Upper Mustang Trekking leads a culturally significant hidden Kingdom of remained mysterious for a long time. The trek was permitted only after 1992. The trek lies in the restricted area of the Mustang region and requires a special trekking permit. The trail lies in the Himalayan rain shadow area, which is almost arid but the seasonable flowers and vegetation make the trek [[Not allowed]] is one of the best favorable seasons for the trek to Upper Mustang trekking. The trail of Upper Mustang was used by the traders, many years before.
The features of the isolated and imposing landscape are equally assisted by the cultural beauties such as monasteries, mani walls, and the whitewashed houses throughout the trail. The frequent up and down trail, the red sandy cliffs, view of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna Mountain ranges are very heartwarming.
Itinerary
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
Accommodation: TouristStandard 3*Hotel | Meal: Welcome Dinner When the traveler arrives airport in Kathmandu, Our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel, then take a rest in the evening time will have welcome dinner at Nepali restaurant.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing (1400m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3*Hotel| Meal: Breakfast After breakfast tour guide pick up you for a tour around Kathmandu valley (Pashupati Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, Kathmandu Durbar square) after that prepare for trekking. Traveler meet trekking guide and team member, they check your equipment as well as advice what you need for trekking.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m)
Walking hr: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tourist Standard Hotel | Meal: Breakfast Early in the morning drive tourist bus Kathmandu to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the lakeside Pokhara then transfer to the hotel rest of the time explore the around lakeside.
Day 4: Pokhara to jomsom to Kagbeni (2900m)
Walking hr: 5 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Early morning after breakfast drive to Pokhara airport then short flight (30m) from Pokhara to Jomsom with beautiful mountain scenery after that the trail follows the bank of the Kali Gandaki river to Ekley-Bhatti village than continue to Kagbeni. Explore amazing Kali Gandaki valley with beautiful mountain scenery Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Nilgiri south.
Day 5: Kegbeni to Chele (3050m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast start walking, Check Special Permit then the trail follows bank of the Kali Gandaki River. The trail is cross sandy and windy valley to Tangbe. This is beautiful village. Trekker sees Apple orchards, buckwheat fields and Tibetan style houses on the trail then continue to beautiful village Chele.
Day 6: Chele to Syanbochen (3475m)
Walking hr: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast start walking, today is a difficult day than yesterday. Trekkers need to cross Tamklam La Pass (3624m). Enjoy views of Tilicho peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri, and Damodardanda and continue to walk to Syanbochen. This is a beautiful village with Juniper trees and beautiful small streams.
Day 7: Syanblchen to Ghaymi (3520m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast start walking. Today is difficult day, Trekkers cross two pass. Yamda La (3850m) and Nvi La Pass (4010m). Nvi La Pass is highest point in this trek. Explore beautiful Tibethen village and barly fields then finally reach in Ghaumi.
Day 8: Ghaymi to Charang (3560m)
Walking hr: 5 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today is ease day comparison with last day. After breakfast starts walking. The trail descends to the GhaymiKhola than pass the long mani wall (the secret stone wall of Buddhist). Finally, reach in Charang.
Day 9: Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast starts walking. When cross Charang Khola, The trail ascends to Lo Pass (3850m).From there trekker sees the beautiful Lo manthang village. After that continues to walk Lo manthang. This is a beautiful village, sees the magnificent views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, and Annapurna. Evening time explore the Mangthang village.
Day 10: Explore day Lo-Mangthang!
Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Lo Manthang is famous Historical and cultural place of the remote Upper Mustang of Nepal. Explore different monastery like Nangyal, Tingkhar and old Palace. Before 2006 AD there is own king. Trekker also explores the beautiful village locate North West Lo- Manthang.
Day 11: Lo-Mangthang to GharGompa (3942m)
Walking hr: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast starts walking. The spend a wonderful time in Lo manthang. Trekkers used different route returning from Lo manthang to Ghargompa. This is a beautiful village. Local people believe, anyone makes a wish in the GharGompa will have fulfilled.
Day 12: Ghargompa to Ghiling (3806m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast starts walking. The trail crosses through plateau and fields to reach Ghiling. Trekker sees a beautiful view of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.
Day 13: Ghiling to Chusang (3030m)
Walking hr: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast starts walking. Trekkers walk the same trail as before went to Lo manthang. Enjoy great views of the Himalayas and Tibetan village.
Day 14: Chusang to Jomsom (2720m)
Walking hr: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Guest house | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today is the last day of trekking and long day also. After breakfast starts walking. The trail descends to the Kegbeni. Finished upper mustang Route. After Kegbeni continue same way back to Jomsom. Prepare for the next day.
Day 15: Jomsom to Pokhara (950m)
Walking hr: 35min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meal: Breakfast Early morning after breakfast go to Jomsom airport then short flight (40m) from Jomsom to Pokhara with beautiful mountain scenery then afternoon time visit around Pokhara city.
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m)
Walking hr: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tourist Standard 3*Hotel | Meal: Breakfast & farewell Dinner Early in the morning drive tourist bus Pokhara to Katmandu through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Kathmandu then transfer to the hotel rest of the time explore the around Thamel.
Day 17: Departure day!
Meal: Breakfast We dropped you to the international airport for your departure flight to your onward destinations. Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure in Nepal. This above Itinerary is a guideline and a standard pattern of what we provide. Our trips can be customized in your interest to accommodate your specific requirements. We also arrange Upper Mustang trekking without sightseeing and hotel arrangements. NOTE: During the trips, weather conditions, local politics, transportation or multiple other factors. They are beyond our control, can changes itinerary. However, Unlikely that itinerary would be substantially altered, if necessary, Group leader will decide the best alternative, they considering the best one of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything best. We minimize its special effects but we cannot be responsible for the results of delays.
Inclusion
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up &drop by private car / van / bus as per group size
- Standard twin sharing accommodation in two/three star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3nights)
- Standard twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara breakfast included. (2 nights)
- Wel-come and fair well dinner
- All accommodation and meals during the trek prepared by cook
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
- Government licensed experience English speaking Guide.
- Two people one porter.4 people 1 Sherpa.
- The required number of local staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Special upper mustang permit/Annapurna conservation Park permits/TIMS
- Down Jacket and sleeping bag (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
- Free duffle Bag/T- shirt/trekking map
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
- Flight Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara include airport departure tax at Jomsom airport
- All our government taxes and Official expense
Exclusions
- Your travel and rescue insurance and International airfare and airport departure tax.
- Nepal entry visa, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Personal trekking Equipment and Excess baggage charges
- Tips for staff and others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara(and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled.
