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Upper Mustang Trek

Overview

The Mustang Trekking is also called the upper Mustang Trekking, is an exotic tour to unspoiled Tibetan Villages on the other side of Nepalese Himalaya bordering with Tibet. The main highlights of Mustang trekking are antique Tibetan villages, rare medieval Buddhist arts, the exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. Foreigners were not allowed to enter Upper Mustang until 1992.Upper Mustang is not much in contact with rest of Nepal, and keeps an aura of a remote, mysterious and unusual land which is one of the unique charms of the Mustang trekking. All their festivals are religious in nature, the tiji festival being the biggest. This small medieval kingdom in the vast desert is ruled by local king. The capital called Lo Mangthang, a walled complex with the houses of local nobilities and monasteries will be one of the main attractions of Mustang trekking.
We start our trek from Jomsom and trek northwards into the heart of Mustang reaching the region's capital Lo Manthang after 5 days of trekking through amazing villages and stunning landscapes. We spend two days in this ancient city before returning to Jomsom for our return flight via a slightly different route that takes in the pilgrimage site of Muktinath.
Mustang trekking is located in restricted trekking area. It is necessary for international trekkers to buy special trekking permit for mustang trekking which cost US$ 50 per day and it is compulsory to buy 10 days trekking permit. It means minimum 500 US $ only for permit charge and there must be at least two trekkers to go to the Mustang reason because the Department of Immigration will not issue trekking permit to mustang trek for an individual only.

Trip Facts

Accomodation

Tea-House/Lodge Basis.

Grade

Difficult to Adventurous

Highest elevation

5545m (Kala Patthar top)

Best Season

September to November , March to May

Trek Duration

16 days

Per day walking

5 to 7 hours per day

Group Size

1+

Transportation

By car and Plane

Outline itenary of Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu City tour and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m)
Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, trek to Kagbeni (2810m)
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele(3030m)
Day 06: Trek from Chele to Shyangmochen (3650m)
Day 07 : Trek from Shyangmochen to Geling (3440m)
Day 08: Trek from Geling to Charang (3490m)
Day 09: Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang (3730m)
Day 10: Explore Lo Manthang
Day 11: Trek from Lo Manthang to Dhakmar
Day 12: Trek from Dhakmar to Syangbochen (3650m)
Day 13: Trek from Syangbochen to chhusang
Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom ( 2700m)
Day 15: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 16: Pokhara Free day
Day 17: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure

Detail itenary of Trek

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival, we will greeted by a representative from Big Sky Treks and Expeditions. Our staff stay with Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate and transfer to hotel. After check in hotel, you will be free for your own activities such as a taking shower or rest at the hotel. After that we will discuss about the next day trip and explore city (It is depends on your arrival time )

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour After breakfast, according to your interest we will organize Kathmandu city tour, which are historical and spiritual Place in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are consider the World Heritage historical Sites such as Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar square), the sacred Hindu's temple Pashupatinath, ancient religious architecture Swayambhunath known as "Monkey Temple", the world largest Buddhists shrine Boudhanath. After finish city tour to hotel we will discuss about trek and rest of the time you could use for travelling around the Thamel and shopping of needed equipment and other necessaries.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6 hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara

Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, trek to Kagbeni (2810m) From Pokhara it is a short flight to reach the airstrip at Jomsom at 2713m. We cross the river to the eastern bank of the Kali Gandaki and continue onwards to Eklai Bhatti at 2730m. From here we will follow the trail along the river to Kagbeni at 2810m, a fascinating village with many Tibetan influences. Kagbeni is situated at the junction of the Jhong Khola and the Kali Gandaki, and is the northernmost village that can be visited without a permit to continue on to Mustang.

Day 05 : Trek from Kagbeni to Chele(3030m) The trail continues up the eastern side of the Kali Gandaki, heading northwards through Tangbe at 2990m and then on to Chhuksang at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki. The trail continues north before crossing the river to the west bank and climbing out of the Kali Gandaki valley up a rocky gully to Chele at 3030m.

Day 06: Trek from Chele to Shyangmochen (3650m) From Chele the trail climbs along the side of a steep canyon to a pass at 3480m before descending to the popular stopping place of Samar at 3290m. The trail then climbs and drops a few times before reaching the small settlement of Shyangmochen at 3650m

Day 07 : Trek from Shyangmochen to Geling (3440m) After breakfast, we will make a side trip to the canyons and gorges to the east. We will have lunch by a mountain stream after making an excursion to the Cave of The Self-Emanating Buddha. The trail then climbs back up to Shyangmochen and to a pass at 3700m where there is a trail junction for Geling and the Nyi La. We take the right fork and descend to Geling at 3440m

Day 08: Trek from Geling to Charang (3490m) The trail initially climbs gently up the valley, passing above Tama Gaon to the west, before rejoining the direct trail and climbing up the head of the valley to the Nyi La at 3950m. We make a gentle descent from the pass to reach another trail junction and continue to the large village of Ghami at 3460m. The trail now crosses a small bridge over the Tangmar Chu river before climbing past a long mani wall. We then climb to another pass before descending into Charang at 3490m.

Day 09: Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang (3730m) We are now well into the Mustang region and today we trek on to our ultimate destination, the walled city of Lo Manthang. From Charang the trail descends to cross the Charang Chu before climbing to enter the Tholung valley. The trail continues to climb to a ridge where we get our first view of Lo Manthang, and shortly afterwards we reach the city itself, at 3730m. Lo Manthang is surrounded by a whitewashed wall and we enter the city by the gate at the north-eastern corner.

Day 10: Explore Lo Manthang The day can be used to explore the interesting nearby villages nearby Lo-Manthang. Chossar, Kimalang, and Thinggar are the most important and significant villages among them. There are centuries old caves at Chossar and similarly old monasteries in the villages of Kimalang and Chossar. The day could also be used to take a jeep ride to the Tibet border that boasts stunning views of the valleys of Mustang.

Day 11: Trek from Lo Manthang to Dhakmar From Lo Manthang we will return by a slightly different route to take in villages that were not visited on the route in. We initially head for Lo Gekar along a local herder’s trail, and shortly afterwards reach the important Ghar gompa, which is one of the oldest active gompas in Nepal. From here we ascend a pass and make a steep, dusty descent to the pretty village of Dhakmar.

Day 12:Trek from Dhakmar to Syangbochen (3650m) We rejoin our walk-in route at the village of Ghami at 3460m, and continue to trek southwards and meet up with the trail from Charang, before ascending to the Nyi La and then dropping into the Geling valley. From here we vary the route to that taken on the way up and descend to the village of Tama Gaon. Continuing south we eventually rejoin the main trail and climb up to the village of Syangbochen

Day 13: Trek from Syangbochen to chhusang We continue to descend and cross back to the eastern bank of the river before continuing south to Chhusang where we spend the night.

Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom ( 2700m) We begin by trekking east and then in a southerly direction along a rarely-used trail with no human settlements to reach the impressive abandoned fortress of Jhong. We then cross the Jhong Khola and climb up to the holy Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Muktinath at 3800m. We visit the temples and religious shrines.

Day 15: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara 30 minute fly In the morning transfer to airport and take spectacular adventure 30-min flight back to Pokhara between the gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival in Pokhara, transfer to the hotel and have a rest. In the afternoon time we can explore city and boat riding in Phewa lake . Note that there may be possibility if cancelling flight schedule because of change in weather

Day 16: Pokhara Free day After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindavashini Temple, Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping

Day 17: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu Driving approximately 6 hours After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200 km/6-7 hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 18: Departure You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.

Include and Exclude

Include

✅ Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle
✅ Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast
✅ Experience trekking guide
✅ Porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis)
✅ Duffel Bag (If you needed) (please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in kathmandu)
✅ Trekking Route Map (For Group Leader )
✅ Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit
✅ Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee
✅ Pokhara - Kathmandu - Pokhara transport by tourist bus ( Private car or flight available by adding extra cost)
✅ Pokhara hotel with breakfast
✅ Food and Accommodation during the trekking in Tea house
✅ Pokhara - Nayapul - Pokhara transport by private vehicle
✅ Farewell Nepali dinner in Kathmandu
✅ All necessary paper works, office service charge and all Government Taxes

Exclude

❎Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
❎Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
❎International Airfare/Airport tax,
❎City tour ( Vehicle and Entry fee ) we can manage it if you are interesting
❎Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Mineral/ hot water, desserts.
❎Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
❎Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
​❎Personal trekking gears,
❎Local jeep and Bus transport if use in between the trekking route (not Mention in itinerary)
❎Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver

Map for Trek