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Mustang Trek |
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Mustang is a very popular
trekking region in Nepal and has
been described as “desert in the
mountain" The trek to this
region is a very rewarding one
for those who want to experience
the hospitality of the people
living in this remote region.
Department of immigration issued
only a small number of special
permit since 1991. This is a
perfect destination where ample
scope is offered for visiting
Buddhists monasteries. This semi
autonomous and heavily Tibetan
influenced region was “described
by Tilman as fascinatingly ugly
country, the more fascinating
for being so little known"
indeed, the trek to LO Manthang
is through an almost treeless
barren landscape, a steep rocky
trail up and down hill,
panoramic view of Nilgiri,
Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and
several others peaks make your
trek memorable. A liaison
officer is needed for this trek.
This trek begins from Jomsom -
accessible by air, Pokhara -
accessible by road or Besisahar
- accessible by road (If
starting from Besisahar include
Annapurna circuit too). |
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Itinerary in Detail |
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Days 01 : Kathmandu -
Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni
Fly to Jomsom (or trek up ) the district headquarter
of Mustang and start trek to Kagbeni, the starting
point of the “Upper Mustang". Over night camping at
Kagbeni. |
Days 02 : Kagbeni - Chele
There is a trail up the east bank of the Kaligandaki
that climbs over many ridges as it heads north and
reaches Tangbe village. The town is a labyrinth of
narrow alleys amongst whitewashed house, fields of
buckwheat, barley, wheat and apple orchards. Nilgiri
peak, which dominates the southern sky line at
Kagbeni, continue to loom massively at the foot of
the valley. Beyond Tangbe, we reach Chhusang village
and crossing the river, continue climbing north up
the trail to a huge red chunk of conglomerate that
has fallen from the cliff above, forming the tunnel
through which the Kaligandaki valley and the climbs
steely up a rocky gully to Chele at 3030m. The
culture changes from the Manangi culture to the
Tibetan culture of Lo. |
Days 03 : Chele - Geling
The climbs continues along steep, treeless,
waterless terrain, along the side of a spectacular
steep canyon to a pass and cain of rock at 3540m.
Then the trail makes a long gradual descent to some
chortens on a ridge, before descending further on a
pleasant trail to Samar. The Annapurna, still
dominated by Nilgiri, is visible far to the south.
The route climbs sharply up and down over a series
of high passes, before the final descent to Geling. |
Days 04 : Gelling–Charang
From Geling, the trail climbs gently to most
interesting pass on your trek, Nyi La and descends
beneath blue, Grey and red cliffs across the valley
to a bridge over the Tangmar Chu (river,) then
climbs past what is perhaps the longest and most
spectacular mani (prayer wall) in Nepal. Climbing
over another pass at 3600m, the route makes a long
gentle descent to Charang. The huge five-story white
Dzong (fort) and red gompa (Buddhist temple)
contains a fascinating array of statues and Thankas
as well as many large paintings of seated Buddhas. |
Days 05 : Charang–Lo
Mantang
The trail descends about 100 metres from Charang,
crosses the Charang-Chu, climbs steeply up a rocky
trail to a cairn on a ridge and continues to climb.
Finally from a ridge at 3850m, there is a view of
the walled city of Lo. After a short descent, cross
a stream then climb up into the plateau of Lo
Manthang. |
Days 06 : Lo Manthang
Another day in Lo Manthang gives you the chance to
explore its many sights; the Tall Champa Lakhang
(God house,) the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa
and the Raja’s Palace; as well as to gaze at the
surrounding panoramic views of the Tibetan Plateau
and the Tatopani/ Ghoirepani to Pokhara. |
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Indrajatra (Aug-Sep)
The festival of Indra,
the god of rain, is
observed with great
enthusiasm in Kathmandu
valley. The festival
lasts for eight |
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