17 Days
Duration
16
Age Range
Moderate
Difficulty
This Mysterious Upper Mustang trek brings you into the hidden world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo. The regions isolation from the outside world has contributed to a highly preserved Tibetan culture and unspoiled nature. The features of the isolated and imposing landscape are equally assisted by the cultural beauties as monasteries, chhortens, mani walls and the whitewashed houses throughout the trail. The frequent up and down trail, the red sandy cliffs, view of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Mountain ranges are very heartwarming. Our homestay option will give you the real taste of Nepal. Living in the house made up of stones and tiles watching day-to-day activities of local people either cutting grass on the fields or taking cattle for grazing nearby hills, people living a simple life even with eyes full of happiness and pride, is the way how to get to know the true essence of people residing behind the modern development of Nepal.
Itinerary
- Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Meet your guide, transfer to hotel
- Trek preparation, gear check, and briefing
- Overnight in Kathmandu
- Morning flight to Pokhara (optional, or you can directly fly to Jomsom on Day 3)
- Explore Pokhara’s lakeside and relax
- Overnight in Pokhara
- Early morning flight to Jomsom (weather permitting)
- Begin trek along the Kali Gandaki river valley
- Trek to Kagbeni, gateway to Upper Mustang
- Explore the ancient village and monasteries
- Overnight homestay in Kagbeni
- Trek through the semi-arid landscape with stunning views of the Nilgiri and Annapurna ranges
- Visit the fortress-like Chele Gompa (monastery)
- Overnight homestay in Chele
- Trek through dramatic canyons and cliff trails
- Visit caves and small villages along the way
- Overnight homestay in Ghami, experience traditional Mustang lifestyle
- Short trek with beautiful Mustang landscapes
- Explore Ghemi village with its ancient architecture and fortress
- Overnight homestay in Ghemi
- Trek through narrow canyons and terraced fields
- Visit the Charang Palace and monastery
- Overnight homestay in Charang
- Trek to the walled capital of Upper Mustang
- Explore Lo Manthang’s old town, monasteries, and royal palace
- Overnight homestay in Lo Manthang
- Visit Thubchen and Jampa monasteries
- Meet locals and learn about Mustang’s unique Tibetan-influenced culture
- Attend a local festival or traditional dance if available
- Overnight homestay in Lo Manthang
- Trek towards Ghiling through desert landscapes and cliffs
- Visit caves and monasteries en route
- Overnight homestay in Ghiling
- Trek down to Tsarang, a vibrant village with a large monastery
- Explore the Tsarang Gompa and nearby caves
- Overnight homestay in Tsarang
- Descend through villages and farmland
- Visit Chhoser cave complex (ancient meditation caves)
- Overnight homestay in Chhoser
- Continue descending through scenic landscapes
- Explore local culture and village life
- Overnight homestay in Samar
- Trek along the Kali Gandaki river
- Arrive at Jomsom, explore market and relax
- Overnight hotel in Jomsom
- Morning flight to Pokhara
- Relax and enjoy lakeside views
- Overnight in Pokhara
- Morning flight to Kathmandu
- Last-minute shopping and sightseeing in Thamel
- Farewell dinner with your trekking team
- Overnight in Kathmandu
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home
Cost Includes
- 16x Breakfast,10x Dinner,10x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 16 nights,All government and local taxes
- A comprehensive medical kit
- Professional local trekking group leader well trained in Wilderness First Aid
- Comfortable local lodges or homestay in mountain
- Arrival / Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu / Pokhara on a twin share b&b basis as per the itinerary
- Tourist Coach Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu,Domestic Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Trekking Permit ($500) and Annapurna Conservation area entry fees
- 30 minutes Wellness and Spa after Trekking
- Comfortable teahouse accommodation during the tour
- Welcome Dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary
- Free use of quality trekking gear – sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag etc
- Entry/Admission – Pokhara Lakeside
- Entry/Admission – Jomsom Muktinath Trek
- Entry/Admission – Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery
- Entry/Admission – Lo Manthang Village
- Entry/Admission – Chusang
- Entry/Admission – Muktinath Temple
- Entry/Admission – Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
- Entry/Admission – World Peace Pagoda
- Entry/Admission – Seti River Gourge
- Entry/Admission – Tashiling Handicraft Centre
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee
- Kathmandu & Pokhara sightseeing monument entrance fees
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters)
- Extra night accommodation and food in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure,Additional food
- Tips for guide
- Entry/Admission – Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Entry/Admission – Pashupatinath Temple
- Entry/Admission – Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry/Admission – Sarangkot
- Entry/Admission – Davi’s Fall
- Entry/Admission – Gupteswar Gupha
- Entry/Admission – Gorkha Memorial Museum, Pokhara
- Entry/Admission – International Mountain Museum
Notes
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
What do I need to bring?
Porter-supported trek
heavy items are carried by porters or mules and personal belongings that you may need for the day like money, water bottle, rain gear, camera, sun cream and toilet paper etc. should be carried by yourself. So you are briefed to pack items in two different bags.
General
- 4 seasons Sleeping bag (we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trek)
- Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase
- Daypack
- Down Jacket
Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes
- Shade hat or baseball cap – some people drape a bandana down the back of their head and then put a baseball cap on to hold it. This can be a flexible alternative while keeping the sun off your ears and neck.
- Warm wool or synthetic hat that cover your ears.
- Balaclava – lightweight, thinner variety.
- Glacier glasses-100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case (i.e. Julbo or Cebe). This is to protect your eyes from the h3er rays of the sun due to the thinner atmosphere which can cause a painful condition known as snow blindness. Regular sunglasses are not sufficient. If you wear prescription glasses, speak to your doctor about prescription glacier glasses, perhaps with transitional lenses.
- Headlamp – Black Diamond and Petzl both make several good ones. Make sure to bring extra batteries and that they are lithium batteries so that they will last in the colder temperatures. These are indispensable for getting around at night, reading, etc. so, don’t go cheap here.
- Some people like earmuffs; These are optional; a good hat, balaclava, and hooded jacket should really be sufficient, but this is a personal choice for some people (optional).
- A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it (optional).
Hand
- 1 pair liner gloves, thin wool or synthetic, useful alone on mild days or as a layer inside other gloves/mitts for additional warmth.
- 1 pair warm gloves (heavier fleece or wool).
- 1 pair shell gloves or mitts; Gore-Tex is preferred for keeping hands dry.
- Instant hand warmers are always nice in a pinch, but really shouldn’t be necessary on the trek.
- Bringing appropriate hand protection as recommended above, should be sufficient (optional).
Core Body
- T-shirts (2).
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops.
- Fleece jacket or pullover.
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket.
- 2 women sports bras, Synthetic, no cotton!
Lower Body – Legs
- 2 pairs nylon hiking shorts – Quick drying type, not cotton!
- Underwear, stay away from cotton (4).
- 2 pairs lightweight long underwear – Capilene or other synthetic.
- 1 pair soft shell pants – synthetic, full zip from top and bottom preferable.
- 2 pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts.
- 1 pair hard shell pants. Waterproof / breathable, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best. Should zip from the top and bottom – this makes it easier to put on over boots without getting undressed should the weather change once you are underway for the day.
- 1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis).
- All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.
Feet
- 4 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or Capilene.
- 3 pairs heavy weight socks to be worn over liner socks.
- 1 pair light weight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail.
- 1 pair light to medium weight water proof hiking/trekking boots. Ensure a good fit with layered socks and you have worn them before to get used to it (otherwise you will get lots of blister).
- 1 pair light trekking shoes or sneakers. Good for around the camp/lodges and in Kathmandu.
- 1 pair hiking gaiters, good for keeping dust and rocks out of your shoes/boots as well as keep your feet dry as necessary (Optional).
- 1 pair sandals (Optional).
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However, we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250 mg tablets for altitude sickness. Please discuss with us before starting to take this medicine.
- 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use.
Miscellaneous
- Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies).
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of your).
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
- Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for it.
- Sunscreen. SPF 40 is recommended and should be relatively new since it loses its’ effectiveness over time.
- Pocket knife or small Swiss Army type.
- Water purification Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals.
- Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.
- 2 bandanas.
Optional
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women
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