Mustang Trek, The Ancient Kingdom Trek, Upper Mustang, Lomangthang, Yari, Namgel, Mustang Tea house trek

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Trekking in Nepal : Mustang Trek (The Ancient Kingdom Trek)

The former Himalayan kinddom of Mustang is an arid and starkly beautiful land. Long protected from mass tourism its allure has come from its inaccesibiity and its reputation as a last bastion of traditional Tibetan culture. Mustang has a long, rich and co

Duration - 18	Max Altitude: 3850m
Trek Name: Mustang Trek (The Ancient Kingdom Trek) Trek Code: R 06	Max Group Size: 2+
	Cost: Depend on Numbers

Mustang Trek starts from Jomsom. For the destination in Jomsom , we can fly to Pokhara 30 minute or private overland transport or public tourist bus. It is around 200 km far from Kathmandu. This area is lies in north-west region of Nepal and Tibet boarder. From Pokhara we fly to Jomsom or we can hire a overland transport until Jomsom. Then we start trek from Jomsom. The land is also covered with other glittering snow peaks like Nilgiri, Tukche and Muktinath, the famous shrine of Hindus. The trek takes you to the walled town of Lo-Manthang, a visually extraordinary place, home of the present Mustang's King and full of beautiful temples and Gomba.

As per old treaty between Nepal and China, Mustang was saved from being a part of the People's Republic when their forces invaded Tibet in 1959. To-day this windswept mountain realm harbors one of the last authentic remnants of Tibetan culture.

Musstang is 200 kilometers into the hinterland that constitutes mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions. The view of wind swept Kali-Gandaki valley, vast spaces around Kagbeni and vast ridges that straggle high mountains provide a mind-blowing experience

Two distinct regions, northern and southern, form the Upper Mustang area. Five villages inhabited by people of Managi origin dominate the southern area. The Managi people call themselves Gurung people though they are geographically and culturally very different from the majority Gurungs who dwell the Annapurna foothills in the mid western Nepal. Where as the ancient kingdom with its capital Lo lies in the northern area - where the language, traditions are purely Tibetan. Lo maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951. The king of Lo still retains his title and he has been given the honorary rank of Colonel in the Nepal Army.

Our trek to this land of magic and mystery begins at Jomsom, following the swift flowing Thak Khola to Kaagbeni, a ruined citadel town that guards the entrance into Mustang. Entering Mustang, we visit the 16th century monastery at Charang and the fortress city of Lhomathangang. Here we observe the splendor and traditions of old Tibet that have suffered extinction in Tibet due to the Chinese takeover of its sovereignty. On our return from Mustang we visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath and end our trek in Jomsom.

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu airport, Pickup to hotel O/N hotel. Day 02: Drove Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus around 5 hrs. This day your journey will be start from 7 hrs from hotel O/N hotel in Pokhara. Day 03: Fly 20minutes Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m, Trek Starts from Jomsom - Eklebhatti 2740 and Kagbeni 2810m O/N Camping approx 5:30 hrs OR You can hire private transport util Jomsom. Day 04: Trek Kagbeni - Chele Tangwe village3020m, to Chhusang village2940m, stunning red cliff, Tsaile gate, Tsaile village O/N Chhusang village 5-6 hrs walking. Day 05: Trek Chhusang village to Samar 3659m via Chele 3050, Taklamla 3240m, Dzonla 3550m - O/N Samar village 5-6 hrs walking. Day 06: Trek Samar to Gelling 3510m, - Bena 3850, Yamdo, Yamdo La 3770, Shyammochen 3820m pass, Tsarang Ghami village, long mhane wall, impressive Chorten and amazing landscape of red cliff, Ghiling village and monastery veiw. 7-8 hrs walking. Day 07: Trek Geling to Tsarang 3620, Tsarang NYI 3960m pass, Ghami La Old Chorten, Mendong Pass, Dragmar 3920m pass 7-8 hrs walking. 08: Trek Tsarang to Lomanthang 3730m - The ancient walled city and capital of Mustang, the palace where Mustangi King and Queen live in the three monasteries - "Jhampa Gompa", "Thupchen Gompa" and "Chhode Gompa", monastic school, Amchi's clinic and impressive chortens. Side trip to Namgyal village and monastery 6-7 hrs. walking. Day 09 ~ 11 Lomanthang meeting with King and queen side trip to Namgyal Gumba, Thinkar Gumba and Namdrol Gumba by horse riding. Nenyol village, 60m long mhane, Garphu Gompa, Nyiphuk Cave Monastery and cave, O/N camp in Lomangthang. Day 12: Lomanthang - Dhakmar, via Lo Gyakar More than 1200 years old Ghar Gompa It is famous for rock paintings, and amazing landscape of red cliff 6-7 hrs walking O/N Dhakmar. Day 13: Dhakmar - Samar, Chungsi cave monastery - anunique place of great beauty and natural formations 7-8 hrs walking O/N Samar. Day 14: Samar - Muktinath (Hindu temple) 3760m 8-9 hrs O/N Muktinath. Day 15: Muktinath to Jomsom O/N Jomsom. Day 16: Fly Jomsom- Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu bu tourist bus. Day 17: Free day. Day 18: Leave Kathmand transport to airport.
Trips Start Dates:
August / Spetember / October / November / March / April / May / June
Included in your trip:
Airport Transfer and Full day Sightseeing by Private transport. Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by Tourist Bus including Lunch. Flight Pokhara - Jomsom- Pokhara including airport tax. Special Trekking Permit Fee (US$ 650.00) and Annapurna conservation project permit fee. Trekking Guide and other nessary Staff to prepare meal and Porters, Mule Porters as per requirement as well as their necessary insurance fee, meals and allowance. 3 meal per day and overnight at camping Tent or lodge trekking. Accommodation in Kathmandu 3 Nights and Pokhara 1 nights including breakfast on 2/3 star hotel.
Not included:
Travels Insurance for Trekkers. Personal & Trekking equipments for trekkers. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc. Main meal in Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel stay. Sightseeing tour in Kathmand and Pokhara. Tips and Gifts etc.
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