Overview
Upper Mustang trekking is one of Nepal’s most mysterious and least identified kingdoms. The landscape of Mustang is an unproductive moonscape of worn sandstone pillars that are irregular moraine terraces, which presents a colorful mosaic made up mainly of earthen reds, yellows and brown. Upper mustang trekking is moderately easy trekking along the acceptable route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the exceptional heart of Mustang.
The trekking to Mustang is through an nearly treeless barren landscape. Strong winds generally blow across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal.
Upper Mustang lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is possibly the last remnant of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & remote rest of the World. It was able to evolve its own unique culture and tradition that is so rich & unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital is a walled city ruled by a religious king. life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries at a leisurely pace.
As everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides stunning mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the trails rise from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.
Quick Facts
Best Time
AUTUMN & SPRING
Our Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu :
Transfer to your hotel by private car, followed by a half-day city sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Day 2 - Fly to Pokhara :
Arrive in Pokhara, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of this beautiful city.
Day 3 :
Fly to Jomsom
Day 4 :
Trek from Kagbeni to Chele
Day 5 :
Trek from Chele to Syangboche
Day 6 :
Trek from Syangboche to Ghami
Day 7 :
Trek from Ghami to Tsarang
Include
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Flight Ticket for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
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Private transportation from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (trek start) and Syauli Bhatti (trek end) to Pokhara
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Two nights accommodation with breakfast (room with attached bathroom) at Kathmandu & Pokhara *** Star Hotel
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Accommodation (total 8 nights): Four nights room with attached bathroom at Ulleri, Ghorepani, Chomrong & Jhinu Danda. Four-night standard room at Tadapani, Himalayan, Annapurna Base Camp, and Bamboo (Generally twin Sharing room)
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All standard meals (9 lunches, 8 dinners, and 9 breakfasts) during the trek
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Government licensed leader (guide), an assistant trekking guide for 12 or more trekkers. Porters to help trekkers luggage ( 1 porter for two trekkers, max luggage limit per trekker is 9 kg)
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Guides and porters costs – including meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
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Water purification tablets
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Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) fee
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Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
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Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
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All government, local taxes, and official expenses
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Arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
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Souvenir – company’s T-shirt & cap
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Farewell dinner at the end of the trek in Kathmandu
Exclude
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International flight airfare
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Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
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Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per person)
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Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
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Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, bottled water or boiled water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
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Personal clothing and gear
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Travel insurance has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation along with medical coverage
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Tips for guide and porters
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Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances outside company control like landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc
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All the costs and expenses, which are not listed in “What is included in the 11 days Annapurna Tour Package?” above will be counted as excludes