This tiny region of Mustang, once called the Kingdom of Lo, was only opened to trekkers in 1991. The Department of Immigration is permitting limited numbers of travelers to visit this area to protect the local Tibetan traditions from outside influence as well as to protect and preserve the environment.
Your journey to this Tibetan influenced region begins with late evening flight to Pokhara then next day early morning flight to Jomsom, the official headquarters of Mustang District. From Jomsom, trail heads through almost treeless barren landscape, typical Tibetan villages like Chusang, Samochin, Charang and Gheling to the walled capital of Mustang - Lo Manthang. The return is almost via the same routes, except for the detour to Muktinath which is an important pilgrimage site for both the Hindus and the Buddhists.
About the tour:
*Highest point of the trek: Lo-Ghekar (4070m.)
*Culture: Majority of Thakali & Tibetan.
*Accommodations: Tented Camp.
*Himalayan sights : Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Thorong Peak 6484m, Yakawa Kan 6482m, 7035m, Brikuti 6364m, Chuungian Chanma Himal 6165m, Mustang Himal 66234m, Arniko Chuli 6034m, and more snow capped mountains.
*Main Attraction of the trek: Different Community with majority of Thakali & Tibetan and Great Trans Himalayan landscape, mysterious caves, walled capital of Lo-Manthang, ancient monasteries.
*Best Season: March to November, because of rain-shade area. However the winter starts early in the beginning of November with heavy snow fall.
Your Itinerary:
Days 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, receive by our representative to transfer to hotel. Evening, briefing on tour program. Overnight: hotel on BB plan.
Days 2: Before noon, visit of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa. After noon, visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Overnight: hotel on BB plan.
Days 3: Afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Fishtail Lodge. Overnight: hotel on BB plan.
Days 4: Early morning, fly to Jomsom, meet trekking crew and trek to Kagbeni. Total walk (3 – 4 hours). Lunch enroute & overnight Tented Camp.
Days 5: Trek to Chiley (6 -7 hours).
Days 6: Trek to Samochin (6 -7 hours).
Days 7: 5 Trek to Tsarang (6 -7 hours).
Days 8: Tsarang - rest day (6 -7 hours).
Days 9: Trek to Lo Manthang (5 - 6 hours).
Days 10: A day in Lo Manthang - visit the wall capital of Lo Manthang. You can have opportunity to meet the King as well.
Days 11: Trek to Ghimi (6 -7 hours).
Days 12: Trek to Samar (6 -7 hours).
Days 13: Trek to Chuksang (6 -7 hours).
Days 14: Trek to Muktinath (4 - 5 hours).
Days 15: Trek to Jomsom. (4 hours).
Days 16: Fly back to Pokhara then connecting to Kathmandu. On arrival receive and transfer to hotel / local residence.
Days 17: Day at leisure in Kathmandu. Overnight: hotel on BB plan
Days 18: Day at leisure in Kathmandu. Overnight: hotel on BB plan
Days 19: Final departure from Kathmandu.
Note: Restricted area (upper Mustang area day 5 to 14) permit fee is US$ 700 per person. Days 17 & 18 are spare days, might be needed in the event of flight cancellation due to bad weather to/from Jomsom.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost includes:
- 5 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & 1 night in Pokhara at 3 stars category on bed and breakfast basis.
- 12 nights / 13 days Mustang-Lomanthang Trek on full board (including breakfast, lunch and dinner with teas & coffees), all necessary camping equipment, all required kitchen gears, all insured trekking crew (1 English speaking Guide, 1 cook 2 other kitchen helper and porters as required), sleeping bag and comprehensive first aid kit.
- Overhead expenses incurred by trekking crew to get to Jomsom before to start trek (takes 5 days) and come back to Kathmandu after ending the trek (takes 4 days) carrying food stuff and equipment.
- Annapurna Conservation Fee.
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- 1 day city tour in Kathmandu with guide including required city/monument entrance fees.
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