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Mustang (Upper) Trek |
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Trek type: Camping
Trek Grade: Challenging
Duration: Trek A -26 day (21 days
trekking)
Trek B - 20 days (15 days trekking)
Activities: Trekking, camping,
sightseeing, rock-climbing (option)
Best time to go: September through to
April
Departure dates: by arrangement |
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Mustang (the Walled Forbidden Kingdom), lies in the rain
shadow of the Himalaya and is perhaps one of the last
enclave of undefiled Tibetan culture. Forbidden and
isolated from the rest of the world, it was able to
evolve its own distinctive culture and tradition which
is so rich and unique. Lo-Manthang, the capital, is a
walled city ruled by a religious king. untouched by
modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has
for centuries at a unhurried pace. A trek into the
Kingdom of Mustang is an unforgettable experience. This
is a restricted area trek and only fully equipped groups
organised through an agency are permitted to do the
trek. The group must be accompanied by a Government
Liaison Officer. |
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About
Mustang (Upper) Trek Itinerary in Detail |
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Itinerary Trek A |
Day 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 :
Pokhara by bus
Height : 950m |
Day 04 :
Nayapul by bus then trek to Hille/Tirkedunga
Height : 1573m |
Day 05 :
Ghorepani
Height :
2833m |
Day 06 :
Tatopani
Height :
1189m |
Day 07 :
Ghasa
Height :
2013m |
Day 08 :
Tukche
Height :
2591m |
Day 09 :
Jomsom
Height :
2713m |
Day 10 :
Kagbeni
Height :
2810m |
Day 11 :
Chele overnight camp - enter restricted area
Height :
3050m |
Day 12 :
Gilling
Height :
3300m |
Day 13 :
Ghami
Height :
3520m |
Day 14 :
Tsarang
Height :
3500m |
Day 15 :
Lo-Manthang
Height :
3700m |
Day 16 :
Lo-Manthang day hiking |
Day 17 :
Ghami
Height :
3520m |
Day 18 :
Samar |
Day 19 :
Chhusang
Height :
3100m |
Day 20 :
Kagbeni |
Day 21 :
Muktinath - exit restricted area
Height :
3600m |
Day 22 :
Jomsom
Height :
2700m |
Day 23 :
Pokhara by air
Height :
950m |
Day 20 :
Kagbeni |
Day 24 :
Kathmandu by bus/air |
Day 25 :
Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional
rock-climbing |
Day 26 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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Itinerary Trek B |
Day 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities.
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 :
Pokhara by bus/air
Height : 990m |
Day 04 :
Jomsom by air then trek to Kagbeni |
Day 05 :
Chele overnight camp - enter restricted area |
Day 06 :
Gilling |
Day 07 :
Ghami |
Day 08 :
Tsarang |
Day 09 :
Lo-Manthang |
Day 10 :
Lo-Manthang day hiking |
Day 11 :
Ghami |
Day 12 :
Samar |
Day 13 :
Chhusang |
Day 14 :
Kagbeni |
Day 15 :
Muktinath - exit restricted area |
Day 16 :
Jomsom |
Day 17 :
Pokhara by air |
Day 18 :
Kathmandu by bus/air |
Day 19 :
Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional
rock-climbing |
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Day 20 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. |
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Cost :
We will be pleased to quote you a price
based on your requirements. Please
submit the booking/enquiry form or give
us a call. If you can organise your own
party of eleven persons or more, the
organiser goes free of charge (excluding
international fares and items normally
excluded). A Special Permit (per person
US$700 for 10 days & US$70 per
additional day and a Government Liaison
Officer ($600 per group) are required
for this trek.
Cost included :
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), airport transfers,
full compliment of trekking crew, all
meals while on trek (except alternative
by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket),
overland transportation, National Park
Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency
first aid kit.
Cost not included :
Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal
expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone
charges, video/camera fees, etc.),
domestic and international airfares,
medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges,
tips for crew (typically around NRp100
per trekking day), airport departure tax
(currently NRp1100 for international
destinations), Visas and visa extension
costs, lunch and evening meals while in
Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first
night) |
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Itinerary |
Day 01 :
Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by
your group leader and transferred to the hotel
where the pre-trek briefing will be given.
Arrangements are made today for the distribution
of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket.
Remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. |
Day 02 :
Day at leisure in Kathmandu. You have time to
explore Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and the
lessor known towns that dot the valley. The area
has an amazing range of fascinating highlights,
whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops,
extensive markets, novelty shops and handicraft
shops contrast with fantastic centres of
cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu
has more World heritage sites than any other
city in the world. A sightseeing tour is
organised for your benefit. |
Days 3 to 24:
(Trek A) / Days 3 to 18: (Trek B) :
Trekking programme as per itinerary above. |
Day 25-19 :
Day at leisure in Kathmandu. There are a million
things to see in Kathmandu and we recommend you
spend this day wandering around the town and
exploring the valley on bicycle or by taxi. The
old Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath
(the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major
Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at
Bodnath are absolute musts. Our staff can help
you with arrangements or provide a guide and/or
transport should you wish, or you can head off
armed with a map and let the day unfold. An
optional Rock-climbing activity can be organised
for those who are interested - an additional
cost will be incurred for this option. |
Day 26-20 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. After breakfast,
arrangements cease unless further arrangements
have been made. Those people travelling by
aircraft to further destinations will be
transferred to the airport and assisted with
check-in procedures. Don't forget to have
NRp1100 departure tax available for payment at
the airport. |
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The above itinerary and times
are a guide only. The itinerary may change at
any time due to weather and/or trail conditions
or for any other reason deemed necessary by the
trek leader. Your Leader will always make the
final decision after assessing the situation and
consulting with our Nepali crew and the group
members. Trekking times are estimated only but
have been calculated to give the trekker a
comfortable pace throughout the trek. |
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