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Mustang Trekking
The name Mustang refers to the arid Tibet -like region
at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, lying beyond
the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang is the land of
barley fields, pastures for grazing herds. Upper Mustang
consists of two distinct regions the southern region
with five villages inhabited by people related to the
Manangis and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of
Lo) where the language culture and traditions are almost
purely Tibetan.Mustangs being a restricted area there
are certain formalities required by the government of
Nepal in obtaining a special permit with liaison
officer.
The long forbidden region of upper Mustang is now open
to limited number of trekkers. After an exciting flight
through the Kali Gandaki, we land in Jomsom and begin
trekking north towards the kingdom of Mustang. Hiking
past the villages with multi -storied houses,
monasteries and crumbling castles we reach (4100 m.)
Lho-Monthang, the walled capital of this kingdom.
Mustang trek can be done during the summer months when
the people are most active in the fields, villages and
monasteries.
Trekking Grade: Moderate/High Altitude
Glimpse of itinerary
 Day
01: Arrival Kathmandu to airport and transfer
to hotel.
Day 02: Half-day valley sightseeing tour
and necessary preparation for trek
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara fly to Jomsom (2713m)
and trek to Kagbeni (2810m.)
Day 05: Trek to Chele (3200m.)
Day 06: Trek to Shyangboche (3800m.)
Day 07: Trek to Tsarang (3650m.)
Day 08: Trek to Lo Monthang (3760m.)
Day 09: Excursion to King Palace and
visit Mustang King at his palace
Day 10: Trek to Lo Ghekar (3800m)
Day 11: Trek to Geling (3510m)
Day 12: Trek to Samar (3700m.)
Day 13: Trek to Tetang (3100m.)
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath (3800m.)
Day 15: Excursion day in Muktinath
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.)
Day 17: Jomsom fly back to Pokhara and
overnight at hotel
Day 18: Pokhara drive back to Kathmandu
by tourist bus and overnight at hotel
Day 19: Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu
valley
Day 20: Transfer to International airport
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