The name Mustang refers to the arid Tibet -like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, lying beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang is the land of barley fields, pastures for grazing herds. Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions the southern region with five villages inhabited by people related to the Manangis and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of Lo) where the language culture and traditions are almost purely Tibetan.Mustangs being a restricted area there are certain formalities required by the government of Nepal in obtaining a special permit with liaison officer.
The long forbidden region of upper Mustang is now open to limited number of trekkers. After an exciting flight through the Kali Gandaki, we land in Jomsom and begin trekking north towards the kingdom of Mustang. Hiking past the villages with multi -storied houses, monasteries and crumbling castles we reach (4100 m.) Lho-Monthang, the walled capital of this kingdom. Mustang trek can be done during the summer months when the people are most active in the fields, villages and monasteries.
Trekking Grade: Moderate / High Altitude
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Half-day valley sightseeing tour and necessary preparation for trek
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara fly to Jomsom (2713m) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m.)
Day 05: Trek to Chele (3200m.)
Day 06: Trek to Shyangboche (3800m.)
Day 07: Trek to Tsarang (3650m.)
Day 08: Trek to Lo Monthang (3760m.)
Day 09: Excursion to King Palace and visit Mustang King at his palace.
Day 10: Trek to Lo Ghekar (3800m)
Day 11: Trek to Geling (3510m)
Day 12: Trek to Samar (3700m.)
Day 13: Trek to Tetang (3100m.)
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath (3800m.)
Day 15: Excursion day in Muktinath.
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.)
Day 17: Jomsom fly back to Pokhara and overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Pokhara drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Full day sightseeing around Kathamndu valley.
Day 20: Transfer to international airport.
