UPPER MUSTANG | NEPAL
ACCOMODATION
5/4 Star Hotel, Traditional Homestays, Twin Sharing
TERRAIN TYPE
Hilly, Off-Road, Mountainous
DAYS
11 Days
MAXIMUM AGE
65
TOUR MODE
4X4 SUV- Self Drive (Your Own Vehicle)
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
4000 Meters
BEST SEASON
Apr - Oct
GROUP SIZE
10 Pax
TOUR DATES
13 July-23 July '2025
DEPARTURE FROM
Gorakhpur
MEALS
All Meals Included
MINIMUM Age
18
FITNESS LEVEL
Moderate-Fit
WHAT'S SPECIAL?
Upper Mustang
Upper Mustang was once a kingdom. You get to explore ancient Buddhist monasteries, caves, and palaces. It's considered a paradise for self drive enthusiasts.
Kali Gandaki
Kali Gandaki Gorge is the deepest gorge in the world.It has a whopping space of over 18,000 ft between it's bottom and the rim of the mountains that surround it on either side.
Muktinath Temple
It is one of the world's highest temples (3800m).This Vishnu temple sacred to both Hindus & Buddhists.It is located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of d Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang.
ITINERARY
A Day By Day Plan
Assemble to Meet & Greet at Gorakhpur.
Trip Briefing, Drive to Sonauli and Enter Nepal. Complete the Border formalities and head towards Pokhara. (285 kms). Lunch is enroute.
Relax day in Pokhara. We could do paragliding or boating on the Phew Lake.
Pokhara to Jomsom (186 kms) via witnessing the Golden Hanging Bridge.
Drive from Jomsom – Muktinath – Ghami (63 kms) via Syngboche Pass
Drive from Ghami – Lo Manthang – (27 kms)
Explore the ancient Chushang Caves and Golf-course and view of the China border, overnight in Lo Manthang (45-65 kms)
Enjoy Lo Manthang. Walk around the town.
Drive from Lomanthang to Kalopani/Tatopani (97 kms)
Drive from Kalopani to Pokhara and enjoy the Cultural Thali Dinner and raise a toast.
Drive from Pokhara to Sunauli – the Indo Nepal border and the trip ends.
*Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP)
*Upper Mustang Restricted Permits for all travelers which cost USD 550 Per
Person (Min of 2 people and a guide is a must for Upper Mustang Tour)
*Vehicles registration fees at customs at the Nepal border
*Nepal Customs, RTO Permits, Tolls for the route we plan for our Upper
Mustang Self Drive Tour
*Twin-sharing accommodation in 5-star, 4-star, and best-available hotels in remote locations. Requesting single occupancy will result in an increase of Rs. 50,000/- in the per-person accommodation cost
*All Meals, Tea and snacks (as a group together)
*1 Expert tour guide
Salary, allowances, travel expenses, insurance of all staffs
*Entry fees for sightseeing spots, Marpha, Muktinath Temple, Monasteries,
Dumba Lake etc.
*All Parking and entry fees to the places we visit, as required
*Any first aid requirements, assist an instant/medical emergency
*All expenses of fuelling and related to car repair expenses etc.
*Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories
*Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges, and calls)
*Personal bills and personal choice of expenses like bar bills etc
*Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation, natural disasters, or for personal interest
*Tips and any gratitude for staffs and tour guide
*Any further services not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes Section
*Personal, Travel or rentals, any Vehicle (Geographical Extn)
*Insurance for this tour
*If seat sharing in a private vehicle is arranged, the fuel expenses will be divided among the passengers. In the case of a rental 4×4 SUV, both the estimated fuel cost and the rental charges will be shared by the passengers
*Any cost arising to the medical emergencies are to be borne by the individual
- Assemble to meet and greet at Gorakhpur – Marriott/Ramada or similar
- Trip Briefing, Drive to Sonauli and Enter Nepal. Complete the Border formalities and head towards Pokhara. (280 kms). Lunch is en-route
- Relax day in Pokhara – Bodhi Suites/Hotel Barahi or similar
- Pokhara to Jomsom (186 kms) – Om’s Home or similar
- Drive/Ride from Jomsom – Muktinath/Ghami (63 kms) – Hotel De Purang or similar
- Drive/Ride from Muktinath/Ghami – Lo Manthang – Explore the Monastery, Palaces (27 kms) – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Explore the ancient Chushang Caves, Thubchen Gompa, Golf-course and view the China border, overnight Lo Manthang (45-65 kms) – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Enjoy Lo Manthang – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Drive/Ride from Lomanthang – Marpha – Kalopani (97 kms) – Kalopani Guest House
- Drive/Ride from Kalopani to Bhairawaha (242 kms) – Dreamland Resort/Hotel Mourya
- Exit the Indo Nepal border and the trip ends.
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
- Upper Mustang Restricted Permits and ACAP for each traveler costs USD 550 Per Person.
- Nepal Customs, RTO Permits for every vehicle or motorcycle, Tolls for the route we plan for our Upper Mustang Self Drive Tour
- All accommodations, the best basis availability of the region, for the entire trip, on a Twin Sharing basis. If single occupancy is requested, the overall per-person accommodation cost of the tour will increase by 40%
- All Meals. Tea, Coffee, Cold drinks and snacks (as a group together)
- 1 experienced government certified English / Hindi speaking tour guide to Upper Mustang from Border to Border
- Assistant Guide if the group exceeds 8-10 people in the group, as per regulations
- Salary, allowances, travel expenses, insurance of all staffs
- Entry fees for sightseeing spots like Marpha, Muktinath Temple, Monasteries, Dumba Lake etc.
- All Parking and entry fees to the places we visit, as required
- Any first aid requirements, assist an instant/medical emergency.
- All expenses of hiring a rental vehicle/motorcycle, their fueling and related to vehicle/motorcycle repair expenses etc. An advance of USD 100 is to be deposited for a request of a rental vehicle/motorcycle.
- Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges, and calls)
- Personal bills and personal choice of expenses like bar bills, deserts, drinks like coffee, juice, snacks, water, chocolate and so on
- Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation, natural disasters, or for personal interest
- Tips and any gratitude for staffs and tour guide
- Any further services not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes Section
- Any Vehicle/Motorcycle (Geographical Extn) Insurance for this tour
- If seat sharing in a private vehicle is arranged, the fuel expenses will be divided among the passengers. In the case of a rental 4×4 SUV, both the estimated fuel cost and the rental charges will be shared by the passengers
- Any cost arising to the medical emergencies are to be borne by the individual.
Approx. Motorcycles and 4WD SUV Rental Costs Per Day in INR
All rental SUV vehicle of your choice are to be hired from New Delhi. We will share our preferred vendors. Please note that the vehicles must be booked and rented directly by you, as Travelinkedd acts solely as a facilitator in this process
- You may request the vendor to deliver the vehicle to Gorakhpur, our starting point, or fly to New Delhi, hire it there, and drive 840 km to Gorakhpur
- Rental motorcycles will be provided upon entry into Nepal at the Indo-Nepal border
- Ensure you carry the authorization letter, vehicle documents, and all necessary papers for a smooth entry and exit at the Indo-Nepal border.
- Himalayan 411 – 3,000/-
- Himalayan 45 – 5,500/-
- RE 500 – 2,500/-
- 4WD SUV – 7,000/- to 12,000/-
- Assemble to meet and greet at Gorakhpur – Marriott/Ramada or similar
- Trip Briefing, Drive to Sonauli and Enter Nepal. Complete the Border formalities and head towards Pokhara. (280 kms). Lunch is en-route
- Relax day in Pokhara – Bodhi Suites/Hotel Barahi or similar
- Pokhara to Jomsom (186 kms) – Om’s Home or similar
- Drive/Ride from Jomsom – Muktinath/Ghami (63 kms) – Hotel De Purang or similar
- Drive/Ride from Muktinath/Ghami – Lo Manthang – Explore the Monastery, Palaces (27 kms) – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Explore the ancient Chushang Caves, Thubchen Gompa, Golf-course and view the China border, overnight Lo Manthang (45-65 kms) – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Enjoy Lo Manthang – Hotel Mandala/Lotus Holiday Inn or similar
- Drive/Ride from Lomanthang – Marpha – Kalopani (97 kms) – Kalopani Guest House
- Drive/Ride from Kalopani to Bhairawaha (242 kms) – Dreamland Resort/Hotel Mourya
- Exit the Indo Nepal border and the trip ends.
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
- Upper Mustang Restricted Permits and ACAP for each traveler costs USD 550 Per Person.
- Nepal Customs, RTO Permits for every vehicle or motorcycle, Tolls for the route we plan for our Upper Mustang Self Drive Tour
- All accommodations, the best basis availability of the region, for the entire trip, on a Twin Sharing basis. If single occupancy is requested, the overall per-person accommodation cost of the tour will increase by 40%
- All Meals. Tea, Coffee, Cold drinks and snacks (as a group together)
- 1 experienced government certified English / Hindi speaking tour guide to Upper Mustang from Border to Border
- Assistant Guide if the group exceeds 8-10 people in the group, as per regulations
- Salary, allowances, travel expenses, insurance of all staffs
- Entry fees for sightseeing spots like Marpha, Muktinath Temple, Monasteries, Dumba Lake etc.
- All Parking and entry fees to the places we visit, as required
- Any first aid requirements, assist an instant/medical emergency.
- All expenses of hiring a rental vehicle/motorcycle, their fueling and related to vehicle/motorcycle repair expenses etc. An advance of USD 100 is to be deposited for a request of a rental vehicle/motorcycle.
- Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges, and calls)
- Personal bills and personal choice of expenses like bar bills, deserts, drinks like coffee, juice, snacks, water, chocolate and so on
- Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation, natural disasters, or for personal interest
- Tips and any gratitude for staffs and tour guide
- Any further services not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes Section
- Any Vehicle/Motorcycle (Geographical Extn) Insurance for this tour
- If seat sharing in a private vehicle is arranged, the fuel expenses will be divided among the passengers. In the case of a rental 4×4 SUV, both the estimated fuel cost and the rental charges will be shared by the passengers
- Any cost arising to the medical emergencies are to be borne by the individual.
Approx. Motorcycles and 4WD SUV Rental Costs Per Day in INR
All rental SUV vehicle of your choice are to be hired from New Delhi. We will share our preferred vendors. Please note that the vehicles must be booked and rented directly by you, as Travelinkedd acts solely as a facilitator in this process
- You may request the vendor to deliver the vehicle to Gorakhpur, our starting point, or fly to New Delhi, hire it there, and drive 840 km to Gorakhpur
- Rental motorcycles will be provided upon entry into Nepal at the Indo-Nepal border
- Ensure you carry the authorization letter, vehicle documents, and all necessary papers for a smooth entry and exit at the Indo-Nepal border.
- Himalayan 411 – 3,000/-
- Himalayan 45 – 5,500/-
- RE 500 – 2,500/-
- 4WD SUV – 7,000/- to 12,000/-
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