Name: Upper Mustang
Brand: Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
SKU: UM62
Price: 2850 USD
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Rating: 9.5 (100 reviews)

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The word &lsquo;Mustang&rsquo; simply conjures up ideas of forsaken, remoteness and isolation, a place lost amongst the <a href="../../../blogs/top-ten-highest-mountains-in-the-world">mountains</a>. This was an independent country until it was closely consolidated into Nepal just a few decades ago. The kingdom of Mustang lies in the rain shadow formed by the <a href="../../../blogs/off-the-beaten-treks-in-annapurna-region" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Annapurna</a> &amp; Nilgiri Himalayas. It thus gets very little rain which, fortunately, makes the Upper Mustang area ideal for trekking even in the mid-monsoon. In contrast, the other areas of Nepal remain unsuitable for trekking due to heavy monsoon rains.
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Trekking to the Upper Mustang is magnificent by any means, it's a sheer pleasure to walk through the majestic hill and see superb view of the barren mountains. This barren desert is so beautiful that it can put green lands in shame. The scenic landscape of this region is quite familiar to Tibetan landscapes as geographically it is a part of the Tibetan plateau. Even the culture of Upper Mustang is highly influenced by the <a href="//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_people">Tibetan people</a>.
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Upper Mustang Trek is a thrilling experience where you can explore ancient monasteries from the 14th century, <a href="../../../buddhism-circuit-nepal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buddhist</a> shrines, culture that will leave an impression on your heart. You&rsquo;ll have to march through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down the hill during Upper Mustang Trek while enjoying panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, <a href="../../../dhaulagiri-circuit-trek">Dhaulagiri</a>, and several other peaks.

Upper Mustang

Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m): High above from the clouds and those gigantic peaks, landing in the congested valley yet colorful with diverse culture and tradition, the bittersweet feeling can't be expressed. You will find a Swotah representative eagerly waiting for the glance of you at the airport who will escort you to the hotel. In the evening, we will discuss about our trek over dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel;

Kathmandu Sightseeing:
Kathmandu valley is an ancient city with diverse cultures and traditions. It has a significant part in the history of Nepal. Home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has been chosen as a cultural and historical site of study and excursions throughout history. We’ll observe some of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu throughout a day. Overnight stay at the hotel;

Drive to Pokhara (850m):
After breakfast, we will leave for Pokhara early in the day, so that enough time would be possible to explore the beautiful city of lakes; Pokhara. It’s an approx. 6-7 hrs of drive through beautiful villages. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara;

Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2800 meters):
Fight to Jomsom is quite an experience in itself. We will fly northwest from Pokhara toward the great portal between the snow-covered peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. You will enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8000 meters, and the deepest gorge on this planet. And soon after arriving at Jomsom, we will start our trek to Kagbeni, which is the entrance gate to the upper Mustang. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Kagbeni;

Trek to Tselle (3050 m):
We start out trek to Tselle after the breakfast; Tselle is a mystical village from where the culture changes from the Manangi culture found in Jomsom to the Tibetan culture of Lo. During the trek, we will pass through rough and steep trail and waterless terrain. We pass through the small village of Chukshang, where you can taste world famous apples straight from the farm. After the gentle walk, by crossing the river Kali Gandaki and climbing steeply up a rocky gully we reach Tselle. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Tselle;

Trek to Geling (3500m):
The climb continues along steep, treeless, waterless but beautiful terrain, along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to a pass and cairn of rock. This trail is fascinating that has wonderful views of barren cliffs, amazing mountains, and winding path. After walking for a few hours we reach Samar village. After reaching the Samar Village, the trail descends into a large gorge, the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream and climbs up to a ridge at 3800 meters. The route climbs over yet another pass, follows a ridge and then descends to Syangbochen. From there we gently climb to a pass at 3770meters and descend to Geling Village. Overnight at a teahouse in Geling;

Trek to Charang (3750m):
We will enjoy our breakfast in the lodge before start our journey to Charang. The trail continues to dry trail. Shortly, we will reach Ghami where we will pass through one of the longest Buddhist Mani walls of Nepal surrounded by the beautiful Himalayas at Ghami. Continuing further will take us to the village of Charang for the overnight stay. Overnight at a teahouse in Charang;

Lo Manthang (3840m). :
After the breakfast, we will visit the monastery in Charang village before we commence our journey to the Hidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang. The trail is spectacular together with various Himalayan peaks including Annapurna I, Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak, and Bhrikuti. Upon reaching the capital of Mustang, you will get nice lodges to spend the night. Overnight stay at teahouse;

Exploration day at Lo Manthang:
Lo Manthang is a spectacular village with beautiful monasteries and fascinating Tibetan culture. It had been completely closed for outsiders until 1992 AD. Take this day to explore the Lo Manthang the fullest. We will also visit the infamous cave of Chosar a little far from the capital. Overnight stay at teahouse;

Trek to Dhakmar (3810m):
On the 10th day we say farewell to amazing Lo Manthang and head to Dhakmar, Trails pass through several climbs and descent before we reach the Ghar where we will have the opportunity to visit the 1200-year-old monastery. Continuing the trek further will take us to Dhakmar village for overnight. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Dhakmar;

Trek to Syanboche (3750m): 
After the breakfast, we will continue our trekking to Syangbochen. Our trail will comprise several caves on the way to Ghemi from where we will have great views of the pass Furthermore, crossing two beautiful passes will take us to Syangbochen for the overnight stay. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Syanboche;

Trek to Tsele (3050m):
We leave the lovely village of Syangbochen and trek all the way back to Tselle. Overnight at Tselle;

Trek to Kagbeni and Jeep ride to Jomsom (2743m):
We leave the village of Tselle behind and head to the Kagbeni from where we actually started the trek. After reaching to Kagbeni we will take a jeep to the Jomsom. It will be our final day before we depart for Pokhara. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Jomsom;

Flight to Pokhara:
Pokhara is a beautiful city with lots of tranquil lakes and wonderful mountain views and adventure activities like; Paragliding, Bungee Jump, zip liner etc. On this day we will take a flight to Pokhara after breakfast. It will be a free day at Pokhara. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara;

Drive to Kathmandu:
After breakfast, we will be heading back to Kathmandu along the beautiful Prithvi Highway. It is an approx. 7-8 hrs drive to Kathmandu. After finding your inner self being lost in nature for all those days, you will be back in the city with the new you and therefore this evening is the time for yourself, whether you want to shop the souvenirs, find a convenient spa or explore the more of the city. We will arrange the schedule as per your preference. Overnight stay at the hotel;

Departure:
Our representative will meet you at the hotel and escort you to the airport depending on your flight schedule. The airport Check-In time is 3 hours prior to the flight time.

16 days, upper Mustang Trek to the Forbidden City of Lo Manthang via Jomsom and Muktinath Temple serves you with a spectacular desert and Mountains.

Upper Mustang Trek – Itinerary, Map, Cost