Inner Mustang Trek

Inner Mustang Trek

Trip Facts:

  • Duration
    27 Days
  • Trip Grade
    Strenuous
  • Group Size
    2-16
  • Accommodation
    Hotel/ Guest House/Tent
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  • Max Altitude
    3802M
  • Best Time
    Apr-Nov

OVERVIEW :

Inner Mustang Trek is one of the most famous trek in Nepal which is highlighted with Lo-manthang, capital of Lho Kingdom lies on Mustang district, north western Himalaya of Nepal. It is on Tibetan plateau near to Nepal – Tibet border which is rich on Tibetan culture & ancient Buddhism is different than other part of Himalaya. Upper mustang opened to foreigners in 1992 with some restricted rule to trek around. It comes under restricted area which costs expansive trekking permit as compare with other trekking regions.

Inner Mustang trek is one of the most popular spiritual and cultural destinations in Nepal Himalaya. The trekking route goes across desert landscape, barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and moraine valleys. The trail is behind the Himalayas Annapurna & Dhaulagiri so we can have nice mountain views too. In Upper part of trekking trails there are mysterious castles & sites which brief you the culture of entire Himalaya. The excursion tour of Lo-Manthang provides spirit with different Buddhist sites including oldest Shakya Monasteries as Ghar Monastery, Narphu monastery, Gharphu Monastery, Chimsi Cave (for both Hindus and Buddhists), Namgyal Monastery, Chosar Cave, Dong Cave, Luri Gompa, Samar Monastery, many more monasteries and Famous spiritual destination Muktinath (For Both Hindus and Buddhists). Mustang trek is combination of Nature, Culture, Tradition and History of Mustang Region so it provides extreme spiritual adventure & perfect cultural experience to all trekkers.

ITINERARY:

Arrive at Kathmandu, Tribhuwan international Airport and Transfer to Hotel Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

After breakfast full day (6-7 Hrs) world heritage city sightseeing of Kathmandu (Visit: Pashupatinath Temple – Hindu temple which 4 km east from the downtown. Bouddhanath Stupa – The largest Buddhist stupa in South Asia which is 2km drive to north from Pashupatinath temple. Bhaktapur Durbar Square – Old royal palace of Malla regime, portray square, Nyatapola square, and Dattatreya square and Patan Durbar Square: Old Royal Palace, Hiranyabarnamaha Bihar, Kumbeshwor Temple Krishna Temple. Overnight at Hotel

After Breakfast drive to Pokhara approx. 6 Hours by private vehicle. Enroute we will see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. Afternoon, we reach Pokhara. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is city of lakes and has numerous beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful, Fewa Lake during the afternoon -enjoy boating too. Explore, relax and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa. You can even do some shopping during evening hours. Overnight in Pokhara. Included meals:B

ATake early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Kagbeni, Stop at Tangbe to photograph ruins and chortens, on the way visit Mentsi Lhakhang at chhuksang after lunch drive to Chele O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After Breakfast Drive to Syangbochen and visit Ramchung Cave (Chimsi Cave) where we can get Image of Holy Mt. Kailash inside the cave on the way in clear weather we can see great view of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang and Damodar peak. Trek up to Syangbochen, after lunch drive to Ghame via Giling village / O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast drive to Dhakmar where we can see many sky caves at the hill, after drive to Ghar Gompa which is known as Lo Gekar Monastery is oldest monastery in Mustang, it is believed that it was built by Guru Rinpoche on 8th century. This monastery has spiritual relationship with Samye monastery in Tibet, Samye monastery was built after Ghar gompa completed in Mustang. Lo Gekar or Ghar gompa belongs with Nyingma sect of Buddhism. Late afternoon drive to Tsarang O/N Guest House.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Morning explore Tsarang village which is second largest village in Upper mustang. Charanga village also have Monasteries Including huge white dzong and red Gompa and old palace, after lunch trek to Lo-manthang which is pleasant walk (3 Hrs) with mani walls on the way. O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast we explore the surrounding areas. Visit Ketcher Dzong, Namgyal Gompa and around. After lunch visit the Tall Champa Lhakhang “God house” the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hall which are the main attraction of Lo-Manthang. O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at Guest house after drive to Nyando visit monasteries and visit beautiful Thinegga village after lunch visit Kimaling, It is well known as King,s fort or Lo-manthang fort O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After Breakfast visit monasteries around Lo-manthang than trek to Bharcha takes around 2:30 hrs, en route visit chortens and ruins. O/N Tented Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After Breakfast trek to Konchok Ling cave takes 6 hrs, it was one important ancient retreat center before, on the way enjoy beautiful view of landscape with chortens, ruins, landscape and caves. Konchok ling cave is on steep part and need rope to climb up there. overnight at Tented camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at camp, start trek to Niphu takes around 1 hrs after tour around trek to Ritseling Cave takes around 3 hrs. O/N Tented camp near cave.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at camp, start trek to Kharka takes 7 hrs, visit sites of Kimbu Gompa which was destroyed on Khampa revolution period, evening visit Samdzong O/N Tented camp.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

It is beautiful trekking trail, after breakfast trek to Makhchung on the way enjoy beautiful landscape, Mountain View and caves Overnight river camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast trek to Chodzong via riverside walking, we need to cross river many times on this day. O/N Tented camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Explore Chudzong Gompa which is situated at top of hill, it is colorful monastery having great view. Afternoon we can have self meditation and retreat. O/N Tented camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast trek to Amka takes around 7 hours, this day trekking trails is mostly uphill and cross there high passes. O/N Tented camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at Guest house, trek to beautiful village Ghara takes around 3 hours, it is relax walking, Visit Village at Evening Overnight at Guest house or home stay

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early morning trek to Luri Gompa which is at top of hill, explore inside the cave monastery than trek to Dhey where we put our tented camp. Overnight at camp

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast at camp, trek to Beautiful village Tangee via crossing Sertang La, Tangee is situated below the hill on river bank. This village is decorated with many chortens and Mani wall. O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at Guest house, trek start uphill to pass than trek on beautiful landscape with beautiful Mountain View. O/N tented camp at Pha

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at camp, trek to Chhuksang takes around takes 6 hours, last part of trek is steep down to Kaligandaki valley O/N Guest House

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast drive to Muktinath, explore monasteries and temple, trek down to Jharkot and visit Jharkot monastery. After explore Kag Chode Thubten Samphel Ling Monastery -Kagbeni monastery then drive to Jomsom O/N Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After Breakfast fly back to Pokhara, afternoon Pokhara city tour. Pokhara is natural beauty city having many natural lakes, temples and monasteries. O/N Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

After Breakfast drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu

Meal: Breakfast

Kathmandu free day for shopping or optional tour day.

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast on the flight time drive to Airport for departure transfer.

Meal: Breakfast

Trip Note :

Mustang Trek is one of the most famous trek in Nepal which is highlighted with Lo-manthang, capital of Lho Kingdom lies on Mustang district, north western Himalaya of Nepal. It is on Tibetan plateau near to Nepal – Tibet border which is rich on Tibetan culture & ancient Buddhism is different than other part of Himalaya. Upper mustang opened to foreigners in 1992 with some restricted rule to trek around. It comes under restricted area which costs expansive trekking permit as compare with other trekking regions.

  • Bhairav Kunda Spiritual Trek
  • Inner Mustang Trek
  • Badimalika Spiritual Trek
  • Jomsom Muktinath Trek

COST INCLUDE:

  • Trekking permit fee( Upper Mustang) as per program
  • ACAP entry fee and TIMS Permits
  • Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses.
  • Food for trekking (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Mountain Guide, Cook, Kitchen & necessary porters, Yaks or Pony.
  • Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport by private vehicle
  • Domestic flight arrangement as per program
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on bed & breakfast basis
  • Trekking insurance with Medical insurance for trekking staffs
  • Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
  • flight ticket and land transportation for Trekking staffs
  • All Government Tax &Service charge to company

COST EXCLUDE :

  • PERSONAL equipment for Trekking
  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation if incase needed.
  • Trekking Sleeping bag
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours
  • Tipping (Tips) for staff
  • Filmy permit for National park( Only for shooting camera)
  • Bar bill & Beverages

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