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Mustang trek
 Lying on
Nepal's northern frontier, Mustang Region in West Nepal is dominated by ancient Tibetan
Culture. There is still a King in Mustang of Bista Dynasty. Mustang was opened for
trekkers very recently. To protect the fragile ecosystem of Mustang Region His Majesty's
the Government of Nepal issues a limited number of permits with special fee. Geologically
lying on the edge of Tibetan plateau, Mustang is famous for its rare barren landscape,
ancient caves, rocky valleys surrounded by heart alluring snow capped mountain range and
soaring peaks like Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri Hills (7061m).
Moreover the journey of Mustang Region gives a feeling of pure and ancient Tibetan
Culture. The highest view point (4100m) in Mustang Region lies to the upper part near the
capital of Mustang (Lo Manthang).
This is a fully supported group trek of moderate to rigorous category, requires no special
prior hiking experience any healthy person can make it easily. There should be minimum of
two persons in a group. Wide and scenic hiking trail passes through a maximum height of
3950 meters (12956 ft).
Detailed itinerary:
 Day 01 to 03:
Arrive Kathmandu. Day 04: Kathmandu to Pokhara by 40 minutes flight or six hours
photogenic drive. Pokhara is located to the west of capital city Kathmandu at a distance
of 200 KM. Pokhara is a intermontane valley at an altitude of 820 meters (2689ft) with the
great views of Fishtail Mountain and its reflection on the level of Fewa Lake. This is the
worth place to visit. Day 05: Early flight to Jomsom (2720m), after the breakfast we start
for Kagbeni (2900m). The trail from Jomsom to Kagbeni follows all along the Kali Gandaki
River. Camp at apple garden in Kagbeni. Day 06: Kagbeni to Chhuksang (3050m). At places
the trail is steep and passes through the ridges. Day 07: Chhuksang to Samar (3700m).
Trail passes through the village of Chele along the Great Canyons and mysterious colorful
caves. Part of the trail passes through up hill on a rocky saddle. The village of Samar is
famous for birds watching and rare green views in a rocky place like upper Mustang. Day
08: Samar to Tamagaon (3850m). While hiking from Samar to Tamagaon one can experience the
great views of Nilgiri Hills, Thorang peak and other higher Himalayan range. Day 09:
Tamagaon to Tsarang (3650m). The trail passes through the village of Ghemi. We camp at
village of Tsarang; the village is famous for ruined muddy fort of Mustang King. Also the
village of Tsarang is famous for old monasteries, buckwheat field and canyons. Day 10:
Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3760m). Day 11: Explore Lo Manthang. A walled city of Lo Manthang
located in the wide valley at Tibetan plateau is the capital city of Mustang. We can visit
their Majesty's the King and Queen at their palace. The historical and spiritual city of
Lo Manthang is worth place to explore with its beautiful setting and picturesque buckwheat
and barley fields. Day 12: Lo Manthang to Ghemi (3690m). Ghemi is famous for the ancient
and longest mani wall in Nepal which is said to be the large intestine of a demon, in
Ghemi there is a hospital established by a Japanese socialist Tori Kondo (over 70 yr. age)
that is the only hospital in Upper Mustang Region. The trail to upper Dolpo region also
separates from Ghemi. Day 13: Ghemi to Samar. Day 14: Samar to Tangwe. Day 15: Tangwe to
Kagbeni. Day 16: Kagbeni to Jomsom. Day 17: Fly back to Pokhara and same day to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Explore Kathmandu. Part of the day shopping. Day 19 to 20: Fly back home.
| Land costs: |
US$ 1750 per
person for the group of 5 to 8 Members |
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US$ 1550 per
person for the group of 9 to 15 Members |
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US$ 700 per person
restricted area permit fee |
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| Best time for the
trip: |
April 1 to
November 15 |
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Annapurna | Annapurna Base Camp | Dolpo | Everest | Far West | Ganesh Himal |
| Ghorepani | Helambu | Jomsom | Kakani | Kanchanjunga | Khaptad |
| Langtang | Manaslu | Mustang | Rara | Rolwaling | Shivapuri | |
