Independent Cost Guide 2026

Upper Mustang Trek Cost & Budget

Estimate expenses for Lo Manthang walled kingdom (3,840m), RAP permit ($500/10d), ACAP permit, Pokhara-Jomsom flights, mountain jeeps, and guides.

1. Upper Mustang Details

Duration (Days)

12

Trekkers2

Guide Option

Porter Option

Lodging Tier

Include Pokhara-Jomsom Flight ($240/person)

2. Estimated Cost Output

PER PERSON

$0

GROUP TOTAL

$0

Restricted Permits (RAP $500/10d + ACAP)$0

Guide & Porter Daily Fees$0

Teahouse Lodging & Meals$0

Pokhara-Jomsom Roundtrip Flight$0

Estimate only — actual costs vary by season, provider and travel conditions.

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🏜 Best Time to Trek

Seasonal Guide

✅Best Months

Jun-Aug | Mar-May, Sep-Oct

Clear skies, stable weather, best mountain views and trail conditions.

🔵Good Alternative

Nov (quiet, dry, cool)

Manageable conditions — fewer crowds but check local weather reports.

⚠️Difficult Months

Dec-Feb (extreme cold, some roads close)

Not recommended — heavy monsoon, extreme cold, or pass closure risk.

Monthly Overview

Jan

Avoid

Feb

Avoid

Mar

Good

Apr

Good

May

Good

Jun

Best

Jul

Best

Aug

Best

Sep

Good

Oct

Good

Nov

Good

Dec

Avoid

Best

Good

Avoid

💡

Upper Mustang sits in a rain-shadow — it stays DRY during monsoon (Jun-Aug) when the rest of Nepal closes. Uniquely accessible in summer.

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Upper Mustang Trek Cost & RAP Permit Guide 2026

Calculate Upper Mustang trek cost. Restricted Area Permit (RAP $500/10d), ACAP permit, Pokhara-Jomsom flights, 4x4 mountain jeep transport, and Lo Manthang lodging.

How much does the Upper Mustang trek cost?

A 12-day Upper Mustang trek costs between $1,800 and $2,600 USD per person including the RAP permit ($500 for 10 days + $50/extra day), ACAP permit ($23), Jomsom flight ($240), guide ($35/day), porter ($22/day), and teahouse lodging.

Why is Upper Mustang so expensive?

Upper Mustang is a regulated restricted cultural zone. The Nepal government enforces a $500 USD per person Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to preserve Tibetan Buddhist heritage and control tourism numbers.