Mustang Trekking

13 Nights 14 Days Mustang Trekking:

Mustang, Desert in the Mountains is situated to the north of Annapurna Massif and is a region that receives scanty rainfall as compared to the rest of Nepal. The region is inhabited by the people following Buddhism as their major religion with some touch of local practices that has evolved since time immemorial. Stone structure is the main feature of the construction style of the region and not a single construction is untouched by this architectural style. All the houses, gates, pavements etc. in villages are the living example of this kind of architecture. The land is very dry with scanty vegetation. As this region is regarded as the Desert in the Mountains, a trek in this region can be enjoyable any time of the year. This is a secluded region with very shy but hospitable people. A visit to this region will certainly give a pre-experience before going for a trip to Tibet. This region lies to the north of Annapurna Region and trek to the destinations in this region can be combined with trek in Annapurna Region. Mustang is still regarded as a restricted Area and for a trek in this region; special formalities need to be completed before venturing this trek. The itinerary will be as follows:

 

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to a hotel.
• Day 02: Arrival at Jomsom in the morning from either Pokhara or Kathmandu. Spend the morning going through the formalities required for the trip. Proceed to Kagbeni after lunch. It is north of Kagbeni that your special permit come into effect. Stay the night at Kagbeni.
• Day 03: Ride to Chaile, passing through the villages of Tangbe and Chuksang. Chaile is the first village on the trip this is outside the Kali Gandaki valley. Then follow a steep trail to Samar, a major halt for horse and mule caravans.
• Day 04: This day involves a series of descents and ascents - the highest point being Nije La (pass, 3,950 meters), the southern boundary of Lo. Night halt at Ghami on the banks of the Ghami Khola (river).
• Day 05: Ride to Charang, which has an ancient monastery as well as the remains of an old Dzong (fortress). After lunch at Charang, which is famous for its association with Japanese monk-explorer Ekai Kawaguchi, continue to Lomanthang for the night.
• Day 06: Sight seeing of Lomanthang.
• Day 07: Take pony trips to Chhoseer and Chhonup villages and monasteries and return to Lo in the evening.
• Day 08: Reach village of Marang via Lo Ghyakar, which has an ancient monastery. Ride on to Ghiling which is famous for its monasteries.
• Day 09: Come back to Tetang enroute to Mukhinath.
• Day 10: Reach Mukhtinath in the afternoon.
• Day 11: Ride down to Jomsom in the after noon.
• Day 12: Fly out to either Pokhara or Kathmandu in the morning.
• Day 13: Sight-seeing in Kathmandu
• Day 14: Departure.

The above trekking cost includes.

• Annapurna Conservation Park permit and Trekking permit
• All land transportation with bus,
• One Guide insured registered, experienced, salary, food and accommodation paid.
• Accommodation on tea houses
• 3 Meals a day B/f, Lunch, Dinner
• Equipments (Sleeping bag and down jacket)
• All taxes and Company service charge.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan basis.
  

The above trekking cost excludes.

• Bar and beverage bills, bottled water, desserts, personal expenses, personal cloths
• Personal insurance for health and evacuation and Tipping.
• Entrance fees for Kathmandu sight seeing.

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