Mustang trekking is popular trekking destination in Nepal. The landscape of Mustang trekking region 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. The trek to Mustang is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya , Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal . Mustang is one of the few places in the world that has long-lived a very close-niche life and that region was, until recently, inaccessible to outsiders. This isolation helped the people of Mustang to maintain their lifestyle and heritage that remained almost unchanged for centuries. Hidden behind the majestic Himalayan ranges of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, Mustang is filled with beautiful trekking zones, Special Trekking area and Permits are required by trekkers when they visit this region with government registered trekking company of Nepal and Only camping /tented treks are allowed into the region.
Mustang trekking is one of Nepal 's most mysterious and least known kingdoms.Mustang Trekking 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. The horses provide uphill assistance, but must be dismounted for descending. 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 .
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 poon hill and ending Himalayan adventure trip at pokhara.
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.
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 you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) 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. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 05: Kagbeni trek to Chele 3050m.Overnight at tented camp
Day 06: Chele trek to Geling 3500m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 07: Geling trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 08: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo Manthang 3840m .Overnight at tented camp.
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.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Ghami trek to Samar 3356m . Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Samar trek to Kagbeni .Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Kagbeni trek to Jomsom.Overnight at tented camp.
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 destination.
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 you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) 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. Overnight at Hile/Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Hile/Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani 2855m. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 06: Early in the morning HJT trekking guide will take to you Poon 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.Overnight at Tatopani.
Day 07: Tatopani trek to Ghasa 2013m. Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 08: Ghasa trek to Marpha 2667m. Overnight at Marpha.
Day 09: Marpha trek to Kagbeni 2810m. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Kagbeni to Chele 3050m. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Chele trek to Geling 3500m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Geling trek to Dhakmar 3587m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Dhakmar trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 14: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo- Manthang 3840m. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 15: 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 16: Lo-Manthang trek to "D " 3754m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 17: " D" trek to Ghara via Luri Gomba 3567m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 18: Ghara trek to Tange 3370m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 19: Tange trek to Tetang 3326m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 20: Tetang trek to Muktinath 3802m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 21: Muktinath trek to Jomsom 2710m.Overnight at tented camp.
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 destination.
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 you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) 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. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele 3050m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 06: Chele trek to Geling 3560m .Overnight at tented camp.
Day 07: Geling trek to Tsarang/Chharang 3620m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 08: Tsarang/Chharang trek to Lo- Manthang 3840m .Overnight at tented camp
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 "D”3756m .Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: " D" trek to Ghara via Luri Gomba 3775m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Ghara trek to Tange 3370 .Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Tange trek to Tetang 3022m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 14: Tetang trek to Muktinath 3802m.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 15: Muktinath trek to Jomsom 2710m.Overnight at tented camp.
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 BB..
Day 18: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.
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