A Complete Guide for Upper Mustang Trekking

Do you plan for an Upper Mustang trekking? Well, this guide is completely for you so that make use of it before trekking to Upper Mustang. Not like other mainstream trek, it is slightly varied. Monasteries, caves, and deserted landscape are significant things to see in the destination.

Since it is located near the rain shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, the area often receives rainfall occasionally. Because of this, Lo Manthang becomes one of the best trek destinations during monsoon. Explore below to know things that you must know about Upper Mustang trek.

Things you need to know about Upper Mustang

• Lo Manthang is one of the perfect places for trekking at the time of mid monsoon. One of the major highlights of this area is Tiji festival.

• Permit cost to trek in Upper Mustang is quite expensive and there are many rumors spreading around about the cost of the permit so that keep yourself updated

• The itinerary can be varied and multiple trails available for trekking. You can even traverse to Dolpo and Annapurna

• For Upper Mustang, the individual permit will not be issued and therefore you have to find a trekking partner or even join the fixed departure trek

• It is a moderate grade trek and there are low chances of being the victim of the altitude sickness.

• It is quite hard to manage perfect pack for the trek and it is difficult to navigate the place without a proper map

• The best time to trek Upper Mustang is from mid-February to the end of November.

• You have to avoid visiting the place during December and January because of the and heavy snowfalls and extremely low temperature

These are some of some basic helpful things for the Upper Mustang trek. To know more details, check out the post below. You can also go to Langtang Valley Trek to avail different trekking experience.

Equipment and gears required for trekking

Those who plan for a trekking need to have proper equipment and gears, which are not only sufficient but also necessary too.

• Important document such as trek permit

• Trekking pole, shoes, rucksack, raincoat and waterproof covers

• First aid kit

• Toiletries kit

• Down jacket and windbreaker

• Clothing i.e. hiking shorts, half sleeved & full sleeved T-shirts, fleece wears, and thermals

• Playing cards and books for entertainment