Upper Mustang or Lo Manthang was known as the Hidden Kingdom till 1950. Upper Mustang is a rain shadow area. It is windy and dusty throughout the year. Trekking to upper Mustang is like trekking in Tibet. The highest land elevation is 3800m. but the condition is hard. During the winter, people migrate to the south down to Pokhara. Mustang trek requires a minimum of ten days time and the group should be self-sufficient. There are small settlements of Tibetan origin people in the fertile bank of Kaligandaki river. Lo manthang has its own social system. The head is the king and his order is acceptable to all. The settlement is inside a big compound wall where the king and other people live together. Lo Manthang is a hidden part of the world that every aspect inside the compound is new and wonderful to the visitors.
Itinerary Details
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Welcome Dinner in the evening.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trek.
Day 03 : Driven or fly Pokhara 7-8 hours
Day 04 : Fly to Jomsom the trek to Kagbeni 2850m 3 hrs.
Day 05 : Kagbeni – Chele / Tshe - Le (3050m) - 7 hours
Day 06 : Chele – Ghilling (3800m) - 7 hours
Day 07 : Ghilling - Tsarang (3500m) visit red, black and white small chortens - 5 hours
Day 08 : Tsarang - Lo-Manthang (3730m) 5 hours
Day 09 : Lo-Manthang, Rest in Lo Manthang
Day 10 : Lo-Manthang - Ghami (3690mt.) - 7 hours via Lo Ghakar monastery.
Day 11 : Ghami - Samar (3700m) - 7 hours
Day 12 : Samar - Tetang 3 hours
Day 13 : Tetang - Muktinath 3800m- crossing 4600meters pass. - 6 hours
Day 14 : Muktinath – Jomsom 2800m – 5 hours
Day 15 : Fly Back to Pokhara. 35 minutes.
Day 16 : Drive or flight to Kathmandu
Day 17 : Sightseeing in ancient city of Bhaktapur. Farewell dinner in the evening
Day 18 : Final Departure.
Cost Includes:
Airport pick up and drop off, Fly / Drive or V.V, Trekking permit and Conservation entry permit fees, Accommodation at lodges and 3 meals a day while on the trek, English speaking licensed holder trekking tour leader & each 2 persons 1 porter, All programs according to itinerary, staff wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities,
Service Excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee, Personal expenses, Items of personal nature-soft/hard drinks,International Airport Departure Tax, Personal Insurance, Emergency rescue,Tips
