Upper Mustang Trek - 13 Days

Kathmandu, Nepal

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13 Days Upper Mustang Short Trek is a blend of a view of over 15 mountains along with the world’s deepest gorge. Get ready to witness the Himalayan Desert Landscape in Nepal. Visit the village beyond mountains known as the walled city of Lomanthang. See the mystic mountains in the unusual direction of the south. The most special thing about the 13 Days Upper Mustang Short Trek is that you get to experience a famous festival known as Tiji Festival if it falls in the time when you are on the trek. The vibrant cultural colors will astonish you no doubt.

Highlights
● Experience the great Tibetan Plateau
● Get the taste of desert in the Himalayas
● Stroll along the Kaligandaki River
● Relive your cultural side visiting the monasteries

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. 6-7 hours.

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Morning pickup from Hotel and drive to Pokahra, Evening free at Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel in Pokhara.

Day 2: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni [2,858m/9,375ft]: 3-4 hrs

Stop At: Jomsom, Nepal
After breakfast you drive to the airport for Jomsom flight after Jomsom you headed up to Kagbeni where you need to pass through Ekle Bhatti and after 4/6 hours of walk you reach to Kagbni where you stay the night.
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at tea house lodge.

Day 3: Trek from Kagbeni to chele [3050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hrs

Stop At: Mustang Region, Mustang Region, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
After breakfast you gear up for Chele from where you can capture the beautiful scenery of the surrounding. You need to pass the village called Tangbe and Chhusang and you will finally reach to the Chere. Stay overnight at Chele.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 4: Trek Chele to Syangbochen (3475 m)

Stop At: Syangboche Marg, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
After breakfast you gear up for Syangbochen at first you need to pass once through Ekle Bhatti and climb to Taklam La Pass from where you can see the stunning view of Tilicho pek, Yakwa Kang and Damodar Dada. On the way you need to pass through village of Samar and Ramchung cave. And finally to Syagbochena and stay overnight at Syangbochen.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 5: Syangbochen to Ghami (3520 M)

Stop At: Ghami, Ghami, Western Region
After breakfast you move towards Ghami where you can see fields of barley, Mountains etc. After a hours of walk you reach to Ghami where you stay for night.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 6: Ghami to Tsarang (3575 M)

Stop At: Tsarang, Charang 33100, Nepal
After breakfast you gear up for Tsarang where you can see great view of willow trees, maze fields, stoned wall house and Gompa, which attracts your heart. Stay overnight at Tsarang.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 7: Tsarang to Lo Manthang (3700 M)

Stop At: Lomanthang, Lomanthang, Mustang Region, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
After breakfast we gear up for the Capital city of Manang Lo Manthang. From where you can see the stunning view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna peak and finally to the long walled city Lo Manthang. Stay overnight at Lo Manthang.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 8: Exploration day at Lho Manthang

Stop At: Lo Manthang 33100, Nepal
After breakfast you have a plenty of time to explore more about the capital city of Mustang, Lo Manthang, from where you can see the stunning view of Himalayas and explore more about the history, life styles, culture, tradition about the local peoples. Visit four storey Durbar, Chyodi Gompa, Namgyal Gompa, Tingkhar, Tall Champa Lakhang Gompa. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 9: Lo Manthang to Dri

Stop At: Mustang Region, Mustang Region, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
After breakfast you headed up for Dri, where you can see the 1200 years old Ghar Gompa which is famous for its rock painting. After long walk you finally reach to Dri and Stay overnight at Dri.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 10: Dri to Tange

Stop At: Mustang Region, Mustang Region, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
After breakfast you headed up for Tange. On the way you pass through few shallow crossings of streams and reach famous Damodar Kunda and after passing the series of Chorten you finally reached to Tange and stay overnight at Tange
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 11: Tange to Muktinath (3795 m)

Stop At: Muktinath, Muktinath, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
After breakfast you headed up for the Muktinath on the way you can see the beauty of Nature. After long walk finally reach to Jomsome. Overnight at jomsome.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at mountain tea house lodge.

Day 12: Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Then rest time hang around in pokhara. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel in Pokhara

Day 13: Drive back from pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
after breakfast at hotel in Pokhara then drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Duration: 6 minutes

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No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

Ground transportation by Tourist bus from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Domestic flights (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara) and airport departure taxes
Hotel in Pokhara as per the itinerary
Government licensed English speaking Guide and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek
Upper Mustang special Permits
Annapurna Conversation Area Project (ACAP) permits.
Duffle bag, if necessary.
All our government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges
12x Breakfast
10x Dinner
10x Lunch
Accommodation included: 12 nights

Exclusions

Major meals in Cities (Kathmandu and Pokhara)
ll personal expenses such as bar bills, water, tea / coffee, snacks, shower
Cost raised by flight cancelation, emergency rescue charges, landslide, weather

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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