14 Days Upper Mustang Trek: Last forbidden of Kingdom in Nepal

                                                    
                                                    destination
                                                    Annapurna
                                                
                                                    duration
                                                    14 Days
                                                
                                                    grade
                                                    Moderate
                                                
                                                    start/end point
                                                    Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                                
                                                    region
                                                    Annapurna
                                                
                                                    max altitude
                                                    3860m
                                                
                                                    group size
                                                    2-12
                                                
                                                    meal
                                                    All inclusive
                                                
                                                    activity
                                                    5-6 Hrs
                                                
                                                    accommodation
                                                    Tea House
                                                
                                                    season
                                                    All Season

14 Days Upper Mustang Trek

14 Days Upper Mustang trek offers a spectacular trekking experience in the remote trans-Himalayan mountain region of Nepal.

14 Days Upper Mustang Trek winds its way to the shrouded Buddhist universe of the Kingdom of Mustang, otherwise called Lo. This remote trans-Himalayan mountain territory outskirts Tibet and has a particular Tibetan feel to it, both in its kin and culture and in its parched scene of high bluffs and shakes of bizarre developments and hues. The trek visits Kagbeni, the door to Upper Mustang, at that point on through an obvious scene in the downpour shadow of the Dhaulagiri massif to Lo-Manthang, the seat of past Kings of the Kingdom of Lo.

Investigate caverns, rock compositions, cloisters, and gompa and get the hang of something about the way of life of this territory. All-encompassing perspectives on Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and others, are especially part of this energizing excursion! Inside Lo Manthang itself a visit to Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar, the last principle town in the northwest of the territory, just as the King's royal residence, brings further social comprehension of the zone. There is likewise an amchi (customary Tibetan specialist) historical center and school, where guests can find out about this old recuperating craftsmanship and how it is being adjusted to meet advanced circumstances.

A couple of hours' stroll from Lo Manthang is Gyakar with its well known Gompa. Ghar Gompa is more than 1,200 years of age, is devoted to Guru Rinpoche, who voyaged these territories around then. The Gompa is well known for its stone artworks, and the reality it is accepted that on the off chance that you make a desire here, it will work out as expected. So make a desire at the Ghar Gompa, and want to return again sometime in the not so distant future! The trek is a moderately high elevation (3,000m to 3,800m), which is in one way or another increased by the dry air. While it is no issue for those conceived at this elevation to go at speed, guests will be all the more comfortable in their climb to maintain a strategic distance from any height related issues. By and large, strolling happens from 5 to 7 hours per day and a few ways are especially breezy and dusty. In any case, this trek into the confined zone of Upper Mustang, which to a limited extent follows the old salt course, is something that will stay in one's memory for eternity.

Upper Mustang Trek Highlights

You will stroll back to the historical backdrop of Lo Manthang subsequent to investigating the royal residence of lord Lo.
You can walk unreservedly without stressing over the downpour as the district lies in the downpour shadow territory of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
You will have profound feel strolling through numerous Gompas, chortens, fluttering petition banners, caverns, rock works of art, and exceptionally old religious communities.
You will get a live look at Tibetan impact on the regular exercises and culture of local people there.
You will continue further on the outing with the luring perspectives on Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and different chains of mountains.

ITINERARY

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Day 1 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/3020ft) Duration: 6 hrs

Assist by a guide to transfer from Hotel to Tourist Bus Departure place at 06:00 Hrs and about 6 hours journey toward Pokhara where overnight accommodation with BB Plan is arranged.

Day 2 : From Pokhara fly to Jomsom (2700m/8855ft) & Trek to Kagbeni (2800m/9185ft) Duration: 3 hrs

Our guide assists you to transfer for Pokhara Airport to fly for Jomsom. This scenic adventurous flight takes about 20-25 minutes passing through the world’s deepest George presenting spectacular mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Ranges and Fishtail with several famous peaks within the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area from its both sides. The airstrip is in Jomsom, the main village in the Kali Gandaki valley. Jomsom is the beginning point of our trek. After landing here we start our trek toward Kagbeni which takes about 3-4 hours walk. Kagbeni is also the checkpoint for entrance to restricted Upper Mustang Trekking. We can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche peak while walking the trail in the opposite direction. Your overnight accommodation is set here in tented camp/tea house/Lodge.

Day 3 : Kagbeni to Chele (3110m/10200ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs

After the formalities of showing your restricted area trekking permit in Kagbeni, we start our trekking early because in Mustang there is heavy wind which gets up later in the day, blowing dust and sand around. In the route, we can see Nilgiri glowing orange in the first rays of the sun. We take the western route, following the east bank of the river until we reach the end of a broad valley Chuksang, where we cross the Kali Gandaki. After Kagbeni, the trail climbs up, giving us a good view of the village, the valley, and Nilgiri. At first, the path follows the river closely and later it leads eastwards to flat dry, desert-like land. Here the scenery is amazing and very characteristic of Mustang with red sandstone pillars and rock formations with fantastic forms and colors, formed by thousands of years of erosion. The first main village we reach, Tangbe, has red and whitewashed houses and on the other side of the river from here are caves, perched high in a vertical wall, which were believed as habitations in previous times. Chaile appears as a small white dot at the end of the canyon. The trail towards here descends gradually to the river-bed – this area is well-known for its fossils. The wide valley ends abruptly at a vertical cliff and a bridge crosses the Kali Gandaki, which flows through a natural tunnel in the cliff. The valley narrows further north and a steep trail leads us up to Chele, which is a small town with good views towards the Himalayan ranges. Our tented camp or tea house accommodation is set here in Chele for today.

Day 4 : Chele to Geling (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs

Today we will climb the treeless, waterless territory, at the edge of a stupendous soak ravine to a pass a stone cairn at 3540m. The trail at that point makes a long slow plummet to Samar town. The Annapurna, still overwhelmed by Nilgiri, is obvious far toward the south. We'll move up above Samar to an edge and plummet into an enormous canyon. The trail proceeds through another valley field, crosses a stream and moves up to an edge at 3800m. The course navigates another pass, pursues an edge and dives to Shyangmochen. From here, we tenderly move to a go at 3770m and dive into Geling Town. Overnight stay at a guesthouse - breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5 : Geling to Charang (3620m/11875ft) Duration: 4 hrs

From Geling, the trail climbs tenderly up to the intriguing go of NYI La and slides beneath the blue, dark and red precipices. We traverse the steel extension of the Tangmar Chu (stream) and land at the longest Mani divider in Colt. We move over another go at 3,600 m and start the long delicate plunge to Charang town. The huge five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are amazing attractions here. We can likewise watch the accumulations of statues, Thankas and other huge depictions of the situated Buddha. Over night stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6 : Charang to Lo - Manthang (3840m/12595ft) Duration: 3 hrs

Our trail climbs consistently until Lo-Gekar. Lo-Gekar Gompa is more seasoned than Samye Gompa in Tibet. It is in certainty one of the most established Gompas the area. In the wake of visiting Lo-Gekar, we proceed with our upper Horse trek to Lo-Manthang. The trail to Lo-Manthang is well-characterized with some minor climbing. We will pass the walled city of Lo along the preliminary, at that point make a short plummet, cross a stream and move to the level of Lo-Manthang. Over night stay at a guesthouse - breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7 : Exploration of Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar and return 4 - 6 hrs

We will climb for two hours to Namgyal Gompa. This is arranged on a peak and here is a significant cloister for the neighborhood network. It additionally underpins a neighborhood court. After our visit to Namgyal Gompa, we proceed with our visit to Tingkhar. This is the last town toward the northwest of Lomanthang with around 40 houses. Subsequent to visiting the two spots we will come back to Lomanthang. Over night stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 8 : Lo-Manthang to Drakmar (3820m/12530ft) 6-7 hrs

Today our trail rises consistently and offers a keep going look at Lo Manthang before climbing an edge at 4070m and proceeding to the Chogo La (4210m/13810ft). This is the most elevated point on our Upper Bronco Trek. The trail at that point advances to a short, soak plummet and crosses the Charang Stream. We will move to Lo Geker and touch base at Ghar Gompa, a little cloister. We at that point climb the edge, cross a valley and elevated glades, and afterward drop down a lofty dissolved way to Drakmar. Over night stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 : Drakmar to Shyangmochen (3800m/12465ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs

The trail presently drops, passing the stone dividers and fields of Drakmar before moving to an edge. It further plunges to the lower some portion of Ghami and after that to Jaite (3820m), dropping again to Chhung-Kah. We keep on tama Gaon (3710m) and down to Shyangmochen. Over night stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 10 : Shyangbochen to Chhusang (2980m/9775ft) 6 hrs

Our long climb presently pursues a stream right down to Chhusang. We can likewise take an elective course to Samar visiting Ranchung Cavern. The elective course is only 30-minutes longer. Overnight stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 11 : Chusang to Muktinath (3800m/12465ft) Duration: 7 hrs

Today we will pursue the stream, pass Chhusang town and make a short steep rising onto the valley floor. We continue climbing until we arrive at a little go from where we can see Muktinath and the red painted Buddhist Religious communities. Subsequent to navigating the pass, we drop down to the stream and cross by means of a suspension connect. We climb for some time and stroll through the towns to Muktinath. This course is exceptionally famous for the Fossil stone "Saligrams" which is for the most part found among Tetang and Gyu La Pass (4077m). It additionally offers a stupendous 140 degree perspective on the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Himalayan range. Over night stay at a guesthouse – breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 12 : Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8855ft) Duration: 6 hrs

As we begin the final day’s hiking, Dhaulagiri glows orange and the yellow in the early morning sun. Today we take a side trip to the Bon Punt soling monastery in Lubra, before returning to Jomsom for the flight back to Pokhara. The trail is rather sporadic. From a small hill, the views of Muktinath are good and it is plain that much of the valley is used for agriculture. We soon reach the Panga Khola valley and the track follows the course of the river, but high upstream. We have to cross the river and walk downstream on the other side, which seems like a major detour but is necessitated by the steep cliffs further down. After a steep ascent and descent, we come to an area of pine forest – a surprising change of scenery! We are high above the river again and must cross two bigger side-valleys on the way downstream. Eventually, we come to some fenced-in fields and a garden with apple trees, near Lubra’s village school. The settlement of Lubra consists of about 20 houses near a bend in the river and was founded in connection with the establishment of the Bon Punt soling monastery in the 12th century. This is one of the very few Bon monasteries remaining in Nepal. Bon was the predominant religion in Tibet before the spread of Buddhism and is also called the fifth tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In the monastery are pictures of four Lokapalas and Buddha Shakyamuni. Bags of masks hang from the ceiling. It is still the tradition today that the head member of Lubra’s nine major families automatically becomes a priest. After Lubra, the trail leads to the Kali Gandaki and we have to leap across the river Panga a couple of times! At the confluence of the two rivers, we join the caravan of tourists going to Jomsom.

Day 13 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara transfer to Hotel and Explore Pokhara.

We take early morning 20min flight from Jomsom to Pokhara; we transfer you to the Hotel there in Bb Plan. The day we give you a chance for exploring the beautiful valley Pokhara with its Natural and cultural beauty

Day 14 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

After having breakfast your trip starts by a drive back from Pokhara to Katmandu by tourist Coach about 6 hours driving (or take a short 30-minute flight) and overnight is arranged in Kathmandu as per agreed category with BB Plan. At evening Sherpa Expedition and Trekking, Private Limited invites you to join in a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese cultural restaurant.

SERVICES

Cost Includes

All ground transportation by private Car/Jeep including airport transfers.
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Two-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
Both way flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara including departure taxes
Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide), porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Sherpa Expedition, and Trekking duffel bag, and trekking map.
All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, Special trekking permit), please bring 2 passport size photos for permit
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
Personal Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
Cold drinks, water, snacks, and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek
Personal trekking equipment’s
Tips for trekking staff

EQUIPMENTS

The following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek as the bag pack for the hiking in Nepal and the gear play a vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipment/things that you will not be using for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are.

General

Seasonable Sleeping bag and down Jacket (If you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
Duffle bag (We will provide duffle bag during the trek Sherpa Expedition & Trekking need to be returned after the trek)
A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket (Must have for morning and evening above 3,000m)ve 3,000m)
Daypack

Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyes

A pair of half gloves
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neckwarmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hand

A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Center Body

long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal Tops
wool Jackets or pullover
Artificial sports bras for (Women and girls)
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body

Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
windproof and waterproof trousers
warmer trouser
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Feet

A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Socks liner
Light shoes and sneaker
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted Adhesive Bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment
Insect testing / anti-itch treatment
Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

(Note our company guide will carry the medicines and first aid kits during the trek. However, we recommend better to bring your personal first-aid kit as well)

Miscellaneous, but must useable

4 pic passport sizes with original passport
Water bottle & filter
Flight details (please make a copy and leave one pic at our office in KTM because of if you won to change your flight date)
Bathroom kit (conform, should be included Toilet papers put on the plastic bag, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things

Comfortable trekking poles
Best energy dry foods (up to you)
Power Bank and music players
Camera (Memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

GOOD TO KNOW

Accommodation

You will be staying in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The best teahouses are readily available during the trek. You may find comfortable and well- developed teahouses having attached bathroom, however, some teahouses may have shared toilet facilities. All accommodation is on a twin-shared basis.

Meals and drink during the trek

You will be served BB basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara whereas all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) will be provided during the trek. You may not have a cuisine as per your desire but a teahouse of this trail offers you local Dhal Bhat (rice and lentils) and a variety of food. You may get to have stream clean water however we recommend you to use water purifying pills.

Physical fitness

Ghorepani Poonhill trek is an easy and short trek suitable for all beginners who have the ability to walk 4-5 hours a day. Past hiking or trekking experience would be a plus point. Trekkers with a pre-existing medical condition such as lung, heart diseases should consult your doctor before the trip.

Transportation

We use a private car for the airport to hotel pick and drop and drive from Nayapul to Pokhara is also included. If you do not feel like taking a drive to Pokhara, a short flight to Pokhara is also available.

Best time to travel

A short trek to the Himalayas is quite windy. Remember to carry warm clothes with you. This trek is usually done in autumn and spring seasons, you are much more likely to see the clear views of more than ten peaks from the top of Poonhill, however, this trek can be done throughout the year.