A
Anant Lakhotiya
Travel Guide
Hindi
English
Nepali
10 days
Hard
Mustang Forbidden Kingdom Expedition
Trip Overview
A rare journey into Upper Mustang — the last Tibetan Buddhist kingdom, closed to the world until 1992. Medieval walled cities, ancient cave monasteries, and a Martian landscape unlike anywhere else in the Himalayas.
Destinations on this Route
Pokhara
Nepal's adventure capital on the shores of Phewa Lake, with a dramatic backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges reflected in the still water.
Mustang
The forbidden kingdom — a high-altitude Tibetan plateau encircled by desert cliffs, medieval cave monasteries, and the walled city of Lo Manthang.
Muktinath
A sacred site revered by both Hindus and Buddhists at 3,800 metres — pilgrims from across India visit the eternal flame, the 108 water spouts, and the ancient temple.
Key Experience Highlights
- Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom on a 20-minute mountain flight
- Explore the walled city of Lo Manthang and the royal palace
- Visit 15th-century Thubchen and Jampa monasteries with ancient murals
- Sky caves with thousand-year-old Buddhist manuscripts
- Wind-carved canyon landscapes in ochre, red, and white
- Restricted Area Permit (USD 500) included
What's Included
- Restricted Area Permit for Upper Mustang (USD 500, 10 days)
- ACAP conservation permit and TIMS card
- Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara domestic flights
- All accommodation in Lo Manthang and on route
- All meals on trek
- Licensed government guide with Upper Mustang expertise
- Porter service
Not Included
- International/domestic flights to Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Personal rescue and travel insurance (mandatory in restricted area)
- Items of personal nature
- Extension beyond 10-day permit window
Local Advice
Want to do this trip? Discuss it with an advisor.
Our Nepal-based advisors can confirm current costs, dates and transport for this itinerary.
Message on WhatsApp