Upper Mustang Trek
Upper Mustang Trek is an exotic tour to the unspoiled villages. It showcases rare medieval Buddhism arts, cultures. It also lets you experience the unique beauty of the landscape of the trans-Himalayan desert. Mustang was once a major ancient trading route between Thak Khola and Tibet. The world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki Valley, also lies in Mustang. In Tibetan, Mustang means fertile land. Mustang or the Kingdom of Lo is an area located at the North-West of Nepal and it borders Tibet. Mustang was a prohibited area for foreigners up until 1991. Made Independent, it is now an integral part of Nepalese territory (since 1951.) Located behind a mountainous barrier, Mustang sits in a rain shadow. This region is unaffected by the monsoons. Here one lives with the rhythm of the seasons isolated from modern time.
On this Upper Mustang trek, we will visit LO-Manthang, the capital of Mustang. It is home to Mustang king’s palace. This Upper Mustang trek of 20 days starts with your arrival in Kathmandu. You will have a scenic flight to Jomsom via Pokhara. We start our hike to Kagbeni followed by Chele, Geling, Tsarang. Finally reaching to Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang. We will also visit Chhoser Gompa, Ritseling Gompa, Khonchokling Gompa monastery. Next, we take out trail downhill to Drakmar, Shyangmochen, Chhusang. Once again we take a flight to Kathmandu from Jomsom with one night stay in Pokhara.
This Upper Mustang trek takes you to fantastic canyons with red cliffs. Chimneys of fairies and monasteries give definition to this region. Lo Manthang, the royal capital city strengthened by high Mustang. You will have an exceptional voyage to the authentic culture full of legends and secrets.
Cost Detail
TREK COST: Based on Per Person Twin sharing room accommodation
Single Supplement: USD 500 Per Person
Extra: Round trip of Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu USD
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Inclusions
- Airports pick up and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu transfers
- All land Transport Including Cities to Cities, from hotel to starting and ending point of trek
- 3 star hotel accommodation in cities on B/B basis
- World Heritage sites for Sightseeing Tours during your stay in cities
- Lodges/ tea house accommodation in double occupancy or family bed room during the entire trek and climb
- Experienced English speaking guide for sight-seeing tour by private tourist vehicle
- Services of a trained and Professional license holder English speaking trekking guide (leader)
- Guide with experience of First Aid treatment, AMS safety training certified
- Required number porters to carry your luggage (one porter for every 2 guests) during the trek
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the entire trek and climb
- Tea and coffee (1 cup) three times daily on trek or climb
- Proper warm clothing, shoes, sunglass for guide and porter
- Expenses for all Staff including their salary, insurance, domestic airfare, transportation, food and accommodation
- Warm Clothes and Shoes for porters during the trek
- All necessary permits; trekking conservation/ National Park/ TIMS Card/ Special permits fee as per the itinerary
- Guide airfare if the clients are flying to the destination
- Medical First Aid Kit (carried by your guide)
- Coordination of quick Rescue service in case required (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)
- Entrance fee in all monuments during tour
- All land Transport Charge for Clients, guide, Porter by tourist bus or locally available
- Daily wages with food allowances and accommodation for all trekking staff
- All government taxes, 24.3% VAT & service charges.
For Camping and climbing accommodation as per the booking
- 2 mean tents for clients accommodation including mattress
- Support of Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, table, chairs as per the requirement.
- Extra porter to carry the camping equipment
- Necessary kitchen utensils
- Climbing permits fees
- Insurance of Climbing guide and other climbing staff
- Camping sites cost as per the rules of government
Exclusions
- International and Domestic Airfare not listed in the Itinerary
- Nepal entry visa fee which can be issued on your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
- Lunch and dinner whilst in cities
- Emergency Rescue, Evacuation cost or any types of travel, Personal interest items insurance fee
- Airfare for any sector as per the destination (Quoted separately)
- Any item of personal nature such as beverages, hot cold drinks, laundry, telephone call, battery charges, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Food accommodation cost due to Unforeseen act landslide, sick, flight delayed, bad weather,etc
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Tips for trekking, tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Cost Includes’ section.
