Welcome to the Upper Mustang Trek Map Page. On this page, you will find one of the most interactive topographic maps of the Upper Mustang and Annapurna Conservation Area, as well as its surrounding areas, available at full resolution (9,522 x 7,489). The map has been fully updated to incorporate recent changes and is precisely geolocated to enhance your experience of the area by showcasing even the most minor details. We utilized a large image displayed in a Google iframe, allowing users to zoom in and out to explore the finest intricacies. It provides the same information as a print version, but is conveniently accessible online.
What Comes With This Map?
The georeferenced hiking route map for Upper Mustang, Muktinath, and Poon Hill Trek is an exact digital copy of the print version. Developed in collaboration with a local map designer and NEST Adventure, this map is now available online for the first time, enhancing the experience for anyone planning to hike, bike to Mustang, or climb mountains in the Mustang region of Nepal and its surrounding areas. With this map, you can view all the coordinates and trek difficulties, ensuring you are well-prepared in advance.
Included Features
You can find more information in the maps’ legends for easy navigation on how to use the signs; however, here are a few bullet points on what these maps offer.
– Names and elevations of every local village, updated with the latest information from the Annapurna region and Mustang area.
– Mapped locations of all airports, helipads, and bike trails throughout the area.
– Panoramic viewpoints along the hiking trails.
– All hanging bridges encountered during the trek.
– Names and elevations of all mountains in the Upper Mustang Trek.
– Boundaries of the National Park and cross-country mapping.
– Base Camps for each mountain peak within the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri region.
– Availability of tea houses in each village.
– A side trip map is separate from the classical route.
– Names of all glaciers and frozen lakes.
– All high passes within the Mustang region.
How to Use this Map?
The map is interactive and straightforward. When you navigate to the map page, you can zoom in and out. In the top left corner, you will find icons for zooming in and out. Clicking the zoom-in icon allows you to view the map in its original quality. For the sing and trail indication, please read the legends section.
| Map Legend | |||
|---|---|---|---|
International Boundary |
Built up Area |
Hot Spring, Water Fall |
Hotel, Guest House |
MCAP Boundary |
Grass Area |
Monastery, Cave |
View Point |
Highway |
Cultivation |
Temple, Chorten, Mane |
Post Office |
Main Road |
Forest, Bush Area |
Campsite |
Health Post |
Secondary Road |
River, Bridge, Lake |
Check Post |
Information Center |
Main Trekking Route |
Contour Lines |
E-mail / Internet |
Peak, Pass |
Climbing Route, Main Trail |
Sand, Rock |
Telecommunication |
Height in meters |
Minor Trail |
Glacier |
School, College |
Settlement |
What is it Used For?
This map is beneficial for pre-hiking preparations. If you’re curious about what your days will look like in advance, it will help you grasp the terrain, local areas, and overall topography of the region. Most importantly, you can plan your itinerary based on distance, elevation, and terrain. Please open our sample itinerary for the Mustang Trek in a new window and explore it day by day to verify the elevation, distance, and geographic details. If you’re unsure about your fitness level, you can also verify whether the online itinerary you received aligns with your capabilities. It helps you plan a day-to-day itinerary based on your fitness level and lets you decide where you would like to spend the night.
In addition, Upper Mustang and the surrounding area are not only famous among hikers but also among motorbike riders, bikers, and Muktinath pilgrims. We aim to help plan their trip before embarking on this beautiful trail.
Third-Party Use Policies
NEST Adventure is the first company to provide the latest version of georeferenced topographic maps online. Please note that the map is not available in JPG or PDF formats; therefore, it cannot be saved or printed. Taking a screenshot to publish online is strictly prohibited, as NEST Adventure retains full rights to this map. All clients who book a trip with us will receive a complimentary print version of any region during our meetings in Kathmandu. A primary purpose of these maps, published online, is to make it easy for our future customers to plan their itinerary from the comfort of their own homes.
Note: The secret code for a copyright mark is placed all over the map by our local map designer.
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