Summary: "The forbidden 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 Mustang 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 former royal family can trace their lineage back to this date. But nowadays the King dosen't have any power after when we have Federal Republican system. The Government of Nepal already cut his power. But the local people respecting him as a king of Mustang. He is staying at this Palace.
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 Five hundred dollars per person for 10 days. The starting and ending point for all treks in Mustang is Kagbeni. 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 - Syangbuchen 3600m.
Day 07: Syangbuchen - Tsarang 3580m.
Day 08: Tsarang - Lo Manthang 3780m.
Day 09: Lo Manthang - Sight Seeing
Day 10: Lo Manthang Exploration Day (Cave-Monastery-Typical Village)
Day 11: Lo Manthang- Drakmar 3650m.(Via Ghar Gompa, 4200m pass)
Day 12: Drakmar - Ghiling 3450m
Day 13: Ghiling - Chhuksang 2900m.
Day 14: Chhuksang - Jomsom 2700m.
Day 15: Jomsom – Pokhara
Day 16: Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight/Land
Day 17: Kathmandu Extra day
Day 18: Departure See More Treks....
