Mustang (Lo Mangthang) Trek
After exploring Kathmandu we drive to Pokhara in our private coach, and stay a night, before flying to Jomsom to begin our classic trek to Mustang.
It is a short trip, with spectacular views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri, and we land on the tiny airstrip of Jomsom. We head North of the village of Kagbeni and cross a small hanging bridge, walking along the bank of the Kaligandaki River. There is an abundance of beautiful big peaks all around us, such as Dhaulagri, Tukuche, Nilgiri (the awesome mountain above Kagbeni) and the entire Annapurna massif to the southwest dominates. Taking high trails and river bank paths, we come to Chussang. The trail remains interesting with the passing of mule trains carrying goods from Mustang and Tibet. The breathtaking views of the Himalayas to the north are always there to encourage us to continue to our destination. The five villages in this area, Chele, Gyakar, Chussang, Tangbe and Tetang are culturally unified and their populations closely related to the Managis people. As in all the settlements of Mustang, most houses are constructed out of mud and stones with rooves made out of twigs, straw and a mixture of mud and pebbles, usually painted in bright white or ochre colors.
The path to Samar provides us not only with a change in topography but also a distinctive culture, lifestyle and people. Throughout our journey the landscapes are amazing, with brown hills, few trees and some Apple orchards. We walk to Tsarang where we view a huge five storey monastery fortress perched on the edge of the Kali Ghandaki gorge, to the east of the village. The Gompa houses house an excellent collection of statues and Thankas. After exploring the Tsrang valley, we gently climb above the valley to a large Chorten that forms the boundary between the Tsrang and the Lo. Exploring the Lo-Manthang for two days enables us to witness a city which is the Kingdom of the Mustangi King. His Palace is an imposing four storey building in the center of the town, which is an absolutely fascinating place to wander around, with narrow streets and houses adjoining the city walls. The lifestyle of the people in this region is really something to reflect upon. We have reached the halfway point of the trek and return to Jomsom following the same route. In Jomsom we’ll enjoy the local culture and a folk dance, before rising early the next morning and flying to Pokhara where we enjoy the day, shopping, and exploring the city. The following day we catch our flight to Kathmandu .
Option A
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Pokhara (850m) Fly / Drive
Day 03: Kagbeni (2780m)
Day 04: Chhuksang (2920m)
Day 05: Samar (3290m)
Day 06: Gelling (3440m)
Day 07: Ghami (3460m)
Day 08: Charang (3490m)
Day 09: Lo Manthang (3730m)
Day 10: Lo manthang, rest & exploration
Day 11: Gekar (3570m)
Day 12: Ghami (3460m)
Day 13: Chhuksang (2920m)
Day 14: Jomsom (2720m)
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara
Day 16: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing, shopping etc.
Day 17: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast)
Option B
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel
Day 2: Pokhara (850m) Fly / Drive
Day 3: Kagbeni (2780m)
Day 4: Chhuksang (2920m)
Day 5: Samar (3290m)
Day 6: Gelling (3440m)
Day 7: Ghami (3460m)
Day 8: Charang (3490m)
Day 9: Lo Manthang (3730m)
Day 10: Lo manthang, rest & exploration
Day 11: Dhi (3410m)
Day 12: Tange (3370m)
Day 13: Tetang/Chhuksang (2920m)
Day 14: Jomsom (2720m)
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara
Day 16: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing, shopping etc.
Day 17: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast)
includes
- Airport transfer in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Domestic flight from kathamandu- Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu & all domestic departure taxes
- All other transport
- Services of experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters.
- All accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara, 12 nights two person tents with foam sleeping mat).
- All meals on trek
- Trek pack (sleeping bag. Sleeping sheet, down jacket, kit bag, and trekking map)
- Mustang Special Trekking Permit and Annapurna Conservation fees
- All camping equipment – 2 person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit including medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Insurance of all local staffs including porters.
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen shocks, sunglasses etc.t transfers
- Half day
excludes
- Visa
- Insurance (compulsory on all trips – ensure you are adequately covered for emergency evacuation by helicopter)
- Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Spending of a personal nature such as laundry, snacks, fizzy drinks, alcohol and souvenirs.
- Crew tips – please allow $US 5 per trekking day
- International flight & departure taxes
