Upper Mustang trekking permit fees from 2026

Upper Mustang trekking permit fee and rule has changed by government of Nepal on 23^rd March 2026. According  to the- new rule of Mustang trekking permit, single trekkers may treks in upper mustang region with flat fee USD 50 per day instead of USD 500 for 10 days . Upper Mustang trekking routes was officially opened in 1992 for tourist and after 34 years the government of Nepal has officially decided reduced the upper mustang trek permit for most iconic restricted regions' treks far more accessible and cost-efficient for foreign travelers. However trekkers are mandatory to join local Nepal trekking companies to obtain the Mustang treks permit as per rule and regulation of department of immigration Nepal.  Trekkers should have to hire government licensed holder trekking guide from the local Nepal trekking agency and one trek guide handle maximum 7 people at once.     

The new permit rule for Upper Mustang trekking package reflects Nepal’s effort to strike a balance between sustainable tourism and accessibility. This new rule of Upper mustang trekking permit fee  provide travelers budget trip to Mustang region  and allow them to have more flexibility in deciding how long they stay in Upper Mustang and to ensure that all travelers are freedom choice of  Mustang trekking packages by day. It is great pleasure for those travelers who prefer upper Mustang overland tour package by jeep. If you wish to go two days Upper Mustang trekking possible but Upper Mustang continues to be preserved as a restricted trekking  region of Nepal. As a result, if you want to travel to Upper Mustang as a trekker, you cannot go on your own without getting a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) from an authorized tour operator in Nepal. Since 34 years Nepal trekking companies demanded solo travelers visit in Mustang to promoting trekking routes in Upper Mustang is important for several economic, cultural, environmental reasons and increase National Tourism Revenue.

The revised Upper Mustang trekking permit system increase the tourist visit in Mustang region and moving from a fixed $500 fee to a $50 per day model gives trekkers more control over their budgets and travel to Mustang. This new rule ensures that Upper Mustang trekking trails ruins both protected and accessible for years to come. Budget travelers dream has fulfilled by new rule for trekking in Mustang region in various factors  such as cultural visit in Mustang, Mustang jeep tour package and short treks in Mustang region even solo travelers being relaxed personally by recently changes new permits rule of Upper Mustang region. It is really great news for all travelers to explore the last kingdom of Nepal, red cliffs, Mustang sky caves , Mustang monasteries , arid high-altitude desert landscape  as well as beautiful Himalayan views of Annapurna trekking trails and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.

Upper Mustang trekking  highlights 

• Trekking in Upper Mustang region  is a truly unique experience that takes you into one of the most remote and culturally rich regions of Nepal.
• Upper Mustang tour package offers a combination of vivid landscapes, ancient civilizations, and spiritual legacy that cannot be found anywhere else trekking in the  Nepal Himalayas.
• One of the major  highlights of Upper mustang trek is the opportunity to explore the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang and  surrounded by high mud-brick walls and features narrow alleys, royal palaces, and centuries-old monasteries.
• Upper Mustang treks routes is its unique aired desert landscape as well as monasteries such as Thubchen Monastery and Jampa Monastery platform ancient Buddhist art, murals, and religious practices.
• The main highlights of  Upper Mustang trekking is a rare combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure trekking in Nepal Himalayas.

New permit fee for Upper Mustang trekking tour 

From 23 .03.2026 , Government of Nepal and Department of immigration Nepal officially announced changed to the trekking regulations in Upper Mustang region.  Trekkers will obtain Mustang trek permit US$ 50 per day system. In previous phase, Mustang visitor and trekkers compulsion to pay USD 500 per person for 10 days and minimum required two people travel to Upper Mustang and Now single traveler allowed to trekking in Mustang region with government licensed holder Nepalese trekking guide through the Local Nepal trekking agencies. Travellers pay only for the exact number of days during the trekking to  Upper Mustang region.

New permit cost for Upper Mustang trek 

3 days → US$ 150 per person

5 days → US$ 250 per person

7 days → US$ 350 per person

10 days → US$ 500 (similar as old rate, but now optional)

Above new rule of upper Mustang treks permit will help travelers freedom to travel in Mustang region.

Mustang travel permit requirements that keep on going

Even new permit obtaining system still unchanged by the government of Nepal:

Restricted Area Permit (RAP): Now designed daily permits system for Mustang region Nepal

ACAP Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit remains mandatory (NRs 3,000 for foreigners while touched the Annapurna trekking trails )

Licensed Guide Required: solo traveler are not allowed to trekking in Mustang region consequently need to hire government licensed holder trekking guide from Nepal trekking companies

Mustang Entry/Exit Checkpoints: Mustang entry permit checked point in Kagbeni as well as exit point too according to Department of immigration Nepal.

Permit issued by Local Nepal trekking agency : Travellers cannot apply for the Restricted Area trekking Permit independently however may apply through government registered Nepalese trekking companies.

New rule Mustang travel permit best for adventure travelers 

The new system offers significantly  cost savings for short-term visitors and trekkers. Travelers who join for Upper Mustang overland tour or join for Tiji festival trip in Mustang , they just pay for maximum 3-4 days it means save 300 Dollars per person.  New rule and regulation  is expected to increase short visitors for Mustang photography tour, Mustang cultural trip, and 4 WD jeep tour in Mustang region.

Upper Mustang trekking cost adapt moderate level treks in Nepal

Upper Mustang trek price immensely changed because of permit fee apply by day otherwise trekkers must pay USD 500 per person minimum for 10 days thus cost breakdown like normal trekking destination in Nepal such as Everest trekking  route, Annapurna trekking trails and Langtang region treks.   New Mustang trekking permits cost USD 50 each day per person.

we  highly recommended to contact several reputable Nepali trekking agencies, discuss your preferences, and get detailed quotes for their Upper Mustang tour  packages. Carefully compare what is included and excluded to avoid surprises. suggested for all trekkers do mustang package trip with lonely planet recommended Nepal trekking companies for secured and reliable trip.

If you prefer for Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal , just contact : Ram Pahari , Whatsapp : 9851007829