Mustang Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Pokhara | Grade : Moderate | Price: N/A
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| End at : Flight : - Jomsom - Pokhara | Duration : 18 Days |
The ancient kingdom of Mustang in western Nepal is one of the least visited places in this Himalayan nation. Our trek starts in Jomsom where we arrive on a flight from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara. We reach the medieval city of Lo Manthang on the eighth day of our trek and we get two more days to observe the monasteries and palaces in this city.
The medieval walled village of Lo Manthang is inhabited by around 1000 people. The village is popular for its high mud walls, Gompas and the Royal Palace. Lo Manthang also serves as the capital to the Kingdom of Mustang.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Kathmandu is where we spend the day, strolling across the city streets and collecting the last pieces of equipments that our trek requires. |
| Day 3 | Drive to Pokhara. O/N in Hotel. Today we drive to Pokhara, a seven hour ride or take a flight (optional at additional charge). As we reach Pokhara late in the afternoon we get to stroll around the lake city on foot or on a hired bicycle. |
| Day 4 | Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m). O/N in Kagbeni (2810m). An early morning flight from Pokhara takes us to the airstrip in Jomsom. From Jomsom we head north to the village of Kagbeni where we camp over night. |
| Day 5 | Trek to Chaile (3150m). O/N in Chaile. A 7 hrs trek from Kagbeni takes us to Chaile through a trail with many ups and downs and steep climbs. |
| Day 6 | Trek to Geling (3570m). O/N in Gelling. Today, we trek to the ancient settlement of Gelling passing through painted Chhortens, Mani walls and alpine meadows. |
| Day 7 | Trek to Chharang (3500m). O/N in Chharang. Today, an early morning start after breakfast takes us to the villages of Ghami and Tsrang, past the old Royal palace and Tsarang Gompa before we stop in Chharang. |
| Day 8 | Trek to Lomanthang (3809m). O/N in Lomanthang. The medieval walled village of Lo Manthang is inhabited by around 1000 people. The village is popular for its high mud walls, Gompas and the Royal Palace. Lo Manthang also serves as the capital to the Kingdom of Mustang. |
| Day 9 | Explore Lomanthang. O/N in Lomanthang. |
| Day 10 | Explore Lomanthang. O/N in Lomanthang. |
| Day 11 | Trek to Ghar Gompa (3950m). From Lomanthang we walk acroos the village of Tsarang to reach Ghar Gompa, a 12th century monastery. We make an over night camp nearby the monastery. |
| Day 12 | Trek to Ghemi (3500m). O/N in Ghemi. Today we tre to the medieval village of Ghemi which sits high at 3500m and looks quite barren and deserted. |
| Day 13 | Trek to Samar. O/N in Samar. From Gheme we follow the same route up to Nyi La ridge, and then descend to the village of Samar. |
| Day 14 | Trek to Kagbeni. O/N in Kagbeni. The trail first descends until we reach the village of Chele. Then it climbs gently to Tangbe rek and then to Kagbeni (2800m). |
| Day 15 | Kagbeni to Jomsom (2720m) Jomsom is a three hour hike from Kagbeni. The town of Jomsom boasts of an airport, the ACAP(Annapurna Conservation Area Project) office and a museum worth visiting. |
| Day 16 | Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. O/N in Pokhara. A morning flight brings us from Jomsom to Pokhara where we spend the rest of the day strolling around the beautiful lake city. |
| Day 17 | Flight or drive back to Kathmandu. |
| Day 18 | Transfer to the International Airport. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
