Trip Overview
The Upper Mustang Trekking is for those trekkers who love to explore the very ancient Monastery, caves, cultural varieties and Himalayan Mountain Desert. It is situated at the western Himalayan Range and adjacent plateau of Tibetan border of Nepal. The Upper Mustang Trekking was opened for foreigners only few years back, and is still difficult to allow the trek in Upper Mustang region for foreigners. Upper Mustang i.e. to travel further north from Kagbeni, trekkers require other additional special permit. This is only the state of Nepal having King till now known as Mustangi Raja and this adds more charm in our trekking. The highest point you experience is nearly 4,200m. This region is full of some of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist Monasteries, ancient and isolated villages with pretty white washed houses. Kagbeni literally means “bolt at the two Rivers”. Ponies are accessible for hire if someone wishes. You will have a lifetime experience and a memorable trekking holidays in this Upper Mustang Region.
Outline Itinerary
-
Day 01
Arrival
-
Day 02
Kathmandu
-
Day 03
Kathmandu - Pokhara
-
Day 04
Jomsom - Kagbeni
-
Day 05
Chele
-
Day 06
Shyangboche
-
Day 07
Dhakmar
-
Day 08
Lo Manthang
-
Day 09
Lo Manthang
-
Day 10
Yara
-
Day 11
Yara - Luri Gompa
-
Day 12
Charang
-
Day 13
Ghiling
-
Day 14
Chusang
-
Day 15
Kagbeni
-
Day 16
Jomsom
-
Day 17
Pokhara
-
Day 18
Pokhara - Kathmandu
-
Day 19
Departure
Detailed Itinerary
-
Day 01
Arrival
Our staff will be waiting at the Kathmandu International Airport to greet our guests. Upon arrival the guide will assist you to transfer you and check in to the Hotel in Kathmandu -
Day 02
Kathmandu
After breakfast and half day sightseeing – Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. A short brief about the trekking and preparation -
Day 03
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Early morning after breakfast drive to Pokahra – 07/08 hours. Check in to the Hotel in Pokhara. Boating in Fewa Lake in the evening. Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara -
Day 04
Jomsom - Kagbeni
Fly to Jomsom at an altitude of 2,710m. We then start the trek to Kagbeni which is at an altitude of 2,800m -
Day 05
Chele
Early morning after breakfast trek to Chele, at an altitude of 3,050m -
Day 06
Shyangboche
We trek to Shyangboche today, at an altitude of 3,800m -
Day 07
Dhakmar
We trek a few hours today and reach Dhakmar which is at an altitude of 3,820m -
Day 08
Lo Manthang
We now trek to Lo Manthang at an altitude of 3,810m -
Day 09
Lo Manthang
To avoid the altitude sickness we have to prepare our body according to surrounding and altitude. So, we rest a day at Lo Manthang today for acclimatization -
Day 10
Yara
We trek to Muktinath Temple, a famous Hindu and Buddhist Temple of Jomsom. We visit Muktinath temple and the Eternal Flame situated in the temple. We come across Jharkot -
Day 11
Yara - Luri Gompa
We now return back from our trekking. Trek back down to Jomsom -
Day 12
Charang
Catch the flight to Pokhara. Check in to the Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing – Davi’s Fall, Shiva Cave and Seti Gorge. Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara -
Day 13
Ghiling
Catch the flight to Kathmandu. Rest day. Or you can roam around the city for shopping of your own. Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu -
Day 14
Chusang
Our staff will drop to the Kathmandu International Airport before your flight scheduled time to connect your flight ahead -
Day 15
Kagbeni
We trek to Muktinath Temple, a famous Hindu and Buddhist Temple of Jomsom. We visit Muktinath temple and the Eternal Flame situated in the temple. We come across Jharkot -
Day 16
Jomsom
We now return back from our trekking. Trek back down to Jomsom -
Day 17
Pokhara
Catch the flight to Pokhara. Check in to the Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing – Davi’s Fall, Shiva Cave and Seti Gorge. Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara -
Day 18
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Catch the flight to Kathmandu. Rest day. Or you can roam around the city for shopping of your own. Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu -
Day 19
Departure
Our staff will drop to the Kathmandu International Airport before your flight scheduled time to connect your flight ahead
Trip Info
Please bring 5 passport photos, 4 for the trek and allowed for a visa on arrival at the airport
"Current price of Nepalese visa: 15 days = $ 25 / $ 40 = 30 days / 90 days = $ 100"
Note: The video cameras are prohibited in Annapuranas, Langtang - Gosaikund, Dolpo and Everest.
* Suggested Season= March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
* Please SEE TERMS OF CONTENTS PAGE TREKS *
NOTE: Be aware that flights Jomsom / Pokhara , can be delayed by 1 to 2 days because of bad weather and airlines. We can in no case be liable for any resulting problems. In this case if the urgent return to your departure date, we can arrange a jip for the return from jomson about 15 hrs.
All participants must provide proof of personal or collective insurance with the rescue helicopter accident in the mountains and our call to your country for this insurance. In the event that insurance would not cover the rescue helicopter, participants must commit in writing to cover the cost of rescue / repatriation helicopter.
Food during the trek: The trek mountain food is based on rice, pasta, and potatoes (and porridge for breakfast.). These are carbohydrates, which are the ideal food for well walking. Treks in lodges, Lunches, hot meals are taken in lodges. Meals are ordered which is available in each lodge, but according to the menu proposed by the lodges.
TREKS IN LODGE. The lodges are simple mountain shelters, with food (local food very correct) and rooms (Rooms very simple 2 or 4 beds, unless they are juggled or dormitories. In every room Lodge farm to wash or shower is tap). The treks in lodge are very user friendly, because they can approach closer to the lives of Nepali mountain and make every day meeting new people. They can also be warm inside during the cold season.
** hiking guide is allowed to change the itinerary depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stop his trek or make this trek faster than, can not claim a refund from us.
Price Includes
Treks in lodges with meals and the Standard Hotel: All the trek in full board. All the transports (go / back on the places of trek and during the trek). Accompanied by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons (maximum 20 kg for 2 persons). Reception at the airport, transfer hotel / airport, return flights reconfirmation. Hotel standard with breakfast included in Thamal and Pokhara near to fewa lake . All permits for trekking, domestic airport taxes. Insurance for porter and guide. All the expenses for porter and guide as lodging, footing and their salaries.
Prices do not include: meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek (except tea or coffee at breakfast). The Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), your insurance, all the entrance fee for the national park, monuments, museums and cities ... tips for guide and porter
All prices include hotels, domestic flights indicated
the price of flights and airport taxes are likely to increase, we will notify