HomeDestinationsNepalGandaki ProvinceLo Manthang Trek
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Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: NP-P4-08
Upper Mustang restricted area permit and ACAP permit
Nepal Tourism Board

Lo Manthang Trek

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon18 May 2010

59 km Upper Mustang trek around Lo Manthang, climbing about 2,740 m to 4,160 m with 13 river crossings.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Strong afternoon winds and dust; carry sun protection and acclimatise above 3,500 m.

Weather check

At Start
3787m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.1827, 83.9577

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.1827, 83.9577 @ 3787m

Quick Stats

Distance
59.14 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3296m - 4160m
Max Elevation
4160 m
Max Gradient
34.7%
38.7%

Highlights

  • Lo Manthang walled city
  • Chhoser caves
  • Namgyal Gompa

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+2737 m

Total Descent

-2372 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
86.4

86.4

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
2.32

2.32

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)18%
Moderate (3-8%)30%
Steep (>8%)52%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved1%
Unpaved99%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
1%
Gravel
3%
Dirt Track
96%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

13

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 84

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.954261
MAX LAT: 29.182743
MIN LON: 83.923750
MAX LON: 84.035868

Point Spacing: 15.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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