Upper Mustang (Forbidden Kingdom) Trek

Your Upper Mustang adventure begins the moment you land. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our team will be there to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Settle in, rest up, and soak in the first flavours of Nepal — the evening is yours to unwind before the journey ahead.

After breakfast, board a comfortable luxury tourist bus and set off on the scenic highway to Pokhara. The route winds through the Trishuli River valley with a refreshing stop at Malekhu — famous for its fresh fish and riverside snacks. Watch the hills open up as you roll into Pokhara by evening, ready to explore the lakeside city.

Rise early for a thrilling mountain flight from Pokhara to Jomsom — a short hop with jaw-dropping Himalayan views. Landing in the wind-swept Mustang gateway, you'll gear up and begin your trek north along the Kali Gandaki riverbed toward Kagbeni, the last village before the restricted zone. The whitewashed houses and ancient monastery here set the perfect tone for what lies ahead.

Crossing into the restricted Upper Mustang zone, the landscape transforms dramatically — barren cliffs, sculpted ravines, and a raw Tibetan plateau stretch before you. Trek through the riverside settlement of Chusang before a steady climb brings you to Chele, a small hilltop village perched above the valley. The terrain is rugged and the altitude begins to bite, but the views make every step worthwhile.

这是穿越上木斯塘标志性地形的丰硕徒步之日——沿途点缀着经风力侵蚀的悬崖、隐藏的洞穴和古老的佛塔。小径穿过杜松林，翻越可俯瞰喜马拉雅山脉全景的高山山脊，随后下行至坐落于宁静山谷中的平和村庄萨马尔（Samar）——这是整个徒步过程中视觉冲击力最强的一天。

小径从萨马尔（Samar）稳步攀升，穿过高山山脊和开阔高原，随后途经斯扬博切（Syanboche）——一个坐拥宏伟喜马拉雅山景的小聚落。随着你下降至上木斯塘较大的村庄之一吉林（Ghiling），小径继续穿过经风蚀的戏剧性地貌、玛尼墙和星罗棋布的佛塔。这一天的徒步虽然漫长，但却极其充实。

The trail heads north from Ghiling, passing through Ghami—home to one of the longest mani walls in the entire Mustang region and worth a pause to take it all in. Continuing onwards, the landscape shifts into something truly cinematic as you descend into Dhakmar, a village of striking red cliffs steeped in local legend—a culturally rich and visually unforgettable day on the trail.

徒步中最受期待的一天。从达克马（Dhakmar）出发，手里拿着打包好的午餐，小径攀升至莫朗拉山口（Morang La Pass），沿途可欣赏木斯塘高原开阔壮丽的景色。下山后便进入了传奇的围墙城市——洛曼塘（Lo Manthang），木斯塘王国的古老都城。鹅卵石小巷、王宫以及拥有数百年历史的寺庙正等待着你去探索。这一天的精彩体验难以言表。

以更悠闲的节奏感受洛曼塘（Lo Manthang）魔力的日子。清晨带你前往迷人的孔楚林（Koncho Ling）洞穴群——悬崖峭壁上开凿的古老石室，让人难得一窥木斯塘神秘的过去。下午返回洛曼塘，有充足的时间漫步古城、参观寺庙，并沉浸在这个非凡的中世纪王国的活态文化遗产中。

A second day of discovery around the ancient capital. Today's excursion leads you to the remarkable Chhosar cave complex — a labyrinth of man-made caves etched into dramatic cliffs that once served as dwellings, meditation retreats, and hideouts across centuries. Return to Lo Manthang by afternoon, with the evening free to explore the city's narrow lanes, local markets, and timeless monastery courtyards.

告别围墙古城，小径向南穿过开阔的高原乡村，喜马拉雅群峰在天际线上守望。途经静谧传统的木斯塘聚落迪高（Dhi Gaun），随后继续前往亚拉（Yara）——一个罕有徒步者造访、充满纯正世外桃源感觉的偏远村庄。这是一个宁静、悠闲的日子，能体验到最纯粹的上木斯塘风情。

从 Yara 出发的一日往返行程，非同寻常。小径穿过小定居点 Ghara，然后到达 Luri Gompa —— 上木斯塘最非凡的隐秘瑰宝之一，这是一座建在巍峨峭壁上的石窟寺庙，拥有令人惊叹的 14 世纪佛教壁画。很少有徒步旅行者能来到这里，这使其成为整个徒步旅行中最有价值、最独特的体验之一。傍晚返回 Yara。

小径从 Yara 向南蜿蜒穿过具有独特木斯塘特色的传统村庄 Dhy，然后经过神圣的 Saligram 化石遗址 —— 河床中嵌入的远古菊石化石对印度教徒和佛教徒都具有深厚的宗教意义。继续前行至 Tange，这是一个热情好客的村庄，拥有温暖的茶馆和开阔的山谷风光，为这一天画上句号。

这是充满冒险精神的一天，手拿打包午餐翻越险峻的帕阿山口（Paa Pass）。登高望远，上木斯塘高原的壮丽风光尽收眼底，随后小径经由经风力雕刻的原始粗犷地形急剧下行，折返至卡利甘达基（Kali Gandaki）河谷。抵达楚桑（Chhusang），这里高耸的峡谷绝壁和河畔风光与刚刚离开的开阔高原形成了鲜明对比。徒步之行令人振奋不已。

小径从 Chhusang 爬升至 Gyu La 山口，放眼望去是安纳普尔那和道拉吉里山脉开阔的景致，随后下降至 Muktinath —— 尼泊尔最神圣的朝圣地之一，因其长明火和 108 处圣水喷泉而备受印度教徒和佛教徒的尊崇。

结束徒步旅行的相对轻松的一天。小径穿过卡利甘达奇（Kali Gandaki）河谷下降，两侧是巍峨的安纳普尔那（Annapurna）和道拉吉里（Dhaulagiri）峰壁 —— 世界上最深的大峡谷展现出最壮观的景致。下午抵达 Jomsom，在踏上归途之前好好休整一番。

清晨从卓姆索姆（Jomsom）搭乘航班，不到30分钟即可返回博卡拉（Pokhara）——将山间小径换作湖畔惬意。剩下的时间完全属于你自己。沿着费瓦湖（Phewa Lake）漫步，逛逛热闹的湖滨区（Lakeside），或者只是坐下来细细回味上木斯塘的点点滴滴。这是你应得的享受。

回到加德满都（Kathmandu），这是一个难忘的夜晚。Travories为您举办特别的告别晚宴，并配有精彩的现场文化表演——传统音乐、舞蹈以及尼泊尔式的热情好客，为您送上最真挚的欢送。这是一个庆祝行程、与同行徒步者分享故事、为群山举杯的时刻。期待下一次冒险——我们很快再见！

Your Upper Mustang adventure comes to a close. Our team will transfer you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport with plenty of time before your flight. It's a fond farewell from the Travories family — we hope the mountains have left their mark on you. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Nepal soon.