A 20-day expedition into Upper Mustang, once the restricted 'Forbidden Kingdom' — ancient cave settlements, the walled city of Lo Manthang, and a landscape of Tibetan-plateau desert beyond the Annapurna range. Voyzo runs this route as a fully private tour — your own vehicle, driver, and trekking crew throughout — matching the private transfers and dedicated porters the source itinerary already includes.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Kathmandu!
Arrive and settle into your hotel in central Kathmandu.
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Day 2 — Swayambhunath Stupa
Tour the hilltop Swayambhunath Stupa overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.
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Day 3 — Drive to Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara to prepare for the trek to Upper Mustang.
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Day 4 — Fly to Jomsom, Trek to Kagbeni
Fly to Jomsom and trek along the Kali Gandaki River to the medieval village of Kagbeni.
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Day 5 — Trek to Chusang
Trek north through the Kali Gandaki gorge with views of Nilgiri mountain to Chusang.
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Day 6 — Trek to Samar
Climb into the mountains to Samar, a horse-caravan stop with views of the Annapurna massif.
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Day 7 — Trek to Gheling
Cross a juniper-forested gorge to the barley-growing village of Gheling.
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Day 8 — Trek to Ghami
Cross the Nyi La pass to Ghami, Mustang's third-largest village.
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Day 9 — Trek to Tsharang
Trek through Mustang's most arid terrain to the fortress village of Tsharang.
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Day 10 — Trek to Lo Manthang
Reach the walled city of Lo Manthang, capital of the former Kingdom of Lo.
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Day 11 — Explore Lo Manthang
Visit the cave monasteries at Garphu and Nyphu and the ruins of Ketcher Dzong.
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Day 12 — Trek to Yara via Dhi
Begin the return route over the Lo La pass, descending to the village of Yara.
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Day 13 — Trek to Tangye
Cross a high plateau with views of Dhaulagiri to the village of Tangye.
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Day 14 — Cross the Tangye La Pass
Cross the 4,150m Tangye La pass to Chusang.
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Day 15 — Pilgrimage to Muktinath
Trek to Muktinath, a shared Hindu-Buddhist pilgrimage site.
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Day 16 — Trek to Jomsom
Descend the windy Kali Gandaki riverbed to Jomsom.
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Day 17 — Fly to Pokhara
Fly back over the Himalayas to Pokhara for a free afternoon.
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Day 18 — Free Day in Pokhara
A free day for optional paragliding, ziplining, or rest in Pokhara.
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Day 19 — Drive Back to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu, with free time to explore Thamel.
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Day 20 — Farewell, Kathmandu!
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The trip ends in Kathmandu with a transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — your own vehicle, driver, and trekking crew throughout, never combined with another group's itinerary.
It was closed to outside visitors until 1992 and still requires a special restricted-area permit (included), which keeps visitor numbers low and its Tibetan-influenced culture unusually intact.
Its highest point is the Tangye La pass at 4,150m on day 14, with Lo Manthang itself sitting at around 3,730m.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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