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Situated
in the North of the Annapurna
Himal and bordering Tibet (China),
the mustang Region used to be
called Mustang kingdom and was
closed to foreigners. Even after
it was included Nepalese territory,
entry was tightly restricted
for foreigners. Consequently,
it drew much attention as prohibited
Kingdome. Mustang is a most
remote areas, it is a geographic
extension of the Tibetan plateau,
a windswept land of mountains
preserving the last authentic
remains of Tibetan culture.
This area was completely isolated
from the rest of the world,
and only opened to trekking
groups in 1991. The barley,
potatoes and buckwheat grown
here are the staple diet of
the villages through which our
trek passes to reach the ancient
walled fortress city of Lo Manthang.
From here the border of Tibet
is just a stone's throw away.
From Lo Manthang we can either
return along from same trail
or head back to Jomsom by way
of the sacred pilgrimage site
of Muktinath.
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Trekking
Region :
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Mustang |
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Permit
cost :
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US$
700 for 10days plus
Rs. 2000 |
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Culture
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Buddhist |
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Trek
Starts from :
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Pokhara/Jomsom |
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Trek
Ends at :
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Jomsom |
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Total
duration :
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18/26
days |
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Tour
grade :
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Moderate
and Hard |
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Highest
Access :
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Nyi-La
(3950m.) |
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Best
Season :
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August,
September and October |
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Type of trekking
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Camping
Trek only |
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Summary
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Completely closed
to foreign trekkers
until 1991, Mustang
is an ancient Himalayan
kingdoaancient Himalayan
kingdom. Inside the
walled city of Lomanthang
manthang are some
of the largest Tibetan
Buddhist gompas in
Nepal. A difficult
trek because of the
High altitude, exposed
terrain and continual
winds. |
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ITINERARY
(I)
Day 01 : Pick up from the Int'L
Airport, transfer to Hotel &
well come diner.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu
valley with Guide.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Pokhara
by tourist bus/flight.
Day 04 : Pokhara fly to Jomsom
and trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
4 hrs.
Day 05 : Kagbeni to Chele (3050m)
6 hrs. (10 days special permit)
Day 06 : Chele to Geling (3510m)
6 hrs.
Day 07 : Geling to Dhakmar (3750m)
6:30 hrs.
Day 08 : Dhakmar to Charang
(3610m) 7 hrs.
Day 09 : Charang to Lo Manthang
(3730m) 6 hrs.
Day 10 : Sightseeing in Lo Manthang
you can visit Monastery, Place
& City.
Day 11 : Lo Manthang trek to
Yara (3650m) 7 hrs.
Day 12 : Yara to Tange (3200m)
7 hrs.
Day 13 : Tange to Tetang Tetang
(3600m) 7 to 8 hrs, this is
Long way.
Day 14 : Tetang to Muktinath
(3800m) 6 hrs.
Day 15 : Muktinath to Jomsom
(2700m) 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 16 : Jomsom fly back Pokhara.
Day 17 : Pokhara fly or drive
back Kathamndu.
Day 18 : Transfer to International
Airport and fly home.
OUTLINE ITINERARY (II)
Day 01 : Pick up from the Int'l
Airport, transfer to Hotel &
well come diner.
Day 02 : Sightseeing around
Katmandu valley with Guide.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Pokhara
bus/Flight.
Day 04 : Pokhara drive to Nayapul
& trek to Tikedhunga (1512m)
4-5 hrs.
Day 05 : Tikedhunga to Ghorepani
(2852m) 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 06 : Ghorepani to Tatopani
(1190m) 7:30 hrs.
Day 07 : Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m)
7 hrs.
Day 08 : Ghasa to Tukuche (2590m)
7 to 8 hrs.
Day 09 : Tukuche to Kagbeni
(2800m) 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 10 : Kagbeni to Chele (3030m)
6 hrs. (13 days special permit)
Day 11 : Chele to Geling (3440m)
6 hrs.
Day 12 : Geling to Dhakmar (3750m)
6:30 hrs.
Day 13 : Dhakmar to Charang
(3490m) via Lo Gekar Gompa 7
hrs.
Day 14 : Charang to Lo to Manthang
(3730m) 6 hrs.
Day 15 : Visit Tinghar valley
and Nnamgyal Gomba, kimling
by Horses.
Day 16 : Visit Chosar &
Tubten Gompa, Garphu & 108
caves by Horses.
Day 17 : Lo-Manthang to Yara
(3650m) 7 hrs.
Day 18 : Yara to visit Luri
Gompa back to Yara full day.
Day 19 : Yara to Tange (3200m)
6 to 7 hrs.
Day 20 : Tange to Phan (4060m)
6 to 7 hrs.
Day 21 : Phan to Tetang (3600m)
5 to 6 hrs.
Day 22 : Tetang to Muktinath
(3800m) 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 23 : Muktinath to Jomsom
(2700m) 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 24 : fly from Jomsom to
Pokhara & Kathmandu, or
Next day KTM.
Day 25 : Pokhara to Kathmandu
by Bus/flight.
Day 26 : Transfer to International
Airport and fly home.
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