Upper Mustang Trek
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Upper Mustang Trek

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About this activity
The local people call this land the Kingdom of Lo. The main city is called Lo Manthang, and is a walled city dating back to 1380.

The kingdom of Lo did not become a part of Nepal until 1950 and following the Chinese invasion of Tibet, Lo served as a base of operation for Tibetan Freedom Fighters. The Dalai Lama finally asked that hostilities cease in 1970. The area has been peaceful ever since.

Upper Mustang was closed to outsiders until 1992, and entry is still restricted. A special permit is required at a cost of $50 a day. This helps to limit the impact of other cultures on Upper Mustang.

The region of Upper Mustang looks like nothing else in Nepal. The land is more like a moonscape due to its lack of monsoon rains which stop to the south by the mountains of the Annapurna Range. Here, there is no lush vegetation, but instead wind-sculptured rocks into unique and bizarre formations. The snow capped peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri rise to the south, while the land north to the Tibetan border looks like a barren desert in places. It is mostly treeless with the wind blowing almost constantly. Deep and narrow canyons add to the forbidden appearance of this arid land.

The residents are primarily from Tibetan origins, and had developed a high culture in the three cities and 30 villages that dot the region.

A trek will take about 12 – 14 days with a maximum elevation being 3,810 meters at Lo Pass. The trail is considered moderate. It is an ideal place to trek during monsoon season as the land is just north of where the rains end.

Trekkers will visit the principal cities and some of the villages and see village life. There are numerous gombas (Buddhist monasteries) that reflect its Tibetan origins. One monastery, Ghur Gomba is over 1200 years old.

While the area is remote, lodging will be in tea houses along the way where visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture.

It is almost impossible to describe Upper Mustang. It requires a personal inspection, which will charm and impress any visitor who makes this trek into the heart of what had been not long ago forbidden territory.
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Included
  • All ground transports by private vehicle as per itinerary required
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation inclusive breakfast as per itinerary
  • Pokhara Jomsom Pokhara round trip airfare and airport tax + Guide
  • Three times meals including Lunch, Dinner and breakfast during trek with tea/coffee
  • An English speaking highly experienced friendly and helpful trekking guide
  • One porter for two member
  • Guide salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports
  • Porter salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports
  • Rain protection duffel bag for luggage
  • Company guarantee the rescue services if needed; please hand over your insurance policy copy to us
  • Government taxes and office service charge
Not included
  • International airfare
  • Nepal visa fee which obtained at the airport on arrival, a multiple tourist visa for 15 days US $ 25, for 30 days US $ 40 and for 90 days US $ 100 or Equivalent convertible currency {bring 2 copies passport size picture}
  • Pokhara and Jomsom staying on flight cancelation due to bad weather
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water, hot shower and snack foods during trekking
  • Hot shower except Jomsom
  • Battery charge during trekking
  • Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel Insurance
  • Extra porter for the personal day bag pack
  • Horse riding along the trek
  • Horse or jeep to Chhoser cave or border { talk to guide because the rate gets better on locally discussion}
  • Extra cost on natural disaster
  • Sleeping bag, can be rented from company @ USD 1 per day per piece
  • Kathmandu sightseeing {it will be extra because we should arrange according your staying in Nepal}
  • Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the cost include
  • Tips to staffs
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Arrival Kathmandu 1320m
  • Permit formalities and Optional
  • Early morning flight to Jomsom 2790m Trek to Kagbeni 3 hrs 2900m, Overnight in lodge.
  • Trek to Chhusang/Tseile 2952m/3050m 4/5 hrs
  • Trek to Samar 3604m 3hrs 30 min
  • Trek to Geling 3540m 6 hrs
  • Trek to Ghami 3562m 4 hrs
  • Trail splits north of Ghemi with the shorter, easier route heading to Tsarang (Charang) 3575m, 3 hrs
  • Trek to Lo Manthang 3822m 3 ½ hrs, Visit monasteries
  • In Lo Manthang
  • visit Chhpser cave & Kora la (4612m) border with Tibet (China) drive local privately hire (extra cost). Possibly visit Thinker village, summer palace & Ketcher Dzong on one of these days. First palace built by Ame Pal in early 14th century. Rent horses if you like
  • Trek to Dhakmar 3730m via Ghar Gompa (The most old and popular monastery in Mustang)
  • Trek to Chhusang 7 hrs
  • Trek to Jomsom
  • Early morning fly back to Pokhara
  • Fly to Kathmandu (spare day)
  • Departure
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Sport
45%
Cultural
30%
Food
15%
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