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Upper Mustang Trek
Duration: 14 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> Trek Upper Mustang in summer
> Visit an ancient, once forbidden Kingdom
> Including scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
The Mustang region is tucked away from the rest of the world, right to the north of the major Himalayan range of Nepal. This is why this is one of the few areas where you can trek in the summer months, not affected by the monsoon rains. Enter a completely different part of Nepal, both culturally and in terms of landscape. Experience the exotic culture of the mountain people like Thakalis, Tibetan and Gurung and immerse yourself in the local culture, which has survived for centuries in the driest place of the country.
Mustang literally means “fertile land” in Tibetan language. Once an ancient kingdom of great importance, today Mustang is one of the most unscathed places on the Earth, a far cry from the postmodern world of today. The Upper Mustang trek is definitely one of the most enigmatic and unforgettable adventures you will embark on. The Kingdom was a restricted demilitarized area up until 1992, and is now one of the most conserved regions in the world today.
The Upper Mustang Trek is relatively easy in terms of difficulty. We will trek along the permitted route of the Lo Manthang to reach the maximum altitude of 3,840m. Join our Upper Mustang Trek, a 14-day journey to the land beyond the mountains, to the kingdom within a republic where till today the king is worshipped as divine.
Itinerary
Day
1
Drive to Pokhara
Early in the morning, we will travel to the beautiful valley of Pokhara via Prithvi Highway. You will see the Western Himalayas during this scenic 6 to 7 hour long bus ride. Upon arrival you will have the opportunity to explore Pokhara, the beautiful city by the lake. Alternatively, you can go boating in the shimmering Phewa Lake. We will spend the night at the local hotel.
Pokhara
Day
2
Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni
Duration: 03:30 h
Distance: 10.5 km
Ascent: 230 m
Descent: 130 m
We will catch a plane from Pokhara to Jomsom, one of the main towns in Mustang. It will take around 20 minutes to get there. We will fly northwest from Pokhara over the deepest gorge on Earth between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. You will enjoy beautiful views of the hills and mountains during your flight. From Jomsom, we will trek uphill for 3 hours alongside Kali Gandaki before we reach Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang. The village is located at the bank of two rivers. We will spend the night in a guesthouse.
Kagbeni
Day
3
Trek to Chele
Duration: 05:30 h
Distance: 14.4 km
Ascent: 610 m
Descent: 420 m
We will continue our journey towards the east bank of the Kali Gandaki climbing through numerous ridges, and then head north for the Tangbe village. This picturesque town is a labyrinth of narrow alleys amid white-washed mud and stone houses, buckwheat fields and apple trees. The majestic Nilgiri dominates the southern sky of Kagbeni. From there, we will hike to Chhusang village for 2 hours before we cross the dwindling Kali Gandaki. We will climb up to huge red mass of sedimentary rock that had fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which Kali Gandaki flows. Crossing the Kali Gandaki Valley, we will climb uphill to Chele. You will witness the slow transition in culture, from Manangi culture to Tibetan. We will spend the night in a guesthouse.
Chele
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