Kingdom of Mustang

Kingdom of Mustang

Introduction

Our photographic journey to the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang is a 12-day expedition through one of the last places on earth where time seems to have stood still. This high-altitude desert in the heart of the Himalayas holds the purest Tibetan culture intact: ancient monasteries perched on cliffs, ochre adobe villages beneath impossibly blue skies, and the Lo-pa people, who have weathered centuries of isolation with a warmth and faith that will leave you speechless. For a photographer, Mustang is not just a destination, it is a living canvas where the extreme Himalayan light changes everything minute by minute.

Date:

October 1 - 12, 2026

Number of days:

12 days / 11 nights

Group Size:

8 adventurers

Arrival Airport:

Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

Price:

US $5,995

Introduction

Our photographic journey to the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang is a 12-day expedition through one of the last places on earth where time seems to have stood still. This high-altitude desert in the heart of the Himalayas holds the purest Tibetan culture intact: ancient monasteries perched on cliffs, ochre adobe villages beneath impossibly blue skies, and the Lo-pa people, who have weathered centuries of isolation with a warmth and faith that will leave you speechless. For a photographer, Mustang is not just a destination, it is a living canvas where the extreme Himalayan light changes everything minute by minute.

Date:

October 1 - 12, 2026

Number of days:

12 days / 11 nights

Group Size:

8 adventurers

Arrival Airport:

Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

Price:

US $5,995

The Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal
The Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal
The Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal

Itinerary

Itinerary

Few places on the planet receive fewer visitors than Upper Mustang. It's not easy to get there; it requires a special permit, a domestic flight, and several days on the road, and that's exactly what makes it so valuable for photography. No crowds, no rush, with real access to a territory where Tibetan culture has remained practically untouched for centuries. We designed this expedition for a group of no more than 8 people. The light sets the pace, not the itinerary. There's time to return to the same monastery two consecutive days, to wait for an elder to bask in the sun at the usual corner, to understand a place before attempting to photograph it. Mustang is not about improvisation; it's about working slowly, and the results speak for themselves.

Arrival at Yangon International Airport (RGN), where our team will welcome you to Myanmar.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

In the evening, dinner at the hotel to close this first day in the city.

Accommodation: The Strand Hotel

After breakfast we begin to explore the vibrant Yangon.

We will visit the Botataung Pagoda, one of the oldest in the city, built more than 2,500 years ago and known for its hollow interior.

We then head to the imposing Shwedagon Pagoda, the most important and venerated religious monument in Myanmar, dominated by its central golden stupa which houses sacred Buddhist relics.

Accommodation: The Strand Hotel

Flight to Heho, gateway to Shan State.

Stop at the Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery, famous for its oval windows.

Arrival at Inle Lake by private boat from Nyaung Shwe: Intha fishermen with their distinctive rowing technique, floating crops, the Paung Daw Oo Pagoda, the Ngaphe Chaung Monastery and the artisan villages of Inpawkhone and Ywama.

Sunset over the lake.

Accommodation: Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort Inle

Itinerant floating market with local tribes.

Visit to Indein and its 17th-century moss-covered stupa complex.

We sail towards Nampan to see the making of traditional Burmese cigars.

At sunset, return passing through the floating gardens declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation: Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort Inle

Flight to Bagan, the archaeological jewel of Myanmar: more than 3,000 temples and pagodas on a plain beside the Irrawaddy River.

We visit the Shwezigon Pagoda, the Wetkyi-in Gubyaukgyi temples, Htilominlo and the Tharaba Gate.

In the afternoon, the Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu and the Dhammayangyi Temple.

Sunset from a privileged viewpoint.

Accommodation: Aureum Palace Hotels & Resorts Bagan

Before dawn, monk procession at Tharaba Gate: hundreds of monks in saffron robes accepting offerings at sunrise.

During the day, Nyaung U Local Market, Manuha Paya, Sulamani Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple and the village of Minanthu with its lacquerware workshops.

Sunset over the plains of Bagan.

Accommodation: Aureum Palace Hotels & Resorts Bagan

Morning in the village of Myinkaba to experience local life.

Road transfer to Mandalay (approx. 5h), the last cultural and religious heart of the country and home to the largest concentration of Buddhist monks in Myanmar.

Accommodation: Pullman Mandalay Mingalar Hotel

Sunrise at Amarapura and the U Bein Bridge, the longest teak bridge in the world.

Daily monk lunch at Mahagandayon Monastery.

In the afternoon, the Mahamuni Pagoda with the most venerated Buddha statue in the country, the Shwe In Bin Kyaung teak monastery, the Royal Palace and the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which houses the world's largest book carved onto 729 marble slabs.

Ascent to Mandalay Hill for the panoramic sunset.

Accommodation: Pullman Mandalay Mingalar Hotel

Return flight to Yangon.

In the afternoon, visit to Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset: the nearly 100-meter-high golden stupa bathed in the golden hour and blue hour, with devotees performing their prayer rituals and the thousands of lights that illuminate the complex as night falls.

Accommodation: The Strand Hotel

After breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the return flight.

End of the trip.

Annapurnas, Nepal
Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang - a realm where each frame captures the spirit of adventure in every corner, inviting passionate photographers to explore its untouched landscapes and embark on a unique photographic journey.
Monk in monastery of Upper Mustang, Nepal
High Mustang, Nepal

Includes / Not Included

Includes / Not Included

We want you to arrive at the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang without any surprises. Below, we detail everything included in the expedition and what you will need to manage on your own.

Includes
All airport/hotel transfers
11 nights premium accommodation (shared double room). Single room supplement: +$1,200
2 domestic flights (Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu)
Comfortable jeep from Pokhara to Lo-Manthang and return to Pokhara. Approximate duration: 8 days (according to the itinerary, only 3 people per jeep)
Special permit for Upper Mustang and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit): $500
Professional trekking guide, government registered and English speaking, and all necessary staff
Photographic guidance by professional photographer Juanra Noriega
Guide and porter salary, meals, accommodation, insurance, transport and equipment
All government and local taxes
Complete medical kit
Breakfast and lunch en route, included throughout the trip. Breakfast only in Pokhara and Kathmandu
Not included
Flights to/from the city where the trip begins
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Visa
Personal expenses
Travel and evacuation insurance
Tips
Everything not expressly mentioned in the "Included" section

Premium accommodations

Premium accommodations

We stay in the best available accommodations at each stage of the journey, from the vibrant Kathmandu to the heart of the Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang, so that every night is a reunion with the warmth and authenticity of the Himalayan culture.

Hotel Barahi, Kathmandu
Hotel Barahi, Kathmandu
Hotel Barahi, Kathmandu
Dorje Hotel, Pokhara
Dorje Hotel, Pokhara
Dorje Hotel, Pokhara
Lo Mustang Himalayan Resort
Lo Mustang Himalayan Resort
Lo Mustang Himalayan Resort
Maya Resort, Upper Mustang
Maya Resort, Upper Mustang
Maya Resort, Upper Mustang
Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang
Thasang Lodge, Mustang
Thasang Lodge, Mustang

Image Gallery

Image Gallery

This is the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang. Here are some of the images captured during our previous expeditions.

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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

We want your experience to be perfect from the very first moment. That is why we ask you to carefully read the participation conditions for our photography expeditions before booking your spot.

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I will personally resolve all your questions about equipment, itineraries and technical levels before your booking.

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After the first contact, you will receive the detailed dossier with all the information about the photography tour.

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