Mustang Whole Valley Trek 

16 Days

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Best Season

Autumn and Spring

Group Size

2-20

Activity

Teahouse Trekking

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Overview

The long forbidden Kingdom of Mustang has always exuded an air of romance.Mustang is the arid region at the end of the Kali Gandaki, beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Lower Mustang is inhabited by people related to the Manangis whilst in northern Mustang (the ancient Kingdom of Lo), language and traditions are almost purely Tibetan.
With a rich and complex history with written records dating back to the 8 th century Lo, like Dolpo, was once a part of the western Tibetan region of Ngari and maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951.

It is a land of barley fields and pasture and vast expanses of gray and yellow rolling hills eroded by the wind that howl across the area most afternoons. Sun baked bricks of pale mud are used for almost all construction, including the walls and palace of Lo Manthang.

What's included

Airport

Airport pickup and drop

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara (twin share), Accommodation on trek (twin or multi share)

Transportation

All domestic transport as listed in the itinerary

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek

Permits

Special Mustang permit fee along with all required permits

Gears

Trekking Guide, Porters to carry personal gear, 15kg luggage allowance while on trek

Domestic Flights

Pokhara-Jomsom – Pokhara flight and taxes (optional)

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry, communications etc.
  • Meals in Kathmandu city
  • International flights and Visa fee
  • Personal travel insurance and medical kits
  • Emergency rescue evacuation by helicopter if needed
  • Tips and donation

Essential Information

Visa Information

Immigration Offices, under Department of Immigration have been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours.

 If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country.  However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

Useful Tips:

A travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment is recommended for all tourists.
Similarly, we recommend you to make sure that the insurance covers activities such as trekking, hiking, adventure activities, rafting etc. that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal
Getting special vaccinations is not necessary when visiting Nepal.
We still recommend that you consult with your physician regarding special immunizing against any tropical disease.
It may be a good idea to get a complete checkup before departure.
We recommend that you undertake training programs to be physically fit if you plan to go high-altitude trekking or mountaineering when you’re visiting Nepal.
Please read up on altitude sickness (AMS) , diarrhea, Giardia, Dysentery, Cholera, Hepatitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Diphtheria, Malaria and HIV/ AIDS. Information and little precautions can often save lives.
Always make sure that your water is clean by opting for boiled and then cooled water, treated water or sealed water from a brand.
Always carry a bottle of water when trekking or venturing off away from the city/ town.
Please do not swim in lakes and water bodies, especially where depth and vegetation are not known.
Always carry and use mosquito repellant when in Terai region or during the summer.
Please have a handy medical first aid kit ready for any situation.

Mustang Whole Valley Trek 

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Itinerary

  • Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Our  High valley treks staff  will be waiting for you in the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be greeted and be transferred to the hotel .Briefing About Mustang trek  . O/N at 3-star hotel.Kathmandu ,
  • Day 02: Permits procedure And Fullday sightseen Kathmandu Valley ,to Pokhara As Upper Mustang is a restricted area to foreigners.So we have to prepare the permate than , After acquiring the permits, we drive to the airport and take the afternoon flight to Pokhara. It will be a 20-minute flight to Pokhara where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Himalayas such as Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna Range , and Dhaulagiri. Overnight in Pokhara.
    Day 3: Pokhara to Jomsom by flight and trek to Kagbeni 2800m,3-4 hours Today, you leave Pokhara and take an exciting flight to Jomsom. Jomsom is famous for its strong winds and breathtaking landscape. After some rest in Jomsom, the trek begins with the walk on the riverbed of Kali Gandaki River. The trail is mostly flat and filled with uneven rocks and sand. You can view the peaks of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Nilgiri (7061m) ranges on the way to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a traditional town with narrow alleyways and ruins of the ancient fortress. Overnight in Kagbeni.
  • Day 4: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele 3100m, 5-6 hours, After getting the permits checked in Kagbeni, you enter the restricted area of Upper Mustang. The trail follows on the eastern bank of Kali Gandaki River and you will walk mostly on sand. You can see some caves on the western side of the river. You arrive at the Gurung village of Tangbe where you will have lunch. Tangbe has red and whitewashed houses. Then, you cross Kali Gandaki River and climb up the steep trail to reach Chele. Chele is a small settlement from where you can overlook the beautiful valley. Overnight in Chele.
  • Day 5: Trek from Chele to Syangboche 3600m via Rachung Cave, 6-7 hours Today’s trek is difficult as it involves some steep climbs and descents. You will cross the Taklam La Pass (3624m) and Dajori La Pass (3735m), and descend on a pleasant trail to Samar. About two hours from Samar is Rachung Cave. It is a cave which looks as if it has been stuck on the vertical wall. The trail goes through a forest of green bushes and small trees. You then cross a river and descend along a ridge to reach Syangboche. Overnight in Syangboche.
  • Day 6: Trek from Shyangbochen to Dhakmar 3820m, 5-6 hours In the morning, you climb up to a small pass from where you can see the Ghiling valley spreading out in front of you. Then, you walk through Ghiling village and cross Nyi La Pass (4010m). You continue the trek further and pass the longest Mani wall in Mustang. After crossing a stream, you walk through the terraced fields and arrive in Dhakmar. Overnight in Dhakmar.
  • Day 7: Trek from Dhakmar to Lo-Manthang 3810m via Ghar Gompa, 6-7 hours, After breakfast, you leave Dhakmar and ascend a steep crumbled gully and cross some alpine meadows. You climb a ridge and keep descending until you reach Ghar Gompa. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Mustang, which was built by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. After Ghar Gompa, the trail descends to a wooden bridge over Charang Khola. Then, you climb up and keep walking until you arrive at a ridge in Marang. After having lunch here, you cross Marang-La Pass (4230m) and descend to a small ridge. You follow the crisscrossed trail and arrive at the walled capital of Lo-Manthang. Overnight in Lo.
  • Day 8: Exploration Day to Chhosar village and caves, 6-7 hours , Today, you head for the mysterious Chhosar village. If you wish, you can ride horses or ponies to get to Chhosar from Lo-Manthang. You explore Niphu Monastery and ancient caves which are about 2500 years old. Jhong Cave is the largest man-made the cave in Upper Mustang. It is fascinating as it is five stories high and has more than 40 rooms. These caves hold the secrets from the past centuries as they are decorated with Buddhist murals and Tibetan scripts on ancient parchments held by worn wooden covers. You return back to Lo-Manthang in the afternoon and explore the palaces and fortress of the capital of the former Kingdom of Lo. Overnight in Lo.
  • Day 9: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara 3900m, 6-7 hours, You leave the beautiful village of Lo-Manthang and move to Yara. First, you ascend gently until you reach Dhi La Pass (3950m). It will take an hour to reach here. Then, you make a steep descent and pass a canyon to reach Dhi village. Walking down along the colored canyon, you arrive in Yara. Overnight in Yara.
  • Day 10: Hike to Luri Cave Monastery 4-5 hours, Following the river route, you hike to Luri Cave Monastery. It is set on a ledge at least a 100m from the ground. The winding footpath from the bottom of the valley will take you to a single entrance which leads into two chambers; the outer chamber and the inner chamber. The outer chamber is a shrine whereas the inner chamber is decorated with a series of paintings. These paintings are believed to be made during the 14th century or even earlier. After exploring these chambers, you retrace your steps back to Yara. Overnight in Yara.
  • Day 11: Trek from Yara to Tangge 3240m, 6-7 hours, It will be a long and difficult trek today. First, you make a steep ascent and then the trail continues downside to Dhechyang Khola. You will find Shaligrams (fossilized black rock collected in the riverbeds) all around the place. The trail then steeply ascends and takes you to the top of a small pass. Then, you cross a large plateau and reach Tangge village. Overnight in Tangge.
  • Day 12: Trek from Tangge to Chhusang 2980m,8-9 hours, You start the trek to Chhusang early in the morning. First, you cross a suspension bridge and follow the short river route. Then, it will be a climb for around 3 hours. After reaching Pa (shelter house), you take a short break around the small water spring and have lunch. Then, you cross many small passes and reach the top of a ridge. Encountering the strong winds, you steeply descend to reach Chhusang village. Overnight in Chhusang.
  • Day 13: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom 2720m 5-6 hours, It is the last day of trekking as you head back to Jomsom. You follow the same way from which you came to Upper Mustang. After the climb, over the rocky trail to Tangbe, you descend to Kali Gandaki riverbed. You walk along the banks of Kali Gandaki River and reach Kagbeni. After having lunch in Kagbeni, you follow the motor trail and arrive in Jomsom. Overnight in Jomsom.
  • Day 14:  Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, We catch our early morning scenic flight to Pokhara from Jomsom. Throughout the flight, we can enjoy the scenic and glorious view of the Annapurna range. We arrived in Pokhara airport and Transfer to  hotel in Pokhara after refreshing  then go sightseeing. We visit different places of Pokhara like Davis Falls,   Boudha stupa ,  and Mountain Museum and also go for a boat ride on Phewa Lake. Overnight in Pokhara
  • Day 15:  flight Pokhara  to Kathmandu, Early in the morning Drive to sarangkot for sun rise view poit , we return back to Hotel After Breakfast we catching an early morning flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu . We transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu  . You can either take a rest or shop around the market in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
  • Day 16: Final Departure from Kathmandu, Our company Staff  will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport at Departure to Destination

Customize Your Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailor made”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at – info@highvalleytreks.com

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