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Upper Mustang Trek ( Lo-Mangthang)

Mustang Trek Mustang is an ancient Himalayan Kingdom, the former Kingdom of Lo which lies in the north-east of Nepal and bordering with China. It is roughly 80 km long (north-south) and 45 km at it’s widest and is at an elevation of over 2500 m. Mustang is also known as a “Tibet outside the Tibetan border” and hence it fosters the original Tibetan culture, although it is now politically part of Nepal. Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions: the southern part and the northern where language, culture and traditions are alike to those of the Tibetan people. This area is considered as one of the most interesting and picturesque places in Nepal.Nepal is a land of Festivals. For the Nepalese, festivals are not merely the annual spectacles, but also are the living part of their rich cultural heritage. Most Nepalese festivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses and they are celebrated on such days consecrated for them by religion and tradition. Some of the festivals are of national significance while still others are celebrated only within one or two villages or cities.

Trek Highlights

manslu trekkingMustang trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience is useful. And it does not require any technical experience only that you be in good physical condition and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Sherpa and sufficient number of porters will carry all your trekking gear and necessary equipment.

The trek to Lo Manthang, a capital of Mustang will lead you through high altitude picturesque desert climbing in and out of the huge sided valley of the Kali Gandaki. In places the gorge which the Kali Gandaki River runs through is the deepest in the world. Lo Manthang itself is a walled city ruled by religious king. However, the monarchy ceased to exist as the Kingdom of Lo in Upper (northern) Mustang on October 7 2008. Untouched by modern civilization as everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters and Annapurna I at 8091 meters. During the trek you will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters high. The elevation of the trails rise from 2815 meters to 4270 meters above sea level. This region is full of some of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist Monasteries, ancient and isolated villages with narrow streets and white or colored houses. All of it and more you will see during the trek.

Itinerary in Details:

Days 01: Arrival
Included: (D, A & T)
Arrival at Kathmandu welcome and transfer to hotel Introduction with guide PREPARING FOR TREKKING Gears ,The Personal gears you can bring it from your home or you can buy or rent in Kathmandu,The good sleeping bag we will provide. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Free day/ Sightseeing
Included: (B,A & T) After breakfast at Hotel start to guided visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu- Pokhara
Included: (B, A & T)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara with private car it takes around 5/ 6 hours through the middle hill mountain landscape and Trishuli River. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Pokhara- Jomsom-Kagbeni
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
Pokhara-Jomsom-Kagbeni After an early breakfast transfer to the airport just 10 minutes from hotel for a morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town, headquarter of the Mustang region; it is also a major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, From Jomsom trek continues WITH THE HORSES on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni (2,858m/9,375ft), which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an interesting wind swept villages situated on the main age old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival, check in the hotel with afternoon free for a stroll around the village. Overnight at Camp

Day 05 : Kagbeni- Chele
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
Kagbeni to Chele (A, B, L, D) Actually, Kagbeni is the entry point to upper Mustang. From Kagbeni, trail leads up the east bank of Kali Gandaki and climbs over many ridges as it head north. After, that, through the interesting cave, Gompa crossing place of Tangbe, Chhuksang and reaches Chele (3,030m). Walking time takes about 5/6 hours. Overnight at Camp ,

Day 06 : Chele-Gilling
Included: ( B, L,D & A)
Chele to Gilling (3806 m.) (A, B, L, D) From Chele, trail leads ascending to Samar. After that it climbs above Samar to a ridge, descends into a large gorge past a Chorten painted in red, black, yellow and white, all pigments made from local rock. From there one can enter another valley filled with juniper trees and drops to Bhena (3800m) and trail ascends goes to the place of Giling (3820m). Walking time takes approximately 6/7 hours, Overnight at Camp ,

Day 07 : Gilling- Charang
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
Gilling to Charang (A, B, L, D) At the place of Geling, the trail climbs gently through field up the centre of the valley; it passes above Tama Gaon and its imposing Chorten. After crosses Tangmar Chu River, with a short climbing enters Charang (3490m). Walking time takes about 5/6 hours, Overnight at CAMP,

Day 08: Tsarang- Lo Mangthang
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
Tsarang to Lo Manthang (A, B, L, D) Lomanthang is the capital city of upper Mustang. To reach Lomanthang (3,730m) from Charang, trail leads descending about 125m and climbs steeply up a rock trail through a desert like landscape.afternoon we will visit King Palace and Lo-mangthnag Walled city, Walking time takes about 3/4 hours. Overnight at Camp.
Day 09: Excursion day in Lomangthang city. Visit different Monasrty Gompa and Horse riding to Chhorsar Gompa. O/n at Camp

Day 12 : Lo Mangthang – Ghami
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
A slight variation of the return route heading south first from Lomanthang to Chorang, later turns east, to reach Lo Gekar (signifying 'Pure virtue of Lo' and also known as Ghar Gompa or house temple). The trail climbs steadily to a pass which is marked by a terrain, from where one can have a beautiful view of Lomanthang. From Lo Gekar the trek continues to reach a valley and then descends to village Ghami at 3440 m.O/n at Camp

Day 13 : Ghami- Samar
Included: ( B,L,D & A) From Ghami a direct route is followed to Syangbochen.Climbing on a ridge the trek continues upward to meet the trails from Bhena and then descends to Samar. The trail retraces the track for the rest of the day with night at Samar. Overnight at CAMP.

Day 14 : Samar- Kagbeni
Included: ( B,L,D & A)
Samar to Kagbeni (2700m) (A, B, L, D) Today, we will have a last day trek as well as long. It is better to walk early start as before and trek to Kagbeni finished the upper Mustang trails. Overnight at Camp
Day 15: Kagbeni- Jomsom
Included: ( B,L,D & A) After breakfast visit bank to Kaligandaki River a pilgrimage destination for Hindu people used to go there for puja with prist and walk along the trail to Jomsom. O/n at Camp

Day 16 : Jomsom-Pokhara
Included: ( B & A)
Jomsom-Pokhara Fly back to Pokhara (900m) in the morning and afternoon boating at phewa lake.and visiting the Rest and Sightseeing at Pokhara , Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : Pokhara
Included: ( B, & A, T)
SUNRISE ON THE LAKE . BREAKFAST. IF SOMEONE WISH- PARAGLIDING. after lunch drive back to Kathmandu (A, B, L,D) Overnight at Hotel,

Day 18 : Pokhara- Kathmandu
Included: (B, & A)
Early morning fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu sightseeing in Bhaktapur, Patan Overnight at Hotel,

Day 19 : Kathmandu- Onward flight
Included: ( B, T)
Afternoon flight to onward destination or rest tours in Nepal.

Price: US$ 2230.00 Per person should be 02 pax in a groups

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