Nepal: Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang) Trek - Forbidden Kingdom
ID: GYG745075-1208929
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
14 days
Description
The Upper Mustang Trek is a challenging 14-days adventure in Nepal's remote, culturally rich Upper Mustang region. It offers unique landscapes, ancient Buddhist culture, and stunning mountain views.
The Upper Mustang Trek is a journey into a remote and culturally rich region of Nepal. The Upper Mustang was once a forbidden kingdom, which is why it retains its districts culture and traditions. The landscape is unlike anything else in Nepal, with arid valleys, deep canyons, and dramatic rock formations.
During trek you will also visit Lo Manthang, the ancient capital of Upper Mustang, a walled city with a rich history. The Trek is located at a high altitude (3,000m to 3,800), so acclimatization is crucial. The terrain can be challenging, with some long days of trekking and windy conditions. The Upper Mustang is a restricted area, so a special permit is required and also an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit is required 'cause it lies in Annapurna Conservation Area. The Upper Mustang Trek offers an unique experience to desert-like landscape, ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture, traditional villages, stunning mountain views along with religious sites.
The journey begins for the heart of the nation right at Kathmandu before heading towards Pokhara. The trailhead lies at Jomsom, from where we head towards the sacred site of Kagbeni. Many devotees head to Kagbeni to perform final rites for the departed souls of their ancestors during the months of September and October. The Upper Mustang Trek enters the barren landscapes as we begin our trek to the hamlet of Chele continuing to reach Syangboche. With barren mountains guiding our way we continue towards Lo Manthang crossing the hamlets of Ghami and Tsarang on the way. The next day gives us ample time to explore Lo Manthang including premium locations like the King’s palace, monasteries, and also to interact with the local people. The trail gradually retraces towards the hamlet of Drakmar. Gradually beginning our descent takes us to Ghiling and then onto Chhuksang which is also the exit point of Upper Mustang. While the hamlets often seem to be detached from each other, each one of them makes up for a part while tracing the lands in the Upper Mustang Trek.
The Upper Mustang Trek itinerary is mentioned below:
Day-1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day-2: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive)
Day-3: Fly to Jomsom
Day-4: Trek starts from Jomsom to Chele
Day-5: Chele to Syangboche
Day-6: Syangboche to Ghami
Day-7: Ghami to Charang
Day-8: Charang to Lo Manthang
Day-9: Explore around Lo Manthang
Day-10: Lo Manthang to Drakmar
Day-11: Drakmar to Ghiling
Day-12: Ghiling to Chhuksang
Day-13: Chhuksang to Jomson
Day-14: Fly Back to Pokhara
Day-15: Drive back ton Kathmandu
Day-16: Final Departure
Highlights
- 14-days adventure in Nepal's remote Upper Mustang
- Experience an unique desert-like valleys and landscapes
- Also get chance to observe deep canyons, dramatic rock formations
- Ancient Buddhist culture, traditional villages, Lo Manthang walled city
- This Trek also offers stunning mountain views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Epic Adventures. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
As you Arrival at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport), Kathmandu, Nepal. Our employee will receive you and transfers to the hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
