Highlights

Barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions.

 

Facts of Trip

Tour Region: - Annapurna Region
Best season: - March – November
Accommodation: - Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: -
Trekking style: - camping only
Highest access of the trek: 3730m
Culture: Mixed

Upper Mustang trek (20 days)

Mustang is the hinterland enriched with mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions. The view of wind swept Kali-Gandaki valley, vast spaces around Kagbeni and vast ridges that straggle high mountains provide a mind-blowing experience.

Nepal’s Mustang region preserves a life almost unchanged for centuries. It lies hidden behind the Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna at the very roof of Asia on the arid Tibetan plateau. It has long been isolated from the outside world (and only opened to trekking groups since 1992). As you make your way through this secluded land, you’ll pass brightly painted chortens (Buddhist shrines) and tiny villages guarded by enormous monasteries. Vistas include unusual and arresting views of the snow-covered Himalaya to the south, and desolate high plateaus, deep canyons, and an ocean of windswept hills the colors of a desert sunset to the north. Once at the walled capital city of Lo Manthang, you’ll absorb a great sense of timelessness and appreciation for an ancient culture as you discover the ruins of old forts, monasteries rich in art and history, and caves replete with magnificent religious statues.

Mustang is the old kingdom of Lo. Actually the capital of the Mustang district is Jomsom, but the real Tibetan style district lies north of Kagbeni and is usually referred to as Upper Mustang. The real capital, Lo Manthang, where the present king lives, is a fantastic square-walled town sitting on the ‘Plain of Prayers’. The small kingdom of Mustang, closed to westerners until 1992, is an enchanting land of windswept vistas, red walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400's to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet, but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet. Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today.

 

Itinerary Detail of Upper Mustang Trek

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.
• Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes approximately six hours. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes about 25 minutes.
• Day 03: Early in the morning fly from Pokhara (915m) to Jomsom (2760m) it takes arbout 20minutes And then trek to Kagbeni(3800m) Which takes approximately four hours.
• Day 04: Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m), which takes approximately Four hours. Today we will do the 900-meter climb to Muktinath, which is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus and Buddhists. There will be time to explore the area and see some of the holy Hindu spaces like an eternal flame coming from natural.
• Day 05: Trek from Muktinath to Chuksang (2980m.) via Tangbe.You may walk across the Kali Gandaki River, which takes approximately seven hours.
• Day 06: Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3660m) via Taklam La and Taklam Dajori La. You cross the Kali Galdaki River in Chele it takes approximately four and half hours.
• Day 07: Trek from Samar to Geling (3510m), via Soi pass (3860m) which takes approximately five hours.
• Day 08: Trek from Giling to Ghami (3520m) via Nyi la Pass (4010m), which takes approximately five hours.
• Day 09: Trek from Ghami to Charang Tsarang (3560m),via Chilgel,choya pass. You may visit micro hydro planet and greatest library in lo (old Palace), which takes approximately five hours.
• Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (Mustang) (3809m), via sungdala,.
• Day 11: Rest day in Lo-Manthang(Mustang). Today is free to explore the fascinating city of Lo Manthang, untouched since the 14th century. The city contains about 150 houses, as well as residences for its many lamas. There are four major temples within the city and one of these, Champa Lhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborates mandalas painted on the walls. The king's palace is an imposing building in the center of the city and is occupier by the current King and Queen. Although his duties are largely ceremonial, the King is respecter by the people and consulted about many issues by villagers throughout the kingdom.
• Day 12: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami(3520m) via Charang , which takes which takes approximately five  hours.
• Day 13: Trek from Ghami to Chhusang (2980m) via Soi Pass. This takes approximately six hours.
• Day 14: Trek from Chuksang to Muktinath (3760m), which takes approximately six hours.
• Day 15:Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni (2895 m.) and it takes approximately five hours. Your trek begin  descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, initially through arid country in the same geographical and climatic zone as Tibet.
• Day16:Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, which takes about 20 minutes. The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during and after and frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being land and taken off in the afternoon. During the flights in the morning, the sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid views of different mountain peaks.
• Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes approximately  25 minutes .Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 18: Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu.
• Day19: Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (DurbarSquare, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath) and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.
• Day 20:  Final departure ,or alternative  Join other activities

Service cost Includes:

• Three night's accommodation in Kathmandu 2/3 star standard Hotel on B/B basic.
• Pick & Drop to Airport / Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Complete camping /Trekking equipment for trekking.(if camping group)
• 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek.
• Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek (if tea house trek)
• Trekking Permit, (National Park fee) and TIMS card.
• Necessary staff during the trekking period With Experience Guide.
• 15 Kgs Luggage free Per Person during the trekking (with porter or yaks)
• Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary.
• Dining tent, toilet tent, table and chares, Mattresses Sharing with other member(if camping treks)
• Two member has one tent for camping during trekking period.(if camping treks)
• Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
• Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
• Our service charges
• Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu before departure.

Service cost excludes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa fee &Personal nature expenses
• Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
• Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
• Extra luggage & personal trekking gears.
• Extra porter cost US$15 per person per days per 25Kg.
• Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Assistance for Cargo clearance (Custom duty fees to be paid by clients)
• Airfare domestic / international flights
• Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
• Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights
• Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
• National Park entry fee and royalty (for off the beaten Trail and wilderness area) where we need special permit.
• Tips, gifts, souvenirs.