Upper Mustang Trek
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$3500
15
days
Deposit $500 per person - paid at the time of signup; fully refundable up to 90 days prior to departure
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Mustang was once one of seven kingdoms that made up ancient Nepal. The region still has a King. In ancient times he derived his authority from Tibet, where his title was 'Lo Gyalpo', meaning "King of the South". The former King of Nepal had given him an honorary title that confirmed his position.position. The people of this region are devout Buddhists who follow the Sakyamuni sect. They are ethnically Tibetan in origin and culture, but still Nepalese.
Mustang is geologically a semi-desert, a sunken area in an otherwise unbroken wall of mountains. This made the area an important trade route into Tibet, and the route along the Kali Gandaki was highly guarded, as several now-abandoned forts suggest. The area lies within the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri rain shadow and it is very dry. Primitive farming is carried out entirely through snowmelt irrigation. Considering the region's uniqueness and beauty, and in order to preserve the heritage of this mythical kingdom, the Mustang area has been declared a “restricted area” and one needs to get special permission to trek in the area.
The trek begins at Jomsom but could be connected to many other routes. It links to the Annapurna Circuit Trail. A typical itinerary is ten days, but this period is never enough for a complete exploration of this mystical place. We have designed this trek so that the trekkers can explore more of the Mustang area.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu city tour
Day 3 : Pokhara – Jomsom (2400 m) – Kagbeni (2800 m)
Day 4 : Kagbeni – Chele
Day 5 : Chele – Geling
Day 6 : Geling – Tsarang
Day 7 : Tsarang – Lo Manthang
Day 8 : Lo Manthang
Day 9 : Lo Manthang - Ghami
Day 10 : Ghami – Samar
Day 11 : Samar – Kagbeni
Day 12 : Kagbeni – Jomsom
Day 13 : Jomsom – Pokhara
Day 14 : Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 15 : Departure
PRICE INCLUDES:
» All airport/hotel transfers
» Three nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu
» Welcome and farewell dinner
» Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with a tour guide and all temples/monuments entrance fees.
» All accommodation and meals during the trek
» All Domestic Flight &Transportation
» English-speaking Guide & porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
» All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, Trekking permit)
» All government taxes.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
» Nepal visa fee
» Excess baggage charges
» Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
» Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
» International flights
» Travel and rescue insurance
» Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc)
» Tips for guides and porters
Please contact us for the Travel Application for this trip
Imperial Expedition
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Office: (734) 997-7229
Direct: (303) 834-5512
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