Nepal Trekking: Mustang Trekking, Mustang Treks, Restricted Area Treks

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Mustang, heavily influenced from Tibet is fully popular with its–enriched, barren ridges with the deep canyons on the foothill, eroded cliffs, and others. Uncompetitive landscape of snow –capped mountains, which is arisen from the world deepest gorge Kaligandaki river and the well renowned old monasteries has tantalize the people from all advanced country for its unrivaled nature pristine. The barren land without green is still colorful with chortens introducing itself the uniqueness of the area and hiding behind the giant peaks Dhaulagiri and Annapurna

Mustang Trekking

Fact file of trek
Travel Mode: Flight/ Land.
Trekking type: Camping
Grade: Strenuous
Scenario: dry land, full of monastery, and the incomparable to any part of the world. Arising high, and close to the arid plateau of Tibet. Full of landscape with mountains background, another world of Grand Canyon.

Suggested Trekking Itinerary

Days Destinations & activities Elevations
01 Drive/fly to Pokhara and overnight at hotel with BB base. 915m
02 Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga. 1577m
03 Via ulleri trekking goes to Ghorepani(2675m), which is famous for the view of Machhapuchre (6997m), Hinchuli(6441m), and Annapurna(7219m) and the exploration of different culture. 2675m
04 Early morning to poon hill and enjoy the astonishing sunrise View over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped  peaks onwards. After breakfast trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani [Natural Hot Spring] (1189m.). 3193m
05 A rest day at Tatopani to enjoy the natural hot spring bath which has been believed that taking hot bath here get rid of the skin diseases.  
06 Trek to Ghasa alongside of the Kaligandaki river and known as the world’s deepest gorge. Walking over the stone staircase you will enjoy the beautiful waterfalls. 2013m
07 Trek from Ghasa to Tukuche 2591m
08 Tukuche to Kagbeni Passing Jomsom. Easy route on flat land to Upper Mustang, known as Restricted Area. The special permit is required. 2895m
09 Trek to Chuksang passing through the caves and Gompa kang which typify unlike other and brings chortens swinging on the top with Black, white and red color. The area is amazing with like red pipe erected barren cliffs introduce you the uniqueness. 2900m
10 Trek Chuksan to Samar. The area is distinctly different, not only in topography, but also in culture, lifestyle, and in settlements too. Lack of rain the brown barren land with patches of green scattered ferociously but beautifully.    3150m
11 Samar to Geling. Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) which takes about five hours. You climb above Samar to a ridge and then descend into a large gorge past a chorten before entering another valley filled with juniper trees. You then cross a stream and after climbing to a pass, you descend along a ridge to Shyangmochen a tiny settlement with a few tea shops. Nearby is Rangbyung, a cave containing stalagmites which have formed in the shape of chortens and one of the holiest places in Mustang. The trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and you enter another huge valley before descending to Geling with its extensive fields of barley. As in all the settlements of Mustang, the white and ochre-painted houses are constructed using mud and stones, with roofs made of twigs, straw and a mixture of mud and pebbles. 3510m
12 Trek from Giling to Ghami (3490 m.) From Geling the trail climbs up to the center of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gun where the swinging chorten whisper. we come to a trail junction; the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white-washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs. 3490m
13 Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (36200 m.) which takes about five hours. Today's walk is through the driest part of Mustang, and much of your energy will be spent negotiating loose, dry soil. Finally, you come to Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village is a huge dzong [fortress] and a red gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas 3620m
14 Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang](3730 m.) and it takes about three hours. You climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually you get our first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so you circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner 3730m
15 Rest day at Mustang. Today is free to explore the fascinating city of Lo Manthang There are four major temples within the city and one of these, Champa Lhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborates mandalas painted on the walls 3730m
16 Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami (3490 m.) which takes about six hours, crossing alpine meadows before dropping down a steep eroded alley to Dhakmar for lunch. After lunch, climb to a ridge and descend from there back to Ghami. 3490m
17 Trek from Ghami to Samar and it takes about six hours. On the way you can enjoy the view of Nilgiri mountain, deserted landscapes, Tibetan style villages, farming terraces and natural vegetation  
18 Trek from Samar to Kagbeni. Following descent path you reach Chuksang crossing suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki. Now you walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki with views of natural vegetation, apple orchard and there you can grope chance to find fossils  
19 Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m.) which takes about three hours. Jomsom is headquarter of Mustang and it is split into two. There is access of internet and banking facilities. From Jomsom, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Nilgiri and Tilicho peak. Overnight at hotel.  
20 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes. It seems better to catch the morning flight because the weather may prevent the flight to take off and land in pokhara in the noon  

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Our Package Tour Cost Includes:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van (depends on no. of members in group.
  • Nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Including Tea and coffee with Full board Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
  • Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Appreciable highly experienced, friendly and kind Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people)
  • All the accommodation of the guide, porters and other related staffs: their salary, insurance and necessary equipment.
  • Both way transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus/private car/Van
  • All necessary permit including National Park fees.
  • TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) Permit.
  • Full board accommodation in Pokhara (inclusive of taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner).
  • Service taxes.
  • Office Service charge.

Doesn't Include:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, but breakfast
  • Travel insurance, medical insurance with emergency evacuation (if needed) but we highly recommend the clients to manage the travel and medical insurance.
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. Clients other than Chinese nationals may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu
  • Airport departure Tax in Nepal.
  • Items of a personal nature, like alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks.
  • Laundry, phone call, internet and other service of this nature.
  • Trekking Equipments list information please click the recommended items.
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver and other staffs
  • Climbing Equipments like ropes and crampons.