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Mustang
Fixed Departure - Nepal
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Mustang (Lho-Manthang):
An
ancient Tibet like Himalayan Kingdom, the former Kingdom
of Lho situated in the north-west of Nepal and bordering
with Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Covering 80 km
long (north-south) and 45 km at it’s widest and is at an
elevation of over 3720m.
Ever since this previously forbidden mountain kingdom
was opened for tourists in 1991, the deluge of tourists
flocking there has not stopped. The arid, barren land,
with pockets of fertile oases, is unlike any other part
of Nepal. The life style of the Loba, people of Lho is also unique. The trip to
the capital of Lho, Lho Manthang, and back takes around
ten days and can be done by partly retracing the way in
or by taking a circuitous trail through the outposts of
this ancient kingdom.
Mustang is also considered as a 'Little Tibet adjoining
the Tibet border' and hence it fosters the original
Tibetan culture, although it is now politically part of
Nepal. Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions:
the southern part and the northern where language,
culture and traditions are alike to those of the Tibetan
people maintaining their rich heritage and cultural
values.
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| Trekking
Destination |
Upper Mustang. |
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Highest Point: |
Lho Mathang (3720m). |
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Duration: |
18days/17nights. |
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Walk:
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5 to 7 hours a day
(approximate). |
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Grade: |
Semi-strenuous. |
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Type of the trip: |
Camping based
trekking (fully organized). Backed by brand-new
like equipments. |
| Option: |
Private trekking within your budget and
convenience. |
| Cost: |
Requested to
contact us with your options and authentication. |
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Scheduled itinerary:
Day 01.
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Arrival in Kathmandu: transfer to hotel for check
in and briefing on the trip. An introductory
sightseeing trip to downtown Kathmandu or
explore around hotel depending on your flight
arrival. |
Day 02.
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Kathmandu: guided sightseeing covering all the
major sightseeing points in and around
Kathmandu, covering the prominent landmarks such
as: Soyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan,
Kumari (the living goddess) Temple and Durbar
Square Kathmandu. |
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Day 03. |
Kathmandu to
Pokhara: after breakfast,
transfer to airport for flight or drive to Pokhara (915m). |
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Day 04.
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Pokhara to Jomsom (2720m) and Kagbeni: By flight and
trek or local Jeep. |
Day 05.
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Kagbeni to Tsaile (3050m):
from Kagbeni, trail
leads up the east bank of Kali Gandaki and
climbs over many ridges as it head north. After,
that, through the interesting cave, Gompa
crossing place of Tangbe, Chhuksang and reaches
Tsale.
Trek. |
Day 06.
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Tsaile to Ghiling
(3570m): from Chele, trail leads ascending to
Samar. After that it climbs above Samar to a
ridge, descends into a large gorge past a
Chorten painted in red, black, yellow and white,
all pigments made from local rock. From there
one can enter another valley filled with juniper
trees and drops to Bhena (3800m) and trail
ascends goes to the place of Ghiling.
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Day 07.
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Ghiling to Tsarang
(3560m): the
trail climbs gently through field up the centre
of the valley; it passes above Tama Gaon and its
imposing Chorten. After crosses Tangmar Chu
River, with a short climbing enters Charang. |
Day 08.
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Tsarang to Lho
Manthang (3840m): Lho Manthang is the
capital city of upper Mustang. To reach Lho
Manthang from Charang, trail leads
descending about 125m and climbs steeply up a
rock trail through a desert like
landscape.afternoon we will visit King Palace
and Lho-Mangthnag, the Mud Walled city. |
Day 09.
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Lho Manthang: explore
Lho Manthang to Tingkar and retunr to Lho Manthang or
sightseeing around Lho Manthang visiting local
monasteries. Trek or rest.
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Day 10.
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Lho Mangtang to Ghami (3440m):
a slight variation
of the return route heading south first from Lomanthang to Chorang, later turns east, to
reach Lo Gekar (signifying 'Pure virtue of Lho'
and also known as Ghar Gompa or house temple).
The trail climbs steadily to a pass which is
marked by a terrain, from where one can have a
beautiful view of Lho Manthang. From Lho Gekar the
trek continues to reach a valley and then
descends to village Ghami.
Trek. |
Day 11.
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Ghami to Samar: from Ghami a direct
route is followed to Syangbochen.Climbing on a
ridge the trek continues upward to meet the
trails from Bhena and then descends to Samar.
The trail retraces the track for the rest of the
day with night at Samar.Trek. |
Day 12.
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Samar to Kagbeni: today, we will have
a last day trek as well as long. It is better to
walk early start as before and trek to Kagbeni
exiting the upper Mustang region.
Trek. |
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Day 13. |
Kagbeni to
Muktinath: trek or by local Jeep. |
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Day 14. |
Muktinath to Jomsom: Trek or by local Jeep. |
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Day 15. |
Jomsom to Pokhara: By flight. Check in
hotel. |
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Day 16. |
Pokhara to
Kathmandu: by bus or flight. Check in hotel.
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Day 17.
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Kathmandu: after breakfast, visit Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur. Return to hotel for refreshment.
Evening, sightseeing and shopping around
downtown Kathmandu and Thamel Street. |
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Day 18. |
Transfer to
airport: Departure from Kathmandu or make
extension as per your time-frame.
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Included
(during the trek/fully organized):
- Airport
pickup and drop upon your arrival and departure from
Kathmandu.
- Full day guided city
sightseeing with private vehicle in Kathmandu and around
Kathmandu before and after the trek.
- Air fare: Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara including drop and
pickup at Pokhara for Jomsom flights.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for
4nights. Based on
Tourist Standard/upgradeable/option to exclude.
- Hotel accommodation with
breakfast in Pokhara for 2nights.
Based on Tourist Standard/upgradeable/option to exclude.
- Meals (including bed tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch,
evening tea/coffee) during the trek. Based on portable kitchen & staff.
- Government registered, skilled and trained Sherpa guides, field staff and
porters to carry your baggage.
- Insurance coverage for staff and porters.
- Tented
accommodation (complete camping facilities member,
dining, kitchen tent, staff and toilet tents) during the
trek.
- Hot shower in local lodges (provided periodically
subject to availability).
- Special permit for Upper
Mustang.
- A map relating the destination.
- Tims card (trek registration card).
- Entry permit fee for Mt. Annapurna Conservation Area
Project.
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- All entry fees to the sightseeing points as per the
itinerary.
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese Restaurant with
cultural show in Kathmandu.
- Government tax and surcharges. |
Extra
payable:
- Beverage: soft and hard
drinks.
- Your personal insurance and rescue cost in case of
unexpected emergency.
- Air fare: Kathmandu/Pokhara, Pokhara/Kathmandu if
applicable. |
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