I want to take the Upper Mustang (Drive and trek tour) starting from the 8th of September. I am travelling alone solo. If nobody books the tour on my required dates will the tour be cancelled or will I have to pay more? Are there any dates AFTER September 8th that are guaranteed to run?

Upper Mustang is restricted region and we require minimum 2 people to organize this trip. As of now we don't have any group trip available for Upper Mustang trip, we only have private trips.

What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

Can I obtain the visa for Nepal upon on arrival at the airport?

YES, US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency is required to obtain Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days. Likewise, tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.

I would like to extend my holiday, any recommendations?

Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Please go into our trip extension page for further information.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter and Mules will carry your luggage and all equipment. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

Yes, we provide you shower facilities during your trek. We set up a shower tent and provide you with Buckets of hot water.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

How much additional money do I need per day?

It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. During the trekking all the meals, hot drinks are included, however USD 8 to USD 12 per person a day will be enough to buy chocolates, few drinks during the trekking.

Upper Mustang (Drive & Trek)

16 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.6

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
Ages 8+

Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) )
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Phewa Lake
Annapurna
Machapuchare
Dhaulagiri
Day 3
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
Landmarks
Annapurna
Dhaulagiri
Jomsom
Day 4
Kagbeni to Samar to Chungsi Cave Monastery to Ghami
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Chungsi Cave Monastery
- Visit to Syangboche Monastery
Landmarks
Chungsi Cave Monastery
Syangboche Monastery
Day 5
Ghami to Lo-Gekar Gompa to Ghar Gompa to Charang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lo-Gekar Gompa
- Visit to Ghar Gompa
Landmarks
Lo-Gekar Gompa
Ghar Gompa
Day 6
Charang to Charang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Mani wall
- Visit to Charang Dzong
- Visit to Charang Gompa
Landmarks
Nyi La Pass
Tangmar Chu
Charang Dzong
Charang Gompa
Day 7
Lo-Manthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to King's palace in Lo-Manthang
- Exploration of Buddhist caves with old paintings
Landmarks
Lo-Manthang
Day 8
Lo-Manthang to Dhi to Yara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Dhi Pass
Dhi Village
Day 9
Yara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Dhi Pass
Day 10
Yara to Damodar Kunda to Tangye
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Damodar Kunda
Tangye
Day 11
Tangye to Tetang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch (no teahouses along route)), Dinner
Landmarks
Pa Pass
Day 12
Tetang to Muktinath
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Muktinath Temple
Landmarks
Muktinath Temple
Day 13
Muktinath to Jomsom to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (weather dependent)
Landmarks
Jomsom
Day 14
Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Exploration and sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Chitwan Jungle Safari
- River Rafting Adventure
- Kathmandu Shopping Tour
- Scenic Everest Flight
Day 16
Kathmandu Departure
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) )
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Phewa Lake
Annapurna
Machapuchare
Dhaulagiri

Landmarks
Annapurna
Dhaulagiri
Jomsom

Landmarks
Chungsi Cave Monastery
Syangboche Monastery

Landmarks
Lo-Gekar Gompa
Ghar Gompa

Landmarks
Nyi La Pass
Tangmar Chu
Charang Dzong
Charang Gompa

Landmarks
Lo-Manthang

Landmarks
Dhi Pass
Dhi Village

Landmarks
Dhi Pass

Landmarks
Damodar Kunda
Tangye

Landmarks
Pa Pass

Landmarks
Muktinath Temple

Landmarks
Jomsom

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

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Aerin
September 30th, 2025
5.0
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these...
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these days, but ACE were truely fantastic. I arrived in Nepal just after the riots during the final day of lockdown and it was very calm and peaceful. Everyone was very happy to see tourists and the place was very clean. I was supposed to do the Everest Base Camp trek but bad weather cancelled all flights including helicpoters to Lukla, so our group decided to do ABC instead. Throughout the process both Sujan in the office and our guide Ram were very professional and made sure we understood all the options. They picked me up from the airport even though I arrived early and was staying at a different hotel, and then picked me up again to transfer me to the group trek hotel. What I really liked about ACE, and the main reasons I chose them was that they are a local company with extremely experienced guides (15+ years), but also they actually include things that many of the other big operators like Intrepid and G do not, like nearly all meals, as much filtered water as we wanted as well as hot drinks. This to me made a huge difference overall. The food was also varied and actually very good at all the teahouses. It certainly wasnt Dal Bhat every meal. It was at times even too much food. I think I actually put on weight during the trek. The porters were also always friendly and smiling, helping out with food and filtered water. The trek itself was more geueling than I anticipated with a lot of stairs and a lot of up and down compared to Everest, but we had clear days and excellent mountain views at the top. Seriously, if you are looking for value for money and a professional local operator you will not go wrong choosing ACE.Show more
Anonymous
January 21st, 2023
5.0
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher....
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher. The organisation right from the start was excellent. Everything worked like clockwork throughout. The pre-trek briefing prepared us for the trip and the Kathmandu hotel was first class. The Porters actually did the hard work and seemed to make it look easy! For me though the guy who really made it an extraordinary adventure was our Guide: Milan. Nothing was too much trouble, he coaxed and cajoled us when the going was tougher and set a pace that meant that we all made Base Camp. Absolutely one of the nice guys! Fab company and fab crew!Show more
Anonymous
January 19th, 2023
5.0
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base...
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2022 with Ace the Himalaya, we were so blessed to have Pasang Dawa Sherpa as our guide! Pasang was absolutely amazing! He not only led us every step of the way, but he was always so positive and encouraging. Pasang literally guided us from our hotel in Katmandu, riding with us on the long, winding road to Manthali for the flight to Lukla, then following our trek to Everest Base Camp, and Mt. Kalapathar, he remained with us all the way back to Kathmandu. The following day, we met with him for a celebratory dinner, and he presented us with special certificates for completing the trek successfully. During the trek, Pasang took care of all arrangements, even helping serve our meals and making sure we all remained healthy and acclimatized to the high altitude trekking. Pasang is such a friendly, humble man, but he always took charge of everything, and every village we came to he was so well known and respected by everyone. Pasang had a great sense of humor and an unlimited knowledge of the mountains, the cultures, the religions, and the history of the Khumbu Region we were hiking through. He was such a great guide in every way, and I would feel so privileged to follow his lead again when I make my next trip to Nepal. Larry ComptonShow more