The Kingdom of Mustang

18 days - from $4370

A very special trek to Lo Manthang, capital of the previously restricted Kingdom of Mustang

The Kingdom of Mustang nestles on the border with Tibet and has long been closed to foreign travellers. Many centuries ago Mustang was a part of Tibet, although it was annexed by Nepal in the 18th century. It was only during the 1950s and 1960s that a few visitors to Nepal were given the opportunity to visit the kingdom for anthropological research. However, the Nepalese Government re-opened the region in 1992 - for strictly limited numbers of organised trekking groups only. The trek to Mustang is a spectacular walk through Himalayan terrain that contrasts wildly with the lush fertile hills and valleys located to the south of the main Himalayan chain. Mustang is a barren landscape with only a few small green fields dotting a lunar landscape, but boasts a remarkable spiritual heritage.

Your expedition leader may be required to change parts of this itinerary, in response to the changeable mountain conditions that is frequently encountered in this area or to suit the needs or interests of your group.

Highlights

• The barren landscape and spiritual heritage of the Kingdom of Mustang
• The ancient monasteries and grand temples of Lo Manthang
• Pokhara's lake and panoramic views
• Kathmandu’s hidden old town
• Bodhnath Stupa of Kathmandu - one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu (1360m)2: Kathmandu (1360m)3: Pokhara (850m)4: Kagbeni (2776m)5: Chuksang (2950m)6: Samar (3490m)7: Gheling (3590m)8: Tsarang (3580m)9: Lo Manthang (3760m)10: Lo Manthang (3760m)11: Lo Gekar (3880m)12: Ghami (3550m)13: Samar (34900m)14: Kagbeni (2860m)15: Jomsom (850m)16: Pokhara (850m)17: Kathmandu (1360m)18: Kathmandu (1360m)
Included:

Local tour leader, local guides, airport transfers, transport, porterage on trek, sightseeing and entrance fees.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, meals not listed including lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara, any optional tours and activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, showers on trek (if available), tips or gratuities and items of a personal nature.