Deatil Itinerary for
Mustang Trans Himalayan Trek - 16 Nights/
17 Days Trip
Day 01:
Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl.
airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel
in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for
welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu
and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02:
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day
trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu
and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus
temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the
subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba),
and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of
Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring
surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which
is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding
prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After
your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering
wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees
of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar
Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures
and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back
to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what
to do and doesn't in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances
to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or
simply relax at the hotel.
Day 03:
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft), 7-8 hrs drive
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus
station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful
river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer
to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight
at hotel.
Day 04:
Pokhara-Jomsom to Kagbeni (2,858/9,374ft), 3-4 hrs walk
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom,
a super scenic flight of 20 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter
of Mustang. a large town and a headquarter of the Mustang region, it is also a
major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt
Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, From
Jomsom trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about
3 hrs and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour
of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni,
an interesting wind swept villages situated on the main age old Trans himalayan
salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival, check in the Lodge
with afternoon free for a stroll around the village.
Day 05:
Kagbeni to chele (3050m/10,004ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Our journey starts with a special permit check up and onwards to the riverbank
of Kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we have scenic picturesque place to
stop through the sandy and windy trails. This trails follows the up and downhill.
Firstly we'll reach at Tangbe village with crops field. From here we trek forward
to Chhusang after ½ hour walk and crossing the river head up to the huge
red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel
through which the Kaligandaki follows. We head on to small ridges reach at Chele
village after 18 kilometers for overnight at basic teahouses with a Tibetans life
style.
On teahouse style trek you will have basic food (Nepalese typical food,
noodles, breads etc) and normal twin sharing accommodation. This is real adventure
in the high Himalaya and nothing to expect luxurious. On camping style trek
you'll be served from our own kitchen and made by special trekking chef and
will get a twin sharing tented accommodation (Single occupancy available on
request).
Day 06:
Chele to Syanbochen, (3475m/11,398ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Today, we start our trek again and walk further to Eklo Bhatti. We'll climbs
to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with
views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Danda. Further descends
a little to the village of Samar for our lunch. Further walk around 3 hrs similar
walk will reach you at Syanbochen after 8 kilometers for the overnight. Remaining
time explore the surrounding area.
Day 07:
Syanbochen to Ghaymi (3520m/11,546ft), 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) passing few
teahouses, chorten and local villages which is like Tibetan style of houses with
open Varanda, and crosses over a few other passes. The longer climb will be to
Nyi Pass (4,010m/13,193ft) after lunch, we descend to our overnight stop at Ghaymi
after 12 kilometers walk.
Day 08:
Ghaymi to Charang (3500m/11,480ft), 4-5 hrs walk
We start you trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk and easily get to the
Charang for the overnight. After crossing Ghaymi Khola, the trail climbs to a
plateau and passes beside a very long Mani wall (Secret stone wall of the Buddhism).
From the end of the wall the trail heads east to Tsarang after 11 kilometers up
and down to get to our teahouse for tonight stop.
Day 09:
Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700m/12,136ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Today, we trek to Lo-Mangthang with a magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna
I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends to Tsarang Chu Canyon and then climbs
steeply after crossing the river. Further the trail ascends gently to the 3,850m
windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley. While descending
to Lo-Mangthang, views of the walled city appear magnificent with its hills on
the Tibetan Border. We stay at teahouse for the overnight stop. Rest of the time
explores the surrounding area.
Day 10:
Explore the Lo-Mangthang
Today you may have many choices to explore the surrounding areas. Visit Namgyal
Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa situates on a hilltop, which serves as an important
monastery of the local community and also as a local court. After visiting Namgyal
Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, which is a village of around 40 houses, the
last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang and stroll back to hotel. Or
you may have another option to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house"
the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hal which are the main attraction
of this town. Another attraction is the four- story building of the Raja's palace
as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya. The interesting place
where you may not tired to explore more and more. There are many places to explore
and manage your time to explore the places. Every monastery requires the donations
and entry fees which is made by your own.
Day 11:
Lo-Mangthang to Ghar Gumpa, 4-5 hrs walk
After a wonderful time at Lo-Mangthang we back to Ghar Gumpa which is also interesting
place to explore the local area takes 4-5 hrs. During the walk you'll suffer the
dusty wind and as suggested to walk in the morning.
Day 12:
Ghar Gumpa to Ghiling (3806m/12,484ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Today, we will back to Ghiling as our journey for our overnight stay after a
long walk takes 5-6 hrs. After arrival and lunch enjoy the day explore the area
but it will be dusty better to walk in evening time.
Day 13:
Ghiling to Chele (3050m/10,004ft), 5-6 hrs walk
We re-track back to Ghiling for the overnight stop after 5 hrs walk. You will
have wonderful scenery during the journey with a Himalayan view. Enjoy your trip
and overnight at teahouse.
Day 14:
Chele to Jomsom (2700/8,856ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Today, we will have a last day trek as well as long. It is better to walk early
start as before and trek to Kagbeni finished the upper Mustang trails and join
to the normal as Annapurna circuit trek. After lunch at Kagbeni will head on to
Jomsom for the overnight stop.
Day 15:
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to
Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport guide will transfer to the lakeside
hotel. Rest of the time explores the lake and overnight at hotel.
Day 16:
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 7-8 hrs drive
Morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop
for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu
guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding
areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 17:
Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family,
friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence
any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll
be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your
onwards destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
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