Upper Mustang Trek
Overview
Mustang Trek opened in October 1991 to trekkers under a special permit is the most popular and fascinating trekking in Nepal. It was the former Buddhist kingdom of Lo, extended to the upper Kali Gandaki River which has carved the deepest gorge in the world between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Mustang has a long and rich history that makes one of the most interesting places in Nepal. Most of the people of this region are influenced by Tibetan culture. This route, almost treeless barren Landscape, steep rocky trail up and down the hill and eye-catching panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri and many other beautiful peaks is a very attractive trekking Destination . Not suffered from mass influx of tourists, the region has retained its unique and un-spoilt nature by less human impact in the area.
The countryside of Lo Manthang is similar to Tibetan plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and gray rolling hills. At present Mustang is a very popular trekking region in Nepal. 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.
Fact Of The Trek
Trip Name: Upper Mustang Trek
Duration: 18 Days
Accommodation in City : Hotel
Accomodation Type : *** hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara, tea house during the trek or camping
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Best season: September to November & February to May (however we arrange this trek throughout the year )
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum Elevation: 4320m
Transportation: Land or Flight
Culture: Traditional Thakali culture
Program
Day One
Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m / 4264 ft]
Day Two
Kathmandu to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft]: 6 hrs drive or 30 Minute flight
Day Three
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni [2,858m/9,375ft]: 3-4 hrs
Day Four
Trek from Kagbeni to chele [3050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hrs
Day Five
Trek from Chele to Syanbochen [3475m/11,398ft]: 6-7 hrs Trek from
Day six
Syanbochen to Ghaymi [3520m/11,546ft]: 5-6 hrsTrek from
Day seven
Ghaymi to Charang [3500m/11,480ft]: 4-5 hrsTrek from
Day Eight
Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700m/12,136ft): 5-6 hrs
Day Nine
Day Ten
Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar [3810 m/12,500ft]: 6-7 hrs .
Day Eleven
Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling [3806m/12,484ft]: 5-6 hrs
Day Tweleve
Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang [3050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hrs
Day Thirteen
Trek from Chhuksang to Jomsom [2700/8,856ft]: 6-7 hrs
Day Forteen
Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day Fifteen
Rest day in Pokhara
Day Sixteen
Rest day in kathmandu
Day Seventeen
Final Departure to the airport or start next trip
Service Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car.
- Two night’s standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 stars level hotel.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) in trekking for you.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Mustang Region Trekking map.
- Both ways domestic flight tickets from Pokhara to Jomsom with airport tax.
- An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes and tourist service charge.
Service Excluded
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue).
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver.