By air: Jomsom Airport has daily early-morning flights from Pokhara and scheduled flights from Kathmandu (flights operate before midday due to afternoon winds). By road: the Kali Gandaki corridor road from the south is suitable for high-clearance 4WD vehicles; Kora La is an active vehicle border crossing to Tibet since 2023. Upper Mustang beyond Kagbeni requires a special trekking permit (US$50 per day) with a licensed guide.
August and October are the peak visiting months; Upper Mustang remains accessible throughout the year. Spring and autumn are generally dry at Jomsom.
Upper Mustang was a restricted area until 1992 and tourism remains regulated with limited entry quotas. The district is highly dependent on Chinese imports via Kora La.
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