Upper Mustang Photography Tour
12 Days
US$ 2575
Experience the Upper Mustang Photography tour package by Tracing the Silk Road’s Silent Echoes. Where the Himalayas Turn to Gold, nature and culture share the inspiring stories.
Mustang, Nepal
12 Days
Easy and comfortable
Min 2 Persons
Lo Manthang 3840 Meters
March to November
Jeep safari tours & sightseeing
Tea houses / Lodges / Hotels
3 Meals a day (BLD)
Flight, Drive & Tours
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jomsom
Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Upper Mustang Photography Tour overview
Magnificent Upper Mustang Photography Tour Nepal
Embark on Upper Mustang adventure with off road vehicle for photography in “Forbidden Kingdom,”. It is a restricted region with a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture and dramatic, arid landscapes. Key Highlights include the walled city of Lo Manthang, the red cliffs of Dhakmar, dramatic mountain vistas, monasteries, Buddhist rituals and traditional villages. Driving through mountain passes and desert like plateaus with stunning views of the Himalayas.
Upper Mustang is an extraordinary travel destination for photography of Landscapes, Culture, traditions, People, Architecture and Festivals etc. Capture the dramatic portraits, landscape and fine art picture of trans-Himalayan desert in Nepal.
Bring a range of lenses (wide-angle, medium zoom, telephoto) to capture both vast landscapes and intimate cultural details. A sturdy tripod is recommended for golden hour and astrophotography shots.
Upper Mustang Photography Tour highlights
- Frame the hidden world “the walled city of Lo Manthang, its historic palace, narrow alleys, centuries-old monasteries and Tibetan Buddhist monuments.
- Drive through the world's deepest gorge to a high-desert Shangri-La, where time stands still.
- Mustang through the lens including sacred Muktinath Temple for both Hindus and Buddhists, known for its 108 water spouts, eternal flame and place of salvation.
- Take the pictures of Loba, into the soul of culture, where every face has a story and every story deserves to be captured.
- Conquer the hidden Tibet, red cliffs and Martian landscapes in the heart of the Himalayas.
- Create art (fine art photography) see mustang differently, shoot it beautifully, where the landscape speaks and the camera listens.
- Capture the eternity and moment in mustang, cliff, mountain and mysterious caves carved into vertical cliffs, date back over 2,000 years.
- Capture the grandeur of rain shadow, red cliffs, deep canyons, eroded hills, rock formations and unique landscape unlike anywhere else in Nepal.
- Focus on the forbidden Kingdom of Lo and Himalayan spirit, where the mountains meet the myth.
Upper Mustang Photography Tour itinerary
Scenic drive, evening exploration of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range reflection
Short drive to Chhoser reveals the mysterious sky caves, ancient dwellings carved into cliff faces thousands of years ago. We cover Chhonup, Thingar, Chumjum the last village and Namgyal Monastery as well.
Full day in Lo Manthang is a photographer’s dream. Spend your time exploring its narrow alleys, capturing the intricate murals inside the 3 main monasteries (Jampa, Thubchen, Chode) royal palace, Buddhist murals, chortens and portraits of Loba people. Photography inside the ancient monasteries of Lo Manthang possible with extra ticket of US$ 150 per person.
Return journey via the scenic route, capturing the ever-changing light on the canyons and villages
Get in touch with our travel experts to customize this trip within 5 minutes, that matches your interests.
- Airport transfers: pick-up and drop-off from Tribhuvan international airport
- 3-star hotels in Kathmandu for 2 nights bed & breakfast basis
- 4WD vehicle transfer from Kathmandu to mustang to Pokhara (round trip)
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara, BB twin sharing
- 3 meals (BLD) + 3 hot drinks every day on choice during tour portion
- Tea house/ hotel / lodge accommodation during the tour in mustang
- English-speaking local guide to help for photography as per itinerary
- Dedicated photography support staff to carry the equipment’s
- All applicable permits (RAP, ACAP), entry fee and local tax
- Pokhara to Kathmandu flight after mustang tour (one way)
- Visa fees / international airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal expenses phone calls, mineral water, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge, extra porters & gears etc
- Tips for guide, driver & support staff
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