The Upper Mustang trek will begin after a flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. Jomsom (2,743 m.) is a dry landscape. From Jomsom, Nilgiri (7,061 m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) are visible. Accommodation is not a problem in Jomsom as there are many hotels and lodges.
‘Thakalis’, the locals of Jomsom were and are engaged in trade. Jomsom is widely popular for its apple production.
Kagbeni is a 4hr trek away from Jomsom. It is a gateway to Upper Mustang. Kagbeni is a remote village in the Himalayan region. Tourism and agriculture are the major income sources for Kagbeni.
Lo Manthang is the capital of Mustang where hiking, photography, sightseeing, trekking are widely enjoyed in Lo Manthang. Namgyal Gompa (3910m.) and Tinggar Gumba (4025m.) are major attractions of Lo Manthang. During clear weather, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Khumbila, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Tashi Lhaptsa, Mt. Nangbala are visible from Syanboche.
From Jomsom, trekkers will descend down to Tatopani. Tatopani, literally meaning “hot water” in Nepali is a hot water spring. Usually, there is a crowd of people waiting for their turns to take a bath in the spring.
A hike to Poon-Hill is a highlight in Ghorepani. When visitors take a hike to Poon-hill during sunrise, nature will flaunt a top-tier view of snow-capped Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna (8,091 m.) and Manaslu (8,156 m.).
From Ghorepani, trekkers will descend to Ulleri and Nayapul.