some apple products here and explore the streets. You will get a reminder once more about the beautiful culture and traditional lifestyle while in Marpha. After spending some time here we will continue on our drive to Tatopani.

Overnight at Tatopani

Tatopani is a small settlement popular for natural hot springs. Enjoy morning time with natural hot springs.

Today the tour ends with a drive back to Pokhara. On the way, we will several other sites from the Baglung and Parbat districts. The road will soon be much relaxed after the first off-road segments from Tatopani. The Hindu temples of Galeshwor and Baglung Kalika see plenty of devotees from all over Nepal. You can offer your prayers here and continue way to one of the longest suspension bridge of Nepal and one of the highest pedestrian footbridges on this planet. It joins the districts of Baglung and Parbat over Kaligandaki Gorge. You will drive back to Pokhara and end your Upper Mustang Tour there.