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Upper Mustang Trekking name Mustang refers to the arid region like Tibet, at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki. Mustang is official the name of the district along the Kali Gandaki from the Tibetan border south to Ghasa. Mustang is district of Jomsom in the region of Tibetan influence north of Kagbeni, generally referred to as Upper Mustang. Trek to Lo-Manthan is through almost treeless barren scenery. Upper Mustang has always strong wind in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of Himalaya, Lo-Manthan has less rain than rest of Nepal. During the monsoon the skies are hazy and some rain. In winter there is usually snow, sometimes as much as 30 or 40 cm accumulate on the ground.
Upper Mustang Trek has highly preserved Tibetan culture and unspoiled nature.  Upper Mustang is called kingdom behind the Himalaya. Trek has unique varieties of Landscape and Geographics. Mustang (from Tibetan Mun Tan (Wylie smon-thang) which means fertile plain) is the former Kingdom of Lo and now part of Nepal, in the north-central part of that country, bordering Tibet on the Central Asian plateau between the Nepalese provinces of Dolpo and Manang. The Kingdom of Lo, the traditional Mustang region, and "Upper Mustang" are one and the same, comprising the northern two-thirds of the present-day Nepalese Mustang District, and are well marked by official "Mustang" border signs just north of Kagbeni where a police post checks permits for non-Nepalese seeking to enter the region, and at Gyu La (pass) east of Kagbeni. Mutangis People follow Tibetan Buddhism as well. 

Tibetan plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and grey rolling hills is eroded by wind. There is more rain in the lower part of upper Mustang and the hills tend to be great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Villages are several hours apart and appear in the distance almost as mirages during the summer season, after the crops are planted, they are green oases in the desert-like landscape. Because of the cold and snow, most of the population departs from Lo on trading expeditions during the winter. The trekking season, therefore, is from late March until early November. The trek does not go to extremely high elevations, but the cold, dust and unrelenting afternoon winds can make the trek less pleasant than other treks in Nepal. Tiji Festival one of the most sacred and colorful festivals in this whole region. Festival features a three day ritual known as the "chasing of demons". Monks donning masks and colorful costumes enact the story of Dorje Jono who fought against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from falling apart.
 
A1 Excursion Adventure offers you 17 days Upper Mustang Trekking. A1 Excursion Adventure always believe in providing excellent service with a tailor-made trip for you with popular route map and trek itinerary as well as cost detail.. We, A1 Excursion Adventure look forward to guide you the popular Upper Mustang trekking for a life time memory. 

Trip Highlights

 

  • Rich in Tibetan culture and unspoiled nature
  • Explore the ancient Kingdom of Lo-Manthang
  • Trek in Unique Varieties of Landscape and Un-touch Caves
  • A great trek to escape the monsoon as well as summer
  • Mysterious Jhong Cave 
  • Kingdom behind the Dhaulagiri 8167m and Annapurna 8167m Range Himalaya  

Day to Day Itinerary

Detail Itinerary Outline Itinerary

Day 01Kathmandu Arrival

We will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Cost Includes:

  • Basis Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek.
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners) at the time of Trekking with a cup of tea/Coffee.
  • Flight to Jomsom for guide and guest.
  • 1 Trekking Guide and 1 Porters will be Government Licensed holder with good English and friendly during the trek
  • Fly back to Pokhara for Guest and guide only.
  • Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff. 
  • Medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
  • Down Jackets, sleeping bags and trek map (Sleeping bags and down jackets are returnable)
  • All ground transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP permit)
  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System) for the trek.
  • Upper mustang restricted area permit fee $ 500 per person for 10 days time durations. More than 10 days cost $ 50 each day.
  • All government and service taxes.

Cost Excludes:

  • Drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks), hot water, laundry, phone calls, hot shower, internets. 
  • Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel in Pokhara.
  • Personal Trekking Equipment, 
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Any Rescue expenses.
  • Guest Personal Travel Insurance.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Bookings are made upon your request.

Trip Note

If the group size is above 12 pax then the leader will be FOC except the Trekking Permit taxes and fight ticket.

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