Upper Mustang Trekking in Nepal
The small kingdom of Mustang, closed to westerners until 1992, is an delightful land of windswept vistas, red walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400's to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet, but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet. Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today.
Our route will take us across the vast Kali Gandaki Riverbed, up over windswept passes at 4500m. and across the 'Plain of Aspirations' to the walled capital city of Lo Manthang. All this through a landscape of indescribable vastness and beauty, home to the infamous snow leopard, the endangered Gharal (blue sheep), and the mythical mehti (abominable snowman). With thousands of snowcapped peaks and bathed in hues of orange and red rocks with sporadic fields of vibrant green, yellow and red of barley, maize, and buckwheat, Mustang is a step back to a simpler time.
Itinerary (16 days)
Day 01: Your arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Day 04: Flight Pokhara - Jomsom, and trek to Kagbeni, Overnight at Camp. Day 05: Trek to Chele, Overnight at Camp. Day 06: Trek to Geling, Overnight at Camp. Day 07: Trek to Tsarang, Overnight at Camp. Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang, Overnight at Camp. Day 09: Rest day at Lo Manthang, Overnight at Camp. Day 10: Trek to Ghami, Overnight at Camp. Day 11: Trek to Samar, Overnight at Camp. Day 12: Trek to Kagbeni, Overnight at Camp. Day 13: Trek To Jomsom, Overnight at Camp. Day 14: Flight Jomsom - Pokhara. Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu. Day 16: Departure from Nepal.
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The small kingdom of Mustang, closed to westerners until 1992, is an delightful land of windswept vistas, red walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400's to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet, but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet. Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today.