Physical Requirements
Moderate fitness. Requires comfort with long, bumpy driving stretches over dirt mountain roads, along with 3 to 4 hours of hiking across wind-swept, dusty trails.
Pokhara Departure
Lower Mustang Cultural Overland Tour
Exploring the ancient mud-brick alleyways of Kagbeni (the gateway to Upper Mustang), walking through the stone-paved, apple-orchard paradise of Marpha, and witnessing the stark geographical transition into the Himalayan rain shadow.
6 Days
Duration
3,800 m
Max Altitude
Moderate
Difficulty
Guest House / Lodge
Lodging
Mar–Nov
Best Season
Highlights
Exploring the ancient mud-brick alleyways of Kagbeni (the gateway to Upper Mustang), walking through the stone-paved, apple-orchard paradise of Marpha, and witnessing the stark geographical transition into the Himalayan rain shadow.
Expedition Brief
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
1,190m
Drive Pokhara to Tatopani
Set off on an overland adventure out of Pokhara, driving along the winding Kali Gandaki river corridor to the hot spring town of Tatopani. Spend the evening soaking in the natural riverside thermal pools.
Day 2
2,670m
Drive Tatopani to Jomsom & Marpha Village
Drive through the deepest gorge in the world, watching the landscape shift into a rugged desert. Stop in Marpha, famous for its beautiful stone homes, ancient Buddhist monastery, and fresh local apple products.
Day 3
3,800m
Drive to Kagbeni & Muktinath Valley
Explore Kagbeni village, a historic medieval hub lined with Tibetan-style architecture. Continue driving up to the high-altitude valley of Muktinath to see the unique syncretic shrine revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Day 4
2,720m
Trek to Lupra Bon Village & Return to Jomsom
Leave the vehicle tracks for a scenic 4-hour trek through the wild, secluded Lupra Valley—one of the last remaining strongholds of the ancient pre-Buddhist Bon religion—before tracing the riverbed back to Jomsom.
Day 5
Fly or Drive Jomsom back to Pokhara
Catch an early morning flight between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs, or take a private vehicle drive back down to Pokhara for a celebratory lakeside dinner.
Day 6
Pokhara Departure
Tour concludes after breakfast with transfers to your next destination.
Pre-Trek Medical & Safety Prep
For any multi-day trek in Nepal—especially those exceeding 3,000 meters—it is highly recommended to get a baseline health check, confirm your physical fitness levels, and secure proper altitude sickness guidance or necessary travel vaccinations before departure.
Trail Logistics
What's Included
- ACAP
- TIMS permits
- private 4x4 Scorpio jeep for overland sections
- experienced English-speaking trekking guide
- comfortable mountain guest house accommodations
- all main meals
What's Not Included
- Emergency evacuation insurance
- bar bills
- Wi-Fi or hot shower add-on fees at local guesthouses
- tips
What to Bring
High-quality windproof jacket
polarized sunglasses (crucial for intense mountain glare)
dust scarf/buff
sturdy hiking boots
reusable water filtration flask
The Green Forest Standard
cottageVerified teahouses
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languageJP · EN · HI
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home_pinPokhara start & end
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Dhorpatan Wildlife Reserve
Nepal's only dedicated wildlife reserve — blue sheep, isolated Tibetan settlements, and remote marshlands.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
A 14-day alpine expedition circling Dhaulagiri I — French Pass, glacier camps, and the snow-bound Hidden Valley.
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