Upper Mustang trekking begins with early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang. After some short preparation we trek up the windy Kali Gandaki valley to Kagbeni. The wide trail along a sandy, saligram-filled riverbed provides views of the surrounding peaks of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri, and to the south the entire Annapurna Massif. Kagbeni, spectacularly situated atop a cliff overlooking the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and the Jhong Khola rivers, is the last village in Lower Mustang and guards the entrance into Upper Mustang. By its geographical location, it seems like an oasis of patchwork fields in the midst of rocky, arid mountains. This ancient and partially ruined fortress town provides us with a taste of scenes to come in Upper Mustang with its narrow alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, colorful fields of wheat and barley and its imposing and newly-restored brick-colored monastery. After check-in with the police in entry point here we enter Upper Mustang, the long-forbidden region of Nepal.
Lo Monthangaptly named the "Plain of Hopes" The fabled walled capital city of Lo, with a single entrance through which only the king is allowed to ride (all others must walk), is a welcome sight! The king, "Lo Gyelbu", named Jigme Palbar Bista, still resides at his four-storied palace inside the city walls. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the rarest and most rewarding experiences to be had in Nepal.
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Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrive Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2:
AM: Kathmandu City Tour. PM: Trek briefing followed by welcome dinner at a Typical Nepalese Restaurant with culture dance show.
Overnight at hotel. [B]
Fly Pokhara - Jomsom - trek to Kagbeni. Overnight at Lodge/tent. [BLD]
Day 5:
Trek Kagbeni - Chele. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 6:
Trek Chele - Geling. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 7:
Trek Geling - Charang. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 8:
Trek Charang - Lo Manthang. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 9:
Days at Lo Manthang. Walk in around Lo-manthang & visit king's palace. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 10:
Trek Lo Manthang - Ghami via Gekar. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 11:
Trek Ghami - Samar. Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 12:
Trek Samar - Kagbeni. Overnight at lodge/tent. [BLD]
Day 13:
Trek Kagbeni - Jomsom. Overnight at lodge/tent. [BLD]
Day 14:
Fly back Jomsom - Pokhara & then to Kathamndu. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. [B]
Day 15/16:
Free days. These days are spare days can be used in case of flight to/from Jomsom is delayed/cancelled.
These days can be used for optional sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel. [B]
Day 17:
Depart Kathmandu.
Transsfer to airport for final departure. [B]
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
Note: The itinerary can also be customized according to length of your holidays. This trek is also available on group joining basis. Please check our guranteed departure dates.
