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The trek into Upper Mustang is
still a privileged entrance into the way of life
of the true mountain people. Mustang is situated
north of the Annapurna Himal on the borders of
Tibet, which geographically it is part of. It
was a separate Kingdom within the boundaries of
Nepal as late as 1950, the "Raja" of Mustang
still maintains his residence in Lo-Mantang (the
region's Capital). Mustang's wealth was derived
from being a major trading hub on the Kali
Gandaki / Thak Khola trade route to Tibet. Our
destination is the exotic walled capital city of
Lo Manthang. Built in 1380 A. D. by the first
King of Lo, the city stands as a testimony to
Lo-Manthang prosperity of rich cultural
heritage. The city wall some 700 m. long and 8
m. high, has a series of 14 towers along its
periphery these were guard towers in the past
protecting the town from its enemies. The Kings
Palace is surrounded by a maize of gompas and
private houses all enshrined within the city
boundary walls. This trip is rated moderately
challenging. Porters will carry all gear except
individual participant's day pack. Walking time
each day varies from five to eight hours
depending on individual pace. Most days will
involve crossing at least two passes at an
altitude near 3500m. Although this trek is not
an easy stroll in the park, anyone in reasonably
fit condition and having the right mental
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Trip Grade : Moderate
Trip Duration : 12 Days
Maximum Altitude : 4170
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Best Season : Spring: Mar
– Apr – May - June, Autumn :- Aug - Sept – Oct |
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Days 01 : Arrival at
Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will
be met by our Airport Representative, and
transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Days 02 : Full day
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath
Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu
durbar square) and receive the official permit
from Immigration. Overnight at hotel.
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Days 03 : Drive or fly to
Pokhara. On arrival you will transfer to Hotel
for your overnight stay. During day time you can
do a sight seeing to Davisfall, Mahadev Cave,
Tibetain Refugee Camp or boating in Fewa Lake.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Days 04 : Pokhara fly to
Jomsom 2720m and trek to Kagbeni2810m.
Fly to Jomsom, the district headquarters of
Mustang and short trek up to Kagbeni. You will
explore the town of Kagbeni with visiting Red
house Monastery, the starting point of the
"Upper Mustang".. Overnight at Camp.
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Days 05 : Kagbeni trek to
Chhuksang 2980m and hike around with visiting
some monastery. Overnight at Camp.
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Days 06 : Chhuksang trek
via crossing Dajori la pass 3736m to Samar
3660m. Overnight at Camp.
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Days 07 : Samar trek via
Charate or Rangchyung Cave of Guru Padmasambhav
and Shyangboche la 3850m to Gheling 3570m.
Overnight at camp.
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Days 08 : Gheling trek
via crossing Nyi la 4010m and to Ghami then
continue to Drakmar 3820m. Overnight at camp.
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Days 09 : Drakmar trek
via crossing Mui La 4170m and to Lo Gheker then
continue down to Tsarang 3570m. Overnight at
camp.
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Days 10 : Tsarang a short
day trek to Lo Manthang 3800m and explore the
town with visiting Monasteries and King Palace.
Overnight at camp.
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Days 12 : Day trip with
horse to Upper part of Lomanthang such as Nyphu,
Garphu, Namdrul, Tingkar and Namgyal Gompa (The
richest Gompa in Upper Mustang) and return to Lo
Manthang. Overnight at camp.
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Days 13 : Lo Manthang
trek down to Tsarang 3560m afternoon explore the
valley with visit Old Buddhist Library of Lo
Manthang and Monastry. After lunch trek continue
to Ghami. Overnight at camp.
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Days 14 : Ghami trek via
crossing Nyi la 4010m to Gheling trek down to
Samar 3050m via crossing Shyangmochen la 3850m
and same route. Overnight at camp.
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Days 15 : Samar trek down
to Chhuksang and continue to Kagbeni. Overnight
at camp.
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Days 16 : Kagbeni trek
back to Jomson and short hike to Thini Village.
Overnight Guest House.
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Days 17 : Jomsom fly to
Pokhara and free time for walk around or
continue fly to Kathmandu which can make 1 day
shorter from this trek. Overnight at Hotel.
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Days 18 : Pokhara fly or
drive to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
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Days 19 : Leisure day in
Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
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Days 20 : Transfer to
Airport for your home departure. Farewell !!
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