Overview

Upper Mustang Jeep Tour -10 Day Himalayan Overland Adventure

Tour Overview

The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan journey designed for travelers seeking to explore the mystical landscapes and ancient culture of the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal. This expertly curated jeep tour to Upper Mustang allows you to reach the heart of Mustang, Lo Manthang without the need for long trekking. It is an ideal choice for adventure seekers, culture lovers, and photography enthusiasts who prefer comfort and cultural immersion over physical stamina

Located in  Nepal’s remote trans-Himalayan region, Upper Mustang  was once a restricted kingdom bordering Tibet. The region is famous for its stunning  desert  landscapes, ancient Tibetan Buddhist traditions,and the maintained  lifestyle of its people. This Upper Mustang Jeep Tour will take you along off-road trails, over high-altitude passes, and to ancinet  villages where time seems to have frozen.

The route includes fascinating settlements such as:

• Kagbeni (2,804m) – Gateway to Upper Mustang, known for its ancient monastery and confluence of cultures.

   

• Chhusang (2,980m) – Surrounded by red cliffs and traditional mud houses.

   

• Samar (3,660m) – Famous for meditation caves and juniper forests.

   

• Ghemi (3,520m) – Home to the longest mani wall in Mustang.

   

• Tsarang (3,570m) – A historical village with red monasteries and palace ruins.

   

• Lo Manthang (3,840m) – The walled city and cultural epicenter of Upper Mustang.

   

During this Upper Mustang overland tour, you will experience a unique combination of comfort and isolation. With experienced drivers in a 4WD vehicle, you will experience the  breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas, explore Buddhist monasteries over 600 years old, and stay in family-run accommodations with views of wind-swept cliffs and yak herds grazing in the distance.

Culture, People & Traditions

The people of Upper Mustang are mainly  of Tibetan origin, and their  lifestyle deeply influenced by the age-old traditions of  Bon and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The Mustang jeep ride offers you  the chance to meet with yak herders, monks, and local families who still wear traditional clothes and speak dialects similar to Tibetan.

In many villages, you may be offered yak milk, yak cheese, or salted butter tea—staples of the highland diet. In extremely remote parts, rituals involving yak blood mixed with milk are still practiced, as these are believed to enhance vitality and prevent altitude sickness.

Upper Mustang is also home to sky caves, ancient dwellings and burial sites carved into cliffs, some dating back over 2,000 years.  During the Lo Manthang road trip, these sites provide insights into prehistoric and early Buddhist cultures of the Himalayas.

Weather & Environment

 Upper Mustang is located in the rain shadow of the Annapurna range, resluting in a dry, desert-like climate year-round.The region remains accessible and clear even during Nepal’s monsoon season making this off-road Mustang tour ideal between March and November.

The landscape consists largely of , wind-eroded hills with red and ochre cliffs, canyons, and alpine plateaus. Fossils can trequently be found in riverbeds, and the views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri ranges are constant companions.

Our team of professional guides ensures that altitude is managed safely, and each day’s travel is designed with suffecient  rest, comfort, and cultural experiences.

 Tour Highlights

• 🚙 Exclusive Upper Mustang Jeep Tour with private 4WD vehicle

• 🏔️ Explore ancient villages: Kagbeni, Samar, Ghemi, Tsarang, and Lo Manthang

• 🕍 Discover sky caves and centuries-old Buddhist monasteries 

• 🏰 Explore the guarded kingdom of Lo Manthang (3,840m)

• 🙏 Experience Tibetan-influenced culture and interact with local families

• 🥛 Try tasty traditional foods like yak milk, buckwheat bread, and butter tea

• 🧘 Discover about religious rituals and ancient Bon traditions

• 🌄 Travel through the stunning landscapes in Nepal’s Himalayan rain shadow

• 🥾 Perfect alternative for trekking with full cultural immersion

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
 

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (822m) – 6 to 7 hours

Day 3: Drive to Tatopani via Beni (1,190m) – 6 to 7 hours

Day 4: Drive to Kagbeni to Jomsom (2,804m) – 5 to 6 hours

Day 5: Drive to Ghami (3,520m) – 6 to 7 hours

Day 6: Drive to Lo Manthang (3,840m) – 2 to 3 hours

Day 7: Excursion to Chhoser & Sky Caves (up to 3,900m) – 2 to 3 hours

Day 8: Drive to Tsarang (3,570m) – 1.5 to 2 hours

Day 9: Return to Pokhara (822m) – 8 to 10 hours

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu (1,400m) – 6 to 7 hours / 25 min flight option

Exclude/Include

Cost Includes

All meals (B/L/D) & accommodation (Lodge/Tented camp) during the trekking period
National park permit
Domestic airfare
Domestic airport tax
English speaking guide
Highly experienced staffs
Staffs food, clothing & salary
Staffs insurance
All necessary grounded transportation
Airport picks up & drops
TIMS (Trekker's Information Management System)

Cost Excludes

Personal nature expenses
Bar bill
Rescue & Evacuation
Gratitude (tip) for staff