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Jomsom, Marpha and Lubra
Mustang
Move beyond Jomsom into stone villages, apple country and Lubra, where Bon traditions remain strong.
- Duration
- 4–6days
- Best seasons
March to May
September to November
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 3 to 5 nights
- Best time
- March to May, September to November
- How to get there
- Reach Jomsom by road or a weather dependent flight from Pokhara. Permits depend on the exact route.
- Best for
- Walkers, photographers and culturally curious travellers.
- Combine with
- Pokhara, Tatopani, Muktinath or Annapurna routes.
- Travel well
- Verify permits and guide rules. Do not enter monasteries or private spaces without invitation.
Permits
Annapurna Conservation Area — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Lower Mustang brings together a wind carved landscape, trade history and distinct village cultures. Marpha is known for whitewashed lanes and orchards. Lubra is one of Nepal’s few Bon villages and needs to be visited with permission and context.
What to experience
- Marpha lanes and orchards
- Lubra and Bon heritage
- Kali Gandaki walks
- Trans Himalayan landscape
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.