Difficulty
easy
Duration
20
Altitude
3840m
Region
Upper Mustang
Overview
"Sculpted canyons with wild rock formations, deep gorges, medieval villages, ancient fortresses, palaces and mysterious, ancient cave hermitages, Tibetan Buddhist gompas (Monastery) and soaring snow-peaks characterize this spectacular region, a 'thumb' sticking up into the Tibetan plateau. Mustang is a Kingdom tucked away along the deepest river gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki, a remote and starkly beautiful region, Tibet's arid high desert bordered by some of the Himalaya's highest mountains."
Mustang (from the Tibetan Mun Tan, meaning "fertile plain") is the former Kingdom of Lo. It now forms part of north-central Nepal, bordering China on the Tibetan plateau between the provinces of Dolpo and Manang. The culture is Tibetan Buddhist.The Mustang region is often referred to as 'The Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal'. This stark and barren area of the middle Himalayas holds the last remnants of true Tibetan lifestyle untainted by foreign occupation. Whilst being annexed to Nepal, Mustang enjoys its own autonomy and the residents live much the same as they have for centuries. To avoid this unique Kingdom being overrun by tourism the region has been gazette as a restricted area with only small numbers of tourists given access every year.Our trip will initiate in Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal. On the next day we fly to the picturesque town of Pokhara. After an evening discovering the pleasures of Pokhara we fly to the high village of Jomsom beneath the 8000m massifs of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. From here we trek to the edge of the Forbidden Kingdom after a visit to Muktinath, a monastery sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike.We leave the tourist route here and trek or ride on horseback through lower Mustang where spectacularly fluted cliffs of red hues overlook the Kali Gandaki River. The Kali Gandaki flows from the high plains of Tibet through Mustang into Nepal before flowing into India.The upper Mustang is dominated by an endless expanse of yellow and grey rolling hills made smooth by the wind. We traverse this lonely landscape on horseback via several passes (the highest being the Nyi La at 3990m), camping in villages nestled in their green irrigated oasis until we reach the spectacular walled town of Lo-Monthang. Visually, this is an extraordinary place and home of the Mustang Raja (King) as well as some beautiful temples and monasteries. The people of Upper Mustang are always curious about new arrivals and we can expect children, with scary wind-blown hair and apple red cheeks, will gather to confront the spectacle of foreign visitors. The abrasive lifestyle required to survive is easily evident here. After taking time to explore the area and interact with its small population we return to Jomsom and fly again to Pokhara and Kathmandu. Overall, Mustang involves a wilderness of huge proportions and offers a truly exceptional experience. A breathtaking and timeless journey through the Kingdom of Lo, until recently forbidden to foreigners, its cliff-side villages and majestic rock-faces bathed in the golden afternoon sun, or pink with the early morning's sunrays. The best of Nepal and Tibet wrapped up in a two-week trek and at lower altitudes so a great trek for almost everyone.
Itinerary
Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)
Pricing
What's included in the pricing
- 3 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in Hotel Shankar, a 4 star hotel with all rooms having private facilities. Breakfast is included. Accommodation is on a twin share basis but single rooms are usually available at an additional cost. Please inform us as early as possible if you wish to have a single room.
- Two night hotel accommodation in Pokhara,Breakfast is included. Accommodation is on a twin share basis
- Transportation: A private Mini bus/Land Cruiser/Van according to group size from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
- Special Trekking permit & all Conservation fees both for Upper Mustang and Annapurna, and government taxes.
- All Airports-hotel-Airport shuttles transportation both in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- One day guided city sightseeing tour in around Kathmandu plus transport and city tour guide according to our itinerary.
- All lodging & meals during the trekking period. 3 times a day & meal can be selected from the menu at local lodges according to individual choice, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/all hot drinks/plus two liters of boiled water per person/day on trek.
- Domestic flights (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-KTM) and airport departure taxes.
- Appropriate number of porters (usually 1 porter between two guests).
- 1 Bottle of SUMMIT Oxygen with set of mask and regulator will be provided during the trek, (Just for emergency medical use only).
- An experienced Local Sherpa guide who knows the area & local culture very well
- Assistant Sherpa (4 trekkers = 1 assistant guide).
- Accommodations on the trek in the finest lodge.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the trek, local cultural music and Dance show in a well reputed restaurants, Bhojan Griha/Nepali Chula/Utsav with guide/staff (TBC)
- All local staff & porters properly insured & equipped.
- General First Aid kit only for local staff.
- Travel and rescue arrangements
What's excluded from the pricing
- International & home country domestic airfares, transfers en route & excess baggage.
- Your personal insurance: Medical, mountain rescue cover and repatriation is obligatory.
- Your personal expenses e. g phone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverage, mineral/bottled water, charges of showers, cost of electronic devices charging facilities and wireless internet (Wi-Fi) fees in the tea house.
- Main meals (Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara) apart from celebration meal in Kathmandu after the trip (Allow up to USD12-15 per meal).
- Your Nepal entry visa fee (USD50 available on entry) Valid for 30 days.
- Tipping in Nepal is customary. Allow USD:250-300/Per guest.
- Excess baggage above 15 kg will be extra charged USD: 1.5 per kg during the peak season.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Each member is responsible for his/her own personal First Aid Kit with sufficient medication supplies for the trip.
- Personal Trekking Gear, according to the list we will be providing you once you book this trip with us.
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