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Upper Mustang trek in Nepal introduces you to the
ancient cave civilization and the rural communities of
Mustang ancient and forbidden wall kingdom. Often
referred to as little Tibet of Nepal, Upper Mustang is
known as a kingdom within the kingdom of Nepal remaining
isolated and aloof from the outer world and modern
civilization for centuries. Trek to Upper Mustang is
known by different names such as Mustang ancient and
forbidden wall kingdom trekking, Lo Manthang trekking,
Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal or Tiji festival trek in
Mustang. This is a control trekking area requiring
Mustang trek special permit. Trekking in Nepal to
explore upper Mustang region can be a rewarding
opportunity to uncover many myths of such unique places
on earth.
Facts of Trek
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Destination |
Lo Manthang |
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Trek Days |
14 Days |
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Total Days |
18 Days |
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Max. Elevation |
3950 meter
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Grade |
Easy to
Moderate |
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Trek Distance |
200 km
approx. |
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Accommodation |
Camping |
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Types of Trek |
Deluxe |
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Itinerary Type |
Fixed or
Customized (Group, single, or Senior packages
available) |
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Geography |
Semi
mountain desert & valleys / Rocky mountains and
isolated villages |
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Best Season |
April -
October |
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Departure Date |
Anytime
through out the year except December through
February |
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Special Interest |
Cultural,
Environmental education, Family travel, Nature
cruises, Photography, single tour and senior
tours, Religious |
Possible views of
Mountains
Machhapuchhre 6993m,
Annapurna I- 8091m., Annapurna II-7937m., Annapurna
III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m,
Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m, Dhaulagiri 1-
8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak
6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli
6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung
Himal 6931m.
Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Arrive Kathmandu,
transfer to the hotel. Welcome Dinner in the
evening. |
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Day 02 |
Sightseeing in and
around Kathmandu valley and preparation for the
trek. |
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Day 03 |
Driven or fly
Pokhara 7-8 hours |
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Day 04 |
Fly to Jomsom the
trek to Kagbeni 2850m 3 hrs. |
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Day 05 |
Kagbeni – Chele /
Tshe - Le (3050m) - 7 hours |
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Day 06 |
Chele – Ghilling
(3800m) - 7 hours |
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Day 07 |
Ghilling - Tsarang
(3500m) visit red, black and white small
chortens - 5 hours |
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Day 08 |
Tsarang - Lo-Manthang
(3730m) 5 hours |
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Day
09 |
Lo-Manthang, Rest
in Lo Manthang |
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Day
10 |
Lo-Manthang - Ghami
(3690mt.) - 7 hours via Lo Ghakar monastery.
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Day
11 |
Ghami - Samar
(3700m) - 7 hours |
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Day
12 |
Samar - Tetang 3
hours |
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Day
13 |
Tetang - Muktinath
3800m- crossing 4600meters pass. - 6 hours
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Day
14 |
Muktinath – Jomsom
2800m – 5 hours |
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Day
15 |
Fly Back to Pokhara.
35 minutes. |
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Day
16 |
Drive or flight to
Kathmandu |
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Day
17 |
Sightseeing in
ancient city of Bhaktapur. Farewell dinner in
the evening |
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Day
18 |
Final Departure. |
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