Forbidden Mustang, formerly the Kingdom of Lo, has lured intrepid travelers to its remote realm for centuries, but only the most adventurous made it to this mountainous and inaccessible bastion of Tibetan Buddhism. Tucked away along the upper Kali Gandaki River, the deepest river gorge in the world, it is a remote, ethnically Tibetan region of medieval villages, ancient cave hermitages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, ...See more
Forbidden Mustang, formerly the Kingdom of Lo, has lured intrepid travelers to its remote realm for centuries, but only the most adventurous made it to this mountainous and inaccessible bastion of Tibetan Buddhism. Tucked away along the upper Kali Gandaki River, the deepest river gorge in the world, it is a remote, ethnically Tibetan region of medieval villages, ancient cave hermitages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, arid, high desert, wild rock formations and soaring snow peaks. People have inhabited this harsh region for thousands of years, some of the early dwellers living or meditating in ancient caves, rich in Buddhist art, which pepper the bizarre rock formations. Later, Mustang became part of the Yarlung Dynasty of central Tibet, and in the fifteenth century, the independent Kingdom of Lo was founded, ruling such other remote regions as Dolpo. It was only incorporated into the Kingdom of Nepal in 1951. Soon afterwards, renegade Khampa freedom fighters battling the Chinese used Mustang as a base of operations, and it was closed to all Westerners until 1992. This mythical land north of the 8000 meter peaks Annapurna and Dhaulagiri still requires a special restricted area permit to enter, and numbers are limited, thus helping to preserve its unique heritage.
Trip Highlights
- Ancient fortresses, caves, murals and gompas
- Tibetan Buddhist culture
- Classic ‘high Tibetan’ scenery
- The King & Queen of Lo
- Wonderful visas, great trekking in a remote region
- Few other trekkers
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 02: Explore kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Fly Jomsom. Trek Kagbeni. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Trek to Tshe-Le. Overnight at guest house.
Day 06: Trek to Syanbochen. Overnight at guest house. (3475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Ghaymi. Overnight at guest house. (3520m/11,546ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Charang. Overnight at guest house. (3500m/11,480ft): 4-5 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Lo-Mangthang. Overnight at guest house. (3700m/12,136ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Lo Monthang–Visit the Chosar Valley or Visit Tingkhar, Namgyal & Nyamdok
Tingkhar. Overnight at guest house.
Day 11: Trek to Drakmar. Overnight at guest house. (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Ghiling. Overnight at guest house. (3806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Chhuksang. Overnight at guest house. (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom. Overnight at guest house. (2700/8,856ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 15: Fly to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Relaxing/Shopping, evening farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Eco Trip Nepal airport representative will drop to airport for onward journey.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- Airport pick up and drop from domestic airport Manthali
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- 3 night's Kathmandu hotel with breakfas
- 1 night Pokhara hotel with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Farewell dinners
- English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide
- Guide/Porter salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- All necessary paper work; special permits
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- Service charge
- All government and local taxes
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Domestic airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Tips for staffs
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