Upper Mustang — Forbidden Kingdom Trek — 10 Days

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days · what you'll do each day

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrival, briefing & drive to trailhead

   1,400 m

   Meet your guide, complete a gear check and permit briefing, then transfer to the trek starting point and settle in for the night.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Trek to Jomsom (flight)

   2,159 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Trek to Kagbeni

   2,538 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Trek to Chele

   2,918 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Trek to Syangboche

   3,297 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Trek to Lo Manthang

   3,677 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Trek to Ghemi

   3,840 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Trek to Muktinath

   3,840 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Trek to Jomsom

   3,840 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Final descent & return transfer

    1,500 m

    Complete the last leg of the trail, transfer back to the city and celebrate your achievement.