Upper Mustang trekking is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Upper Mustang is an ancient Himalayan kingdom, called the forbidden kingdom, lying in the center North of Nepal, as an inclusion in Tibet. It was a semi-independent and remote Tibetan Kingdom on the territory of Nepal, and the walled city of Lo-Manthnag was its the capital city. A king ruled over the Mustangi (name of the people from the periphery of Lo-Manthang) until 2007/8. Nowadays, it is a regular district of Nepal, consisting of two distinct regions Southern and Northern parts, where traditions, language and culture are alike Tibetan in origin. It was open to foreigners since 1992 and according to the tourism history of Nepal, only a handful of foreigners could visit this region before. It is still considered as “barren as a dead deer”, where beauty and happiness exist in spite of hardship, enjoyable by the grace of its beautiful natural landscapes and isolation. Accordingly, trekkers will explore remote areas, natural caves, Buddhist monasteries and superb colorful landscapes.
Imposing Buddhist Monasteries are built in the Mustang and they inspire the visitors to encounter the remaining of the Buddhist life and culture in the region. Tiji festival is part of this culture. It is one of the most important festival for the local people in the Mustang region. It is organized as an annual event in Lo-Manthang: the capital city of Upper Mustang. Local people used to say Tenji, but it became Tiji an abbreviation of Tempa Chhririm which means Prayer for world peace. In this case, the Tenji celebrates the Victory of Buddha’s incarnation.
The trek starts from Kagbeni to reach Lo Manthang. On the way, trekkers will see many chortens, stupas, caves, prayer wheels and Mani walls along the entire route. The Upper-Mustang is still considered as a controlled area. Therefore, trekkers, in this region, should be at the least two persons, should stay at the least ten days, and pay a fee of U$500.00 each. Staying more is possible and will be charged U$50.00 more per day and per person.
Day 02: Preparation day /sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Transfer to Pokhara (850m), O/N in hotel
Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2720m), commence trek to Kagbeni (2800m), 4 hrs, site of entry in the Upper Mustang
Day 05: Trek to Chele (3150m), 6 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Geling (3570m),6/7 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Dhakmar (3450m), 5/6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3810m), 7/8hrs
Day 09: Tiji Festival
Day 10: Tiji Festival
Day 11: Tiji Festival
Day 12: Descend trek to Tsarang (3560m), 4 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Shyangbochen (3800m), 6/7hrs
Day 14: Trek to Chuksang (2980m), 5/6hrs
Day 15: Trek to Muktinath (3760m), 6.5 hrs
Day 16: trek to Jomsom (2720m), via Lupra village (2750m), 5/7 hrs
Day 17: Fly/Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara, transfer to hotel
Day 18: Sightseeing in Pokhara, O/N in hotel
Day 19: Fly/drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 20: Free day/Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 21: Final departure from Kathmandu for your further destination.
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- Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up/drive
- Domestic airfare/land transport service according to program and contract
- Hotel accommodation on Kathmandu and Pokhara according to itinerary and plan
- Three meals in the day during the trek, sightseeing in Kathmandu and in Pokhara as per program and itinerary with monument entrance fees
- Hot drinks: Tea and Coffee
- Special permits for Upper-Mustang region
- Annapurna Conservation Area permits (ACAP)
- TIMS Cards
- All kinds of kitchen staffs, kitchen equipment and food during the trek if it is camping trek
- Guide and assistants, porter’s daily wages with their insurance
- Staffs food and transportation
- Travel insurance
- International airfare and airport tax, Nepal entry visa fee
- Personal items and expenses
- Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, hot water for showers, snacks, chocolate bars, telephone-bills, internet and laundry service
- Personal trekking gears
- Anything extra activities which are out of itinerary
- Emergency evacuation (rescue: Helicopter)
- Changed itinerary cause of political strikes, disturbances, landslide etc
- Additional staffs and horse riding/renting
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