Upper Mustang Trek
16 Days
Moderate
3730m
July - Sept
Mustang Region
5-7 hours per day
Mustang a lost valley stands as a hidden treasure of Nepal. A breathtaking journey through the Kingdom of Lo, its cliff-side villages and majestic rock-faces bathed in the golden afternoon sun. Sculpted canyons with wild rock formations, deep gorges, medieval villages, ancient fortresses, palaces and mysterious ancient cave hermitages makes it a wonderland of Himalayas. Tibetan Buddhist Gumpas and soaring snow peaks characterize the spectacular Tibetan plateau.
The area is absolutely ideal for trekkers who wish to go beyond the beaten track to explore the remote landscape and unique Tibetan culture. Mustang exist high up in the mountain, beyond the clouds with incredible beauty with its distinctive landscape. Nepal Government Department of Immigration started to issue only a small number of special trekking permits since 1992. Before 1992 the region was banned to visit for foreign travelers. Upper Mustang is a perfect destination where generous scope is offered for visiting Buddhists Monasteries. This semi autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region was described by Tillman as fascinatingly ugly country, the more fascinating for being so little known" indeed, the trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost treeless barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill, mind-blowing panorama of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several others peaks make your trek spectacular with lifetime experience.
Trek begins from Jomsom - reachable by a scenic flight and accessible by walk from Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Tatopani-Jomsom and Kali Gandaki Valley trekking route. Mustang is one of those few places in the planet that has survived a very close-niche life and that region was, until recently, was a forbidden land for outsides till 1992. This loneliness and isolation contributed the people of Mustang to conserve their life style and cultural heritage that remained almost unaffected for centuries. Hidden behind the high Himalaya ranges, Mustang is filled with handsome trekking zones. The high desert rain shadow of Himalayas receives very little rainfall making this region dry and parched, similar to the bordering Tibetan Plateau.
The Lo Manthang, capital of Upper Mustang, lies in the remote Himalaya desert behind the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges, is an old traditional Tibetan Village, with rare medieval Buddhist arts and exotic culture. We, Wilderness Excursion offers perfect budget package trips to Mustang in most competitive trip cost and develop tailor made itinerary to meet your time frame for Nepal holiday.
Day 01 : Meet and greet at airport, transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Get permits, trip preparation or visit ancient old temples in Kathmandu.
Day 03 : Fly or drive to Pokhara. Pokhara sightseeing if you take flight
Day 04 : Fly to Jomsom (8921ft. 2720m) and trek to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m).
Day 05 : Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m) via Tangbe/Chhusang for lunch.
Day 06 : Trek to Gilling (11709ft. 3570m). Explore monasteries and village.
Day 07 : Trek to Ghami (3,460m/11,352ft). Explore monasteries and village.
Day 08 : Trek to Charanag (11677ft. 3560m). Explore monasteries and village.
Day 09 : Trek to Lo Manthang (12,238ft. 3,730m). Visit monasteries, king´s palace and museum.
Day 10 : Excursion Choser village, back to Lo Manthang after vising monasteries and caves.
Day 11 : Trek to Ghargompa, Visit the monastery.
Day 12 : Trek to Chele (10004ft. 3050m)
Day 13 : Trek to Kagbeni (9216ft. 2810m).
Day 14 : Trek to Jomsom
Day 15 : Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing around Lakeside.
Day 16 : Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus at 7:30am and transfer to hotel.
Inclusion
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomesome)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, Restricted Area permit of upper Mustang)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusion
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance(Should be covered helicopter evacuation incase of problem on the trek and medical also)
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Note
We shall not be responsible for any changes and alterations in the itineraries due to avoidable circumstances i.e. landslide, road blockage, floods, snowfall, political unrest, cancellation of flights, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents and any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients themselves at the spot. It is most advisable for clients to have full INSURANCE against medical and personal accidents.