Upper Mustang Trek is one of the few places in the world that has long-lived a very close-niche life and that region was, until recently, inaccessible to outsiders. This isolation helped the people of Mustang to maintain their lifestyle and heritage that remained almost unchanged for centuries. Hidden behind the majestic Himalayan ranges, Mustang is filled with beautiful trekking zones.
Upper Mustang Trek is a viral trekking region in Nepal. The Home Ministry of Nepal announced the opening of the restricted area; Upper Mustang in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The high desert region of the Tibetan influence, Kaligandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as Upper Mustang which has its nominal king. The Mustang is one of the very few places on earth which is not spoilt by trekkers. Being under the rain shadow of the Himalayas, the area receives scanty rainfall making the region dry and arid-very similar to the adjoining Tibetan Plateau. The trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down a hill and panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and several other peaks make your trek memorable.
Upper Mustang Trek consists of two distinct regions; the south region with five villages inhabited by people related to the Managers, and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of Lo), where the language, culture, and traditions are almost purely Tibetan. The capital of Lo is named Manthang, which translates from the Tibetan as lain of aspiration many texts refer to the capital as Lo Manthang, but this is not strictly correct, Other texts spell the name of the kingdom as Lho, but this is a transliteration of the Tibetan word for out and is also incorrect. Thus the portion of the Upper Mustang district north of Samar is Lo, and its capital is Mustang. The king of Lo is the Lo Gyelbu, though I use the Nepali term Raja here. To avoid total confusion with existing Maps and texts, I also refer to the capital of Lo as Lo Manthang.
Trip Cost: $3080.USD
Duration: 16 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing /Trekking
Altitude: 3840 m / at Lo-Manthang
Grade: Strenuous
Meal: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotels in the cities and tea-houses during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu on your request)
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 02 to 12
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus (900m) 6-7 hrs or by fly 30 min.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2720m) from Pokhara and trek to Kagbeni (2800m) 3-4 hrs
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele (3100m) hours) 6-7 hrs
Day 06: Chele to Gheling (3570m) 7-8 hrs
Day 07: Geling to Tsarang (3560m) 6-7 hrs
Day 08: Tsarang to Lo Manthang(3840m 5-6 hrs
Day 09: Lo-Manthang rest for the excursion.
Day 10: Lo-Manthang to Dhakmar (3520m) 8-9 hrs via Ghar Gompa.
Day 11: Dhakmar to Samar (3540m) 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Samar to Kagbeni (2800m) 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Kagbeni to Jomsom (2720m) 4-5 hrs
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara fly (960m) 30 min.
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu flight 30 min. / drive 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
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