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Lo- Manthang (Mustang) Trekking
Lo- Manthang (Mustang) Trekking (Ref: YTR06NP)

The Last Himalayan Kingdom
Mustang, traditionally a separate kingdom later annexed to Nepal, lies beyond the Himalayan range. It offers a unique combination of mountain scenery and Buddhist culture. This easy hike with a maximum altitude of 4100m has recently opened to tourists from the Nepalese side. The new provision allows all visitors to observe the uniqueness of the mythical universe of living Tibetan cultural heritage.

Trekkers to this region can get a new experience of viewing mountains towards the South. A visit to this area takes the trekkers to an old and completely different era of this ethnic group who follow unique culture close to the Tibetans.

Along the way to Lo Manthang, you can observe numerous chörtens, underground caves, statues and monasteries, some which date back to the eleventh century. As you visit this fortified village and the king's palace with unique architecture, you will get a glimpse of a kingdom within a kingdom'.

Myriad of Buddhist monasteries perched at various vantage points offers the trekkers with the unique landscape combination of a valley, When coming back, the incomparable landscape on the right faces the Dhaulagiri massif and the gate formed by the Nilgiri and the Tilicho Peak (7134m) on the left a high altitude dry desert, resembling an oasis.

High Light: The variety of landscapes and cultures, Monasteries of Mustang, Views on Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna range, The deepest Valley of Kaligandaki,

Facts of Trip:
Nepal Map
Best Season: April – October
Highest Access of the Trekking: 4100m
Grade: Moderate
Transportation: Bus/ Porters/ Yak/ Plane.
Accommodation: Tent/ Lodge
Trekking Hour: Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day.
Length of stay: 20 Days
Group size 2-12 pax
Trip Cost: On request
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival in Kathamndu, transfer at Hotel
Day 02 Day Free
Day 03 Kathmandu-Pokhara, 6hrs by bus and O/N in Hotel.
Day 04 Pokhara-Jomsom (2700m)- Kagbeni (2800m), 25min by plane, 2/3hrs walking and O/N at camp
Day 05 Kagbeni-Chele (3050m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 06 Chele-Tamagaon (3740m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp
Day 07 Tamagaon-Drakmar (3800m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp
Day 08 Dragmar - via Ghargumpa - Tsarang (3620m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp
Day 09 Tsarang- Lho - Monthang (3790m), 4/5hrs Walking and O/N at camp.
Day 10 Lho - Mathang: Visit the monasteries gray (Thugchen) and Red (Namgyal)
Day 11 Lho- Mathang - Yara (3700m), 5/6hrs walking O/N at camp
Day 12 Yara: Excursion day and visit the Ghara Gumba- with very strong opportunity to search the fossils. We take the Picnic.
Day 13 Yara - Tabngye (3350m), 6/7hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 14 Tangye- Tetang (3000m), 6/7hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 15 Tetang - Muktintoh (3800m), via Ghyu La Pass (4135m.) 7/8hrs walking O/N at camp.
Day 16 Muktintoh-Jomsom (2700m), 4/5hrs walking and O/N lodge.
Day 17 Jomsom - Pokhara 25min by air and O/N in Hotel.
Day 18 Pokhara-Kathmandu, 6hrs in bus and O/N in Hotel
Day 19 Day Free
Day 20 Departure to ariport

All the programs date we have proposed are flexible and can be customized according to your needs and your preferred date, time availability and number of participants. Individuals or small groups can choose to join a pre-existing group with us or trek independently.

Our Departures:
Kathmandu /Kathmandu Departure Guarantee Duration Trek Accommodation Participants
From 05/07 to 20/07/2011 Above 2 Person 16 Days Camping Trek  
From 26/07 to 10/08/2011  
From 16/08 to 31/08/2011  
From 06/09 to 21/09/2011  
From 27/09 to 12/09/2011  

Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, road slides, avalanches and public strikes

The Cost Includes:
  • Transfer: Airport / Hotel pick up & drop by private car/van as per group size.
  • Transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu traveling by tourist bus
  • Flight Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara.
  • Full board basis during the trekking in tent, camping equipment will be provided such as two-men tents, dining tent, foam mattresses, stools and all cooking and kitchen gear, meals will be prepared by our kitchen staff (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and coffee.), (Except beverage).
  • An Experienced & Professional Government license holder English speaking trained Trekking guide.
  • Special trekking permit for Mustang,
  • Entry permit for Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP
  • 4 nights in hotel Manaslu at Katmandu or Similar category on a twin sharing bed and BB basis.
  • 2 nights at tourist class hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing basis with breakfasts
  • First aid kit will be available during the trek.
  • All personal gears and group equipments will be carried by porter i.e. (1 porter for 2 clients, one porter carry max 20 kg).
  • Staffs Insurance.
  • Domestic airport taxes.
The Cost Exclude:
  • Lunches and dinners in Katmandu and Pokhara (Near about $US 10 – 15 per day/person)
  • Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Katmandu).
  • International Airfare and Airport Taxes.
  • Entrance fees in the Historical site /Monument at KTM.
  • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks or bar menu.
  • Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter in case for emergency Rescue evacuation, personal expenses,
  • Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents and unforeseen events etc…
  • Tips and Gratitude.