Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang Trekking
16 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom, Shree Muktinath Temple, Chame, Damodar Kunda Hotel, Ghami, Mustang, Lo Manthang, Dharapani, Mustang Muktinath Yatayat Ticket Counter, Pokhara to Jomsom Bus Ticket Counter, Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus Ticket, TIA Domestic Terminal parking lot
Tour operator:
Tour code:
4
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 30
Physical rating:
Medium
Special diets catered:
Neplai food
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Trip duration: 15 Days Walking Hour – Normally 4 to 6 Hours Every Day Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging Maximum altitude: 3840 m Activity: Trekking Starts/ Ends: Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel & camping Best Time to Trek: March, April, May, June, September, October and early November. Mustang, "The Forbidden Kingdom" is situated north of the Himalayas and juts out onto the Tibetan Plateau. The region of Mustang has more in common culturally and geographically with Tibet than it does with the rest of Nepal . A journey into Mustang is like travelling back in time for a glimpse of what Tibet might have been before the Chinese occupation. Mustang retains much of its cultural autonomy and is administered by its own King or Raja, the 25th successor of his lineage. It is no wonder why it was opened for western visitors only after 1992.This magical journey in time begins. At present Mustang is a very popular trekking region in Nepal . The Home Ministry of Nepal announced the Opening of the restricted areas in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. According to government rule, liaison officers should always accompany by the trekking groups. The region of the Tibetan influence, Kaligandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as “Upper Mustang". The trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill and panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks make your trek memorable. The upper Mustang trek takes us to Lo Manthang. Lo Manthang is a mediaeval town surrounded by huge town wall and was attached into Tibet unit 14th century. The area is restricted and requires special permit. Lo Manthang is a small kingdom which still has a King. The Palace is surrounded by gompas and houses. Upper Mustang trek gives you once in a lifetime opportunity to experience unique arid Himalayan beauty along with unusual landscape. The landscape here is characterised by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and stratified rock formation. As we return we will visit the holy temple of Muktinath which is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhist.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu Arrival
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Accommodation: Hotel & camping
Meals Included: Breakfast
As soon as you land on the Tribhuwan International Airport our representative will pick you and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 : Fly To Pechora Trek
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning we will enjoy a short airstrip from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the Himalayas. As soon as we land in Pokhara we will have our lunch. In pokhara we will do some sightseeing and prepare ourselves for the trek.
Day 3 : Fly To Jomsom(2720M) And Trek To Kagbeni(2810M); 3Hours
Location: Jomsom
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 03 star Hotel in Kathmandu Best Available Lodge in Trekking
From Pokhara we will take a 22minutes airstrip between the Himalayas with the astonishing view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif to Jomsom. Jomsom is the administrative hub of Mustang. After having breakfast in Jomsom we will start the trek following Kali Gandaki River to Eklebhatti and then to Kagbeni. Stay overnight in hotel in Kagbeni
Day 4 : Trek To Muktinath(3720M) And Return To Kagbeni; 6Hour
Location: Shree Muktinath Temple
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
We will wake up early in the morning and trek to the holy temple of Muktinath which is dedicated to lord Bishnu. In the vicinity of temple there is hot water taps which is said to be holy and wash all the sins you have made in your lifetime. After paying our homage to Muktinath we will retrace our path back to Kagbeni for overnight stay.
Day 5 : Trek To Chele(3050M); 6Hours
Location: Chame
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Kagbeni behind us today we will enter the restricted area of Upper Mustang. Following Kali Gandaki river the trail goes both uphill and downhill to reach the village of Tangbe(3060m). From Tangbe the trail goes downhill through barley, wheat and buckwheat farm to Chhuksang village (2980m). We will continue the walk following Kali Gandaki River to the village of Chele.
Day 6 : Trek To Syangboche (3800M) ; 7Hours
Location: Damodar Kunda Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Best Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Chele the trail climbs to Eklo Bhatti and then to Taklam La pass(3624m) through flat land which offers the astonishing vista of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang and Damodar Danda. After crossing the pass the trail goes downhill to a small town of Samar. From Samar the trail goes uphill to a stream for another 3hours through the juniper trees to Sangboche.
Day 7 : Trek To Ghemi(3520M); 3Hours
Location: Ghami
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
From Syangboche the trail goes uphill through few tea houses and chortens to Yamda La. Making the way through barley fields the trail climbs to Nyi Pass (13,193ft) and descends to our camping site in Ghemi which is also the third biggest town of the area.
Day 8 : Trek To Tsarang(3560M); 3Hours
Location: Mustang
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Starting the trek crossing Ghemi Khola the trail takes us to a plateau next to extended Mani wall. From Mani wall the trail climbs to Choya La(3870m) and then to descend to Tsarng which is situated in the amid of corn fields.
Day 9 : Trek To Lo Manthang(3800M); 4Hours
Location: Lo Manthang
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Tsarang the trail descends offering majestic vista of Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak and Annapurna I to Tsarang Chu. From here the trail steeply goes uphill through the rocky trail and enters into Tholung valley. Now the trail goes north and gradually climbs uphill to Lo
Day 10 : Free Day In Lo Manthang
Location: Lo Manthang
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
We will take a day to explore and get an insight of mystical and isolated Lo Manthang. The places we will be visiting include Namgyal Gompa and Tinagkhar. Namgyal Gompa situated in a hilltop is also called as local court, from here we will trek to Tingkhar which is the last village in the northwest of Lo Manthang. If time permits we too can visit Tall Champa Lakhang also known as “God House”, Thugchen Gompa and Ghyodi Gompa. Stay overnight in Lo Manthang.
Day 11 : Trek To Dhakmar(3820M); 6 Hours
Location: Dharapani
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Lo Manthang the trail climbs up a ridge to 4070m and continues to Chogo La(4325m) which is the highest point of the trek. From here the trail goes downhill and cross Tsarang river and climbs to Lo Geker and reaches to Ghar gompa. We will climb to the ridge and walk along the alpine pastures and walk downhill to Dhakmar.
Day 12 : Trek To Ghiling(3570M); 6Hours
Location: Mustang Muktinath Yatayat Ticket Counter
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
From Dhakmar the trail goes downhill through the barren landscape accompanied by mesmerizing Himalayan vista of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri to Ghiling.
Day 13 : Trek To Samar (3660M); 4Hours
Location: Mustang
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Ghiling we will trek downhill to the village of Samar
Day 14 : Trek To Jomsom(2720M); 3Hours
Location: Jomsom Airport
Accommodation: Lodge, Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek back to Jomsom
Day 15 : Fly Back To Kathmandu.
Location: Pokhara to Jomsom Bus Ticket Counter
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 03 star Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning we will catch a flight back to Pokhara and connect another flight to Kathmandu where the trip comes to an end.
Day 16 : Fly Back To Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus Ticket
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 03 star Hotel in Kathmandu
Early in the morning we will catch a flight back to Pokhara and connect another flight to Kathmandu where the trip comes to an end.
Day 17 : Farewell Depature
Location: TIA Domestic Terminal parking lot
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will be transferred to Tribhuwan International airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Local Taxes
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
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Entrance Fees
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Airport Transfers at Destination
What's Not Included
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Not included in the price
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Drinks with Meals
Optional Extras
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Private porter
If you want to private porter we can provide on personal request
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
•Pick & Drop to Airport/Hotel by our Private Car
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
• Special trekking permit fee
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
1.Your safety is of paramount concern while ravelling with Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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What is the tipping policy?
10%
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
yes
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
• TIMS(Trekker's Information Management System) Card
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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