UPPER MUSTANG
UPPER MUSTANG
Blue skies and ochre rock faces is what greets you in Upper Mustang. A landscape unique to this region, a culture dominated by Tibetan Buddhism, Mustang is in fact nothing like the rest of Nepal. The trek leads you through some spectacular landscape from the Kali Gandaki valley to Jharkot and Muktinath.
Mustang, a former kingdom beyond the Himalayas
Once we reach Mustang, we are traveling in a region dominated by Tibetan cultural influence. Villages, monasteries and chortens all speak of the culture of Tibet and in the background are seen the snowy peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Due to its geographical location, Mustang, once a small Himalayan kingdom, has always maintained privileged links with Tibet, and in particular cultural and religious ties that dominate the life of the inhabitants. In addition, the absence of large passes made Mustang the ideal place of passage between India and Tibet through the valley of Kali Gandaki. This hike takes us to this well-preserved, partially isolated region of Nepal. The arid land of Mustang contrasts with the snow-capped peaks that are seen in the background. Lo Manthang, a fortified town with several monasteries, welcomes us for a cultural stopover.
- A summer trek on the Tibetan plateau along the Kali Gandaki canyon.
- A remote region of Tibetan culture, lively and well-preserved.
- A rich cultural heritage restored in Lo Gekar, Lo Manthang, Luri Gompa.
- A spectacular mountain flight between Jomsom and Pokhara.
Itinerary
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Flight to Kathmandu. Check-in at the hotel then a free day in the Thamel (Tourist area)
- Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or Similar in BB
- Meal: Self
Visit of Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan.
- Night in the same hotel in BB
- Meal: Self
- Driving time: 9h
- Accommodation: Hotel Lake Side Retreat or similar in BB
- Meal: Self
- Domestic flight: 30M
- Jeep: 1 hour
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Jeep transfer time: 1 hour
- Walking time: 5 hours
-Ascent: 650 meters
- Descent: 150 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Ascent: 700 meters
- Descent: 400 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 6h
- Ascent: 650 meters
- Descent: 550 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 7h30
- Ascent: 900 meters
- Descent: 700 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Accommodation: Lodge with full board
Ascent Loday La pass 3950 m. Walk on a plateau up to 4050 m before descending towards Dhi to cross the Kali Gandaki and reach the village of Yara.
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Ascent: 500 meters
- Descent: 700 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Ascent: 250 meters
- Descent: 250 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Ascent: 400 meters
- Descent: 500 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Walking time: 8h30
- Ascent: 1100 meters
- Descent: 1300 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
Afternoon Jeep drive till Jomsom
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Descent: 200 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge in the full board
- Domestic flight: 1 hour
- Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or Similar in BB
Meal: Self
Visit the Pashupatinath temple, the Bodhnath stupa, and the imperial city of Patan.
- Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or Similar in BB
- Meal: Self
Airport transfer
End of our services
NOTES
- In Kathmandu, we use hotels of good category *** well located in the center of Kathmandu.
- The stay in Kathmandu is always done in B&B to give you your choice of restaurants that offer you traditional and continental cuisine according to your choices.
- During the trek, you will be in full board and accommodation according to the itinerary.
What's included
- Domestic airport Taxes
- 4 nights in hotel Holy Himalaya or Similar in Kathmandu on BB
- 1 night in hotel Lake Side Retreat or Similar on BB
- Trek in Lodge full board
- English speaking Guide for trekking
- Trekking Staffs / 1 Assistant Sherpa from 4 pax / 1 Porter for 2 pax
- Carrying of luggage up to 13 kg/person during the trek
- Trekking Permit ACAP & TIMS
- Insurance of the staffs
- Domestic airport taxes
What's not included
- Mustang Special Permit
- Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu & Pokhara except Breakfast
- Visa Nepal at the airport (50$ + Photos)
- International flights
- Insurance detail its compulsory
- Tips, Personal expenses, Drinks, Sleeping bag, hot shower, Battery recharge during trek...
Suppliments
>> Mustang Special Permits: 500 $
>> Single room for 5 nights: 155$
CLIENT REVIEW
Jean - Michel & Corinne PECHENOT Trip (Voyage) : UPPER MUSTANG Date of Trip : 12 Sep - 03 Oct 2019
This is our sixth trip in six years to Nepal and always with Base Camp Trek. A true friendship is created with the team: Guide and porters. Nepal is not always easy and it's reassuring to know that behind the team that accompanies, this is a solid and reliable organization. In addition, during the trek, it is always possible to adapt the course according to the conditions of the mountain and the participants. We found this great flexibility that allows to better enjoy Nepal and avoids stress. In summary, that happiness!
NEVEN et DE PONTUAL Trip (Voyage) : UPPER MUSTANG Date of Trip : 10-08-2022
We returned to France with many very beautiful memories and already a little nostalgia. We were very well accompanied by Chhabi team a very good guide and Dinesh (our assistant guide) did his best job with his kindness.
Thanks to the whole base camp team who prepared this trek.
We will recommend your agency whose ethics we have appreciated.
See you next time and why not a little Nepalese evening in Paris.
Dhan'yavada
Bénédicte, Loïc, Emilien, Camille and Achille
Sylvie et Michel Trip (Voyage) : UPPER MUSTANG Date of Trip : 12/06/2022
Back from Mustang, we want to tell you that we are very happy with our trip and we would like to thank you very much for having prepared it personally by offering us this very complete program and which showed us the upper valley as we wanted to see it. Bravo for the good balance between 4x4 and walking tours of villages, monasteries and viewpoints. We are very happy to have avoided the crowd of tourists attracted by the Tiji festival.
Thank you also for the cultural guide (BINET) that you provided us with whose explanations in good French were very rich. He was also perfect for the organization and the availability. Thank you also to the very careful driver and also very available.
We didn't see the Chinese flag near the border.....but we knew it was complicated and we expected it.
The Katmandu part and its surroundings, and Pokhara Bandipur were very good too. But it is the upper valley that marked us the most.
Thank you again for all.
Best regards,
Sylvia and Michael