Upper Mustang all inclusive 18 Days
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Duration: 18 days
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Trip level: moderate (info?)
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Maximum altitude: 3950 m
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Accommodation: teahouse/lodge
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Season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Mustang is a remote former kingdom, north of the Annapurna massif. The area has an inimitable mysticism and is unique in Nepal. Mustang is ,geographically, the extension of the Tibetan plateau and lies in the shadow of the Annapurna Mountains. The surrealistic landscapes are formed by drought and wind. Tibetan Buddhism still lives heavily among the population. During your trek you will visit a number of monasteries and visit the authentic villages. During the trip you will also be treated to panoramic views of the Annapurna massif and the Dhaulagiri summit.
Sherpa Heritage Trails will pick you up from Tribuvan International airport and take you a comfortable 3* Hotel in Kathmandu. Your first day you can recover from your flight. Kathmandu has plenty of cultural sites to explore. From Kathmandu you travel to Pokhara by tourist bus. From Pokhara you can see all the mighty peaks of the Annapurna region. It’s the gateway to the world-famous treks in and around the Annapurna range and beyond. But a walk along the shores of Phewa Lake is very pleasant as well. From Pokhara you travel by plane to Jomsom. From Jomsom you trek to Kagbeni, the beginning and end of Upper Mustang. The first days there is a lot of climbing along some villages. The area receives little rain and the color landscapes are therefore particularly photogenic. Eventually you walk in the walled town of Lo Manthang. The king of the small kingdom of Mustang passed away in 2016. There are many temples and the monks live scattered throughout the town. During your resting day, you have all the time to watch Lo Manthang and its surroundings. From Lo Manthang, the hiking trip follows a different hiking trail. And there will be a long hiking day. But because you are already well-acclimatized, this usually causes few problems. From Jomsom you return to the green lush valley of Pokhara and the calming Phewa Lake. It is possible to extend your stay in Pokhara for more leisure and relaxing. From Pokhara you drive back by tourist bus to Kathmandu. Here you will enjoy your stay again in a comfortable Hotel. You can visit some lovely cultural sites and do some souvenir shopping before Sherpa Heritage Trails says goodbye to you.
Day 01 Pick up at Kathmandu International Airport and drop of 3* Hotel in Thamel
Day 02 Free day Kathmandu at leisure; preparations for permits
Day 03 Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (6hrs.); flight is optional
Day 04 Flight to Jomsom, and trek to Kagbeni (2800 m – 4 hrs.). During the monsoon period it is not always possible to fly to Jomsom. In this case it is a day jeep drive.
Day 05 Trek to Chele (3050 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 06 Trek to Shyammochen (3500 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 07 Trek to Gami (3510 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 08 Trek to Tsarang (3560 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 09 Trek to Lo Manthang (3700 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 10 Resting day at Lo Manthang for acclimatization. Optional day hike to visit Lo Manthang and its surrounding area.
Day 11 Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 12 Trek to Shyammochen (3500 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 13 Trek to Chusang (2980 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 14 Trek to Jomsom (2720 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 15 (Morning) flight to Pokhara, and drop of at guesthouse in Pokhara. During the monsoon period it is not always possible to fly back to Pokhara. In this case it is a day jeep drive.
Day 16 Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (6hrs.); flight is optional
Day 17 Free day Kathmandu at leisure
Day 18 Pick up hotel and drop off Kathmandu International Airport
During the trekking season prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and the cost of local transfers.
Please inquire about the price
When you arrive at the International Airport we will pick you up and bring you to your accommodation. Here we will give you a short briefing about the trek. In addition, we will give you advice about hygienic food, customs, and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Cost include:
-Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to hotel
-Return drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by touristbus , and return flight Pokhara-Jomsom
-Certificate of CO2- emission free return drive Kathmandu to Pokhara, and return flight Jomsom
-4 nights in 3* Hotel (including breakfast) in Thamel in Kathmandu
-2 nights in guesthouse including breakfast in Pokhara
-11 nights in teahouse room during trek. Shared room for 2 persons; couples or same gender in one room
-Sleeping bag during trek
-3 meals per day during trek; breakfast/ lunch/ diner
-Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
-Porter service for carrying luggage. One porter for two persons, max. luggage 12 kg. per person
-Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide and porters
-Free use of waterproof bag for your luggage
-Upper Mustang special permit ($500,00) , ACAP fee, TIMS card and local taxes
-Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost exclude:
-International flight to Kathmandu
-Nepal entrance visa
-Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
-All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry and battery charge during trek
-Personal travel insurance
-Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
-Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary like flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
-Gratitude and tips for mountain guide and porter