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Mustang Lo Manthang / Upper Mustang Trek

 

 

Description

 

Mustang is the arid region at the end of the Kali Gandaki, beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, forming part of the Tibetan plateau. Mustang is by far Nepal’s most restricted trekking area. It was only opened to foreigners in 1992 and has been strictly regulated ever since. With a rich and complex history with written records dating back to the 8th century, Lo was once a part of the western Tibetan region of Ngari and maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951. It is a land of barley fields with pasture and vast expanses of gray and yellow rolling hills eroded by the wind that howl across the area most afternoons. Sun baked bricks of pale mud are used for almost all construction, including the walls and palace of Manthang.

 

Grade

 

The Mustang Lo Manthang / Upper Mustang trek is a trek which requires good physical health and a body that is able to walk longer distances. It is recommended that you are trained and in good condition when starting this trek. We will take time to adapt to higher altitudes on a regular basis, to prevent you from facing any difficulties during this travel. This trek is graded as a strenuous trek.

 

Highlights

• Walking through an area which is influenced by Tibetan culture
• Visiting monasteries and temples, for example in Muktinath

 

Mustang Lo Manthang / Upper Mustang Trek - 15 days

 

Day 1: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by land (this will take 6 to 7 hours) or flight (this will take 30 minutes).

Day 2: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Then trek to Kagbeni (2800 m). This trek will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Kagbeni.

Day 3: Trek from Kagbeni (2800 m) to Chele (3050 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Chele.

Day 4: Trek from Chele (3050 m) to Geling (3510 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Geling.

Day 5: Trek from Geling (3510 m) to Dhakmar (3750 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Dhakmar.

Day 6: Trek from Dhakmar (3750 m) to Charang (3610 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Charang.

Day 7: Trek from Charang (3610 m) to Lo Manthang (3730 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Lo Manthang.

Day 8: Day of rest in Lo Manthang. You can visit the monastery, see more of the village or enjoy nature.

Day 9: Trek from Lo Manthang (3730 m) to Yara (3650 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Yara.

Day 10: Trek from Yara (3650 m) to Tange (3200 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tange.

Day 11: Trek from Tange (3200 m) to Tetang (3600 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tetang.

Day 12: Trek from Tetang (3600 m) to Muktinath (3800 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Muktinath.

Day 13: Trek from Muktinath (3800 m) to Jomsom (2700 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Jomsom.

Day 14: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 15: Travel back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight.

 

 

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Mustang Lo Manthang / Upper Mustang Trek - 23 days

Day 1: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by land (this will take 6 to 7 hours) or flight (this will take 30 minutes).

Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. This drive will take 1 to 2 hours. Then trek to Tirkedhunga (1512 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Tirkedhunga.

Day 3: Trek from Tirkhedunga (1512 m) to Ghorepani (2852 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Ghorepani.

Day 4: Trek from Ghorepani (2852 m) to Tatopani (1190 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tatopani.

Day 5: Trek from Tatopani (1190 m) to Ghasa (2010 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Ghasa.

Day 6: Trek from Ghasa (2010 m) to Tukuche (2590 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Tukuche.

Day 7: Trek from Tukuche (2590 m) to Kagbeni (2800 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Kagbeni.

Day 8: Trek from Kagbeni (2800 m) to Chele (3030 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Chele.

Day 9: Trek from Chele (3030 m) to Geling (3440 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Geling.

Day 10: Trek from Geling (3440 m) to Dhakmar (3750 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Dhakmar.

Day 11: Trek from Dhakmar (3750 m) to Charang (3490 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Charang.

Day 12: Trek from Charang (3490 m) to Manthang (3730 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. This day we will cross Lo. Overnight stay in Manthang.

Day 13: Visit Tinghar Valley, Nnamgyal Gomba and Kimling by horses.

Day 14: Visit Chosar, Tubten Gompa, Garphu and the 108 caves by horses.

Day 15: Trek from Manthang (3730 m) to Yara (3650 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Yara.

Day 16: Trek to visit Luri Gompa. Then trek back to Yara. Overnight stay in Yara.

Day 17: Trek from Yara (3650 m) to Tange (3200 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Tange.

Day 18: Trek from Tange (3200 m) to Phan (4060 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Phan.

Day 19: Trek from Phan (4060 m) to Tetang (3600 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Tetang.

Day 20: Trek from Tetang (3600 m) to Muktinath (3800 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Muktinath.

Day 21: Trek from Muktinath (3800 m) to Jomsom (2700 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Jomsom.

Day 22: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 23: Travel back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight.

 

 

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