Summary: "The Kingdom of Mustang is located at the northern end of the Kali Ghandaki Valley, the world’s deepest gorge which, at it’s southern end lies between the spectacular peaks of the Niligiri Range (7,055m – 7,134m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m). At an average altitude of 4,000m the Kingdom is geologically and culturally part of the Tibetan Plateau and has an arid and dry landscape with colorful rock formations containing thousands of long abandoned cave dwellings.
Trekking groups were first allowed into this restricted area in 1992 with the government charging for special area permits. In recent years, only about 1,000 visitors reach Lo Manthang, the capital and this has resulted in the Tibetan culture being largely undisturbed. The trekking routes were used by salt caravans crossing from Tibet into Nepal and settlements are few and far between. Mustang became an independent kingdom in 1380 and the current royal family can trace their lineage back to this date.
This area has long been inhabited by Tibetan Buddhists and no where else in Nepal can such rich , untouched culture be found. Trekkers are not common here which is why this trek provides such a rare and up close look at a society that has remained unaffected by change for centuries. Unfortunately there is a high price to pay have such an experience. Permits are seven hundred dollars per person for 10 days and 910$ for 13 days. The starting and ending point for all treks in Mustang is Jomsom which can only be reached by plane. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the rarest and most rewarding experience in all Nepal.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sight Seeing and Prepare for Trekking
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara By flight/Land
Day 04: Pokhara - Jomsom By flight and trek to Kagbeni 2800m.
Day 05: Kagbeni - Chele 3050m.
Day 06: Chele - Ghiling 3520m.
Day 07: Ghiling - Charang 3580m.
Day 08: Charang - Lo Manthang 3780m.
Day 09: Lo Manthang - Excuirsion Day
Day 10: Lo Manthang - Ghami 3460m.
Day 11: Ghami - Samar 3450m.
Day 12: Samar - Kagbeni
Day 13: Kagbeni - Muktinath 3650m.
Day 14: Muktinath – Jomsom
Day 15: Jomsom – Pokhara
Day 16: Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight/Land
Day 17: Kathmandu Extra day
Day 18: Departure See More Treks....
