Upper Mustang Trek and Lo-Manthang Helicopter Tour

The standard trekking route in the Mustang region has changed in recent years due to road development in several areas. At Ama Adventure, we’ve carefully designed our itinerary to include a combination of driving and trekking that avoids the roads as much as possible. This allows you to fully enjoy the natural beauty and cultural highlights of the region, including visits to the King’s Palace and local monasteries, without too much interference from modern roadways.

However, there are certain things beyond anyone’s control, such as flight delays or cancellations, unexpected weather changes, limited availability of teahouses or basic accommodation in remote areas, government rule changes, or personal health issues. In such situations, we will do our best to find practical solutions and make necessary adjustments so that your journey can continue with minimal disruption.

We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility if such circumstances arise. To ensure a smooth start, we recommend arriving in Kathmandu at least a day before the trek begins. This gives you time to rest and prepare, and also allows some buffer in case of any travel delays. It’s also wise to plan for a few extra days in Nepal after the trek, just in case return flights are affected.

If you have time, you’re welcome to customize your experience by adding sightseeing tours in Kathmandu or Pokhara, day trips, or even adventure sports before or after your trek.

The main aircraft used for flights in and out of Jomsom is the Twin Otter. These flights are generally reliable, but due to unpredictable mountain weather or occasional technical issues, cancellations do happen. If a flight is canceled, Ama Adventure will arrange alternative ground transportation to keep your journey on track, especially if you’re on a tight schedule for your international departure.

For road travel between Pokhara and Jomsom (in either direction), we use locally available vehicles, most commonly Indian models like the Mahendra Scorpio and Bolero. If the flight gets canceled, the cost of this road transport will be covered using the refund from your flight ticket, after deducting any applicable cancellation fees. Please be aware that there will be no cash refund for the flight if you choose the road transport option instead.

At the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu, we provide you with a complimentary duffel bag and a baseball cap. The duffel bag is used to pack your trekking gear and will be carried by your porter during the trek.

We assign one porter for every two trekkers. Each duffel bag should be limited to around 10 kg (22 lbs) in weight.

You’ll need to carry a personal daypack (with a rain cover) for your essentials—such as water, sunscreen, snacks, money, important documents, a camera, toiletries, and a spare layer of clothing.

Any non-trekking luggage can be safely stored at your hotel in Kathmandu for the duration of the trek.

A down jacket with a hood is essential, especially at elevations above 4,000 meters. If you don’t have one, you can rent it in Kathmandu for USD 35. Please note, if it’s lost or damaged, a replacement fee of USD 200 will be charged.

Similarly, a four-season sleeping bag can be rented for USD 35. Loss or damage will also require a USD 200 reimbursement.

A kind reminder: tight-fitting clothes like yoga pants may be considered inappropriate in some areas. If you prefer to wear them for comfort, please pair them with longer layers or cover-ups to respect local culture.