Upper Mustang Trekking

Mustang is the hinterland enriched with mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions. The view of wind swept Kali-Gandaki valley, vast spaces around Kagbeni and vast ridges that straggle high mountains provide a mind-blowing experience for trekking in Nepal.

 

Nepal’s Mustang region preserves a life almost unchanged for centuries. It lies hidden behind the Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna at the very roof of Asia on the arid Tibetan plateau. It has long been isolated from the outside world (and only opened to trekking groups since 1992). As you make your way through this secluded land, you’ll pass brightly painted chortens (Buddhist shrines) and tiny villages guarded by enormous monasteries. Vistas include unusual and arresting views of the snow-covered Himalaya to the south, and desolate high plateaus, deep canyons, and an ocean of windswept hills the colors of a desert sunset to the north. Once at the walled capital city of Lo Manthang, you’ll absorb a great sense of timelessness and appreciation for an ancient culture as you discover the ruins of old forts, monasteries rich in art and history, and caves replete with magnificent religious statues.

 

15 days Upper Mustang Trekking itinerary

Day 01:- Fly 25 minute or by car, private van 5-6 hrs, bus 8 hrs to Pokhara (820m) O/n Hotel.
Day 02:- Fly to Jomsom (15 to 18 minute) (2710m.) and same day trek to Kagbeni (2800m.)
Day 03:- Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang (2900 m.) which takes about five hours walk.
Day 04:- Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3150 m.) and it takes about four and half hours walk.
Day 05:- Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) which takes about six hours walk.
Day 06:- Trek from Giling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) and 5:30 hours walk.
Day 07:- Trek fram Ghami to Tsarang (3620 m.) which takes about five and half hours walk.
Day 08:- Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (Mustang) (3730 m.) and about four hours walk.
Day 09:- Rest day at Lo-Manthang and meet with Mustang king, sightseeing around there.
Day 10:- Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami (3490 m.) which takes about six hours walk.
Day 11:- Trek from Ghami to Samar (3150 m.) and it takes about six hours walk.
Day 12:- Trek from Samar to Kagbeni (2800m.) which takes about seven hours walk.
Day 13:- Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713 m.) and it takes about three hours walk.
Day 14:- Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara it takes 15-18 minutes and overnight in Pokhara.
Day 15:- By bus 7-8 hour, car 5 hour, van 5-6 hrs or flight 25 minute to Kathmandu.