Upper Mustang Trek Nepal To Discover Ancient Mysterious World

Overview

The Upper Mustang Trek is completely unique in its spirit, compared with all other Trekking in Nepal. This trip enables you to explore the lifestyle of people who for years have maintained a significant distance from the modern lifestyle, isolated within the Mountains. As you move along this trip you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Himalayas, explore variation in land flora and fauna. In addition you can get to know about the rich cultural heritage of the people of Mustang Region. Upper Mustang trek in Nepal was officially opened since 1992 for foreign visitors. According to the myth Guru Rinpoche visited meditated and fought with demon in Upper Mustang area Padma Shambhav and his disciple sprayed the Buddhism in Mustang and made many monasteries in Mustang Nepal. These ancient monasteries prayer wall, Mani wall, prayer flags, Chortens, Painting and century-old caves grant you spiritual feeling during the journey.

People of Mustang still practice Tibetan Buddhism in a very pure form and villages are built in Tibetan style. Culture ,tradition and lifestyle of local closely connected to Tibet. In this way Upper Mustang Trek is once in a lifetime destination to explore unique nature and ancient Buddhist culture .Geographically Mustang Being part of the Tibetan plateau the experience of trekking here is absolutely similar to that of trekking in Tibet. Upper mustang region is known for its unique geology, culture, tradition, colorful, rock and intricate cliff mountains.

Major highlights of Upper Mustang are Buddhist culture ,traditional villages, ancient monasteries, snow-crapped peak, striking semi-arid desert, sky caves, amazing cliffs, colorful rock formations and walled city LO Mathenge etc. An Upper Mustang Trek Nepal is not that difficult trip as the maximum height of trekking will reach to an extent of 3900 meters only. As this happens to be  a rain shadow area of the Himalayas you can opt for this trip during any part of the year with the exception of the winter months. It means spring, autumn and monsoon months are the best time to visit Upper Mustang. Difficulty level of this trio considered as moderate level. Upper Mustang trekking takes around 10 days to complete the entire route moving along the Kali Gandaki river George to Lo Manthang, Chooser and Kora LA.

As for the accommodation during the course of trek to Upper Mustang you need to opt for the Tea houses or basic lodges. These providers may not have the facilities as in the 5 star vacation accommodations but the warm welcome that you will get from these people is not available in the best hotels around the globe. You must give a try to authentic Nepali and Tibetan cuisines during trekking trip in Himalayas. Actually Upper Mustang trek has everything in its store to make you vacation the most exciting one.

Upper Mustang Trek Highlights

• An incredible journey takes through arid landscapes, towering cliffs, rocky out crops, narrow canyons, valleys and high mountains views.
• The trek to offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range and the unique landscape of mustang Nepal.
• Mustang Valley excursion provides you an opportunity to learn about  the religious harmony in between Buddhist and Hindu
• Explore the beautiful landscape of Kali Gandaki Valley natural and cultural diversity of Nepal Himalayas.
• experience the wilderness of Lo Manthang ,Gompa, Mani walls, Chortens and Tibetan Buddhism in rain shadow area of Nepal.
• Interact with friendly and hospitable people of upper mustang and experience unique cuisine of Loba.
• Trekking through scenic Kali Gandaki Valley, Dotted with traditional Mustang Villages, Farming Fields and Mountain Vista.
• Feel the spirituality and inner peace while hiking through many Monasteries, Chortens Prayers Flags, Mani Stones, keeps and temples.

Trek Itinerary

• Day-1: Arrival Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, Morning Visit Bhaktapur and Boudhanath and flight to Pokhara Afternoon, Flight Overnight at Pokhara.
• Day -2: Pokhara to Jomsom: Drive then trek to Kagbeni 2810m, drive to Chele 3050m, via Tangbe and Chhusang
• Day-3 : Trek to Syangboche 3850m via Sammar and Bhena- la
• Day 4: Trek to Ghami 3520m via Syangboche la Nyila Ghamila
• Day-5: Trek to Sarang (CHARANG) 3560Mm via Chinggel la
• DAY-6: Trek to LO Manthang 3510m  Sungda la and Lo la
• Day 7: Day trip to Explore Manthang and Chhoser by jeep, horse or walk on choice
• DAY 8: Trek to Dhamar 3820m via Marang La, Ghar Gumba and Mui La
• Day 9:  Trek to Ghiling 3570m via Chhungghar and Tamagaon
• Day10: Trek to Chhusang 2980m via Chungsi cave Tsaile
• Day 11: Trek to Jomsom 2820m via Tangbe, Kagbeni Ekle Bhatti
• Day 12: Morning drive back to Pokhara and Flight back to Kathmandu evening flight.

Included

• Airports pickup on your arrival date by private vehicles.
• Transportation Kathmandu – Pokhara by Private Vehicle / Flight according to your preference
• Two nights hotel accommodations in Pokhara BB basic.
• Round trip flight from Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara.
• All meals( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 4 cups of hot drink each day on choice.
• Best accommodation at tea houses during Mustang trekking period.
• Professional English Speaking guide service trained by government og Nepal.
• Experience trekking staffs(2 guests+1 porter basic) to carry your backpack
• All necessary paperwork, trekking permits(ACAP,TIMS) AND LOCAL TAXES.
• Travel and rescue arrangements if require

Exclude

• Visa fees/international airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
• Personal expenses phone calls, mineral water, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge, extra porters and gears etc.
• Tips for guides, porters(Tipping are expected but not mandatory)