A guided 16-day trek into Upper Mustang and its walled capital, Lo Manthang, run by Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure, a privately owned trekking company based in Kathmandu since 2015. After sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley you travel to Pokhara and fly to Jomsom, then trek through Kagbeni, Chele, Ghiling and Tsarang, and over the Chogo La (4,280 m) to Lo Manthang (3,840 m), with a full day there for sightseeing. The return runs through Yara, Tangge and Chhusang to Jomsom. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the trek, with one porter for every two trekkers. The Upper Mustang special permit, domestic flights and full board on the trek are included.

What's included

Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle; Jeep transfer from Muktinath to Jomsom; 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast; Tourist bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu; Teahouse or lodge accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek; Himalayan Sanctuary duffel bag; Farewell dinner; Domestic flights Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara; Kathmandu city tour by private vehicle; Licensed English-speaking trekking guide; Porter service (one porter for two trekkers); Staff salary, insurance, equipment, airfare, food and accommodation; ACAP and Upper Mustang special trekking permit; Government and local taxes

What's not included

Nepal visa fee; Excess baggage charges; Extra nights in Kathmandu from schedule changes, including early return from the mountain; Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu; International flights; Travel and rescue insurance; Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, drinks, Wi-Fi, hot showers, bottled water, extra porters and battery charging; Tips for guides, porters and drivers