Horse Riding in Upper Mustang

Duration: 19 Days | Based on 3 Reviews

Horse riding holiday in the Upper Mustang region will be a unique and unforgettable experience for those adventure lovers who wish to explore the Trans Himalayan region without a challenge. Mustang, situated in the northern central part of Nepal, and at the top of the Kaligandaki River where the languages, culture, and traditions are alike to those of the Tibetan people.

This area is considered one of the most interesting and picturesque places in Nepal. The whole area has an isolated and mystical feel to it, enchanting and inspiring visitors to this region. The upper Mustang is dominated by an endless expanse of yellow and grey rolling hills made smooth by the wind. We traverse this lonely landscape on horseback via several passes (The highest being the Nyi-La at 3990m), camping in villages nestled in their green irrigated oasis until we reach the spectacular walled town of Lo-Monthang. Visually, this is an extraordinary place and home of the Mustang Raja (King) as well as some beautiful temples and monasteries. The people of Upper Mustang are always curious about new arrivals and we can expect children, with scary windblown hair and apple red cheeks, will gather to confront the spectacle of foreign visitors. The abrasive lifestyle required to survive is easily evident here.

Horse riding in Upper Mustang starts after a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom on the upper Kali Gandaki River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, this holiday to Mustang allows us to explore a weird and wonderful landscape of eroded conglomerate cliffs, colored by natural earth pigments - reds, yellows, browns, and blues. Horse riding trekking across passes of up to 4100m, we will also be riding through a succession of picturesque white painted Mustang villages and Tibetan monasteries, set against a backdrop of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. We have a day to explore our ultimate destination for an excursion in Lo Manthang, a fairy-tale walled city and the capital of Mustang which is quite unlike anything else in Nepal.

This enlightening horse riding adventure to Mustang in Nepal will surely appeal to those looking to explore a very special part of the Himalaya and finally by flight from Jomsom to Pokhara or continue trek to Ghorepani Poon hill and ending Himalayan adventure trip at Pokhara.

Highlights

Embark on a riding trip in the Trans- Himalayan region, explore its unique culture, landscapes and primitive lifestyle and Tibetan villages

Outline Itinerary

Day 01Arrive at Kathmandu Airport, reception and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley including Patan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03Drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom then horse ride trek to Kagbeni , 2,750m/3-hrs.
Day 05Kagbeni horse riding to Chele 3,050m/5-hrs.
Day 06Chele horse riding to Geling 3,570m/6-hrs.
Day 07Geling horse riding to Tsarang 3,565m/6-hrs.
Day 08Tsarang horse riding to Lo-Manthang 3,800m/4/5-hrs.
Day 09Explore around Lo-Manthang.
Day 10Lomanthang horse riding to Lo-Gekar 4,200m//5-hrs.
Day 11Lo-Gekar horse riding to Ghami 3,530m/4-hrs.
Day 12Ghami horse riding to Syangbochen 3,540m/ 5-hrs.
Day 13Syangbochen horse riding to Tetang 2,985m/5-hrs.
Day 14Tetang horse riding to Muktinath 3,800m/ 6-hrs.
Day 15Muktinath horse riding back to Jomsom 2,750m/5-hrs.
Day 16Jomsom 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17Pokhara drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18Excursion day in Kathmandu. Alpine Eco Trek team will offer Farewell Dinner with cultural show. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19Final departure to your home.

Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

Included

All the necessary pick up and drops
Accommodation in KTM and Pokhara with breakfast,
Flight fares from KTM to PKR and back to KTM
Special permit for Mustang and other normal permits
Horse with horseman, horse diet, horseman salary, horse equipment.
Both way flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and then Jomsom to Pokhara with a guide.
11 days horse riding cost including guest house, food, tea coffee, and all the taxes.
An English speaking guide and a porter to carry your bag pack
Guide and porter’s insurance, salary, shoes, jackets, food and guest houses.
Company’s service charge and all government taxes.

Excluded

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Any bottled drinks
Your insurance and personal expenses
Tips for guide and porter.

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Useful Information

The above information is just a guide and a standard pattern of what we provide. The trip can be tailored at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. On adventure trips of this type, weather, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are needed the person in charge will make a decision on what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does arise, we do everything we can to reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays.

Why Choose Us?

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Further Information

Our Website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you have any questions regarding the trip, please feel free to contact us. We answer all inquiries within 24 hours. If you want to book a trip, you can send us an email or contact us directly by phone: 0977 98510 36844 (Ram Kumar Adhikari).

Client Reviews

Merle C

United States

A unique horse riding trip to the Upper Mustang region of NEPAL

My friend who had been on several horse riding trips in wilderness areas suggested I join her on a trip to the remote Upper Mustang Region of Nepal. I was impressed immediately when Ram Kumar responded to each of my questions and provided detailed information regarding our proposed trip, clearly defining the expenses and accommodations. Our group was comprised of three friends (two of us in our late 70's) and two mid-twenties medical students from Europe. Ram met each of us as we landed in Kathmandu and brought us to the hotel that he had chosen for us. Ram selected Saroj, one of his main guides, who brought along 2 assistants (porters). They had all worked together many times and were friends from Ram's village. Since we were riding we also had two horse-men. Together we became a family as Saroj suggested we would be in order to ensure a successful and happy expedition. Saroj was in touch with Ram daily, our route was adjusted as we traveled from village to village and every detail and need was attended to. An added benefit to our trip was spending time before and after the journey with Ram. Both he and our guide, Saroj, had so much passion for their country, extensive knowledge of the history and culture, and a genuine interest in us as their clients. I highly recommend Alpine Eco Trek to provide professional, experienced and personal service to create an excellent expedition.

Smarij P

Canada

Horseback riding from Jomsom to Lo Manthang (upper Mustang)

3 of us were on a horse each, led by a horseman most of the time. We were accompanied by a young couple who trekked the whole way. They were a delightful pair who were in medicine and doing an internship at a hospital near Katmandu. The scenery was spectacular. Sometimes we would have to walk up or down some very steep places to ease the strain on the horses. It gave us a good stretch from the saddle also. Ram provided a good crew to look after us and the horses.

Judy P90

United States

Adventure horse riding trip to Upper Mustang on our late 70s

Our trip to Nepal was certainly a highlight of the year for me. There were many new experiences and challenging adventures. And above all spending time with Ram, Saroj, Shambu and Amit, and others we met there made it most meaningful. I always speak highly of Alpine Eco Trek and I am happy to tell others about the unique region of Upper Mustang. I am happy to talk to any potential customers who want to know more about our experience. Besides email, they can call me at 1 845 679 5750. I have not planned to travel anywhere this coming year. I must focus on completing some major repairs on my house. I hope to see Polly in the spring or summer. She lives about 8 hours drive from me. Right now she is very busy with her dog sledding business, taking people on a day or overnight trips on the frozen lakes in the state of Maine in the Northeast of the country with her dogs pulling sleds. There is a lot of snow there already and the lakes have frozen. There is snow here too where I live in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I am not likely to see Judy since she lives on the other side of North America, in Canada, a great distance from here. But she sends many emails and she is just as active as usual. Quite an amazing woman. I don’t know if I sent you any of my photos taken on our trip so I will send some in a separate email. I send best wishes to you and your family and to Saroj, Shambu and Amit …I hope this year will bring you many visitors and that your lives will be happy and healthy. I hope good fortune for all of Nepal, a land of great diversity, stunning landscapes and warm friendly people. Namaste.