Get there

Cathay Pacific flies from Hong Kong to Kathmandu. There are four domestic airlines that fly between Kathmandu and Pokhara, and two that fly between Pokhara and Jomsom. We flew Yeti Airlines then Tara Air. Domestic flights take about 20-25 minutes each.

Alternatively, charter a helicopter from Kathmandu to Jomsom, which is a scenic 80-minute journey.Prefer to hit the road? The drive takes about 12 hours.

Stay here

You’ll need to spend at least one night in Kathmandu, as flights to Pokhara and Jomsom don’t leave until the morning. The Nomad Hotel in Lazimpat offers contemporary rooms not far from buzzy Thamel.

Need to know

You’ll need two types of permits in order to visit Lower Mustang: TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). You can apply at the Nepal Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu, or your hotel or guide can organise them for you. The total cost is 5,000 rupees (about HK$292).