The small kingdom of Mustang, closed to westerners until 1992, is an enchanting land of windswept vistas, red walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400's to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet, but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet.
Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today.
Our route will take us across the vast Kali Gandaki riverbed, up over windswept passes at 14,000 ft. and across the 'Plain of Aspirations' to the walled capital city of Lo Manthang.
All this through a landscape of indescribable vastness and beauty, home to the infamous snow leopard, the endangered bharal (blue sheep), and the mythical mehti (abominable snowman). Rimmed by 20,000+ snowcapped peaks and bathed in hues of orange and red rocks with sporadic fields of vibrant green, yellow and red of barley, maize, and buckwheat, Mustang is a step back to a simpler time.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival day, check into hotel and rest.
Day 2: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara and stay there.
Day 4: From Pokhara early morning fly to Jomsom and then trek up to Kagbeni, starting point of upper Mustang trekking.
Day 5 - 18: On Camping treks in upper Mustang and back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu, join Nepali cultural show and dinner
Day 20: Final departure, transfer to airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* US $ 1995 per person.
Price Includes:
- 19 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners
- twin sharing
- permit fee.
Price Does Not Include:
- single supplement
- travel & health insurance
- international flight and visa cost
- drinks
- tips
- airport tax
- evacuation cost and the cost which is not mentioned above.
Note: The cost include permit fee of US $ 700 for 10 days ( Minimum 6 person in the trip, if just 2 or 4 person price will be revised), This trek involves walking of 5 - 6 hours per day and covers an altitude ranging from MIN 2600m to MAX 4400m, The local flight is from Pokhara to Jomsom. Please bear in mind the if the weather goes bad we might have to add 1 or 2 days in the trip.
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