Explore the magical charm of Upper Mustang by jeep and enjoy the magnificence. The forbidden land of Upper Mustang is one of the most spectacular restricted regions in Nepal where you can explore unique cultural practices. Upper Mustang Jeep Tour will allow you to explore the beauty of the land in lesser time than trekking there.
Although Upper Mustang is famous as a restricted trekking destination, we have brought this unique Jeep Tour to explore the region. While Upper Mustang Trek takes you 17 days to complete, this jeep tour will shorten the trip to 12 days.
The jeep tour will also make your adventure easier as you do not need to trek through the windy and sandy landscape of the mountain. It will allow you enough acclimating time as you reach the higher altitude of the mountains.
Driving through the Kali Gandaki river gorge, the deepest in the world, towards the beautiful Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang is an experience that you will cherish in your life. You will spend time exploring beautiful villages and surroundings that come along the route. As you approach the villages at higher altitudes, you will see different lifestyles and cultural practices prevalent there.
The tour stops at several places as overnight stops with enough time to explore the beauty of the area. This Upper Mustang Jeep Tour offers you a mixed experience of adventure, culture, and mountain lifestyle.
While both the trips take you to explore the beautiful places in the Mustang region, you will get a different experience of the adventure on each trip.
The jeep tour will take the trekking part away from your adventure while the trekking doesn't have the thrill of driving in the spectacular mountains of Upper Mustang.
Both the trips have their own unique specialty and offer incredible experiences. However, if you have a shorter vacation and yet want to explore the Mustang region, we recommend you the jeep tour.
You can also check our Jomsom Muktinath Jeep Tour.
Kathmandu Arrival
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Pokhara - Kagbeni
Kagbeni - Ghami
Ghami - Lo Manthang
Lo Manthang - Chhosar
Chhosar - Jomsom
Jomsom - Pokhara
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Departure Day
| SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-02-04 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 2 | 2026-02-07 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 3 | 2026-02-11 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 4 | 2026-02-13 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 5 | 2026-02-19 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 6 | 2026-02-21 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 7 | 2026-02-22 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 8 | 2026-02-23 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 9 | 2026-02-27 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 10 | 2026-02-28 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-03-01 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 2 | 2026-03-02 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 3 | 2026-03-13 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 4 | 2026-03-19 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 5 | 2026-03-23 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 6 | 2026-03-26 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 7 | 2026-03-31 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-04-03 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 2 | 2026-04-11 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 3 | 2026-04-17 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 4 | 2026-04-22 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 5 | 2026-04-25 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 6 | 2026-04-30 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 2 | 2026-05-12 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 3 | 2026-05-17 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 4 | 2026-05-22 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 5 | 2026-05-29 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-02 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 2 | 2026-06-10 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 3 | 2026-06-18 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 4 | 2026-06-22 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 5 | 2026-06-24 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
| 6 | 2026-06-30 | 10 Days | USD 2250 | Available | Book Now |
It’s a road-based adventure into one of Nepal’s most distinct regions, where the landscape shifts into high-altitude desert framed by stark cliffs, red-and-ochre rock walls, and centuries-old settlements. Travelers take 4WD jeeps from Pokhara or Jomsom, driving through the Kali Gandaki corridor, and continue north into the former Kingdom of Lo. The journey ends in Lo Manthang, a walled town that feels preserved by wind, dust, and time, before turning back the same way.
Most tours kick off in Pokhara, a scenic lakeside city, or sometimes directly from Jomsom if flights are included. From there, the jeep follows a long, rugged trail to Lo Manthang. The tour wraps back in the same starting city or airport point, depending on the package, completing a full loop of the road portion of the journey.
Most itineraries run 5 to 9 days. The days aren’t padded for comfort — they’re built for altitude, road pace, sightseeing, and monastery stops. The drives are long, sometimes 6–8 hours, but broken up by cultural landmarks, viewpoints, and tea stops in small settlements along the way.
Lo Manthang sits at about 3,840 meters. You don’t climb to this height on foot; you ascend by road, but you’ll still feel the elevation in the dry air, especially when stepping out of the jeep. The sun feels sharper here, the wind cooler, the world quieter.
Yes, when done in a proper 4WD jeep with experienced drivers who know the hairpin bends, river crossings, and shifting road surfaces. The biggest safety concerns are weather changes, seasonal road blocks, and altitude discomfort for those sensitive to elevation. It’s not considered dangerous like mountaineering, but it does require awareness, patience, and steady driving.
The road is mostly unpaved, dusty, and rocky in many sections, especially north of Kagbeni. Expect gravel stretches, occasional river crossings, and bumpy patches where the jeep slows to a crawl. It’s less about speed and more about endurance — of the road, the vehicle, and the people inside it.
Yes. The region requires a Restricted Area Permit and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit. These permits are checked at entry points like Kagbeni, and without them, you won’t be allowed to continue north.
Costs generally start around USD 800 and can go above USD 2,500 per person depending on season, jeep charter, group size, and luxury level. The price shifts with demand in peak months, fuel conditions, guide requirements, and whether flights are added. It’s a region where logistics cost more because everything travels farther fuel, staff, supplies, food, and time.
Yes, usually, because it lies in a restricted, high-altitude zone with long supply chains. Even basics rooms, meals, fuel, and staffing cost more to move and maintain here, so overall tour pricing reflects that added remoteness.
You need a licensed guide to enter Upper Mustang legally, even if you’re traveling by private jeep. The guide isn’t just for storytelling they help handle checkpoints, permits, translation in villages, cultural etiquette, and route decisions when weather shifts.
May to October is ideal for jeep tours because the snow clears from high road sections and teahouses stay open. Monsoon months (July–August) are still doable because Mustang lies in the rain shadow, but landslides can affect lower road approaches. Winter brings heavy snow and road closures, making it unreliable for jeep travel.
Yes, but mostly in winter or early spring at higher road points. Lo Manthang itself may dust with snow occasionally, but roads leading there can block entirely during deep winter.
It’s roughly 450–500 km of road travel when including the full approach and return. The kilometers feel longer because the surface changes constantly, from paved roads to dust, to stone, then dry riverbeds.
About 6 to 8 hours depending on road conditions, stops, and photo breaks. It’s a slow, scenic drive where you’ll likely pause often because the views keep interrupting the urge to rush.
Mustang sits behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, which block much of the monsoon rain, keeping the upper region drier than the rest of Nepal during the wet season.
Blue sheep, Himalayan birds, and occasionally foxes or marmots. Mustang is more cultural than jungle-heavy, so wildlife sightings are possible, but the real stars are cliffs, caves, and monasteries.
Yes, for families with older children and teens. Small kids may struggle with altitude, long bumpy roads, and cold nights. Teens tend to adapt better and enjoy the region’s culture and geology.
No official age limit. But travelers should have decent heart and lung health. Seniors often complete the road tour comfortably when pacing is adjusted.
Yes, 4WD jeeps drive directly to Lo Manthang, but only 2 people can land at Kala Patthar if combining helicopter stops not part of the jeep tour itself. Jeep tours stay on the ground route.
Simple teahouse and lodge menus: dal bhat, noodles, soups, rice dishes, seasonal vegetables, eggs, Tibetan bread, and butter tea. The food is basic but filling, built for long travel days.
No, ATMs are only in major cities like Kathmandu or Pokhara. You should carry enough cash in USD or NPR before heading north.
Some accept cards in Lo Manthang, but connectivity isn’t guaranteed. Cash works more reliably across checkpoints and villages.
Not mandatory, but it’s culturally expected as appreciation for effort, especially in remote regions like Mustang where drivers and guides spend long days away from home.
Two trekkers minimum, plus a licensed guide. Jeep tours usually move as private or group jeep charters, but the permit headcount rule remains.
Larkya La is 5,106 m but belongs to the Manaslu trek region, not the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour.
The jeep reaches Lo Manthang at 3,840 m. Side hikes can climb higher, but jeeps stay on the road circuit.
Side hikes are optional and usually 2–4 hours, depending on the viewpoint caves, ridges, or monasteries but you return to the jeep and lodge after each hike.
Rarely reliable. Snow blocks roads, teahouses close, and temperatures drop sharply, making winter a poor season for jeep tours.
Jeep tours aren’t canceled mid-route often, but landslides, snow, or fog can block lower approaches or passes. Good tours include buffer days or route adjustments.
Yes. Agencies adjust pacing, sightseeing stops, lodge levels, fuel strategy, photography breaks, and side hikes depending on comfort, altitude tolerance, and time windows.
Enjoy the popular trekking and tour packages in Nepal Himalayas. 2026.
Get the latest news, offers and inspiring travel stories straight to your inbox.
© 2011 - 2026 All rights reserved. Adventure Himalaya Circuit Developed By : Xenatech Nepal
Lukas Steiner
Australia
A Wonderful Upper Mustang Journey
11th January, 2025
Our Upper Mustang jeep tour with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The team welcomed us with great hospitality and made sure every part of the trip felt smooth and enjoyable. Their personalized service and professional guides helped us explore the region comfortably and with confidence.
Basu Lamsal was especially impressive. He is friendly, experienced, organized, and truly caring, which made us feel supported throughout the journey. From our first day in Kathmandu until the moment we flew back home, everything was well arranged and thoughtfully managed.
Mei Ling Chen
Taiwan
A Smooth and Thrilling Upper Mustang Journey
4th February, 2025
My Upper Mustang trip with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours was an unforgettable ride. Everything was arranged perfectly, and the whole journey felt easy and comfortable. Basu Lamsal was incredibly friendly and caring from the beginning, and his experience and organized planning made the trip feel completely stress-free. The team showed great hospitality, and their personalized service really made a difference. Our guide was professional and fun to travel with, and he made sure we enjoyed every moment of the adventure.
Elena Markovic
Serbia
Title A Journey Through Upper Mustang I Will Always Remember
18th March, 2025
My Upper Mustang Jeep tour with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours was truly unforgettable. Everything was arranged with such care, and the logistics flowed so smoothly that I could simply relax and enjoy the incredible landscapes. The teahouses and hotels were comfortable, and the warm hospitality made every stop feel special.
Basu Lamsal was wonderful to work with. He is friendly, experienced, organized, and genuinely caring, which added a personal touch to the whole experience. The team offered great hospitality, personalized service, and very professional guides who made the journey even more meaningful. I would happily travel with them again.
Ravi Pratap Singh
India
An Unforgettable Journey Through Upper Mustang
13th May, 2025
My trip to Upper Mustang with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours was truly unforgettable. The breathtaking landscapes and peaceful villages made every moment special. Our guide was knowledgeable and supportive throughout the journey, and our driver Sahadev, handled the challenging mountain roads with amazing skill.
The company offered great hospitality and personalized service, and their professional guides made everything feel smooth and well planned. I also appreciate Basu Lamsal, who was friendly, experienced, organized, and genuinely caring from the very beginning. His attention to detail made the whole adventure even better.
I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a memorable Himalayan experience.
Sofia Andersson
Sweden
A Journey That Was Worth the Wait
18th June, 2025
I had been dreaming of exploring Upper Mustang for many years and my Jeep tour with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours made that dream come true in the best way. The whole experience felt like the perfect mix of culture, adventure, and breathtaking views. The team showed great hospitality from the very beginning, and their personalized service made the trip feel smooth and comfortable.
Basu Lamsal was incredibly friendly and well organized. His caring approach and deep experience made me feel safe and supported throughout the journey. The professional guides also added so much value with their knowledge and warm nature.
I could not have asked for a better way to discover Upper Mustang.
Hiroshi Tanaka
Japan
A Beautiful Journey Through Upper Mustang
19th August, 2025
Our recent 4WD trip through Upper Mustang with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours was truly unforgettable. Our group of four felt well taken care of from the moment the journey began. The team showed great hospitality and offered personalized service that made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Our guide and driver were professional and knowledgeable, which added so much depth to the adventure.
Basu Lamsal was incredibly friendly, experienced, organized, and genuinely caring. His attention to detail made us feel safe and supported throughout the journey. This trip felt special, and I would gladly travel with them again.
Giulia Romano
Italy
A Truly Magical Himalayan Escape
21st September, 2025
My experience with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours was absolutely magical. The journey through the Himalayas in a comfortable 4WD Jeep was exciting and full of unforgettable views. The team showed great hospitality and offered very personalized service that made me feel well taken care of from start to finish.
Basu Lamsal was incredibly friendly, experienced, and organized. He checked in often, made sure everything ran smoothly, and his caring nature made the whole adventure even more special. The guides were professional and always ready to help, which added so much confidence throughout the trip.
I would happily recommend this company to anyone looking for a memorable Himalayan adventure.
Nurin Aisyah Ahmad
Malaysia
A Journey I Will Never Forget
22nd October, 2025
Exploring the Himalayas in a 4WD Jeep was both thrilling and surprisingly comfortable. My Upper Mustang adventure with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours felt like stepping into a hidden world. The region is remote and untouched, and the entire experience felt truly special.
Basu Lamsal made everything smooth with his friendly and caring nature, and his experience showed in every detail. The team offered great hospitality and personalized service, and the guides were very professional and attentive throughout the journey.
It was an unforgettable trip that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for something extraordinary.
David Kowalski
Poland
Amazing Upper Mustang Jeep Tour Experience
28th November, 2025
I recently went on a jeep tour to Upper Mustang with Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours, and it was an incredible experience. The team showed great hospitality, the guides were professional, and every detail was well organized. Basu Lamsal was friendly, caring, and made sure our trip was smooth and enjoyable. The personalized service made the journey even more special. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Upper Mustang.
Sang Woo Park
Korea South
Exploring Upper Mustang with Unforgettable Care
4th December, 2025
Our 4WD journey to Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang was absolutely incredible thanks to Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours. Basu Lamsal and his team provided outstanding hospitality and personalized service, making every moment smooth and worry-free. The guides were professional, knowledgeable, and made the trip both safe and enjoyable. Basu himself is friendly, experienced, and truly caring, always ensuring we have the best experience possible. I couldn’t recommend this company enough for anyone looking to explore Upper Mustang in comfort and style.