Highlights

  • Upper Mustang's Enchanting Geographical Landscape: The Upper Mustang Jeep tour offers a unique and breathtaking landscape, deep canyons, eroded cliffs, and moraine valleys. This desert-like terrain provides an unrivaled wilderness experience for adventurous travelers' journeys.
  • Mystical Cultural Beauty: Beyond its geographical wonders, Upper Mustang is steeped in mystical Tibetan cultural beauty. The region's oldest monasteries, and ancient village and their tradition.
  • Lo-Manthang: The Capital of the last kingdom of Nepal: The ultimate destination of the Jeep tour is Lo-Manthang, the capital of the Mustang region. The Corolla border of Tibet. This historic town, formerly closed to Westerners until 1992, holds a fascinating allure with its preserved heritage and unique architecture, and Tibetan lifestyle.
  • Historical Significance: Mustang played a crucial role in the trade corridor from the 1400s until the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Legends speak of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who fought against evil powers in the region to protect Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar stands as a testament to this mythical battle.
  • 4x4 Jeep Adventure: only one Jeep tour in Nepal. The Jeep tour provides an exciting and adventurous experience for travelers who want to explore Upper Mustang without undertaking long trekking routes. The 4x4 Jeep drive allows for a fun-filled journey through challenging terrains and picturesque landscapes.
  • Unique Attractions: Upper Mustang Jeep tour offers the ancient village Kagbeni, holy 108 water Muktinath and Jwaladevi temple a plethora of unique attractions, including snow-capped peaks, 7th-century monasteries, and the awe-inspiring Kali-Gandaki Valley. Travelers will be mesmerized by the spectacular views and pristine scenery throughout the trip.

The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is a perfect blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a unique and enriching journey in Nepal.

 

About Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

Upper Mustang  Overland Jeep Tour is a perfect blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a unique and enriching journey in Nepal. This Overland Jeep Tour to Upper Mustang is for those people who want to visit  Upper Mustangs' incredible geographical Land and mystical cultural beauty but don’t have enough time and can't walk for long trekking on the trail. This jeep tour to Upper Mustang is one of the popular tours Day by day in Nepal. we Beyond the Limits treks are organizing several tours in this Mustang area. The 4×4 Jeep drive will begin from Kathmandu but you have a choice if you like to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and flight to Jomsom. It is fun-filled and at the same time full of adventure. The ultimate destination is Lo-Manthang, the capital of the Mustang region. The daily drive to the Kora La Border with side exploration is another additional adventure. The route entails traveling across a desert-like landscape, barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs, and moraine valleys.

The Mustang kingdom closed to Westerners until 1992, is an enchanting land of windswept vistas, red-walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400s to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet. Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today. Mustang is the hinterland enriched with mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs, and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow-capped peaks, spectacular 16th-century monasteries, and many other unique attractions. The view of windswept Kali-Gandaki valley, vast spaces around Kagbeni, and vast ridges that struggle high mountains provide a mind-blowing experience. The newly opened 4wd Jeep Adventure trip is a wonderful package for clients who love to have adventurous jeep drive experiences with views of natural beauty and local people their cultures and tradition all while traveling in a comfortable vehicle.

Upper Mustang is one of the few places in the Himalayan region that has been able to retain its traditional Tibetan culture unmolested authentic Tibetan culture now survives only in exile and few places like upper Mustang, which have had long historical and cultural ties with Tibet. “Dalai Lama”

Upper Mustang Jeep Tour Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu (1310m/4264ft)

On this particular day, you will land on Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you will be warmly received by the representative from Beyond the Limit Treks and Expedition. From Tribhuvan International airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in a comfortable vehicle.  Arriving in the hotel you will have short briefing regarding the trip. our representative will  collect  your passport to  issue permits so please carry the photocopy of your passport with you)Stay overnight in the hotel including (B.B.)

  • Bead and breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 m

Today is free day for you. you can do guided sightseeing if you like for this please asked us to organized car and guide or only car. if you sight seeing. There used to an artistic and valuable Durbar Square, at present those monuments are in the critical state though it is equally valued. In Kathmandu you can observe numerous cultural heritage sites which are listed in UNESCO, counting Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath. Stay overnight in the hotel. Meals including (B.B.)

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 m

After breakfast at the hotel, you will pick up from the hotel and start driving to Pokhara.  from the highway by Tourist Bus , we will see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms, and beautiful mountain sceneries. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manasalu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna, and others. Pokhara is a city of lakes and has numerous beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful, Phewa Lake during the late afternoon -enjoy boating too. Explore, relax, and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa.

if you like to fly let us know the flight Kathmandu to Pokhara $106 USD  one way

  • Bed and breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Pokhara
  • 822 m

Day highlights: After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey to Mustang. First, we drive west to the town of Beni with the blacktop road and then follow the Kali Gandaki River. The road after Beni is off-road. The Kali Gandaki Valley is the world’s deepest gorge, between Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m) Himalaya. Tatopani is a small town where you can experience the natural hot spearing and local activities.

After enjoying Tatopani hot spring will drive through the local villages of Kalopani, and Ghasa and explore the apple farming of Marpha Village and Jomsom local market. Then you will cross Kagbeni village and visit the holy temple complex of Muktinath and 108 taps dedicated to lord Vishnu. Also, you will visit Jal Devi where you can see the fire lighting itself (Natural gas), the local town of Muktinath, a Buddhist monastery in Jharkot with incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche Peak, and drive to Kagbeni for overnight stay.

Let us know if you like to flight by plane it cost $160 USD one way

  • breakfast Lunch and dinner
  • Tea house
  • Kagbeni
  • 2,804 m

After breakfast, we will drive up to Muktinath 3,760m/12,332ft to visit Hindu temple and acclimatization on this elevation. After lunch returns down to Kagbeni via visiting Jarkot and kinga. 4 hrs drive round trip, Overnight in Yak Donald Hotel in Kagbeni. Meals included B.L.D.

  • Breakfast Lunch and dinner
  • Tea house
  • Kagbeni
  • 2,804 m

After breakfast, we head towards Ghami 3,520m/11,545ft. The drive goes right side of Kaligandaki river via crossing Tyangbe, Chuksang. As we arrive in Chhuksang we will stop to visit small cave monastery and continue to drive towards Chaile. After crossing the river we will reach Chaile then we will drive up till to Samar 3,660m/12005ft with crossing Dejong La pass 3,750m/ 12,300ft. At Samar, we will stop for lunch and then we will drive till to Ghami via crossing Shyangbochen 3,800m/12,464, Gheling 3,775m/12,382, and Nyi La 4,010m/13,153. 5 to 5 hrs drive, Overnight in Ghami. Meals included B.L.D.

  • breakfast Lunch and dinner
  • Tea house
  • Ghami
  • 3,510 meters / 11516

Morning drive continues by visiting Dhakmar 3,820m/12,530ft for short time landscape photography and cross the Tsarang La Pass 3,870m/12,694ft by driving till to Tsarang 3,560m/11,676ft. Upon arrival in Tasarang we will visit Monastery and stop for lunch and after lunch, we will continue to drive to Lomanthang 3,840m/12,600feet. 4hrs drive, (If people pay interest there are 2 and the half-hour of a side trip to Logheker Monastery 3,950m/12,956ft). Arrival in Hotel and free time. Overnight in Hotel in Lomanthang. Meals included B.L.D.

  • Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
  • Tea house/ Hotel
  • Lomanthang
  • 3,840m/12,600

Today we will directly drive up to the Kora La border4,660m/15,284ft where you will able to explore the border between Nepal and Tibet but controlled by Chinese. In this drive, you will be able to explore the heard of Yaks and other animals and on return, we will visit Chooser Valley 3,900m/12,792ft where it is able to explore the cave life which is still using by people as attaching with their traditional homes. During this trip, there are possible to visit some local houses to explore the culture of the people of this valley with their lifestyle. In this place, there is also possible to explore the Cave home at Kenchol Ling where there are more than 100 rooms on one wall with one door. After this visit, we will return to the hotel visiting Nyamgal Monastery.4 to 5 hr drive round trip, Overnight in Hotel in Lomanthang. Meals included B.L.D.

  • Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
  • Tea House /hotel
  • Lo manthang
  • 3,840m/12,600feet

Lomanthang drive down to Riverside below and keep driving to Kagbeni Yak Donald Hotel B.l.D.

  • Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • tea house
  • kagbeni
  • 2,804 m

After Breakfast and take off all the camping gear we will drive down to Lete via crossing Chuksang, Kagbeni, Jomsom, and Marpha. We will drive through very narrow and deep canyons as well as a rough road along the Kaligandaki river trail till to the bottom of Chaile. The landscape in some places is very attractive with huge artistic. After this point, we will drive on the same road till down to Jomsom which we took while entering.  and drive to pokhara . Meals  included B.L.D.

  • Map
  • Hotel
  • pokhara

Pokhara to Kathmandu return by overland you can return by flight too.

arrived at Kathmandu  check in to Hotel and free time. Overnight 

Drive to the airport depending on your flight time and departure to your next destination or back home.

What's Included

Included

  • All the ground transportation as applicable in the travel schedule.
  • accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara Bed and Breakfast 
  • Standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the Overland tour.
  • Tea or coffee 3 cups of the day 
  • All necessary paperwork and conservation entry permits.
  • Special Trekking Permit -There should be two people to make an Upper Mustang permit according to the Tourism Act  Nepal 1978 . It costs  US$ 500 per person for 10 days (the above price includes 10-day valid trekking permit from Kagbeni to Kagbeni and needs to have a minimum of 10 days of the permit. If you wish to stay more than 10 days in the restricted area, you are subjected to an extra charge for extra days (US$ 50 per day / per person).
  • Annapurna conservation area Project permit fee,
  •  4 X 4 Off-road Jeep Overland transportation  Pokhara Jomsom, Lo-Manthang, and back to Pokhara. 
  • All accommodations in lodges during an overland tour in Upper Mustang
  • An experienced Government-licensed guide and assistance guide if there is a big group with their wages, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
  • All the entry fees during an overland tour in Mustang.
  • Medical supplies (basic first aid kit will be available).Oxygen for the trip in case of need.
  • Farewell dinner at Kathmandu 
  • Sleeping Bag and the Duffle bag for traveling in Nepal
  • All government taxes and Tips for Travel crews
  • The arrangement of Rescuthe  flight  (you most have insurance  your country that should cover medical and Evacuation )

Not Included

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • all meals in Kathmandu  and Pokhara except Breakfast  
  • All the entry fees during Sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara  $106 USD one-way 
  • Pokhara to Jomsom $160 USD per person one way 
  • Excess baggage charges if you will do a flight 
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel and rescue insurance ( you must do from your country that should cover Medical and Evacuation)
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, Horse ride, etc)
  • Donation in the monastery or any places

 

Useful Information

Please Note That this website package is a normal 3-star-stander Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara if you like to upgrade the service more Luxury email us at - [email protected]   

Special Trekking Permit US$ 500 per person for 10 days (the above price includes 10-day valid trekking permit from Kagbeni to Kagbeni and needs to have a minimum of 10 days of the permit. If you would wish to stay more than 10 days in the restricted area, you are subjected to an extra charge for extra days (US$ 50 per day / per person).