Top Manang Mustang Trek
8 Days
Moderate
Hotel/Lodge/Tea house
Private Vechicle/Public Bus
2-15
through out the year
Top Manang Mustang Trek Brief Insight
Important places
Besisahar: The starting point of the trek.
Chame: The gateway to the Upper Manang region.
Pisang: Offers a glimpse of Tibetan culture and stunning mountain scenery.
Manang: Stop key compatibility with rich cultural experiences.
Yak Khark: Upland grazing land.
Thorang Fedi: The base camp of Thorang La Pass.
Thorang La Pass: One of the highest trekking passes in the world.
Muktinath: Holy religious place.
Jomsom: The main town of Mustang region with a picturesque airport.
Tips for the trek
Acclimatization: Ensure proper acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness.
Permits: Make sure you have the necessary permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card).
Preparation: Carry suitable trekking gear and be prepared for different weather conditions.
Health: Stay hydrated and listen to your body to avoid altitude sickness.
This itinerary covers the highlights and ensures a memorable trekking experience through the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Manang and Mustang regions.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Kathmandu to Besishahr
- Day 2: Besishahr to Chame
- Day 3: Chame to Pisang
- Day 4: Pisang to Manang
- Day 5: Manang to Yak Khark
- Day 6: Yak Khark to Thorang Phedi
- Day 7: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
- Day 8: Muktinath to Jomsom and flight/Drive to Pokhara
- Day 9: Flight/Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Besishahr
Highest Altitude :
(760m)
Trek Duration :
Travel Time: About 6-7 hours by bus.
Significance: Bensishahr is the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trekking route to Manang.
Day 2: Besishahr to Chame
Highest Altitude :
(2,670m)
Trek Duration :
Trek/Drive: Drive to Chame, about 5-6 hours.
Significance: Chame is the administrative center of Manang district and offers a breathtaking view of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna 2.
Day 3: Chame to Pisang
Highest Altitude :
(3,300m)
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 5-6 hours.
Significance: Pisang is known for its beautiful landscape and Pisang peak. Upper Pisang offers a traditional Tibetan village experience.
Day 4: Pisang to Manang
Highest Altitude :
(3,540m)
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 5-6 hours.
Significance: Manang is an important favorable location with beautiful views of the Annapurna range. The village has many monasteries and Gangapurna Lake.
Day 5: Manang to Yak Khark
Highest Altitude :
(4,020m)
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 3-4 hours.
Significance: Yak Khark is a great place to see yak grazing and prepare for higher altitudes.
Day 6: Yak Khark to Thorang Phedi
Highest Altitude :
(4,450m)
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 3-4 hours.
Significance: Thorang Phedi is the base for climbing the Thorang La Pass, one of the highest trekking passes in the world.
Day 7: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
Highest Altitude :
(3,800 m) via Thorong La Pass (5,416 m).
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 7-8 hours.
Significance: Thorong La Pass offers panoramic views of the Himalayas. Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Day 8: Muktinath to Jomsom and flight/Drive to Pokhara
Highest Altitude :
(2,743 m)
Trek Duration :
Trek Time: 4/5 hours to Jomsom.
Significance: Jomsom is an important town in the Mustang region known for its apple orchards and strong winds. A flight to Pokhara offers stunning aerial views of the Annapurna range.
Day 9: Flight/Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Highest Altitude :
(830/1300m)
Trek Duration :
25m/8-9h
Significance: The natural lake site city Pokhara and the historical Capital city Kathmandu both are important tourist sites of Nepal.