Upper Mustang Trek
The name ‘Mustang’ refers to the remote, arid Tibet-like region at the northern end of Kali Gandaki, lying beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The long-forbidden region of Upper Mustang was opened for limited number of trekkers with special permits only in 1992 subject to completing certain formalities for entry into this region. After an exciting flight to Jomsom we begin trekking north towards the kingdom of Mustang, passing through the villages, monasteries, crumbling castles and ultimately we reach Lo Manthang, the walled capital of this kingdom. Mustang trek can be organized during the summer when the local people are seen most active in the barley fields, villages and monasteries. The trek ends at Jomsom from where we fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Trek profile:
Length of trip: 15 days
Grade: Moderate
Highest Alt: 3840m
Type of trek: Camping
Best season: Mar- Nov
Group size: Min. 2 people
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Trekking preparation day. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara & transfer to Hotel
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni 2800m
Day 05: Trek to Chele 3030m
Day 06: Trek to Geling 3570m
Day 07: Trek to Charang 3560m
Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang 3840m
Day 09: Rest day at Lo Manthang
Day 10: Trek to Ghami via Gekar 3510m
Day 11: Trek to Samar 3620m
Day 12: Trek to Kagbeni 2800m
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom
Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara & Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. (trek ends)
Note: The itinerary may be flexible during the trek depending upon the client’s requirements and fitness.
Service Includes:
- Airport Pickup and Drop by car/ van/ bus
- All the ground Transportation by private Car/Van/Hiece/Toyota
- Special trekking permit
- 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu).
- 1 Night hotel in Pokhara
- All applicable Government taxes
- Trekking route permit (TIMS) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
- 3 meals a day during the camping trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- An experienced trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary porters, cook, kitchen helpers, sirdar & their meals/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
- Tourist service charge, Vat.
- Tents, toilet tents, table, chairs & kitchen equipments etc.
- Emergency first aid kit.
- Office Service charge.
Service Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara (except breakfast).
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, etc.
- Medical & travel insurance
- Airport departure tax
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Tips for trekking crew
