Description
Trekking in Mustang, Mustang is popular as a “Lost Kingdom of Tibet”, landscape similar as Tibetan plateau, in rain shadow of Himalaya with remains of ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture. Behind Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range, a vast barren ridges with sandy plateau which has dramatic change of color depending on season. There are Gurung and Thakali settlements close to Kali Gandaki river at around 2000 to 4000m. Normal tourist lodges and local tea house available. During summer, gypsy’s camp can be seen, grazing their cattle.
The early history of Lo is shrouded in legend, myth and mystery. Teeji festival during May is one of the biggest and special ceremony, so many local people from different villages come to attend it. The terrain is striking, cultivated barley field in dessert, flat roofed village, Chorten and passes with colorful prayer flags, rocky hills with cave like dwellings are the highlights of the trek.
landscape of amazing rock formation which has almost 10,000 man made caves which was a buriel chambers. Later used as a dwelling for people and in later years it is used as meditation (Cham in Tibetan) chambers who would like to be in isolation.
Travel through the Kali Gandaki canyon and crossing over high passes where fluttering prayer flags be seen. Optional possibility to go further and longer route to Damodar Kund (lake) to Saribung (6340m) and Bhrikuti (6364m) peaks for more adventure high treks which comes to Nar valley.
NOTE: All trips can be customized as per your interest, fitness level and schedule.
Duration
17 DAYS
Grade
MODERATE
Driving Duration
4-7 HRS
Altitude
MAX 4325 M
Group Size
2-15 PAX
Season
MARCH TO MAY & OCT TO DEC
Route itinerary
Fly to Pokhara, Explore Lakeside, Then Early Flight to Jomsom to Begin Trek to Kagbeni
Fly to Pokhara and explore rest of the afternoon visiting by the lake side. There are good restaurant and shops for souvenirs. We take the earlier flight to Jomsom due to the strong winds in the afternoon. Meet your staff and start trek to Kagbeni.
Trek North Along Riverbeds with Fossil Finds and Canyon Views to Chele (3,050m)
After checking formality, trek north by crossing river beds, where you might find fossils of Kali Gandaki. With view of canyon of the Lungpa Khola, we continue uphill route to Chele (3050m) by tunnel gully which gradually open up reaching Geling.
Cross Nyi La and Lho La Passes (3,950m) to Reach the Walled Kingdom of Lo-Manthang
Trekking over 3000 meter in deep canyon, passes with bushes around. We cross Nyi pass of 3950m and long descent to Ghemi. Leaving route of Dragmar, we continue to Tsarang, cross Lho la pass of 3950 meter and descend to Lo-Manthang.
Explore Lo-Manthang: Ancient Monasteries, Royal Palace, and Salt Trade Legacy
Visit King Palace, Champa Lhakang, Thugchen Gompa established from 1420s. Lomanthang was the main centre for salt and wool trading to Tibet from Kali Gandaki. Visit to western valley with places call Tingkar, Kimling, Phuwa and Namgyal gompa and eastern
Trek to Yara via Kali Gandaki Gorge and Visit the Ancient Luri Gompa in Cliffside Caves
Trek down to the village of Dri at the bottom of the Kali Gandaki gorge, then follow the Puyon Khola, upto Yara village. A tough trek excursion to 14 century old Luri gompa or Tashi Khabum in rocky cliff. We return to Yara for overnight.
Trek Through Changing River Trails: Crossing Ghechang, Tangya, Yak, and Mustang Khola
We trek down by crossing river frequently – depending on seasonal movement of the tributaries of Kali Gandaki – Ghechang Khola, Tangya Khola, Yak Khola, Mustang Khola etc., we may change the route.
Return via Muktinath: Sacred Hindu-Buddhist Site and Flight Back to Kathmandu via Pokhara
We take option retur route to Muktinath. More trekkers arriving from Annapurna circuit crossing Thorong pass and from Jomsom. Many locals visit Muktinath as the Holy Hindu and Buddhist temple. Return to Jomsom to fly back via Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Fly to Pokhara, Explore Lakeside, Then Early Flight to Jomsom to Begin Trek to Kagbeni
Fly to Pokhara and explore rest of the afternoon visiting by the lake side. There are good restaurant and shops for souvenirs. We take the earlier flight to Jomsom due to the strong winds in the afternoon. Meet your staff and start trek to Kagbeni.
Fly to Pokhara, Explore Lakeside, Then Early Flight to Jomsom to Begin Trek to Kagbeni
Fly to Pokhara and explore rest of the afternoon visiting by the lake side. There are good restaurant and shops for souvenirs. We take the earlier flight to Jomsom due to the strong winds in the afternoon. Meet your staff and start trek to Kagbeni.
Cross Nyi La and Lho La Passes (3,950m) to Reach the Walled Kingdom of Lo-Manthang
Trekking over 3000 meter in deep canyon, passes with bushes around. We cross Nyi pass of 3950m and long descent to Ghemi. Leaving route of Dragmar, we continue to Tsarang, cross Lho la pass of 3950 meter and descend to Lo-Manthang.
Explore Lo-Manthang: Ancient Monasteries, Royal Palace, and Salt Trade Legacy
Visit King Palace, Champa Lhakang, Thugchen Gompa established from 1420s. Lomanthang was the main centre for salt and wool trading to Tibet from Kali Gandaki. Visit to western valley with places call Tingkar, Kimling, Phuwa and Namgyal gompa and eastern
Trek to Yara via Kali Gandaki Gorge and Visit the Ancient Luri Gompa in Cliffside Caves
Trek down to the village of Dri at the bottom of the Kali Gandaki gorge, then follow the Puyon Khola, upto Yara village. A tough trek excursion to 14 century old Luri gompa or Tashi Khabum in rocky cliff. We return to Yara for overnight.
Trek Through Changing River Trails: Crossing Ghechang, Tangya, Yak, and Mustang Khola
We trek down by crossing river frequently – depending on seasonal movement of the tributaries of Kali Gandaki – Ghechang Khola, Tangya Khola, Yak Khola, Mustang Khola etc., we may change the route.
Return via Muktinath: Sacred Hindu-Buddhist Site and Flight Back to Kathmandu via Pokhara
We take option retur route to Muktinath. More trekkers arriving from Annapurna circuit crossing Thorong pass and from Jomsom. Many locals visit Muktinath as the Holy Hindu and Buddhist temple. Return to Jomsom to fly back via Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Cost Includes
Local transportation
Reliable English speaking guide and porters
Permits
Accomodation
Local Lodges
Meals
On your choice in lodges