| Trip code | |
| Package name | Mustang Treks |
| Duration | 15 |
| Max. elevation | 4220 m |
| Level | |
| Transportation | Landmark and Aircraft |
| Accomodation | In Kathmandu: Hotel 3* ** In Pokhara : Hotel 2** In Trekking: Lodge |
| Starts at | kathmandu |
| Ends at | kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (KTM) you will be greeted by a representative from our staffs. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Nirvan, Manangor a similar category hotel. After check in, you can either take a rest, hang around in the city, visit our office; it all depends upon your interests and condition.
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks include the World Heritage Sites: the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of PashupatiNath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. We briefs you regarding our trek as well as provides us opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Included meal: Breakfast (B)
Early morning at around 7 am, we set off for Pokhara on a tourist bus. Enrooted we will see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. Afternoon, we reach Pokhara. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is city of lakes and has numerous beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful, Fewa Lake during the afternoon -enjoy boating too. Explore, relax and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa. You can even do some shopping during evening hours. Overnight in Pokhara. (B)
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes over the mountains with views of 8,000meters such as Annapurna & Dhaulagiri, brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town, headquarter of the Mustang region; it is also a major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, Continue on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour of easy walk takes us to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni is an interesting windswept villages situated on the main age old Trans-himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. In Kagbeni a major tributory, KakKhola, coming from Muktinath, meets Mustang Khola, and from there the river is called the Kali Gandaki. (B, L, D)
Our journey starts with a special permit check up and onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we have scenic picturesque place to stop through the sandy and windy trails. This trails follows the up and downhill. Firstly we reach Tangbe village with narrow valleys amongst white washed houses, fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. From there we trek forward to Chhusang and after crossing the river head up to the huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. We head on to small ridges reach at Chele village. (B, L, D)
Today, we start our trek again and walk further to Eklo Bhatti. We climb to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, YakawaKang and DamodarDanda. Further descend a little to the village of Samar. Climb the trail that goes above Samar village to the ridge then descending steeply to a stream. Another 3 hrs similar walk takes us to Syangbochen. On the way, we relax along the surrounding of cool streams and juniper trees. Locals use the dried leaves of junipers as incenses to invite deities and start any auspicious work. (B, L, D)
After breakfast we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) passing a few tea houses, chortens and local villages which is like Tibetan style of houses with open Varanda. We cross mountain passes, and an avenue of poplar trees and fields of Barley. The climb to Nyi Pass (4,010m/13,193ft) would be a little longer. From the top you can see to AnnapuranI(8091m), Tilicho , Throng peak and Mustang Himalaya, Damodhar himal etc. Descend to at Ghaymi the third largest village in the Lo region, Ghayami is surrounded by large fields most of which are barren. After crossing GhaymiKhola, the trail climbs to a plateau and passes beside a very long Mani wall, a sacred stone wall made by the followers Buddhism. From the end of the wall the trail heads east to the village of Charang with a maze of fields, willow trees and houses separated by stone walls at the top of the Tsarang Chu canyon. There is also a huge white dzong and red Gompa to get to our tea house for tonight's stop. (B, L, D)
Today, we trek to Lo-Mangthang with a magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends to Charang Chu Canyon and then climbs steeply after crossing the river. Further the trail ascends gently to the 3,850m windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley. While descending to Lo-Mangthang, views of the walled city appear magnificent with its hills on the Tibetan Border. After lunch we visit to three Monasteries such as Tall ChampaLakhang "God house" the red ThugchenGompa, ChyodiGompa and the Entrance Hall which are the main attraction of this town. Another attraction is the four- story building of the Raja's palace as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya(B, L, D)
This day after breakfast to to Chosar Cave by Horse or by jeep, this cave is five stories by men mad during the war time so really nice and historical. Furthermore imaging village on the way and some cave are still really nice with people are living with small house there. In Upper Mustang all caves are human made for different purpose in the beginning like for shelter, living due there is no any trees for build house and another for hiding because war. However, it would be now the properties of Mustang. Over night at Lo manthang.
This day we start quite early morning breakfast then heading toward Dakmar with great panoramic view of landscape and snow cap mountains , from higher way would be recommend for massive view and the oldest monastery in Lo Ghar monastery in whole Mustang valley, the trail up down always with full passion of virgin nature. Overnight in Dakmar (B, L, D)
we get back to Shaynbuche via Ghiling one of the nice village and monastery. as our journey for our overnight stay after a long walk takes 6-7hrs.We will back same way with reviewing the landscape and outstanding mountain view. (B, L, D) Day 13, March 17: Shyangbuche toChhusang,6-7hrs After breakfast , you should heading downhill to Chele then a bit down still then cross the Kaligandaki over the steel bridge then follow the road to Kagbeni. Finishing the upper Mustang trails (B,L,D)
Our last day of the day would be short because you need reconfirm your air ticket and relaxing. Better to walk early start as before because strong wind blow up along the valley and we join the normal Annapurna circuit trek. In Jomsom you will have get internet and email, free WiFi, ATM, etc. (B, L, D)
This day you will fly to Pokhara ,Jomsom to Pokhra only in the morning flight possible until 11 am, it takes 20minutes.. Then starts very strong windy so its no possible flight there.