Mustang Trekking
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Footprint Holiday Pvt.ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mustang is an unofficial Buddhist kingdom of Nepal, known as the lost Tibetan territories lies northwest of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri Himalayas. Upper Mustang trekking is the ultimate open museum and live gallery of old Buddhist kingdom, Tibetan Buddhist Arts, Isolated landscapes, and vivid natural beauties, which is still closely like Tibet. Upper Mustang is restricted region for foreign travelers and hence the trekkers to Mustang area needed to obtain the special permit. The special permit costs the US $500 for the first ten days and 50 dollars per day for additional days. It caters to the outstanding views of scenic mountains, which have interesting myths attached to their colors. The Mustang trek also offers the unique culture of people of Lo-Manthang (Capital of Upper Mustang).
The memorable moments
Lo-Manthang is the capital of Upper Mustang (unofficial Buddhist Kingdom) Observe the scenic views of Mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Nilgiri with others Visit monasteries like Chhairo Monastery and Ghar Gompa Muktinath Temple, a sacred place for Hindusm and Buddhism pilgrims Celebrate Tiji festival with the local commune peoples
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10: Trek To Ghami Village Via Ghar Gompa Lo Gagher And Dhagmar Village. — From today our mustang journey back to Ghami village via Lo-Gagher (Ghar Gompa). Ghar gompa is oldest monastery of whole Mustang kingdom. The legendary says Is was build before Shyame Monastery in Tibet 7nt Century by Padma Sambhawa to protected form demon. A great powerful monks of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit this monastery. Cross Marang La pass and trek to Dhagmar illage where you can see most beautiful red soil cliff in mustang region. Next hour trek to Ghami. Local lodge with full board meal.(3400m)
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Day 11: Trekking To Syangboche. — Climb Ghami La pass and walk down to Ghiling village then continue to Syangbochen and visit the Salt cave monastery in evening.( 3300m)
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Day 12: Trekking To Chuksang Village Along The Kaligandaki River Site. (3000m) — Today we continue follow uphill and nomadic downhill walk to Chuksang via Bhina, Samar and Chile. Then exit from gateway to mustang by crossing bridge over Kaligandaki river. Continue another hour walk we reach Chuksang village which is one of beautiful village with barley field, colors of Buddhism. Stay Guest house.
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Day 13: Trekking To Muktinath Via Upper Mustang Trail. — After breakfast we continue uphill walk to pass via Tetang village . This is final day in Upper mustang for us. After reaching the pass we can see lower mustang par and the muktinath valley. After few hours walk form pass we connect popular trail Annapurna Circuit trek in Muktinath. Visit Muktinath Temple, Buddhist and Hindu Temple sightseeing and free relax in there with internet/Bakery and wifi. Local hotel with full board meal.(3800m)
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Day 14: Trek To Jomsom Via Lubra Valley Visit Only The Bon Ri Monastery. — It was off the beaten hiking trail but now many people use this trek route because of road. A beautiful walk to top of hill where you can see the mustang region and deep lubra village valley. Hard step down to Lubra we make lunch and visit the only Bon monastery in Mustang region. Then continue 2 hours walk to Jomsom. Free and relax before fly to Jomsom. The trek will end from there.(2700m)
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Day 15: Fly Back To Pokhara And Self Explore Pokhara Lake Side. Hotel. — Early morning get ready for fly back to Pokhara arrived hotel. Pokhara can be a relax place for you after the long trekking from Mustang kingdom. Explore self pokhara city and hotel with B/B plan.
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Day 16: Drive/Fly Back To Kathmandu Hotel, Afternoon Shopping And Free Time. —
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Day 17: Free Time And Depart To Airport Or Onward Destination. —
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Airport pickup, drop and all ground transport by private vehicle.
- Standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the upper mustang trek.
- All necessary paper works for special mustang trek permit, Annapurna Conservation Park Entry Permit and TIMS card.
- A highly experience and knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government License holder guide with his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport to jiri and insurance.
- Friendly and helpful porters with proper walking equipment, his salary, foods, accommodation and insurance (one porter for two people).
- Comprehensive medical box (first aid kit will be available).
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company).
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Flight Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara.
- Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicle.
- Assistant guide group size more than 4 person group.
- Welcome and farewell dinner in typical Nepalese restaurant.
Not included
- International Airfare from and to Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International
- Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
- Your Travel and Medical Insurance.
- Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary.
- Your Personal Expenses and trekking equipment for the trek.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses)
- All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
- Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected)
- Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees.
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Excess baggage more than 12 kg.(If you have extra baggage you can leave in Kathmandu office with full safety)
Essential trip information
Before you go
Mustang Trekking start point is the most popular touristic town of Nepal, Pokhara. The scenic flight from Pokhara takes you to the airstrips of Jomsom from where the real trek begins. Treading along the trails of Lower Mustang in Kali Gandaki Valley, the trek goes through Kagbeni (the borderline from where the restricted region of Upper Mustang begins). As the trek goes beyond Kagbeni, it begins to cater to the landscapes, which are dramatically barren yet so beautiful. As the Mustang trek goes closer towards Lo-Manthang, the trekkers get to see the sky burials in the caves. It represents ancient death rituals of the people of Upper Mustang, who migrated to the region from Tibet centuries ago. At Mustang the ruins of the ancient palaces of the king of Upper Mustang are a primary highlight. The places in close proximity of Lo-Manthang highlight fascinating remote villages and ancient monasteries. The other adventure of Upper Mustang Trek include the incredible Himalayan panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Nilgiri among others. The spirituality of Buddhism can be observed in the monasteries like Chhairo Monastery and Ghar Gompa. Similarly, the trek also caters to the culture of Bons in the Monastery at Lubra Valley as well as Hinduism at the sacred temple of Muktinath. Upper Mustang Tiji Festival is a 3 days-long festival celebrated in the – Upper Mustang, Lo-Manthang. The mysterious Buddhist festival one of the main celebrations in the upper Mustang. In the year 2024-25, They celebrate the Tiji festival from 05th May till 07th May. However, day 2nd and 3rd is more colorful with the various mask dance performance by Buddhist monks and lamas. Sign up today if you are interested in this festival trek to Mustang and for detail please Read details/blog about the Tiji festival. Best Time to Trek Mustang The Spring and Fall seasons are the busiest times to travel Mustang. We operate the tours for Mustang Trekking from April – October. Even in Monsoon season you can trek Mustang as entire Upper Mustang lies in a rain-shadow area in the trans-Himalayan mountain region. In May, you can observe the Tiji festival celebrated by the Buddhist pilgrims.
Fitness & eligibility
2
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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