Key Information: Tour Duration: 16
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 12
people Destination(s):Nepal Specialty Categories:Cultural JourneyHiking & Trekking Season: March - October Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 200 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 2400 US Dollar (USD)
The Kingdom of Mustang had been a forbidden land until just recently. Even now the Upper Mustang is only opened for a limited number of trekkers. Lo Manthang (Mustang) is located north of the main Himalayan chain between the snow-capped mountains on the east and west bordering Tibet. It forms a relatively wide and leveled ridge towards the north with passes not lower than 4600m. The climate and land is dry and arid making it an amazing high altitude desert. Villages are located in the valley between the altitudes of 3300m and 4000m. This is the route where you are likely to come across some very important historical sites. No wonder an 800 year old cave and religious cravings have recently been discovered en route. Mustang is famous for being an important salt trading post in the Trans Himalayan belt, thus it has seen its fair share of yak caravans and traders in its time. From Kagbeni we return to Jomsom to fly back to Pokhara.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m / 4,428 ft
Day 2: Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Rest of the day preparation for the trek
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara by bus & then overnight stay at Hotel Alt. 820m / 2690 ft (6 hrs)
Day 4: Fly to Jomsom & then trek - Kagbeni Alt. 2810m /9217ft (4.5 hrs)
Day 5: Trek to Chele Alt. 3000m /9840ft (6 hrs)
Day 6: Trek to Ghiling Alt. 3500m /11480ft (6 hrs)
Day 7: Trek to Tsarang Alt. 3500m /11480ft (5 hrs)
Day 8: Trek to Lo Manthang Alt. 3700m /12136ft (5 hrs)
Day 9 : Explore two days in Lo Manthang - Alt. 3700m /12136ft
Day 10: Explore two days in Lo Manthang - Alt. 3700m /12136ft
Day 11: Trek to Ghami Alt. 3460m /11349ft (6 hrs)
Day 12: Trek to Samar Alt. 3300m /10824ft (6 hrs)
Day 13: Trek to Chuksang Alt. 3050m /10004ft (4 hrs)
Day 14: Trek to Kagbeni Alt. 2810m /9217ft (4.5 hrs)
Day 15: Trek to Jomsom Alt. 2710m /8889ft (4 hrs)
Day 16: Fly back to Pokhara (35 minutes)
Optional program from Pokhara:
- White water rafting on Kali Gandaki River or on Seti Khola
- Jungle safari at Chitwan national Park or at Bardia National Park
- Mountain flight
- Mountain biking
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- special permit
- International & domestic airport transfer Transfers as per the itinerary
- Twin sharing basis hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
- Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary
- Twin sharing basis accommodation & meals on the trek as indicated by the itinerary
- While trekking (either in two person tents or local lodges/guesthouses)
- All trekking and climbing related permit & fees as if required
- Provision of appropriate trekking and/or climbing staff
Cost Excludes:
- International air fare to/from Nepal
- Lunch & dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day
- Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu/Pokhara - allow $20 per day
- Entry Visa fees - at present $30 on entry in Nepal
- Insurance which covers medical expenses
- Personal gears & expenses
- Tips and gratitude if considered to earn
