Tour Highlights : High altitude trek, camping, wildlife, flora and fauna/sightseeing.
Trek Style : Local Sherpa guide / camping
Duration : 21 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
Best Season : March-May & Sept-Dec.
On trek : 14 Days
Grade :
Strenuous
Price : Euro 1515 per person on twin-sharing*
* Please check inclusion / exclusion and terms & condition section
* Based on minimum of two packs (For group rates please contact us)
About The Trek
Mustang a part of Tibetan plateau in the North West of Nepal is one of the most isolated and restricted trekking area which has been opened very recently in 1992 for the foreigners. This is the part of Nepal which is most inhabited by Tibetans where Buddhism thrives since ancient times. This is one of the rare off the beaten trek and very less frequented by trekkers. The modern world is too far away for the people thus they still follow the old living style. Perhaps the government intend to keep this region eco-friendly and unspoiled by limiting big group and mass travel thus this part requires a special permit for US$710 per person for 10 days, $910 per person for 13 days and $70 per day thereafter. The permit fee for this itinerary is $1,050. The starting and ending point for all treks in the Mustang region is Jomsom, which can only be reached by plane. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the rarest and most rewarding experiences to be had in Nepal.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing-Delhi-Katmandu (1345 m):
Full day sightseeing of New and old Delhi historical monuments also including the parliament house, India Gate and the National Museum. Evening transfer to International airport. Fly Delhi Kathmandu. Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Katmandu and be met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu:
Acclimatization sightseeing: Spend the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Kathmandu- Pokhara :
Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and transfer to domestic airport. Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara and spend the rest of the day relaxing around Phewa Lake, with the Annapurna Range rising to (7,903 m) just north of us. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Pokhara-Jomson-Kagbeni (2,800 m):
Early morning after breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport, fly Pokhara to Jomsom (2705 m). Jomsom is the administrative center of Mustang. The fly takes you over the Annapurna I (8055 m) and Dhaulagiri (8146M). From Jomsom we trek about 08 km to Kagbeni in about 04 hrs. Kagbeni. We camp at Kgbeni for the overnight which is near the confluence of Jhong Khola and the Kali Gangdaki river.
Day 06: Kagbeni- Chele (3,050 m):
We start towards the north along the Kali Gandaki river. Several rivers flow through the valley and we go off descending and avoiding the river crossings. After about 2-3 hrs we start a gradual climb to Tangbe for 04 hrs and reach an altitude of 3100 m. From here we do a steep decent to the bank of river Kali Gandaki. Walk further along the river bed and cross the western bank and reach Chele after a short climb. Today we do 18 km in about 07 hrs. Overnight camp at Chele.
Day 07: Chele - Eklo Bhatti (3,820 m):
We start our day with a ascend to the Taklam La pass (3624M) from where we can see the Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Danda peaks. From here a short descend takes us to the village of Samar. We futher do a gradual climb and finishing the 13 km in 06 hrs we reach Eklo Bhatti, Overnight at the high camp at Eklo Bhatti.
Day 08: Eklo Bhatti-Ghame (3,520 m):
A shorter day today starts with a further climb to Yamda La (3850 m). Along the ways we see teahouses, Chortens and petit villages with Tibetan inhabitants. After few more small passes we finally do the longer climb to Nyi Pass (4010 m) from where we enjoy our lunch. From Nyi pass short and stiff descend takes us to Ghame. Overnight camp at Ghame.
Day 09: Tsarang (3,500 m):
We leave the camp for a gentle trek of 04 hrs covering about 11 kms today. We start with crossing the Ghame Khola walking along mani walls. A further gradual climb and a short descend takes us to the village of Tsarang. Overnight camp at Tsarnag.
Day 10: Tsarang - Lomanthang (3,700 m):
Start the day through a trail that descends to Tsarang Chu Canyon and a stiff climb after a river crossing. Magnificent view of Annapuran I and Bhrikuti peak and the Tibetan last frontiers are clearly visible from here. Overnight camp at Lomanthang.
Day 11: Lomanthang:
Lomanthang will be our night over camping ground for three days as if provides amazing excursions. We do a round trip of 12 km in about 05-06 hrs to the eastern valleys and the Nyphu and Gharphu Monasteries before returning to Lomangthang. Overnight camp at Lomanthang.
Day 12: Lomanthang:
Morning after breakfast we leave for another interest day roundtrip excursion to Namgyal, Tingkar and the valley to the west. This round trip will take about 04-05 hrs covering about 07 km. Overnight camp at Lomanthang.
Day 13: Lomanthang - Tsarang (3,500 m):
We trek back to Tsarnag covering about 15 Kms in 06 hrs. Enroute we detour to visit Lo Gekor monastery. Overnight camp at Tsarang.
Day 14: Tsarang - Tangee (3,240 m):
Trek for about an hour and corss Kaligandaki (3170M) at the junction of Kali Gandaki and Dhechyang Khola. From here we enter the more wider and plan valley of Tangee Khola. Walk through he fields up to Tangee. Overnight camp at Tangee.
Day 15: Tangee - Tetang (2,940 nm):
Today we start very early for a very long day trek. We cover a substantial 25 km in about 10 hrs of waling to Tetang today. From Tangee the trail gradually climbs down to Tangee Khola and further descend takes us to the stony plans of Yak Khola. From here a stiff climb takes us to an altitude of 4050M. We come across several small passes before reaching Tetang through rough and stony paths. Overnight camp at Tetang.
Day 16: Tetang - Kagbeni (2,810 m):
We have now almost completed the circular trek. From Tetang we trek back to Kagbeni covering 11 Kms in about 06 Hrs. Overnight camp at Kagbeni.
Day 17: Kaagbeni - Jomsom (2,700 m):
The last day of trek is a shorter one covering a mere 08 Kms in 04 hrs giving us more leisure time to relax at the camps. We celebrate a toast with the trekking team at the Teahosue in Jomson today and bid fare-well to the Sherpa team. Overnight at Teahouse.
Day 18: Jomsom Pokhara:
Morning have and early breakfast and transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara, day at leisure and spend the rest of the day relaxing lakeside. Overnight hotel at Pokhara.
Day 19: Pokhara - Kathmandu:
Morning at leisure, afternoon fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 20: Kathmandu -Delhi:
Departure transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport fly Kathmandu to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 21: Delhi-Home:
On time departure transfer to International airport, fly Delhi-Home.
Price Includes:
• Accommodation at mentioned hotel or similar with breakfast and dinner.
• Transportation for sightseeing as per the itinerary by private car / van / taxi
• English Speaking local guide for sightseeing
• All monument entrance fees
• Arrival and departure transfers at airports with assistance
• Trek on full board
• All trekking equipments; sleeping tents, dinning tents, kitchen tent, toilet tents, carry mats, water cans, kitchen utensils and accessories etc.
• All trekking staff: Mountain Guide, Trek Cook, Helper, Horse/Pony/porter
• Transportation for trek staff, equipment and food items
• Two way radio as per requirement
• Potable oxygen cylinder as per requirement
• First Aid Box (No imported medicines and accessories)
• Any Inner-line permits applicable as per the regions
Price Excludes:
• Airfares
• Airport tax
• Visa fee
• Special permit fee to Mustang
• Accommodation in Delhi***
• Trekking shoes
• Sleeping bags
• Any climbing equipment or permit
• Government Service tax 3.09% on package
• Medical and insurance of any kind.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.
***Accommodation in Delhi is not calculated due to huge variation and difference in price and type of accommodation. We shall quote once we know of your choice.
