Upper Mustang Trek is a famous trekking area in the Himalayan Region of Nepal. It has the most suitable climate and a completely different lifestyle. Sacred Himalayas and incredible scenic beauty surround this place. It also has a cultural and religious value to trek in this area. Thakalis, Gurung, and Tibetans are significant inhabitants. The neighborhood right there speaks the Tibetan Language. The Tibetans much influence lifestyle and culture.
It is a lifetime experience for any traveler to visit such a fantastic place. Moreover, this trek lets us enjoys the little Buddhist world. Upper Mustang Trek is the destination for those who wanted to know the isolated kingdom. Moreover, the beautiful and fascinating views of snow-capped Mountains make this place mesmerizing.
Nepal, a small landlocked country serves a lot in terms of exploring the natural beauty. It is a blessing with numerous temples, stunning Himalayas, crystal clear rivers, uncountable lakes, and many more that every traveler would love to explore. While talking about the beautiful places of Nepal, Mustang cannot be left behind. Mustang is the place with the true combination of lifetime memories and natural beauty. Get to know details info about the Upper mustang helicopter tour.
Another advantage that Upper mustang trek possess is, this is the all-time favorite for nature lovers. You can visit Mustang all the time of the year. What amazes you is, the beauty of this place is evergreen and remains the same in the entire year.
Upper mustang is truly a hidden paradise of Nepal. This is one of the best destinations that every traveler wishes to visit. Generally, Upper mustang lies in the northeast part of Nepal. Upper Mustang is nearer to the Tibet-Nepal border.
beyond heaven and paradise exist the Mustang, they say. People call it the Last Forbidden Kingdom, and it’s no easy to describe the beauty of Mustang in words. The region is an isolated and undisturbed one and a highly preferred destination for tourism activities. Views of the surrounding are absolutely mesmerizing as nature has left no drawbacks on its creation. Components of the region have been so well–preserved that the department of immigration has applied strict procedures for incoming visitors so as to avoid negative foreign influence. However, a lot of customs of the country have been inspired by the Tibetan influence. But, they have been practiced over years of time that gradually got combined with that of the country.
The Upper Mustang Trek is an exceptional honor. You shall be spellbound to spend your days in the beautiful Trans – Himalaya region of the country. Breathtaking views shall leave you captivated, and prehistoric artificial structures that are hard to believe in their originality shall leave you questioning about their existence. Of all visitors, to most of the points of interests include panoramic insights of the nearby mountain peaks, visit some of the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are more than a thousand years old, savoring the harmony of isolation, and most probably, getting involved within the neighborly – friendly community where cultures are from the Tibetan influence. It’s guaranteed that you are most likely to admire every aspect that you see in the region.
Barren lands, rocky mountains, and steep climbs are the foremost attractions of the trek. Trekking in Upper Mustang has never been easy, yet unforgettable by activists and professionals of any kind. Rough rocky trails can get strenuous at times but completely achievable. Routes of such kind start to appear only after several days of the trek. During the initial stages, we fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then further to Jomsom from where the trekking phase starts. There are several points of interests during the trek such as the Royal Palace in
Lo – Manthang, eye-striking monasteries such as the Thungchen Gompa, Amchi Museum, and other forms of natural beauty.
The Barren high plateaus, deep canyons, and an ocean of exposed hills, the colors of a desert sunset add beauty to this amazing place. Life is not meant to be lived in one place. So, spend your life exploring this fantastic hidden beauty of Upper Mustang Trek. The areas are often treeless, with a steep rocky path up and down to the hill. Likewise, in the Upper mustang trek, you can observe the panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and many more mountains.
The fantastic landscapes, plateaus, and the monasteries will take away all your sorrows. The great memories of the place and adventure will fill your life with happiness. At some point in the upper mustang trek, the trekkers can enjoy the useful resource of the thousand years ancient monastery. Caves, close by tribes and scenic splendor of various landscapes. Not only that, but the trek also passes via excessive peaks, passes, glaciers, and alpine valleys.
Mustang is enriched with particular barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs, and Moraine valleys. The Mustang region is underneath the rain shadow of the big Himalayas range. Its panorama is unmatched, for it has a phenomenal wasteland, pristine scenery, snow-capped peaks. In addition to that, there are mind-blowing 16th-century monasteries and many other precise points of interest.
The view of windswept Kali Gandaki valley, big spaces around Kagbeni and prominent ridges, excessive mountains provide a mind-blowing experience. And the equally important shiny blue sky contrasting with the red, yellow, and grey of the wind-eroded cliffs. In the late morning at the upper mustang trek, the wind receives up and buffets you as you walk further into this parched land of wondrous beauty.
The residence and monasteries in the top Mustang have a medieval look. Along with the excellent local structure built with stone and sun-baked dust bricks. Furthermore, another major attraction of Trek is the Tiji festival. Late winter and spring are the times to celebrate it.
In the same way, minimal intrusion from the modern world makes this region Nepal’s natural and cultural treasure. Mustang’s history has made it one of the most mysterious and intriguing trekking destinations in Nepal. In addition to that, its natural and cultural treasures make it a perfect place to explore nature.
Mustang Tiji Festival Trek focuses on Tiji Festival, which is an old festival following since long back. It is not only performing by the occupants of the Upper Mustang. but also is famous among all the travelers from around the world. The festival will be celebrating in May 2021. It says the most important and colorful festival of Upper Mustang.
The trek gives you an unforgettable experience you will have in Nepal. Due to its extreme topographical variation and cultural diversity. The walled city of Lo Manthang, the unofficial capital of Mustang, remains the Kingdom, which was a part of the Tibetan Kingdom of Gungthang until the 1830s.
The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages. Rare medieval Buddhist arts, the fascinating culture. and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. Tiji Festival is celebrating more than five hundred years ago in Mustang. The local people celebrate t his festival in a three-day ritual known as “The chasing of the Demons.” and it is centered on the Tiji myth. It tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono. who battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The festival is celebrating to pray to God for water and good crops. During the festival, the monks dress in a traditional manner and masks and dance. Which supposedly to drive the evil spirits away.
Local people all around the small village of Lo Manthang come to watch the dancing. they participate in the Tiji festival. Enjoy the journey of this forbidden kingdom of vast, arid valleys. Eroded canyons, ochre valley, and yak caravans. Colorful-painted mud-brick houses. On our Upper Mustnag trek we get the spectacular view of Mount Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna. The Dhaulagiri makes your medieval walled kingdom Mustang trekking an exceptional one.
We start Upper Mustang trek after the flight to Jomsom and walking to the Kagbeni village, Chele, Ghiling, and Chharang to Lo-Manthang start. You will hike through deep canyons and amongst stunning rock formations backed by snow-capped peaks. You will visit homes, villages, and active monasteries set in ethereal landscapes. On the fringe of the Tibetan Plateau. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World. Mustang Tiji Festival can evolve its own distinctive culture and tradition, which is so precious & unique.
During the Mustang Tiji Festival Trek, you’ll witness the extraordinary. Enjoy unexpected things that will be hard to believe but true in Mustang. After enjoying the Upper Mustang trek and festival, we will trek back to Ghami, Samar, Kagbeni, and lastly, to Jomsom for the returning flight to Pokhara.
We need a special trekking permit travelfor Upper Mustang trek, you can only get it from any of the government register trekking agencies in Nepal. The Mustang Tiji festival generally held at the end of the dry winter/spring season. Effectively a spring renewal festival. Mustang Tiji Festival Trek of Nepal is a unique privilege. To witness the same color, costume, dancing, and ritual that were displayed by these people in this place more than six hundred years ago.
Upper Mustang trek Jeep tour is the best off wd jeep riding tour. This is an amazing tour in the Mustang valley. travelers from inside as well as outside of the country love this tour. If you have less time to travel and are willing to tour to Upper Mustang, Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is one of the best choices for them. Upper Mustang trek is also Famous as the Kingdom of Lo. It is one of the remotest areas of Nepal and also called The Last Forbidden Kingdom. The vicinity of Upper Mustang is mainly inhabitant by the communities like Thakalis, Gurungs, and Tibetans. And also, these community speaks Tibetan language and follows the Tibetan culture and lifestyle.
This is is the short tour and escapes the dusty trails. You do not have to walk through the dusty and dry route while you are on the Jeep tour to Upper Mustang trek. The tour offers an opportunity to experience the caves, monasteries, archeological sites, and the beauty of hidden treasures. It takes you to the hidden world of the vintage Buddhist nation of Mustang which might be the most mysterious and least mentioned Kingdom fortunate with vistas such as different and fascinating views of the snow-capped Himalaya, barren high plateaus, deep canyons, and an ocean of exposed hills, the colors of a desert sunset.
Upper Mustang trek Jeep tour is especially making for those who are eager to visit the Kingdom of Tibetan Buddhists. Within a short period frame. It falls under Annapurna Region Trekking. It is a moderate short trek. The region has the most extensive biodiversity area in Nepal. The trek passes by the oldest monastery and unique lifestyle of people. we will drive via off-road with the best Himalayan view.
The Lo Manthang Upper Mustang trek in this region starts with a flight or Drive to Jomsom Via Pokhara. The Lower Mustang trek further takes you to Kagbeni to Muktinath to Lupra village. Lower Mustang trekking is the best place to experience the Tibetan culture. As it is considering to have a historical and cultural relationship with Tibet for a long time. With this, the trek offers you the opportunity to witness the Gurung community and their unique lifestyle. During your journey through the Jomsom area, you will experience beautiful, traditional Nepali lifestyle and culture.
Upper Mustang trek Jeep tour takes us to the rainshadow areas of the Himalaya region. whose panorama is unmatched for it has a phenomenal wasteland, pristine scenery. snow-capped peaks, mind-blowing 16th-century monasteries, and many other precise points of interest. It is also known as a hidden treasure of Nepal. Its beauty and features are mesmerizing. Also, the livelihood of people is worth watching. enjoy the private 4wd jeep ride to the dirt road of Mustang.
Upper Mustang trek Jeep tour will feel you like a journey of a completely new world. A new perspective towards life and its struggles in the presence of amazing nature. The rocky mountains here will teach to stand your head high and the winds to remain stable during every up and down of life. Furthermore, the entire scenery seems amazing. Being there is feels like you are at the top of the world.
Minimal intrusion from the modern world makes this Uppper Mustang trek region. Therefore, Nepal’s natural and cultural treasure. Mustang’s history, as well as its natural and cultural treasures. It is one of the most mysterious and intriguing trekking destinations in Nepal. For those who love challenges and have less time. The Lo Manthang trek would be enormous as traveling around the challenging trail. Enjoy the Tibetans path in the Jeep around the Trans-Himalaya area of Nepal makes it possible.
The firet day of Upper Mustang trek Tiji start early in the afternoon, horns resounded, announcing the two twelve-foot copper bunches, with their elephantine blurting, followed by two double-reeled horns, all accompanied by drum and cymbals. Next, an ancient and enormous Thanka three stories high was unrolled down the entire south wall of the square. The Thanka portrayed Padma Sambhava or (Guru Rimpoche), who brought this ceremony to Tibet in the 8th century.”
Late afternoon, in the Upper Mustang trek in high wind and blowing dust, eleven lamas in maroon and gold, wearing top red hats, came from the palace and took their places along the wall beneath the thanka, with Tashi Tenzing on the elevated seat just in the center. The masked dancers start the portrayal of the Tiji myth then Dorje Jono repels the demon through the power of his magical dancing. At the end of the dance, Dorje Jono kills the devil, after which his people are relieved of their plague of misfortunes, water becomes plentiful once more, and the balance and harmony of existence are restored.
On the second day of Upper Mustang trek Tiji, We’ll see Tibetan women in their traditional clothing and colorful jewelry, monks in their robes, and dancers in elaborate costumes. During the festival second day King “wears a whole crown of tiny river pearls set off by dozens of massive red coralline tones interspersed with matched ornaments of turquoise. The costumes and masks wear with the twelve-foot horns. It also mixes with the gold cups of wheat, the butter cakes, the snow peaks, and wind and dust and sun, the methi, snow leopard, snow pigeons, calligrams, the dying glacier and the desert ruins, the drunks and rajas and foreigners, the dogs and yaks.
On the third day ofr our Upper Mustang trek, Tiji ends with the ceremonial destruction of the evil remains, represented by some long black yak hair and red torma cakes minced to a dark red gurry. After that, they can attack with bow and arrow, slings, and old guns.
For those who love challenges, Mustang Trek would be the enormous and adventures’ trekking as traveling around the challenging trail of the Tibetans path round the Trans-Himalaya area of Nepal makes it possible.
The festival trek is slightly different please contact us for this, rather than the festival time we follow the above itinerary.
Duration: 16 Days from arrival to departure Nepal.
Trek Grade: Moderate
Festival Date: May 31, June 01,02
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Tea house during the trek.
Group Size: Min.2 pax
Max altitude: 4320 m
Mode of Travel: Drive/Flight: Pokhara/ Flight Jomsom.
Duration: ( 06 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara )
Max. Altitude: Mardi Himal High Camp (4,250m/13,600ft)
When to Travel: February to May, September – Mid December are the best seasons. During the winter months from December to Mid February, it is cold and can be snow on the trail, July & August are rainy time, trekking can be done, but visibility can be poor due to rain.
Trip Details: 06 days, 5 nights Lodges, Breakfast lunch, and dinner during the trek.
Our trek dates: We can offer this trek on any dates during the months Feb, March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, November, and December for a group of 2 to 12 people.
Our Upper Mustang trek is a moderate level of trekking is about 5/6 hours walking with the lunch stop en-route and arrive at your camp in the late afternoon. Most trek days are 5 to 6 hours long so we may take a lunch stop en-route in this grade we will also use some smaller, less well-traveled trails that may be rockier underfoot and a little steeper. These Moderate grade treks go up to 4100m height and durations are 5 to 08 days.
The moderate grade trek overall is not that long, usually 7 – 10 days in total. There will be we can have a chance to get the altitude sickness above 3000m. making sure to climb hight and come to sleep at low after 3000m We suggest that if you are a reasonable level of fitness. You don’t need to be an experienced trekker to enjoy this trip – it might be your first ever trek.
Equipment Renting and buying: We advise you to bring all of your clothing and gear from home for the Mardi Himal trek, however, in Kathmandu, there are many shops to buy and rent trek related equipment. We advise you to bring all of your clothing and gear from home, however, in Kathmandu, there are many shops to buy and rent trek related equipment.
Your trekking luggage: You will have 1 porter for 2 trekkers basis to carry your luggage. the maximum weight per trekkers is 15 kg as we never overload our porters. however, you only carry your valuables in your backpack., including your sleeping bag, and down jacket; other items not required on a trek can be stored in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Your Upper mustang trek is leading by or experience trekking guide and porter who are joining you from Kathmandu. All of our guides have trained for and attained a Trekking Guide license provided by the Government. The license exam is organized by TAAN and Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) every year. They have vast knowledge about the trekking trails and kinds of medical treatments and emergency services of first aids, altitude sickness, and other relevant issues. Your belongings will be safely taken by our Porter, making your walk easy, more pleasant, and comfortable. Our porter will carry a maximum of 30 kg in total for 2 trekkers’ bag. If you have any extra weight, We suggest you hire another porter and will cost extra cost.
For the Upper mustang trek, there are different means of transport. our trip starts from Pokhara and end there till Jomsom we take a flight, if in case of flight get canceled we can drive by Jeep. Now from Jomsom also some trekkers do the Jeep tour, Lest us know for the Jeep 4 wd driving tour. for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu you can take 25 minutes flight or 6/7 hours drive by bus or by private car. the main way to get there is by driving. Above the Himalaya, trekking is always careful to choose the best transport options available for your travel period. We choose the transport means as per your package itinerary and budget also.
Passport and Visa info
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the return date. You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days for single/multiple entries. If you get a visa till 30 days It is USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency. USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days for single/multiple entries
You can get a Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy in your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an upon arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal.
We find that most travelers find themselves in difficulty as sometimes; they don’t carry money to get a visa at the time of their arrival. There is no ATM inside the visa section. Though there is a provision of ATM outside, it is more likely that sometimes it doesn’t work. So, for your comfort, we recommend you bring the cash US$ to get them on arrival visa.
for your extra expenses for your Upper mustang trek, you can exchange it to Nepali rupees. Nepal banknote that comes in Rupees, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 denominations. Coins come in Rupees 1, 2, 5, and 10 denominations. Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through banks or authorized money exchangers. The receipts of such transactions are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival too, Although their rates are quite low so better you can exchange in the city.
You can also get money from ATM machines there are many in the city and it allows you a maximum of 40,000 per day. Visitors other than the Indian nationals have to make the payment in foreign currency (non-Indian currency) in the hotel. It also applies to book your trekking and tour. During the Mardi Himal trek, you need local Nepali rupees for your extra expenses. So you can carry enough amount for the trek there are no ATM facilities along the way except Dhunche.
Note: Most of the bank and money changers in Nepal will not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn, or faded. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes
Drinking water during Upper Mustang trek
On the upper Mustang trek, We suggest you at least drink 3/4 liters of water per day while you are on the trail. While bottled mineral water can be purchased all over Kathmandu and along popular trekking trails, plastic water bottles are a significant problem in Nepal’s mountain areas. So instead of relying on bottled water, travelers should instead purify their water.
Get the water purification iodine or tablets. They are small, cheap, and light to carry, another better way is to get water filters they are low to carry and easy to use. You can bring two reusable water bottles. So that you always have one bottle to drink from, while the water in your other bottle is being purified.
Showers and electricity – Most of the tea houses in the Upper mustang trek have a solar hot shower and have cold showers available. Few of them have gas Guizar or electricity hot shower. Few places every charge the cost for hot showers for the extra cost of around USD 3 to 4. Electricity is usually available in most part of the route with hydropower, you are able to charge your battery for cameral and phone, normally they charge extra cost about USD 1 to 2 for full battery charging.
We need a minimum of 2 people for the upper mustang trek, Our group sizes are quite small and from 2 people to 10. We always make a small group to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum group size on most of our treks/tours is 12 and the minimum group size is 2. if you are a single traveler we also operate a private solo trip for you. After the COVID 19 pandemic, we are now making our trekking group size in a 10-person limit, this also makes it easy to provide you the best service and look after all of you from your trekking guide and porter. So any number are you are don’t matter you can book your trip with us we are happy to run the best holiday for you.
Health and Fitness: The main thing to trek in Upper mustang trek is to need your positive thinking and you need to able to walk 5/6 hours in the rocky trail. You can be fit for the trek before you arrive here by doing small exercises in your home country. The more stamina you built up is easier to trek for Upper Mustang. To boost your stamina you can do running, cycling, Zumba, or some yoga practices. You will be walking 5 to 7 hours a day during the so be prepare for your legs. The best exercise you can do in-home is squats and lunges.
Upper Mustang Trek , the use of internet service will be available at the lodge, Our guide has a cellular phone and We’ll communicate to them frequently to know the trek and your health. Furthermore, we are making sure to make sure you’re fine, safe, feel right, and have everything up there. Also, the easy way now is you can get the local sim card on arrival at the airport which has a 4g/3g network in most of the route. Now Most of the places in the trekking route have wifi service available Normally Wi-Fi works every part of the trek in lodge/lodges which will be provided with a minimal fee or someplace have free
Upper Mustang trek package Cost
Upper mustang trek cost depends on your group size how you travel by bus or private car and your trekking staff. Our package includes a trekking guide, porter, transportation by private car. It also includes the necessary trekking permits, accommodation meals, all service charges, and taxes. You can do the half board package also just hiring guide, porter, get permits. for your meals and accommodation during the trek, you can pay by yourself also. You can browse these pages more for details price and trip dates.
In the hospitality industry of Nepal, the workers except for some tips while you are in your tour or Trekking
While you are on the tour and trekking, you can tip to the guide and porter. Normally, people tip 10% of their payable amount. If you have booked the full board package for your trekking and tour. but if you just hire guide and porter service you can tip differently like a per day calculation basis.
We don’t suggest tipping while you have something to eat at the restaurant as they have already taken a 10% service charge, and 13% Government Taxes. However, while you enter the hotel, the bell boy may expect some tipping.
After completing your Upper Mustang trek and if you have more time you can do different activities in Nepal. You can go to Chitwan National park for a Jungle safari tour or can do a day Rafting trip. Pokhara is a famous place for different adventure activities like Paragliding, Ultralight flight, Bungy Jump. We can arrange different tours and put these extra activities as optional tours and They are not included in your package cost.
You can arrange these activities with us at a good discounted price. If you need a hotel or flight ticket services after the trek we can arrange at a reasonable cost. you can do the tour in Kathmandu city also or join a 1-hour scenic flight over Mount Everest. Furthermore, we are also offering Tibet and Bhutan tours.
Day 01: - Greetings at Kathmandu Airport, transfer to hotel.
We will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. When you have had your time to settle in and freshen up, We meet to check your equipment and process for special permits. If you arrive at night, we will early morning meeting tomorrow.
Day 02: - A full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the capital valley
After breakfast, you will leave a tour of Kathmandu valley. We will take you to Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient, and mostly enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhnath. Which is reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture, which is highlighted on our guided tour. On return to your hotel, you will have time to explore local Thamel street.
Day 03: - Flight or Drive to Pokhara, 25 minutes flight or 6-7 hour drive.
We will drive you to the Domestic Airport, for 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. You can have an option to take a Tourist bus/Private car also to Pokhara about 6 hours of drive. During the drive at Prithvi highway, we can explore & enjoy the scenic beauty all the way around. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, and others. After check into the hotel, you can for boating in Phewa Lake where enjoy the spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalaya Range. walking around the lakeside area before the goodnight sleep.
Day 04: - Pokhara fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,858m):20 minutes flight and Walking Distance 3-4 hours
We will take a flight early in the morning to Jomsom of about 25min with spectacular views of the Mountains. From here onwards, it is very windy in the afternoon; the trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat. Get the spectacular view of Mount Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak to all the away of d Dhampus peak You walk flat trails through the Kali Gandaki river valley on a windy trail to reach Kagbeni. Kagbeni provides you with a taste of scenes to come in upper Mustang, with its narrow alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, green fields of wheat and barley.
Day 05: - Kagbeni trekking to Chele (3050m): Walking Distance 5-6 hours
We start our journey with a special permit checks up onwards to the riverbank of Kali Gandaki upstream. Today we are starting trekking of the upper Mustang region and follow the east bank of the river over a series of small ridges. The trail leads us through the picturesque scenic villages surrounded by fields of wheat, barley, and buckwheat, interspersed with small apple orchards. We trek forward, crossing the river heading up to the huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kali Gandaki follows. The trek now leaves the Kali Gandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chele.
Day 06: - Today we are trekking to Ghiling (3806m): Walking Distance 6-7 hours
Today the trail from Chele starts the climbing along steep, treeless, and dry terrain with passing on a pass a cairn of rock. We further climb above Samar and descend into a massive gorge and go into another valley. The valley is surrounding by cold streams and junipers trees, crossing a stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800m. We climb to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda. We are crossing the Nyi Pass, which is the highest point of the trek thus far and the southern boundary of Lo. From here we will trek to the steeply downhill of whitewashed buildings of Ghiling.
Day 07: - From Ghiling we trek to Charang Village (3575m): Walking Distance 4-5 hours.
Today we will first trek of the downhill with the blue, grey, and red cliffs across the valley to a steel bridge across the Tangmar Chu. Then climb to a plateau and passes the longest and most spectacular Mani walls in Nepal. From the end of the wall, the trail heads east to the village of Charang (Tsarang) with a maze of fields, willow trees, and houses separated by stone walls at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are huge Dzong [fortress] and a red Gompa, which houses an excellent collection of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings of seated Buddha’s.
Day 08: - Today trekking Charang to Lo- Manthang (3700m): Trek hours 5-6 .
The trail descends about 125m from Charang, crosses the Tsarang Chu, and follows the track to a cairn on a ridge opposite the village at 3580m, then enters the Tholung village. Then the trail further ascends gently to the 3,850m windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Manthang valley (3700m), views of the walled city appear magnificent with its hills on the Tibetan Border. We will have a short downhill trekking on the plain of Aspiration and then the trail crosses a stream and climbs up onto the plateau of Lo-Manthang.
Day 09: - Exploration Day at Lo-Manthang (3700m/12139ft)
A day is less to explore this outstanding historical and cultural center. Kimling and Phewa are impressive as well as the Gompa of Namgyal serves as a famous monastery of the local community and also as a local court. We can make a short hiking to the village of Tinghar. This village has around 40 houses, the last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang is picturesque. In the eastern valley nestles the town of Chosar; also rich in Gompas, this valley is the main trading route to Lhasa. Visit the Tall Champa Lakhang “God house,” the red Thugchen Gomba, Chyodi Gomba, and the Entrance Hall, which are the main magnetize of lo Mangthang Trip. Also, you may have visited the four-story building of the Raja’s Durbar (Royal Palace), where the Mustang’s King offers Tibetan tea as his hospitality. There are many places to explore as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya, where you may not tire too.
Day 10: - Lo-Manthang trekking to Ghami (3520m): trekkign about 6 hours
Today is our returning back after visiting the Lo Manthang. We will trek on a trail of highland rouge crossing the alpine meadows. From Lo Gekar we need to walk in the steeply up hills trail which follows the pass at 4000m, offering a last glimpse of Lo Manthang. Cross the Chogo La (4325m), the highest point on this trek. The trail makes descend beside a stream visiting ancient Ghar Gompa more than 1200 years old and meets the Guru Rimpoche. Gompa is famous for its rock paintings and the legend of fulfilling our good wishes. The trail then drops steeply to the whitewashed buildings of Ghemi. Ghemi is surrounded by vast fields, most of which are barren.
Day 11: - Ghami Trek down to Samar (3520m): about 6 hours trekking
Today we are following the downhill trails till the valley to Ghiling, the trails are more dusty and windy today so protect your eyes and lips with sunglass and lip balm. The trail leads passing through the arid plateau and crops field in between; the walks may not be pleasant on the back as we suffer the wind on the face in Kali Gandaki wind valley. Arrive Samar; it is a small village with lovely terraces, and people follow the Tibetan lifestyle and tradition here.
Day 12: - Samar to trekkign down to Kagbeni (2,858m): trekking about hours
We will mostly walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki River with the views of natural vegetation and apple orchards to Kagbeni. Spend the night enjoying the ancient and uniqueness of the Kagbeni village.
Day 13: - Kagbeni to Jomsom (2700): Walking Distance 3 hours
The last day of the trekking is an easy day and smooth working in the river bank. The trail passes through Eklebhatti and continues working to Jomsom. Arrive at Jomsom; celebrate the last day of the trekking with the trekking crew.
Day 14: - Take a short flight to Pokhara
Early morning we will take a short picturesque flight to Pokhara. The view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and the world’s deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki, is stunning. You have time to relax and enjoy the Himalayan coffee at a local coffee house. Look around the Lake Side with fascinating mountains panorama view and nature charming.
Day 15: - Pokhara to Kathmandu, 25 minutes flight or 6-7 hour drive.
Today you have an option short flight versus 6/7 hours bus or private car journey to Kathmandu. In the evening, you can have your last night in Nepal, enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps, and making up your mind for the returning journey. You can have greetings exchanging among friends and with all Nepalese people.
Day 16: - Farewell Departure
We will take you to the International Airport for your convenience. Wish you a happy journey in the traditional and cultural way of us Nepalese and Good-Bye with a hope to see you again.
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Trip Duration
16 Days
Destination
Nepal
Group Size
2 People
Maximum Altitude
4320 m
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Meet Mr. Puru Timalsena Nepal best trek and tour organizer has been working in the Himalayas more than 15 years, Puru had lead the trips to most part of Nepal, Ti bet, Bhutan and India.
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