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Upper Mustang Trekking(18 Days)
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Upper Mustang Trekking(18 Days)

Upper Mustang Trekking(18 Days)

Country

Nepal

Duration

18 days

Max Altitude

4,025 m

Group Size

5 Person

Difficulty

moderate

Best Seasons

Autumn

Description

The Upper Mustang trek will begin after a flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. Jomsom (2,743 m.) is a dry landscape. From Jomsom, Nilgiri (7,061 m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) are visible. Accommodation is not a problem in Jomsom as there are many hotels and lodges.

‘Thakalis’, the locals of Jomsom were and are engaged in trade. Jomsom is widely popular for its apple production.

Kagbeni is a 4hr trek away from Jomsom. It is a gateway to Upper Mustang. Kagbeni is a remote village in the Himalayan region. Tourism and agriculture are the major income sources for Kagbeni.

Lo Manthang is the capital of Mustang where hiking, photography, sightseeing, trekking are widely enjoyed in Lo Manthang. Namgyal Gompa (3910m.) and Tinggar Gumba (4025m.) are major attractions of Lo Manthang. During clear weather, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Khumbila, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Tashi Lhaptsa, Mt. Nangbala are visible from Syanboche.

From Jomsom, trekkers will descend down to Tatopani. Tatopani, literally meaning “hot water” in Nepali is a hot water spring. Usually, there is a crowd of people waiting for their turns to take a bath in the spring.

A hike to Poon-Hill is a highlight in Ghorepani. When visitors take a hike to Poon-hill during sunrise, nature will flaunt a top-tier view of snow-capped Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna (8,091 m.) and Manaslu (8,156 m.).

From Ghorepani, trekkers will descend to Ulleri and Nayapul.

Itineraries

Upon your arrival our team representatives will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel for the overnight stay.

We will start our journey through the scenic hilly road towards the beautiful lake city of the Pokhara. It will take 7 hours to reach Pokhara that traverses along the bank of the glacial river Trishuli River.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara.

Take an early mountain flight towards Jomsom in the Mustang district of Nepal. If the sky is clear, the stunning views of the high massifs of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges will take your heart away. After lunch in Jomsom, start walking through hilly landscapes towards Kagbeni.

Overnight at guesthouse.

The trail goes towards the Kaligandaki River first then traverses through several ridges to reach Tangbe Village. With amazing views of Nilgiri Peak above us the trail leads us to Chhusang village.

Overnight at Tea House.

Walking through the treeless and waterless terrain, alongside of awesome steep canyon passing a rock cairn at an elevation of 3,540 meters is undefinable. Then we traverse through the high pass and follow a ridge and descend down to Syangboche.

Overnight at a guesthouse.

Earlier, we will gently climb to cross a pass at 3,770 meters and descend gradually for 3 hours to reach Ghemi Village.

Overnight at a guesthouse.

Climb gently to cross another interesting pass of Nyi La and walk downhill towards Tangmar Chu River. Walk through the longest Mani wall in Mustang and climb for another hour to reach another pass at 3,600 meters. Explore the Buddhists’ art and cultures at Tsarang village upon arrival.

Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Ascend steeply for an hour to reach Lo-Gekar Gompa, the oldest Gompa of the region. Then continue walking towards Upper Mustang to reach Lo – Manthang Village. Cross a stream and make a climb to the plateau of Lo – Manthang.

Overnight at a Tea House.

Hike for 2 hours to reach Namgyal Gompa situated on a hilltop and explore the monastery and local community. After spending awesome time around Namgyal Gompa start walking towards Tingkhar Gompa. Explore the Gompa located at the last village of Lo-Manthang region. Then return to Lo-Manthang for the overnight stay.

Descend back through the same trai towards Ghemi Village crossing passes and villages through the barren land.

Overnight stay at Tea House.

Descend through the hilly landscape passing the stone walls and terrain field of Drakmar village. Then descend towards Chhung Kah, pass Tama Gaon (3,710 meters) and down to Syangboche.

Overnight at a guest house.

Follow the stream to go downhill to Chhusang Village.

Overnight at a guest house.

Climb steep ascent for a while then traverse through the pass and cross suspension bridge after descending from the pass to reach holy temple of Muktinath (3,880 meters).

Muktinath Temple is combined holy place for Budhhists and Hinduism. Explore the temple area then descend through the village and pass ekle bhatti to arrive at Jomsom.

Drive through thrilling road towards Tatopani from Jomsom. It will take 5 hours to reach the village. You can enjoy the natural hot spring bath at Tatopani.

Climb through the forested landscapes towards Ghorepani Village for 7 hours. Walking through the Rhododendron and pine forests will be the good experience of your life.

Early morning hiking to Poon Hill offers you stunning sunrise view arising beyond the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The moments you spend at Poon Hill will be precious one for lifetime. Hike around Poon Hill then descend later towards Ulleri Village.

Walk through the forests then cross the river to enter into the scattered village in Nayapul. Then catch a jeep to travel towards Pokhara.

We will arrange you a luxurious tourist bus towards Kathmandu Valley. The driving through beautiful highway is exciting and awesome. Stay overnight at hotel.

Cost Includes

  • Guide (English speaking)
  • Cook (if camping trek)
  • Kitchen helpers (if camping trek)
  • Accommodation and foods in Tents camping or Lodge (service- B, L, & D with tea/coffee)
  • Assistant guides (if required)
  • Necessary Porters
  • Required area’s restricted/normal trekking permits
  • Two men tent for members, Guide/Sherpa tent, Kitchen tent/ Dinning & toilet tent (if camping trek)
  • Domestic Airfares for round trip (if required)
  • Guide’s airfares
  • Ground transportation during the trekking in jeep/bus/van/car as per itinerary
  • Cook, Sherpa, kitchen staffs and porter’s accommodation, foods, transportation, and day-wages as per itinerary
  • Whole staffs and porters accidental covering insurances
  • Company Duffel bag (after trekking need to return to the company)
  • Company T-shirt as a souvenir
  • First-Aid kit box for all involved in the trip

Cost Excludes

  • Kathmandu stays accommodation and foods
  • Nepal Visa & visa extension fees
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays and changes in Government regulation, etc.
  • Personal trekking/climbing equipment
  • Tel/internet
  • Helicopter Rescue (if needed) and hospitalization fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Bar bills like coke, mineral water & any Alcohol items…
  • Tips to staffs
  • Any extra staffs/porters than specified and expenses which is not included as per itinerary

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