Himalayan Planet Adventures P.Ltd: Mustang Trek

Mustang Trek - 18 Days
Upper Mustang trek is one of the historical and remote areas trekking in Nepal. Which is lies in Trans Himalayan district of Western region of Nepal. This is remote trek with adjoining plateau of Tibet, where you can find the real Himalayan cultures domain by the Tibetan society. During your trek may explores the ancient Monastery, more than thousand years of hundreds ruined cave and Himalayan mountain desert with local tribes domain with Tibetan society are the main attraction of this areas. This region is located on the western Himalayan range and adjoining with Tibetan border of the Nepal. Mustang is a rain shadow area and still has a Mustangi Raja (state king of the Mustang) only one state king of Nepal.The trip starts from the beautiful Lake Town of Pokhara and crossing the Annapurna conservation area to get to Upper Mustang entry border. Either fly to Jomsom or walk from the Beni will reach at entry point of Mustang called Kagbeni. We start our trek through the Holy river bank of Kaligandaki and follow the up stream to get to Lo-Mangthang, which is capital of the Mustang. On this trek you may have chance to explore the thousand years of old monastery, caves, local tribes and scenic beauties of the different landscapes. You’ll have a great chance to accomplish the blessing from the King and the royal palace during the visit. The trek to Lo-Manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill and panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks make your remarkable adventure holiday.The Home Ministry of Nepal announced the opening of the restricted areas in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The high desert region of the Tibetan influence, Kaligandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as “Upper Mustang" that has its own nominal king.
"View of remote Mustang"

Deatil Itinerary for Mustang Trek - 18 Days Trip
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft).

Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.

(Welcome dinner & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 02: A Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

After your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We’ll explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with your travel consultant & fellows to prepare for next day and overnight at the hotel. Alternatively, the same group may have option to choose same 3 sightseeing place inside Kathmandu valley instead of these given place.

(Breakfast & Deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft).

This morning after breakfast we’ll start our journeys with drive through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach at Lake town of Pokhara by luxury tourist bus. It takes 7 hrs drives and after reach at Pokhara and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explores the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel with briefing by your trek leader.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Standard hotel accommodation included)

Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni (2,858m/9,375ft).

We do have regular early flight to Jomsom and as day time can’t fly with strong wind. After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town and headquarters of the Mustang region, it is also a major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, From Jomsom trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an interesting wind swept villages situated on the main age old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival, check in the tented camp with afternoon free for a stroll around the village.