Upper Mustang trek is one of the historical himalayal, which is lies in Trans Himalayan district of Western region of Nepal. This is remote trek with adjoining plateau of Tibet, where you can find the real Himalayan cultures domain by the Tibetan society. During the we may have chance to explore the thousand years of old monastery, caves, local tribes and scenic beauties of the different landscapesd, Himalayan mountain desert with local tribes domain with Tibetan society are the main attraction of this areas. The trek is located on the western Himalayan range and adjoining with Tibetan border of the Nepal. Mustang is a rain shadow area and still has a Mustang Raja (state king of the Mustang) only one state king of Nepal.

The Upper Mustang Trek starts after scenic flying to Jomsom from beautiful lake town Pokhara, and start walk through the holy river bank of Kaligandaki and follow the upstream to get to Lo-Manthang, which is capital of the Mustang. You’ll have a great chance to accomplish the blessing from the King and the royal palace during the visit. The trek to Lo-Manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill and panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks make your remarkable adventure holiday.

The Home Ministry of Nepal, Upper Mustang is announced the opening of the restricted areas in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The high desert region of the Tibetan influence, Kaligandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as “ Mustang" that has its own nominal king.

Note: Normally we arrange Upper Mustang Trek on fully camping however if you are touring in a small group; it is possible to eat and sleep at local lodge/guesthouse. If you are interested for lodge to lodge trek; please visit our following link for tour cost and detail programs. http://www.nepalhikingteam.com/upper-mustang-teahouse-trek.php

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02:Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03:Drive to Pokhara (910 Meters) 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D

Day 04:Fly to Jomsom (2700 Meters) & Trek to Kagbeni (2800m) 3 hrs. O/N at camp. B.L.D

Day 05:Trek to Chele (3110 Meter.) 5 - 6 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 06:Trek to Geling (3500 Meters) 5 - 6 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 07:Trek to Charang (3620 Meters) 4 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 08:Trek to Lo - Manthang (3840 Meters) 3 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 09:Exploration Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar 4 - 6 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10:Trek to Ghar Gompa (3920 Meters) 4 - 6 hrs. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11:Trek to Ghiling (3500 Meters) 5 - 6 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 12:Trek to Chele ( 3110 Meters) 5 hrs. Overnigh at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 13:Trek to Jomsom (2713 Meters) 6 - 7 hrs. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 14:Morning flight back to Pokhara (910 Meters) 25 Minutes. Overnight at Hotel. B.L.D

Day 15:Leisure day in Pokhara incase bad weather in Jomsom. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D

Day 16:Drive back to Kathmandu (1337 Meters) 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 17:Transfer to international airport for your onward destination. B. "Farewell!"

Note:B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van
2. Three nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3. Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
4. Three nights accommodation in Pokhara at a 2-star category hotel
5. Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu transfer by private vehicle
6. Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara airfare including departure tax
7. Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook
8. Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
9. An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments
10. Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)
11. Special trekking permit US$ 500 per person for 10 days (the above price includes 10 days valid trekking permit from Kagbeni to Kagbeni. If you wish to stay more than 10 days in restricted area, you are subjected to extra charge for extra days (US$ 50 per day / per person).
12. Annapurna conservation entry fees and TIMS
13. Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during Mustang trek
14. Nepal Hiking Team T - Shirt (yours to keep)
15. Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
    
16. First aid medical kit bag.
    
17. All government and local taxes.
    
18. Office service charge.

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
2. Travel insurance
3. International airfare
4. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
6. Hot and cold showers during the trek
7. Personal shopping and laundry
8. Personal trekking equipments
9. Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (910 Meters) 6 hrs
This morning you will drive to Pokhara (200km) the road mostly follows the River Trisuli and Marshyangdi, depart 7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 6-hrs drive. Along the drive you will enjoy beautiful scenery. You will arrive late afternoon at Pokhara. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of full board meals

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2700 Meters) & Trek to Kagbeni (2800m) 3 hrs
Early in morning fly Northwest from Pokhara toward the great portal between the snows covered peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. You will enjoy the well-raised massifs of more than 8000 meters, and the river created deepest gorge on this planet. From here starts your trekking to Kagbeni the main gate to Upper Mustang. Kagbeni situated at an altitude of (2807m) Kagbeni village was formed around 14th century as a check post for traders between Nepal and Tibet and still there is a checkpoint to control the groups departing toward Muktinath and Mustang. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 05: Trek to Chele (3110 Meter.) 5 - 6 hrs.
The trail leads up toward the east bank of the Kaligandaki climbing over many ridges as it heads north and reaches Tangbe village. The town is a labyrinth of narrow alleys amongst white washed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. The Nilgiri peak, dominates the southern skyline of Kagbeni, will be enjoyed all the way by different shapes. Beyond Tangbe we reach Chhusang village in about 1-½-hrs trek and crosses the river and continues north climbing up to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. The trek now leaves the Kali Gandaki valley and climbs steeply up a rocky gully to Chaile. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 06: Trek to Geling (3500 Meters) 5 - 6 hrs
The trail climb continues along steep, treeless, waterless terrain, along the side of the spectacular steep canyon to a pass and cairn of rock at (3540m) then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some chortens on a ridge, and then descends further on a pleasant trail to Samar village. The Annapurna, still dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south. Climb above Samar to a ridge, then descend into a large gorge and the trail goes into another valley field, crosses a stream and climbs up to a ridge at (3800m) the route climbs over yet another pass, follows a ridge and then descends to Shyangmochen. From there gently climb to a pass at (3770m) and descend to Geling Village. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 07: Trek to Charang (3620 Meters) 4 hrs
From Charang village the trail climbs gently up to an interesting pass NYI LA and descends below the blue, gray and red cliffs. After crossing a steel bridge of the Tangmar Chu (river) you will arrive to a MANI WALL perhaps the longest and most spectacular MANI wall in Nepal. Climbing over another pass at 3600meters, the route makes a long gentle descent to Charang village. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are the main attractions to visit and observe collections of statues and Thankas as well as many large paintings, of seated Buddha's. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 08: Trek to Lo - Manthang (3840 Meters) 3 hrs
This is an opportunity to visit two other villages on your trek. The trail climbs steadily until Lo-Gekar. Lo-Gekar Gompa is older than Samye Gompa in Tibet and one of the oldest Gompa of Nepal. After visiting Lo-Gekar continue trek to Lomanthang. The trail until Lo-Manthang is fine with some minor climbing. Finally from the ridge there is a view of the walled city of LO. After a short descent, cross a stream then climb up into the plateau of Lo-Manthang. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 09: Exploration Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar 4 - 6 hrs
It takes around 2 hours to Namgyal Gompa. Namgyal Gompa situates on a hilltop, which serves as an important monastery for the local community, also serving as a local court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, which is a village of around 40 houses, the last main village to the northwest of Lomanthang. After visiting Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar return to Lomanthang. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 10: Trek to Ghar Gompa (3920 Meters) 4 - 6 hrs
After a wonderful time at Lo-Manthang we back to Ghar Gompa and explore the local area. During the walk you will suffer the dusty wind and as suggested to walk in the morning. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 11: Trek to Ghiling (3500 Meters) 5 - 6 hrs
Today, we will back to Ghiling as our journey for our overnight stay after arrival and lunch enjoy the day explore the area but it will be dusty better to walk in evening time. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 12: Trek to Chele (3110 Meters) 5 hrs.
We re-track back to Chele for the overnight stop; you will have wonderful scenery during the journey with a Himalayan view. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2713 Meters) 6 - 7 hrs.
This is the last day of the trek. The trail goes through the village of Jharkot where one can visit the many attractions such as the Jharkot monastery, Tibetan herbal medical center and the old fortress of Jharkot which once served as palace. Continuing the trek towards Jomsom one will enjoy the views of the Kaligandaki valley and Kagbeni village. This is the entry point to Mustang. We get a round trip of our trek in Ekle Bhatti visiting all the surprises of the human effort in this corner of the World of such an isolation and solitude. Arrive to Jomsom to celebrate the last day of the trek, with all the trekking staff. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meals

Day 14: Morning flight back to Pokhara (910 Meters) 25 Minutes. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of full board meals

Day 15: Leisure day in Pokhara incase bad weather in Jomsom. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of full board meals

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu (1337 Meters) 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast

Day 17: Transfer to international airport for your onward destination."Farewell!"

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Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Tribhuban International Airport, our staff will greet you and transport you to your accomodations. After resting, the next day you will have a sightseeing tour of the city's most influential cultural landmarks. Before departing for your trek, we will review your itinerary, introduce you to your guide and help with the final preparations for your journey.

Accommodation

You will be spending four nights at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, normally from Samsara Resort, Hotel Vajra or Thamel Eco Resort. During the Upper Mustang Trek; we provide comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All hotels accommodations & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different gender; without extra charge.

Toilet Facilities - On trek, toilet facilities are available nearby your tent is an optimum distance in a toilet tent. After use of such facilities, wastes will be cover with necessary natural preservation

Meals During the Trek

Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cousins) will be provided from the camp according to our menu. You can buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.

Our Trekking Guides and Staff

Your guide's role is to ensure that all aspects of the trip run smoothly. He will share his local knowledge, and provide advice on how to fill your free time as well as co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the tour - although occasionally he may need your understanding if things do not go according to plan. If you have any problems on the tour, please let your guide know so that steps can be taken to correct the situation.

We are a well-established adventure company and we employ professional trekking guides with comprehensive knowledge of English and all required supplementary crew members (everyone has basic communication skills). We also provide training for our staff, thus enhancing their work efficiency. Our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guide book. You will have many chances to learn Nepali phrases and other cultural aspects throughout your trek. All of Nepal Hiking Team’s guides receive training in the following courses.

1. Trekking Guide Training &licensed- Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre
2. Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
3. Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
4. English Language KEEP
5. Conservation and Biodiversity TAAN
6. Rock, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Acclimatization

We are experts in operations at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a sound acclimatization program. We created the itinerary to allow for gradual height gain spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude, but for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent will produce minimal effects. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. For all trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters, our guides carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness; they are trained to track symptoms as well as administer medications.

Travel Insurance

To be adequately protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialized travel insurance for participation in hazardous activities. A travel insurance policy that covers emergency evacuation, trip injury, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment and expenses is strongly recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as trekking and climbing. Our agency can arrange for the appropriate policy based on your trek.

Climate and Weather

The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to December, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good and days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters.

The Upper Mustang Trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degree C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degree C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20 degree C to -5 degree C.

Group Size

We bring together a small group of likeminded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience with an invaluable opportunity to interact in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises a maximum of 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For individualized trips, no minimum or maximum applies. If you would like to travel independently or with your friends, families and colleagues, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people.

Responsible Travel

The beautiful environment of the Himalaya is also an extremely fragile one. At Nepal Hiking Team, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact as much as possible. As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we do not have campfires and we use kerosene as cooking fuel. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar energy, a far more eco-friendly alternative.

Garbage disposal is another major problem. Some of the busier trails are at times strewn with litter and garbage thrown by irresponsible trekking groups. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry the non-biodegradable garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burned at the campsite. Our aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.