Upper Mustang is known as a mystique valley and the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal and is also known as a 'Mini Tibet of Nepal' and a very well-liked trek. Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and traditional which is so rich & unique. Lo-Mangthang, the capital of ancient Kingdom of Lo is walled city ruled by religious Mustangi King. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in unhurried pace. A trek into the kingdom of Mustang is an unforgettable experience. Upper Mustang is restricted area of Nepal. Who wish to visit Mustang, have to pay special permit fee and apply for permit any Gov. Resister trekking agency in Nepal. The tremendous beauty and the culture will make one awaken who reach the Mustang for the first time. But only the first time will not be the end it will encourage you more to come again and again. As everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 Mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the the trails rise from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.
Lo Manthang was founded around 1450 by the son of the legendary Ame Pal, who conquered and united the small kingdoms in Upper Mustang. A high wall, 300 m long and 150 m wide in the shape of an L, has served as protection against bandits, warriors and the ferocious winds. It's never been extended, archaeologists see this as a prove that the village hasn't changed much in the last 500 years. 1'200 people live in the 140 houses which are connected by narrow alleys which go beneath houses at a few spots. Most houses are two-storied, houses of upper class can be higher but by far the biggest buildings are the monasteries and the palace.
Meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the Hotel. Hotel checking-in and go for sightseeing tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Morning – breakfast in the hotel. After that leave for the full day UNISCO HERITAGE sightseeing tour, visit Swyambhunath Temple, Patan Durbar Square and Bungmati Village. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast take a 5 -6 hour drive to Pokhara in a private car through the mountains and Trishuli River. Spend the night in a hotel.
After an early breakfast transfer to an airport just 10 minutes from the hotel for a morning flight to Jomsom. Trek with horses to the Kali Gandaki River and toward Ekley-Bhatti village. Next, head to Kagbeni and check-in to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Spend the night in a hotel.
Head to the east bank of Kali Gandaki and climb over many ridges toward Chele. Total walking time is between 5 and 6 hours. Spend the night in a camp.
Climb above Samar and descend to a valley filled with juniper trees. Follow the path and arrive in Giling after a 6 – 7 hour walk. Spend the night in a camp.
Cross Tangmar Chu River and enter Charang in about 5 – 6 hours. Spend the night in a camp.
Reach Lo Manthang from Charang on a trail toward the King’s Palace and Walled City of Lo Manthang. Total walking time is between 3 and 4 hours. Spend the night in a camp.
Today we explore around the Lo-Mangthang and is a acclimatization day also. We visit to Namgyal Gompa situated at the top of the hill. It is a famous monastery of the local area and also the local court. Next we go the northwest village of Lo-Mangthang called Tingkhar. In alternative, we may go Champa Lakhang “God house”, Thugchen Gompa, Chyaodi Gompa and the four storey local king’s palace. Local people’s lifestyle and their typical traditions make us to enter into the new world of human seniority. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
From the Lo-Mangthang, our return journey start but via different route. The trek forwards to Drakmar on passing Gyakar village. Gyakar houses a more than 1200 years old Ghar Gompa, which is famous for its rock painting and as a wish fulfilling divine place. We are recommended to walk in morning due to dusty wind in the afternoon. Overnight at Drakmar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Our morning breakfast is followed by trek to Ghiling. On the gradual up down rough trail we trek for about 5-6 hours to reach to Ghiling. On reaching we explore around the village admiring local way of life. Night stay in Ghiling. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
From the Ghiling we reach to Chhuksang to stop today. We trek for about 5-6 hours on the wonderful land of amazing hills and Himalayan views. Overnight at local teahouse of Chhuksang. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
This is our last day Trek which ends by Jomsom. Better start early morning and reach to Kagbeni (2,810m) to have lunch. Further we trek to Jomsom enjoying the vast creations of nature which vibrates the every wave of our sense. Overnight at Jomsom. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Today in the morning we fly back to Pokhara. This 30 minutes breathtaking flight flies between the gorge of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal. From Pokhara airport transfer to the hotel and can have leisure time ahead. Better explore around lakes and city. Meal: Breakfast.
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise on the lake and paragliding if you so choose. After lunch drive back to Kathmandu. Spend the night in a hotel.
By the day we drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoying the natural scenarios on the way we cover this 200km travel in 6-7 hours. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the rest of time do last minute shopping in Nepal or anything other as per you. Overnight at hotel. Meal: Breakfast.
Today you will be free for your own activities like shopping. Afternoon we will drop you at the Kathmandu Airport end of the package.
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