Dec 13 - Dec 24, 2023 | Change

Upper Mustang trek (12 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

Highlights: Kagbeni, Chusang (Chuksang), Geling, Charang (Tsarang), Lo Manthang, Nyphu Gompa, Jhong Cave, Chogo La (Marang La), and Dhakmar

Difficulty: moderate
Upper Mustang
Starting at $1,866 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.03 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $123 per person for guide's transport
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $39 per person for vat tax
+ $636 per person for permits
+ $650 for single surcharge for Restricted Area

( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.
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Included Services
  • Permits ACAP and Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
  • Restricted Area Permit Processing
  • Guide's Transport
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $35 per porter for porter's return transport
    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

Would you like to request a specific guide?

If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.

Follow the ancient trade route once dominated by the Kingdom of Lo. Few regions offer this spectacular mix of cultural and geographic treasures. The spectacular eroded canyons of the trans-Himalayan landscape are a kaleidoscope of colors set beneath the distant snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna Range. Throughout this arid colorful landscape are the shrines, monasteries, caves and villages built by the devout Buddhist population. The highlight of the region are the monasteries and caves around the fortified walled city of Lo Manthang.

Weather Conditions in December

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December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Chogo La (Marang La) at 4320 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 2.5°C (37°F) and lows down to -13.5°C (8°F) at Chogo La (Marang La).

Upper Mustang Trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Wed Dec 13 (day 1)

Pokhara (827 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December.

Pokhara
Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $130.00
Travel time: 30 minutes

Jomsom (2760 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.2°C (24°F) in December.

Jomsom

Kagbeni (2840 m)

About 3 hours from Jomsom
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in December.

Kagbeni
Thu Dec 14 (day 2)

Tangbe (3020 m)

About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.3°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.7°C (22°F) in December.

Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)

About 1-2 hours from Tangbe
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in December.

Chele (3070 m)

About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.0°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.0°C (21°F) in December.

Fri Dec 15 (day 3)

Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December.

Samar (3650 m)

About 3 hours from Chele
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.5°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.5°C (15°F) in December.

Syangmochen (3700 m)

About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in December.

Sat Dec 16 (day 4)

Geling (3550 m)

About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.1°C (45°F) and lows of about -8.9°C (16°F) in December.

Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)

About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.0°C (45°F) and lows of about -9.0°C (16°F) in December.

Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghami
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December.

Sun Dec 17 (day 5)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Explore around Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December.

Mon Dec 18 (day 6)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Tue Dec 19 (day 7)

Nyphu Gompa (3930 m)

Day trek to north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December.

Jhong Cave (3970 m)

Day trek north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.6°C (40°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in December.

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December.

Wed Dec 20 (day 8)

Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.5°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.5°C (8°F) in December.

Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December.

Dhakmar (3700 m)

About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in December.

Thu Dec 21 (day 9)

Geling (3550 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.1°C (45°F) and lows of about -8.9°C (16°F) in December.

Fri Dec 22 (day 10)

Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)

About 5-6 hours from Geling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in December.

Sat Dec 23 (day 11)

Jomsom (2760 m)

About 6-7 hours from Chusang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.2°C (24°F) in December.

Jomsom
Sun Dec 24 (day 12)
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $130.00
Travel time: 30 minutes

Pokhara (827 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December.

Pokhara
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created