A fully guided Upper Mustang Jeep Tour, 8 Days from Pokhara with The Everest Holiday costs $2,100 (Budget), $2,370 (Standard), or $3,225 (Premium) per person for the 8-Days trip. Budget about $20/day for personal expenses; travel insurance is arranged separately.
Upper Mustang Jeep Tour, 8 Days from Pokhara price by tier
Tier
Price (per person)
Budget
$2,100
Standard
$2,370
Premium
$3,225
Book with a 10% deposit; balance payable in Kathmandu. Full inclusions and group-discount tiers are below.
Quick Overview
Duration8 Days
Trip GradeModerate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude3,840 m / 12,598 ft (Lo Manthang)
Group Size1-20
StartsPokhara
EndsPokhara
ActivitiesJeep tour, culture and caves
Best TimeMar to May and Sep to Nov (July workable)
Upper Mustang is the one part of Nepal that still feels like the Tibetan plateau. This is the short way to see it: you fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, ride a private 4WD jeep up the Kali Gandaki gorge to Lo Manthang, spend three nights in the walled city with a day for the Chhoser caves, and ride back to Pokhara. There is no trekking, so it suits guests who have a week, who do not want to walk for several days at altitude, or who travel with someone who cannot.
We built it from our Upper Mustang trek and our fly-in trek, with the same guides, permits and rules. One honest point: Upper Mustang is in the rain shadow, so July and August are workable, but the Pokhara to Jomsom flight is often delayed in the monsoon, and the Beni to Jomsom road is under repair. We check the flight and the road 48 hours before departure. If we cannot go, we move your dates free of charge. You sleep as high as 3,840 m in Lo Manthang, so tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition.
The restricted-area permit is USD 50 per person per day, USD 250 for the 5 days you are inside, and we pay it. The Everest Holiday is a family company founded in 2016, from three generations of guiding in the Himalayas.
Why Book This Trek With The Everest Holiday
Three Generations of Family Guides
Family-run since 2016 with three generations of guiding heritage. Not an agency — the family that runs the company leads your trek personally.
Private Group — No Strangers
Every trek we run is private. Your group only. We never combine bookings or add strangers to your party. If you book solo, you walk with a guide; if you book as four friends, your group stays four.
Nagarjun Learning Center Giveback
A fixed share of every booking funds the Nagarjun Learning Center — 70 children, 7 community centres, 3 full-time teachers, 600+ medical interventions, 275+ women supported. You see the impact at the centre on day 1.
Government Registered, TAAN Member
Govt Regd. No. 147653/072/073. Trekking Agency Licence 2090/072, Travel Agency Licence 2838/072. TAAN Member #1586. Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. We are a real, audited Nepal company — not a booking-platform middleman.
Itinerary
Day 01: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom and drive to Kagbeni
Max Altitude: 2,804 m / 9,199 ft
Day 02: Drive from Kagbeni to Ghami
Max Altitude: 3,520 m / 11,549 ft
Day 03: Drive from Ghami to Lo Manthang
Max Altitude: 3,840 m / 12,598 ft
Day 04: Lo Manthang, the walled city
Max Altitude: 3,840 m / 12,598 ft
Day 05: Chhoser and its caves
Max Altitude: 3,840 m / 12,598 ft
Day 06: Jeep from Lo Manthang to Jomsom
Max Altitude: 2,720 m / 8,923 ft
Day 07: Jeep from Jomsom to Pokhara
Max Altitude: 820 m / 2,690 ft
Day 08: Depart Pokhara
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Pokhara to Jomsom flight, with domestic airport taxes
Private 4WD jeep with driver for the whole journey, one jeep for every 4 guests: Jomsom to Lo Manthang, the days around Lo Manthang, and Lo Manthang back to Pokhara
Accommodation and food
Shared rooms in simple guesthouses (a single room is not included for solo guests)
Meals are not included on the Budget tier: you order and pay at the guesthouses. We include the farewell dinner in Pokhara
Guide
Licensed, English-speaking guide, experienced in Upper Mustang. One guide for up to 6 guests, and a second licensed guide above that (the government allows at most 7 guests per guide in restricted areas). We confirm his name after booking
Permits and taxes
Upper Mustang restricted-area permit, USD 50 per person per day for 5 days (USD 250 per person), paid by us
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
All government taxes and official expenses
Medical and safety
First aid kit and pulse oximeter, checked daily
We arrange rescue if needed, paid from your travel insurance
Complimentary
Company T-shirt and cap
Certificate of completion
Cost Excludes
Not included
Meals and drinks, outside the farewell dinner
International flights
Nepal visa: USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, paid in cash on arrival
Pokhara hotel nights (the night before day 1 and the night of day 7) and taxis between Pokhara airport and your hotel: we can book them (see the add-ons)
Travel insurance. Buy it at home and check that it covers medical costs and helicopter rescue to 5,000 m
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal spending, hot showers and charging
Extra costs from delays outside our control: landslides, flight cancellations, weather, strikes, illness or changes in government rules
Add-Ons and Trip Extension
Per room per night, twin-sharing, breakfast usually included, for example a night before or after the programme. Two guests sharing one room choose 1 per night. A solo traveller pays for a whole room. Hotel names are confirmed after booking.
One extra vehicle transfer in Kathmandu or Pokhara, for example a late arrival or a change of hotel. Choose the number of transfers.
Book your own private small group trip
No. of travellers
Price per person
1 pax
US$3790
2 - 4 pax
US$2370
5 - 8 pax
US$2015
9 - 12 pax
US$1910
13 - 20 pax
US$1870
Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.
Pokhara to Jomsom flight, with domestic airport taxes
Private 4WD jeep with driver for the whole journey, one jeep for every 4 guests: Jomsom to Lo Manthang, the days around Lo Manthang, and Lo Manthang back to Pokhara
Accommodation and food
Private twin rooms in guesthouses, with an attached bathroom where the lodge has one
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trip, with tea or coffee and seasonal fruit once a day
Guide
Licensed, English-speaking guide, experienced in Upper Mustang. One guide for up to 6 guests, and a second licensed guide above that (the government allows at most 7 guests per guide in restricted areas). We confirm his name after booking
Permits and taxes
Upper Mustang restricted-area permit, USD 50 per person per day for 5 days (USD 250 per person), paid by us
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
All government taxes and official expenses
Medical and safety
First aid kit and pulse oximeter, checked daily
We arrange rescue if needed, paid from your travel insurance
Complimentary
Company T-shirt and cap
Certificate of completion
Cost Excludes
Not included
Drinks other than tea or coffee with meals, including bottled water, soft drinks and alcohol
International flights
Nepal visa: USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, paid in cash on arrival
Pokhara hotel nights (the night before day 1 and the night of day 7) and taxis between Pokhara airport and your hotel: we can book them (see the add-ons)
Travel insurance. Buy it at home and check that it covers medical costs and helicopter rescue to 5,000 m
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal spending, hot showers and charging
Extra costs from delays outside our control: landslides, flight cancellations, weather, strikes, illness or changes in government rules
Add-Ons and Trip Extension
Per room per night, twin-sharing, breakfast usually included, for example a night before or after the programme. Two guests sharing one room choose 1 per night. A solo traveller pays for a whole room. Hotel names are confirmed after booking.
One extra vehicle transfer in Kathmandu or Pokhara, for example a late arrival or a change of hotel. Choose the number of transfers.
Book your own private small group trip
No. of travellers
Price per person
1 pax
US$5370
2 - 4 pax
US$3225
5 - 8 pax
US$2870
9 - 12 pax
US$2840
13 - 20 pax
US$2840
Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.
Pokhara to Jomsom flight, with domestic airport taxes
Private 4WD jeep with driver for the whole journey, one jeep for every 3 guests: Jomsom to Lo Manthang, the days around Lo Manthang, and Lo Manthang back to Pokhara
Accommodation and food
Private deluxe rooms with ensuite bathroom wherever the lodge has one, hot showers, charging and bed heaters where available
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fruit and nuts, and tea, coffee, soft drinks, juice and water whenever you want them (everything except alcohol)
Guide
Licensed, English-speaking guide, experienced in Upper Mustang. One guide for up to 6 guests, and a second licensed guide above that (the government allows at most 7 guests per guide in restricted areas). We confirm his name after booking
Permits and taxes
Upper Mustang restricted-area permit, USD 50 per person per day for 5 days (USD 250 per person), paid by us
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
All government taxes and official expenses
Medical and safety
First aid kit and pulse oximeter, checked daily
We arrange rescue if needed, paid from your travel insurance
Complimentary
Company T-shirt and cap
Certificate of completion
Cost Excludes
Not included
Alcohol
International flights
Nepal visa: USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, paid in cash on arrival
Pokhara hotel nights (the night before day 1 and the night of day 7) and taxis between Pokhara airport and your hotel: we can book them (see the add-ons)
Travel insurance. Buy it at home and check that it covers medical costs and helicopter rescue to 5,000 m
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal spending, hot showers and charging
Extra costs from delays outside our control: landslides, flight cancellations, weather, strikes, illness or changes in government rules
Add-Ons and Trip Extension
Per room per night, twin-sharing, breakfast usually included, for example a night before or after the programme. Two guests sharing one room choose 1 per night. A solo traveller pays for a whole room. Hotel names are confirmed after booking.
One extra vehicle transfer in Kathmandu or Pokhara, for example a late arrival or a change of hotel. Choose the number of transfers.
Dates & Booking
Your trek, your choice, your price
Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.
Private Departure
Any date you choose
Just your party + dedicated guide
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size
Fixed Group Departure
Scheduled dates (see below)
Join other trekkers from around the world
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.
Fixed Group Departures
Join one of our scheduled fixed departures and share the trail with other trekkers on the same dates. Choose your preferred tier (Budget, Standard, or Luxury) when booking. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size — a couple pays less per person than a solo trekker, and a party of 5+ pays less again. The same tiers apply on private departures too.
Need a different date? Extra departure dates are available on request.Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.
Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.
Questions about this trek?
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Arrival: be in Pokhara the evening before the flight. The Jomsom flight leaves early and runs in the morning only. Pokhara hotel nights are not included, and we can book them.
Weather and a spare day: Jomsom flights are often delayed or cancelled in the monsoon and in strong wind. Keep one spare day before your international flight. If you lose a day on the way in, the Chhoser day is the first to give way.
Road: the Beni to Jomsom road is under repair. We check the road 48 hours before departure. If it is not open, we move your dates free.
Altitude: you sleep at 2,804 m, 3,520 m and 3,840 m. Your guide carries a pulse oximeter. Tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition before you book.
Season: March to May and September to November are best. July and August are workable because Upper Mustang is in the rain shadow, but expect flight delays and possible landslides.
Permit: Upper Mustang needs a restricted-area permit, which we arrange through our company with a licensed guide. Solo guests are allowed (a licensed guide must go with you, and no more than 7 guests go with one guide). Permits need 48 hours, counted in government working days, so we ask for your passport details early. You never walk apart from your guide in a restricted area.
Luggage: a small daypack for the day, and the rest stays in the jeep. Domestic flights have luggage limits, and we confirm them at your briefing.
Food: tell us if you are vegetarian or eat no egg. We tell every lodge. Mobile data is not reliable north of Kagbeni.
Visa: USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, in cash on arrival, with a passport valid for at least six months.
Insurance: buy it at home. It must cover medical costs and helicopter rescue to 5,000 m. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.
FAQs
Only short walks at Kagbeni, Lo Manthang and the Chhoser caves. The journey between villages is by private jeep. If you want to walk, our Upper Mustang treks cover the same route on foot.
The trek walks for days from Kagbeni and takes 10 to 15 days. This tour flies to Jomsom and rides a jeep to Lo Manthang, so it takes 8 days and needs no trekking fitness. The restricted-area permit is shorter too, 5 days instead of 9.
The permit is USD 50 per person per day, and this tour has 5 days inside the area, so USD 250 per person. We pay it. It is in the price, with the Annapurna Conservation Area permit and the TIMS card. Since 22 March 2026 a solo guest can be permitted, with a registered agency and a licensed guide.
We move you to the next available flight, or go by road if the road is open. We ask the airline to refund an unused ticket, but extra hotel nights and meals caused by a cancellation or a landslide are yours to pay. We check the flight and the road 48 hours before departure, and if we cannot go we move your dates free.
It is a rough mountain track and the Beni to Jomsom road is under repair. Our drivers know it, and your guide checks the road before each long drive. We do not drive when the road is not open.
Yes, with open eyes. Upper Mustang sits in the rain shadow, so the trip stays fairly dry, but the Pokhara to Jomsom flight is often delayed, and the road can have landslides. Our best months are March to May and September to November.
You sleep at 2,804 m, 3,520 m and 3,840 m. Your guide checks your oxygen level. Tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition before you book, and drink plenty of water.
No. The Pokhara nights before and after the tour are separate: we can book them (see the add-ons). Our Pokhara hotel prices are about USD 100 per room per night for a 3-star and USD 150 for a higher category.
The route, jeeps, guide and permit are the same on all three. Budget gives you shared rooms and no meals except the farewell dinner. Standard gives you a private twin room and all meals. Luxury gives you a private deluxe room, all meals with fruit, nuts and soft drinks, and a jeep with fewer guests, so there is more room.
Yes. Your guide and jeep are for your party only. We never add strangers to a private booking.
No. A child pays the same as an adult, because permits, flights, vehicles and taxes cost us the same for a child. Tell us the age of each child when you book.
A licensed guide leads the trip, and a climbing Sherpa climbs with you above base camp. We tell you their names once your booking is confirmed.
If we cannot run your trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. If you cancel yourself, the deposit is not refundable, but you can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 7 days' notice.
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers medical care, helicopter rescue to 5,000 m and the dates of your trip. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.
You pay a 10% deposit to book and the balance before the trip. We take US dollars or euros, in cash or by card. Card payments carry a 3.5% bank charge.
