OVERVIEW

Upper Mustang Trek

• Region - Mustang Region, Nepal

• Duration - 15 Days

• Grade - Moderate

• Max Altitude - 3810m/12,500ft

• Best Season - Round the Year

The historical remote Mustang trek unseals the once Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, tucked away from the rest of the world, lies just north of the main Himalayan range of Nepal. Mustang, a land where the soul of the man is still considered to be as real as the feet he walks on: a land said to be "barren as a dead deer" but where beauty and happiness abound in spite of hardship, was a part of the Tibetan Kingdom of Gungthang until 1830's. The walled city of Lo Mont hangs, the unofficial capital of Mustang still remains a kingdom within a kingdom. The early history to Lo Monthang is embellished in myth and legend rather than the recorded fact. Mustang has maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951. The king of Lo Monthang still retains his title and he has been given the honorary rank of Colonel in the Nepal army.

Trekking in Mustang was officially opened in 1992. It allows limited numbers of trekkers each year in order to protect and conserve the local Tibetan tradition and the fragile environment. A trek into this fabled forbidden kingdom of vast, arid valleys, eroded canyons, ocher valley, yak caravans, colorfully painted mud-brick houses on the back dropped of majestic mountain of Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri make your medieval walled kingdom Mustang trekking a very special one.

We regularly organize treks to the Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang targeting the TIJI festival a three days long ritual known as" The chasing of the Demons", one of the most important festivals of the region. Over the festive time, monks dressed in elaborate costumes and masks perform dances and rituals that are supposed to drive away evil spirits. Dressed in their finery, people from all over Mustang gather in Lo Monthang to celebrate the Tiji festival.

Upper Mustang Trek Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m/4590ft). Rest and overnight in the hotel

Day 02 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Rest and overnight in the hotel

Day 03 - Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom & Trek to Kagbeni (2804m/9,200ft)

Day 04 - Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m/10,005ft)

Day 05 - Trek from Chele to Geling (3500m/11,480ft)

Day 06 - Trek from Gelling to Tsharang (3620m/11,880ft)

Day 07 - Trek from Tsharang to Lo Manthang (3840m/12,600ft)

Day 08 - Lo Manthang - Acclimatization and Explore Lo Manthang (Visit Eastern and Western valley: Choksar, Chonup, Namgyal etc.)

Day 09 - Trek from Lo Manthang to Dakmar (3750m/12,305ft) Via Ghar Gompa (3950m/12,960ft)

Day 10 - Trek from Dakmar to Syangmochen (3800m/12,470ft)

Day 11 - Trek from Syangmochen to Chuksang (3050m/10,005ft)

Day 12 - Trek from Chuksang to Muktinath (3800m/12,470ft)

Day 13 - Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2750m/9,020ft)

Day 14 - Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, Drive to Kathmandu / Fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara

Day 15 - Depart from Kathmandu

Upper Mustang Trek Cost

Cost Inclusions

• Roundtrip airfare between Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara for members

• All Airport transfers during the trip as per Itinerary (Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport) Pick up and Drop

• All hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary on Bed and Breakfast basis

• All hotel accommodation in Pokhara as per itinerary on Bed and Breakfast basis

• All Accommodation while trekking in the best mountain lodges

• Full board meals during the trek in tea houses/lodges (breakfast/lunch/dinner)

• Welcome Dinner with Protrek Adventure team

• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits – Upper Mustang Special Trekking Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card, and Conservation entry fee

• All ground transportation during the trip as per Itinerary

• Transfers from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu 

• Mountaineering qualified & professional Trek Leader

• Experienced, English-speaking & government-licensed trekking guide

• Mules/Porters for carrying personal luggage

• A comprehensive First-Aid medical kit

• Oxygen Cylinder in case of emergency (carried by your trek leader)

• Accommodation, Food, Wages, Insurance of trekking guides and porters

• Insurance for all our Nepalese Staffs during the trek

• All government and local taxes 

Cost Exclusions

• Nepal entry Visa fee

• Any kind of personal expenses

• Drinking water bottles, hot showers, Wi-Fi, charging batteries

• Insurance and Any emergency evacuation charge

• Unforeseen cost due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc

• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusions 

Registering for Upper Mustang Trek

Eligibility: Is this Trek suitable for me?

Upper Mustang Trek is graded as a challenging trek. This trek helps climbers to test their skills and improve their endurance. Such high-altitude climbs should not be underestimated, and climbers should approach the trek with proper training. We highly suggest that you start working on your fitness two months before the climb. Previous trekking experience is mandatory to sign up for the Upper Mustang Trek. Excellent physical endurance, focus, and determination are required to complete the Upper Mustang Trek successfully. Happy Climbing!

Trek Booking and Payment

Advance Booking Amount 30%

We suggest that you book your Upper Mustang trek at the earliest and confirm your slot. This also enables you to get a good deal on your to and fro flight tickets and organizing your trip efficiently. A booking confirmation will be sent by e-mail along with the payment instructions and other trip details. All payments have to be made through an online transfer/ cheque deposit/ demand draft. After the payment for the booking is done, please mail us your transfer details at [email protected] so that we can follow up efficiently. 

COVID-19 Full Travel Credits

After confirmation of the trip, if you cannot travel on the booked dates due to the COVID-19 travel restriction, you can postpone the trip to a future date whichever seems safe and suitable for you. You can choose any departure date that is convenient for you and we will offer a Full Travel Credit without applying any charge. Travel Credits can be redeemed on any trip which departs within 1 year of the original departure date. It cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Travel credit can be transferred once to a friend or family member to be used against a new booking. The transfer is subject to our approval prior to the creation of the new booking.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your Upper Mustang trek, please e-mail us at [email protected]/

Cancellations are processed only by e-mail and refunds for the same are as follows:

Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek—90% refund
Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days to the start of the trek—50% refund
Cancellation less than 20 days to the start of the trek—no cash refund

Upper Mustang Trek

Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse historic city with beautiful Newari architecture, centuries-old Hindu, and Buddhist religious places along with dedicated tourist-friendly hotel accommodations and restaurants. Visiting Kathmandu is like stepping into a different world, and everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu

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