We visited Upper Mustang in October/November, having trekked Gokyo Lakes the previous year. The landscape and trail in Upper Mustang were vastly different. In many ways, Upper Mustang was more breathtaking, and the trail felt more challenging than Gokyo Lakes. I appreciated that Upper Mustang was less traveled, making it quieter and the experience more humbling. Visiting a local home in Lo Manthang was like stepping back in time by centuries.
Our trek started from Jomsom to Lo Manthang, and we returned by jeep. Many visitors explore Upper Mustang by motorbike, which I highly recommend, as it allows you to cover nearly everything you would on foot. However, a major downside of trekking was walking on dusty roads shared with bikes, jeeps, and buses.
Nepal Hiking Team was, as always, fantastic. Our guide and friend Arjun was outstanding, and our porter Tuk was excellent. The owners, Balaram and Ganga, personally welcomed us.
I highly recommend Nepal Hiking Team!