As you venture deeper into the heart of Mustang, the landscape morphs into a mesmerizing blend of arid desert-like terrain, dramatic cliffs, and ancient rock formations — an other-worldly ambience that will transport you to a distant, untouched realm.
There are a variety of ways to reach Shinta Mani Mustang from Kathmandu depending on your time and inclinations.
By commercial flight, it is possible, weather permitting, to do the journey in one day with a short flight to Pokhara and then another short flight to Jomsom.
Alternatively, you can fly by private helicopter directly from Kathmandu to our private helipad at Shinta Mani Mustang on a breathtaking flight skirting the Himalayas.
You can also take a commercial flight to Pokhara and then a helicopter from Pokhara to Jomsom.
A more leisurely option is to fly by commercial flight to Pokhara and then take what is arguably the most scenic drive in Nepal, up the Kali Gandaki river to Jomsom. This journey usually takes 5 to 6 hours but can vary wildly depending on the time of year and weather and road conditions. If you take an early flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you can make the drive the same day, or you can plan to spend a night in Pokhara, a picturesque and lively tourist town on Phewa Lake.
If you have your own travel plans booked separately, then your all-inclusive experience with Shinta Mani Mustang will commence on arrival in Jomsom.
TRANSFER TIMES*
AIRPORT
by heli
by plane
by car
Kathmandu – Pokhara
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25 min
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Pokhara – Jomsom
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25 min
5-6 h
Kathmandu – Jomsom
90 min
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* Times are estimates only and subject to weather and traffic conditions.
A NOTE ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS
As your health and safety are of paramount importance to us at Shinta Mani Mustang, we would like to draw your attention to the potential risk of altitude sickness.
Also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), altitude sickness can occur when your body doesn’t have enough time to adapt to the decreased levels of oxygen at high altitudes. Symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, nausea, and shortness of breath. While not everyone is affected, the illness can become serious if left untreated. Shinta Mani Mustang does have oxygen available for our guest’s use should they need it.
We strongly recommend that all guests consult their healthcare provider or a travel health specialist before embarking on their journey. There are preventive medications available, such as Diamox (acetazolamide), that may help the body acclimatize more quickly. Such medication should be used solely under the guidance and recommendation of your doctor.
