17/04/2014
Mustang Trekking - Upper Mustang trekking - Mustang Lo Manthang trekking
Mustang trekking is popular trekking destination in Nepal. Trekking in Mustang is known as Upper Mustang trekking restricted trekking trail in Nepal and opened for tourist in 1992. Mustang Lo Manthang trekking offer beautiful Himalayan scenery of whole Annapurna Himalayan range, beautiful landscape like in Tibet, Monasteries , temples and lush valley. Treks in Mustang is lifetime amazing experience with explore the natural beauties. The landscape of Mustang trekking tour is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows and brown. Mustang trekking is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. Mustang region trekking included as rain shadow trekking zone in Nepal and even monsoon season also appropriate trekking in Mustang region. Special trekking permit required for Mustang trekking tour through government registered Nepal trekking Agency and minimum two person trekkers necessary for obtain Mustang trekking permit as per Nepal government rule and regulation. Mustang trek is one of Nepal 's most mysterious and The last forbidden kingdoms. Upper Mustang trek route stays mostly on the valley floor, though it may traverse the ridge during the occasional rainy period, which raises the level of the river.Without substantially high passes (nothing over 5.000 meters) this is not too physically demanding as a trek, and it has the added advantage of a very long season, due to the lack of monsoon rains or high pass crossings. North of the Annapurna region in the Nepal Himalaya, the ancient and mysterious ' Kingdom of Lo ' (the proper title for Mustang) is geographically and culturally a part of Tibet . Off-limits as a trekking holiday destination until a decade ago, this isolated kingdom of Mustang prospered in the 15th Century, when its strategic location enabled it to dominate the salt trade between Tibet and Nepal .
Upper Mustang trekking commence, After flight from pokhara to Jomsom on the upper Kali Gandaki River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri , our trekking holiday to Mustang allows us to explore a weird and wonderful landscape of eroded conglomerate cliffs, colored by natural earth pigments - reds, yellows, browns and blues. Trekking across passes of up to 4100m, we will also be walking through a succession of picturesque white painted Mustang villages and Tibetan monasteries, set against a backdrop of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas . We have a day to explore our ultimate destination for excursion in Lo Manthang, a fairy-tale walled city and the capital of Mustang which is quite unlike anything else in Nepal . This enlightening trekking adventure to Mustang in Nepal will surely appeal to those looking to explore a very special part of the Himalaya and finally by flight from jomsom to pokhara or continue trek to Ghorepani p**n hill and ending Himalayan adventure trip at pokhara.Since Mustang Lo manthang trekking trail has been open Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition operate numerous trekking groups in relevant areas with life time Nepal Himalayas experience ! we have different options Mustang trekking itinerary but we Himalaya Journey Trekking arrange personalized / customized or tailor made trip service as per travelers wish and holiday frame.
Mustang Trekking Trip Highlight
Trekking duration: 16/ 24/ 18 days
Starting from: Pokhara/Jomsom/Nayapul.
Ending at: Pokhara/Jomsom by flight back to Kathmandu. Kathmandu
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Lo-Manthang 3840m.
Culture: Mixed culture Bramin, Chhetri, Gurung, Magar, Thakali & Tibetan Sherpa Culture
Mode of trekking tour: Camping Trekking only. trek
Himalayan sights: Annapurna Himalaya range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, Hiunchuli & Lamjung Himal.
Splendid breathtaking place: Annapurna Himalaya range, beutiful landscape Mustang valley.
Mustang trekking (Fly in Fly Out)Itinerary: Option I
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Mustang trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the best Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.and prepare for the Mustang trekking because this day is required to make Mustang special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara 915m. by tourist bus or by flight. overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 04: Pokhra to Jomsom 2720m,by flight and trek to Kagbeni 2810m. walk approximately 4-5 hours .
Day 05: Kagbeni trek to Chele 3050m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 06: Chele trek to Geling 3500m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 07: Geling trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 08: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo Manthang 3840m .walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 09: Acclimataization or Rest day in Lo-Manthang. During this, you can make sightseeing or excursion tour around Mustang King palace and monasteries.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Lo Manthang trek to Ghami 3545m. via Gekar.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 11: Ghami trek to Samar 3356m . walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 12: Samar trek to Kagbeni .walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 13: Kagbeni trek to Jomsom.walk approximately 4-5 hours.
Day 14: After breakfast Jomsom to Pokhara by flight than by bus/private vehicle or by flight back to Kathmandu.overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 16: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
Upper Mustang Trekking (Drive in Fly Out)Itinerary: Option II
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Mustang trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the best Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.and prepare for the Mustang trekking because this day is required to make Mustang special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara 915m. by tourist bus or by flight. overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 04: After breakfast, Pokhara by private vehicle to Nayapul 956m than trek to Hile/Tikhedhunga 1555m. walk approximately 4-5 hours Overnight at Hile/Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Hile/Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani 2855m. walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 06: Early in the morning HJT trekking guide will take to you P**n Hill 3210m for superb Himalayan scenery including the Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m , Annapurna III7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m etc , breakfast at ghorepani and continue trek to Tatopani/Natural hot spring 1179m.walk approximately 6-7 hours
Day 07: Tatopani trek to Ghasa 2013m. walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 08: Ghasa trek to Marpha 2667m. walk approximately 5-6 hours.
Day 09: Marpha trek to Kagbeni 2810m. walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 10: Kagbeni to Chele 3050m. walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 11: Chele trek to Geling 3500m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 12: Geling trek to Dhakmar 3587m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 13: Dhakmar trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 14: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo- Manthang 3840m. walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 15: Acclimatization or Rest day in Lo-Manthang. During this, you can make sightseeing or excursion tour around Mustang King palace and monasteries.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 16: Lo-Manthang trek to "D " 3754m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 17: " D" trek to Ghara via Luri Gomba 3567m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 18: Ghara trek to Tange 3370m.walk approximately 5-6 hours.
Day 19: Tange trek to Tetang 3326m.walk approximately 5-6 hours.
Day 20: Tetang trek to Muktinath 3802m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 21: Muktinath trek to Jomsom 2710m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 22: Jomsom to pokhara by flight than by private vehicle or by flight back to Kathmandu.Overnight at hotel.
Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
Mustang Lo Manthang Trekking (Fly in Fly Out)Itinerary: Option III
Day 01: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the best Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.and prepare for the Mustang trekking because this day is required to make Mustang special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara 915m. by tourist bus or by flight. overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 04: After breakfast,pokhara to Jomsom 2710m. by flight and trek to Kagbeni 2810m. walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele 3050m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 06: Chele trek to Geling 3560m .walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 07: Geling trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 08: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo- Manthang 3840m .walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 09: Acclimatization or Rest day in Lo-Manthang. During this, you can make sightseeing or excursion tour around Mustang King palace and monasteries.
Day 10: Lo-Manthang trek to "D”3756m .walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 11: " D" trek to Ghara via Luri Gomba 3775m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 12: Ghara trek to Tange 3370 .walk approximately 5-6 hours.
Day 13: Tange trek to Tetang 3022m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 14: Tetang trek to Muktinath 3802m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 15: Muktinath trek to Jomsom 2710m.walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 16: Jomsom to pokhra 915m. by flight than by private vehicle or by flight back to Kathmandu.Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.)
Day 17: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 18: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,then,we will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
