# Upper Mustang & Luri Valley Adventure Trek

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Pokhara, Nepal
**Duration:** 288 hours
**Price:** from USD 1938.74 per participant
**Meeting point:** Upper Mustang & Luri Valley Adventure Trek

## About

Hidden Himalayan Heritage Trek – Upper Mustang & Luri Valley Explorer

The Upper Mustang region, often called the “Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal,” preserves its Tibetan culture, walled cities, monasteries, and ancient traditions. This trek combines adventure, culture, and spirituality, offering travelers a unique Himalayan experience. Explore the Luri Valley, home to the 14th-century Luri Gompa monastery, remote villages, hidden cliff caves, and desert-like landscapes.

Highlights

Lo Manthang: Explore the ancient walled city, monasteries, and palaces.

Luri Valley & Luri Gompa: Visit 14th-century murals and cave tunnels.

Hidden Monasteries & Caves: Discover Chhoser Cave and vertical cave monasteries.

Cultural Immersion: Stay in homestays, experience Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Scenic Landscapes: Trek through semi-arid desert landscapes, high passes, and Himalayan vistas.

Practical Information

Duration: 12–14 days | Max Altitude: 4,210 m | Difficulty: Moderate–Challenging

Permits: Upper Mustang Restricted Area, TIMS, Conservation Area

Guide Requirement: Licensed guide, minimum two participants

Best Seasons: Spring (Mar–May), Autumn (Sep–Nov); Monsoon trekking possible

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m) – by tourist bus or flight. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 02: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (2,713m); trek to Kagbeni (2,897m) – 3–4 hrs.

Day 03: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3,800m) – 4 hrs.

Day 04: Muktinath to Tetang (3,040m) via Gyu La Pass (4,077m) – 5–6 hrs.

Day 05: Tetang to Tange (3,240m) via Pa Pass (4,210m) – 8–9 hrs.

Day 06: Tange to Yara (3,900m) – 6–7 hrs.

Day 07: Day hike to Luri Gompa (4,005m) – 3 hrs; overnight in Yara.

Day 08: Yara to Lo Manthang (3,810m) via Dhi La & La Pass (3,950m) – 5–6 hrs.

Day 09: Acclimatization/rest day in Lo Manthang; sightseeing at Mustang King Palace, Jampa, Thubchen, Chodey, Choprang Gompas, Chhoser Cave.

Day 10: Drive Lo Manthang to Jomsom (2,710m) – 5–6 hrs.

Day 11: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (915m) – 20 mins; overnight in Pokhara.

Day 12: Pokhara to Kathmandu – by tourist bus (6–7 hrs) or flight (35 mins). Himalaya Heart Trekking arranges bus, private car, or flight.

## What's included

- What's Included
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Experienced local porters
- Accommodation in teahouses and homestays
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Trekking permits: TIMS, Conservation Area Permit
- Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit
- Transportation from Pokhara to Jomsom (flight/road)
- Airport transfers in Nepal
- Entrance fees to monasteries and cultural sites
- Festival participation (if timing matches Tiji Festival)
- Daily tea/coffee and hot beverages
- First-aid kit and basic trekking equipment support
- Detailed itinerary and pre-trek briefing
- Lomanthang: Explore the walled city with monasteries.
- Luri Gompa: Visit 14th-century monastery with frescoes.
- Caves & Trails: Trek remote caves and desert landscapes.
- Tibetan Culture: Immerse in local traditions and village life.
- Scenic Views: Enjoy Himalayan peaks and starlit desert nights.

## What's not included

- What's Not Included
- International flights to Nepal
- Nepal visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bags, walking poles, clothing)
- Meals in Pokhara, Jomsom, or Kathmandu outside trek itinerary
- Personal expenses and tips for guides/porters
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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## Booking

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