Mustang remote and forbidden until 1991. The trek in to the kingdom of Mustang is an unforgettable experience, lying behind the main mountain in the rain shadow area. Mustang just out into the plateau, north of Jomsom and Pokhara. In the capital of Lomanthang an old walled town, undisturbed and untouched civilisation life goes on as it has for centuries. The numerous Gompas and prayers flags performing their eternal ritual. A trip into Mustang is bound to be one of self-realisation inspired by the all-encompassing teaching of Tibetan Buddhism.
Recognising the special nature of this old, tiny kingdom, the Nepalese have imposed a surcharge for anyone wishing to trek past Kagbeni, the border of Upper Mustang. With legal trekking groups only being allowed in for the first time in March 1992, you would be part of a small privileged minority to visit this remote outpost of Nepal. Mustang is the old kingdom of Lo. Actually the capital of the Mustang district is Jomsom, but the real Tibetan-style district lies north of Kagbeni and is usually referred to as Upper Mustang. The real capital, Lo Manthang, where the present king lives, is a fantastic square-walled town sitting on the 'Plain of Prayers'. Mustang has an average elevation of 13,200ft/4,023m and is located to the north of the mountain giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna and is therefore north of the main Himalayan range and geographically is part of the highlands of Tibet. It is a vast high arid valley, characterised by eroded canyons, colourful stratified rock formations and has a barren, desertlike appearance.
Trip Facts
Name: Mustang (Upper) Trekking
Grade: Adventurous
Elevation: 4320m.
Trek Start: Jomsom
Trek End: Jomsom
Actual Day Of treks: 13 Day
Scheduled duration: 20 Day
Best Seasons: Sept-Dec, Feb-June
Type: Tea House (camping on request)
Walking hour: 4-5 hours a day
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu air port drive to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around kathamndu
Day 03: From Kathmandu to Pokhara bus /air
Day 04: Flight to Jomsom trek to Kagbeni
Day 05: From Kagbeni to Chele
Day 06: From Chele trek to Geling
Day 07: From Geling trek to Charang
Day 08: From Charang trek to Lo- Manthang
Day 09: Manthang sight seeing
Day 10: Lomanthang - Yara
Day 12: Yara - Tankya.
Day 13: Tankya - Pa.
Day 14: Tankya - Chhonup.
Day 15: Chhonup - Muktinath.
Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom.
Day 17: Flights - Jomosom/Pokhara.
Day 18: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu by Bus
Day 19: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu.
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