# Upper Mustang Golf Tour: Golf at 4,645 m > The Upper Mustang golf tour takes you by 4WD jeep to Lo Manthang (3,840 m), the walled capital of the former Kingdom of Lo, to play the nine-hole Mustang Golf Course at about 4,645 m. Its organisers say it is the highest golf course in the world. Before the round you'll have two nights in Lo Manthang to acclimatise and explore its monasteries, royal palace and ancient sky caves, and the tour returns via Muktinath temple.Departures can be timed for the Top of the World Golf Classic tournament in late summer. The Upper Mustang restricted area permit, ACAP, flights, private jeep, licensed guide, and lodges and meals in Mustang are included. ## Trip facts - **Destination:** Nepal - **Duration:** 11 days - **Difficulty:** Moderate - **Activity:** Golf and jeep tour - **Max altitude:** About 4,645 m / 15,239 ft (Mustang Golf Course) - **Best season:** Apr–Nov; tournament in late Aug–Sep - **Group size:** 2–6 per jeep - **Accommodation:** Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, lodges in Mustang - **Meals:** Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Mustang - **Price:** from US$1,990 per person - **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/upper-mustang-golf-tour - **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=upper-mustang-golf-tour ## Overview **Quick answer:** this 11-day tour includes a round on the Mustang Golf Course near Lo Manthang (about 4,645 m) after two nights of acclimatisation, and costs from US$1,990 per person including the restricted area permit (US$50 per person per day). It runs April–November. Read our [Mustang Golf Course guide](/blog/mustang-golf-course-lo-manthang). The course opened with the first Top of the World Golf Classic on 27 August 2022. It is a simple, natural nine-hole course on stony ground with Himalayan views, not a resort course, and that is what makes it special. The rest of the tour follows our popular [Upper Mustang jeep tour](/upper-mustang-jeep-tour). ### At a glance Trip factDetailsDuration11 days from KathmanduGolfNine-hole Mustang Golf Course, about 4,645 mRoutePokhara – Jomsom – Kagbeni – Ghami – Lo Manthang – MuktinathGradeModerate (altitude, rough roads)TransportFlights and private 4WD jeepPermitsUpper Mustang restricted area permit and ACAPBest timeApril–NovemberCostFrom US$1,990 per person### Golf at altitude - The ball carries further in thin air, so be ready to adjust your club selection. - Play in the morning, before the strong afternoon wind. - Walk slowly between holes and drink plenty of water. - Bring plenty of balls: the ground is stony and rough. ## Highlights - Golf on the Mustang Golf Course at about 4,645 m - Lo Manthang, the walled capital of the Forbidden Kingdom - Sky caves and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries - Two nights of acclimatisation before the round - Optional departure for the Top of the World Golf Classic ## Day-by-day itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m) Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Permit paperwork and trip briefing. _Altitude: 1,400 m · Overnight: Hotel_ ### Day 2: Fly to Pokhara (820 m) Short flight to Pokhara; free afternoon by Phewa Lake. _Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Hotel_ ### Day 3: Fly to Jomsom (2,720 m), drive to Kagbeni (2,810 m) Early flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge to Jomsom, then drive to medieval Kagbeni. _Altitude: 2,810 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 4: Drive to Ghami (3,520 m) Enter the restricted area and drive via Chele and Syangboche to Ghami. _Altitude: 3,520 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 5: Drive to Lo Manthang (3,840 m) via Ghar Gompa Visit Ghar Gompa and the red cliffs of Dhakmar, then continue to Lo Manthang. _Altitude: 3,840 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 6: Explore Lo Manthang (acclimatisation) Visit Thubchen and Jampa monasteries and the palace; afternoon drive to the Chhoser sky caves. _Altitude: 3,840 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 7: Golf day at the Mustang Golf Course (4,645 m) Morning drive up to the course for a nine-hole round with Himalayan views, then return to Lo Manthang to sleep. _Walking: 3–4 hours (golf) · Altitude: 4,645 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 8: Drive to Muktinath (3,800 m) Drive south and cross to Muktinath for the temple and its 108 water spouts. _Altitude: 3,800 m · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: Lodge_ ### Day 9: Drive to Jomsom, fly to Pokhara Morning drive to Jomsom and flight to Pokhara (or drive if flights are cancelled). _Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Hotel_ ### Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu Flight to Kathmandu; free afternoon or an optional round at a Kathmandu golf course. _Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Hotel_ ### Day 11: Departure Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. _Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Breakfast_ ## What is included - Airport pick-up and drop-off in private vehicles - 2 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara with breakfast - Flights Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu - Private 4WD jeep with driver in Mustang - Upper Mustang restricted area permit and ACAP - Lodge accommodation in Mustang (6 nights) with all meals - Licensed English-speaking guide - Arrangements for a round at the Mustang Golf Course - Monastery entry fees - All government and local taxes ## Not included - International flights and Nepal visa fee - Golf clubs, balls and any green fee or tournament entry fee - Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara - Travel insurance covering travel to 4,700 m - Extra permit days if the trip is extended - Drinks, personal expenses and tips ## Useful information ### Altitude The course is about 800 m above Lo Manthang. You sleep at 3,840 m and only go up to the course for the round, after two nights in Lo Manthang. Tell your guide about any symptoms of altitude sickness; if they appear, we postpone or skip the round. ### Equipment Bring your own clubs, balls and a light carry bag; equipment is very hard to find in Mustang. Golf bags are carried on the jeep. Check your airline's baggage rules for the domestic flights, which have low weight limits. ### Tournament departures The Top of the World Golf Classic is usually held in late August or September, and its dates are announced each year. We can time your trip for it and help with entry, subject to the organisers' rules. ### Permit The restricted area permit costs US$50 per person per day and requires a licensed guide. We arrange it; send us your passport copy in advance. ## Packing list - Golf clubs, plenty of balls and tees - Golf shoes or sturdy trainers - Warm down jacket and windproof layers - Sunglasses, sun hat and high-factor sunscreen - Buff or scarf against dust and wind - Lip balm and moisturiser - Water bottle - Passport and copies ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the Mustang Golf Course? On a plateau near **Lo Manthang** in Upper Mustang. ### How high is it? About **4,645 m (15,239 ft)**; its organisers say it is the highest golf course in the world. ### How long is the tour? **11 days** from Kathmandu. ### How much does it cost? From **US$1,990 per person**, including the restricted area permit. ### Do I need to bring my own clubs? Yes, we recommend bringing your own clubs and plenty of balls. ### Is altitude a problem? You acclimatise for two nights in Lo Manthang before playing; mild symptoms are still possible. ### Can I play in the Top of the World Golf Classic? We can time your trip for the tournament and help with entry, subject to the organisers' rules. ### Can non-golfers join? Yes, non-golfers can walk the course or explore Lo Manthang instead. ### When is the best time? **April–November**; late August–September for the tournament.