KINGDOM OF MUSTANG
This trek offers the unique opportunity to explore the ‘Forbidden Kingdom’ of Mustang – a destination inaccessible to trekkers before 1992. Surrounded by the breathtaking Himalayas, we follow 15th century trade routes across barley fields and dusty plains to the walled city of Lo Manthang. During the journey we explore ancient Buddhist monasteries and meet the welcoming people of Mustang.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu Guided tour of the old city and trek briefing. Day 4 Pokhara Fly to the lakeside town. Day 5 Kagbeni Fly to Jomsom and trek to this attractive village. Day 6 Acclimatisation Ascend to the pilgrimage centre at Muktinath. Days 7/10 Kali Gandaki River Follow the banks from Chele to Tsarang, crossing steep passes (4020m) and descending into deep gorges. Pass tribal villages, Buddhist temples and stone carvings. Day 11 Lo Manthang Take a rocky trail to 3950m for the first views of the walled city. Cross the ‘Plain of Aspiration’. Day 12 Monasteries Visit Lo Manthang’s religious centres and school. Day 13 Highest peak Climb to the Chogo La Pass (4325m). Visit the 8th century Lo Gekar monastery and trek down to Dhakmar village. Days 14/16 River bed walk Follow the water once more from Dhakmar to Shyangmochen and on to Jomsom. Days 17/18 Pokhara Fly to Pokhara, time to relax or explore the lake. Days 19/20 Kathmandu Fly to the capital. Free time to explore the temples and bazaar. Day 21 Fly to the UK.
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Kingd om of Mustang Ref BMU TIBET
LO MANTHANG Legendary walled city
Lo Gekar 8th century monastery
DHAKMAR SHY ANGMOCHEN
SAMAR 3530m Red organ pipe cliffs
KA GBENI 2840m Medieval village
J OMSOM 2760 m p
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F rom/T o POKHA RA & KA THMANDU
3840m
Nyi P ass 4020m TSAR ANG
GELING 3580m
CHEL E 3100m
CHUKKSANG 2980m
Muktinath Pilgrimage centre
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Annapurna I 8091m
R n km 016 NE PA L TOUR DATES
The Kingdom of Mustang tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Kagbeni
4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m
Day 5 – 10km Kagbeni
TOUR ONLY – 20 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1995
Long Mani wall
“A strenuous trek into Mustang, one of Nepal's least accessible regions “
inclusive from
£2767 21 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels, 12 nights camping. 18 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners are included.
Mode of Travel: Bus and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is a challenging 12-day trek with an average of 6 hours of walking a day, reaching a maximum altitude of 4325m. We have graded this trip as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 8 to 14.
flight
DETAILS
Ref: BMU
Chele
Samar
Geling
Tsarang
Lo Manthang
Lo Manthang
Dhakmar
Shyangmochen
Chukksang
Rest Day Day 6 – 18km Day 7 – 15km Day 8 – 7.5km Day 9 – 12km Day 10 – 16km Day 11 – 12km Day 12 Day 13 – 18km Day 14 – 15km Day 15 – 9km Day 16 – 18km
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