> Into the restricted area of Nepal
> Scenic flight to Jomsom
> Historical sights at Kagbeni and Lo-Manthang
> Experience an ancient Kingdom
The upper Mustang, also known as the Lost Kingdom is a striking blend of astonishing beauty with an arid landscape surrounded by snowy peaks. The Mustang is stretched along the border with Tibet. The upper Mustang was restricted to foreigners until 1992. Its people share cultural links to Tibet and have a lifestyle centered on Vajrayana Buddhism. The Mustang has majestic monasteries with precious paintings and relics that hold the key to the history of this remote land. The high-elevation terrain is mostly barren you will find oases of green around the villages.
Trekking in the Mustang will make you see one of the most mysterious and least known kingdoms in the world. The isolated kingdom of Mustang prospered in the 15th century when its strategic location enabled to trade salt between Tibet and Nepal.
The landscape of Mustang is dry and exists out naturally carved sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces. These all naturally present a colorful variety made up of red, yellow and brown together. The trek to Mustang makes you pass through an almost treeless landscape and infertile landscape. You will experience the strong wind blowing across the area as you mostly protected from the rain, should the monsoon be going rounds in other parts of the country. Lo Manthang is the capital of Mustang and has long served as the seat of the royal family. The village is surrounded by a wall and the former king and his family are still celebrated and are actively involved in the day to day community affair.
All necessary transfers (bus, taxi, flights, etc.) as described in the programme are included.
During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
One porter per two trekkers. This way you don’t have to carry your complete equipment yourself. The guide speaks English.
The total amount covers not only your own basics, but also those of your guide and porter. No unpleasant surprises.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
Coffee and tea are also organized by the trekking company. Every morning fresh coffee and tea are made. There are scheduled breaks to enjoy this.
The total amount includes costs for the permits needed for the Upper Mustang Trek. This also applies to the TIMS Card, to the Trekkers Information Management System.
In order to pull in the Himalayas as prepared as possible, it is important to bring a good down jacket and sleeping bag. These are provided by your trekking company.
If your group is larger than 6 people, we will take an extra assistant guide with you to support you.
The guides carry an altitude sickness kit to monitor your pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day (very useful for monitoring the symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS) at altitude).
The bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back is included in the total price of this trekking.
During your stay in Pokhara, you will stay in a hotel.
The cost of ticket, airport taxes and transfer for your flights from Pokhara to Jomsom and back are included in the price.
Your trekking company will not take responsibility for the travel visa for Nepal. This should be organized by yourself. Contact your local Nepalese embassy for the latest visa information.
The total amount is also exclusive of flights to and from Nepal. To get an idea of which airlines are flying on Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), have a look at the website.
Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.
All personal expenses such as drinks at the bar, washing and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before you travel to Nepal.
Tips for guides and porters are exclusive. 10% of the total amount is an excellent target price, but the final amount is up to you.
Certain luxuries such as desserts, a hot shower, hot running water, bottles of mineral water and Wi-Fi should be missed during a typical trek in the Himalayas. The water we encounter along the way is drinkable and is heated or boiled by us.