Upper Mustang (Lo-Manthang) A Controlled
area trek
(Tour code HAT025)
Duration:- 19 days
Elevation:- Lo Manthang (3520)
Degree of difficulty:- Moderate-Strenuous
Culture:- Thakali
Major Attraction of the trek:- Landscape, culture, special
permits area, Monastery
Sights:- Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Mustang himal, Nilgiri,
etc.
This trek is the most popular and fascinating trek in
Nepal. The HMG of Nepal gave permission to the trekkers
in 1991 under strict control on obtaining a special permit
for this region. The strictness is enforced to protect
the tradition and as well as the environment of this region.
So limited numbers of Tourist are allowed to visit this
area. Therefore Mustang area is able to protect its own
typical Tibetan culture. The main attraction of this trek
is Lo Manthang. It’s the capital of Mustang and
the people of Lo Manthang are known as “Lobas”.
Local king “Mustangi Raja” is also in existence
as a honorary Regional King.
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by our representative
and transfer to the Hotel. At the hotel briefing about
the program by our representative.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Visit Swoyambhunath, one of the world’s glorious
Buddhist chaitya. Kathmandu city including Kumari temple
and Durbar Square. Then Patan city, the city of craftsmen;
major attractions: Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Golden
Temple and Tibetan Handicraft Center.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Pokhara and overnight
Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m) and trek to
Kagbeni (2810m) 4hrs and overnight
Day 05: Kagbeni-Chusang (2920m) 5hrs
Day 06: Chusang-Samar (3050m) 5hrs
Day 07: Samar-Ghami (3550m) 5hrs
Day 08: Ghami-Lo Gekar (3600m) 5hrs
Day 09: Lo Gekar-Lo Manthang (3760m) 5hrs
Day10: Lo Manthang
Day 11: Lo Manthang-Tsarang(3520) 5hrs
Day 12: Tsarang-Samar (3050m) 5hrs
Day 13: Samar-Chusang (2920m) 5hrs
Day 14: Chusang-Kagbeni (2810m) 5hrs
Day 15: Kagbeni-Jomsom (2700m) 3hrs
Day 16: Flight back Jomsom/Pokhara
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
The flight lasts for 30 minutes to Kathmandu. During the
flight on can enjoy the majestic view of the snow capped
mountains of Himalayan Ranges of Nepal.
Day 18 : Kathmandu sightseeing
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur
Day19: Transfer to the airport for international departure.
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