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Mustang Trekking
Duration: 17 days | Grade:
The word 'Mustang' conjures up ideas of remoteness and seclusion, a region lost amongst the mountains. This was an independent country until it was closely consolidated into Nepal just a couple of decades back.
The kingdom of Mustang lies in the rain shadow formed by the Annapurna & Nilgiri Himalayas and thus gets very little rain. This makes the area ideal for trekking even in the mid monsoon while other areas of Nepal remain unviable for trekking due to heavy monsoon rain.
The Trek to this mystique kingdom which requires a special permit that costs US$ 700 per person (valid for 10 Days) begins at the airstrip of Jomsom after flying up early in the from Pokhara. The trek is rather easy as most of the path goes along the bank of the Kali Gandaki river and eventually leads you to Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang at 3730 meter, which is the highest point on this trip. It is however, unlike any others trek in Nepal and similar to Tibet.
Itinerary - Outline
Day 01 – Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 – Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 – Fly to Pokhara
Day 04 – Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni
Day 05 – Trek to Chhuksang
Day 06 – Trek to Samar
Day 07 – Trek to Geling
Day 08 – Trek to Ghami
Day 09 – Trek to Charang
Day 10 – Trek to Lo Manthang
Day 11 – In & around Lo Manthang
Day 12 – Trek to Lo Gekar
Day 13 – Trek to Ghami
Day 14 – Trek to Chhuksang
Day 15 – Trek to Jomsom
Day 16 – Fly out to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 17 – Depart Kathmandu
Itinerary Rating: Very similar to Tibet and Challanging trek.
