Upper Mustang Trekking

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Upper Mustang Nepal is a remote and isolated region of Himalayas. Generally, Mustang is known for Kingdom of Lo. The Upper Mustang incorporates the northern two-third of Mustang District of Gandaki Pradesh Nepal. It covers an area of 1,380sq.m and the headquarters is Jomsom. Mustang was pre-historical prohibited kingdom and bordered by the Tibetan plateau including world’s tallest 8000meter peaks Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Upper mustang was restricted demilitarized area until 1992, which makes it most preserved regions in the globe. There are still people who speak traditional Tibetan languages. Nowadays, Upper Mustang is being popular area for trekking and can be visited year around regardless of season. Mustang was an independent kingdom. Mustang is divided into two sub-regions, Lower and Upper mustang. Geographically this cold high altitude steppe is a part of the Tibetan highlands. The entire district is included within the Annapurna Conservation Area which is the largest protected area of Nepal. As per the HDI, Mustang is relatively wealthy district with a good GDP.

It is vast and arid valley formation of rock and barren high altitude deserts. This area receives an average annual rainfall of less than at Jomsom in the Lower Mustang. Kali Gandaki River is a highly important feature of the district. Its main sources lie near the Tibetan border. The main attraction parts of this valley is thousands of Cliff Dwellings and Some highly inaccessible. These Mustang buckles or sky caverns of Nepal are assortment of some synthetic caverns dove into the sides of valley in the Mustang. Where, many archaeologist and researchers have explored this caves and found partially Mummified human bodies. An Ancient decorative art and painting, manuscripts and pottery in the Mustang caves near Lo-Manthang are explored by many explorers. Most tourists travel by foot over largely the same trande route used. Mustang Region is rich in Buddhist culture similar to the Tibet autonomous region. Lo-Manthang is another popular destination for tourists, who want to seek to experience the native culture. You can walk freely without worrying about any weather. You will have spiritual feeling while walking through many Gompas, caves, Chortens, flapping prayer flags, old monasteries and rock painting. While trekking will you have opportunity to catch the glimpse of Tibetan everyday activities and culture of the local areas.

The Upper Mustang trek itinerary leads towards the Hidden Buddhist world. The trek visit Kagbeni, the gate way to Upper Mustang also, the well traveled routes to the Pilgrimage sites of Muktinath. The upper Mustang trek starts after reaching to Pokhara either by domestic flight or roadway transportation. The dominant ethnic group is Thakali. The Thini village, one of the oldest thakali villages in Thak khola region. Upper Mustang Permit is very required special restricted area permit and Annapurna Conservation Area permit.

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Facts of the Trip

Highest access: 4,010m/13,156ft.

Duration: 18 days

Group Size: 02-12 persons per group

Location: Mustang

Country: Nepal

Airport: TIA ( Kathmandu)

Departure From: Kathmandu

Grade: Moderate

Accommodation: Three star to Five star as request

Meals: During the trek (B/L/D)

Transportation: By Tourist/ Private vehicles/ Flights

Best season: Autumn (September to December) & Spring (March to May)

Major Activity: Trekking/ Hiking

Include Activity: Sight trip of Kathmandu and Pokhara

Culture: Gurung and Thakali

Mode of Travel: Tea House/ camping

Himalayan sights:Mustang, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho, Annapurna, Nilgiri

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Upper Mustang Trekking Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport and transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

Day 02

Preparation, brifing, restricted permits issues and last minute shopping in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

Day 03

Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3002ft) which takes about seven hours by bus and 25 minutes by flight. Overnight at request category hotel accommodation in Pokhara

Day 04

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2743m/899ft, 20 mins) then trek to Kagbeni (2810m/9219ft, 2-3hrs) tea house/ camping accommodation

Day 05

Trek from Kagbeni to Chaile (3050m/10006ft, 05-06 hrs) tea house/camping accommodation

Day 06

Trek from Chaile to Shyangboche (3475m/11401ft, 05-06hrs) Tea house/camping

Day 07

Trek from Shyangboche to Ghami (3520m/11549ft,05-06hrs) Tea house/camping accommodation

Day 08

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang(3500m/11483ft,04-05hrs) tea house/camping accommodation

Day 09

Trek from Tsarang to Lo Manthang( 3700m/12139ft,05-06hrs) tea house/camping accommodation

Day 10

rest day at Lo manthang, explore the fascinating city of Lo Manthang, Tea house/ Camping accommodation

Day 11

Trek from Lo Manthang to Tamar (3515m/11532ft,05-06hrs) Tea house/Camping accommodation

Day 12

Trek from Tamar to Shyangboche (3457m/11401ft,05-06hrs) tea house/camping accommodation

Day 13

Trek from Shyangboche to Tetang (3590m/11778ft,05-06hrs) Tea House/Camping accommodation

Day 14

Trek from Tetang to Muktinath(3710m/12172ft, 05-06hrs) Tea House/ camping accommodation

Day 15

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,743m/8999ft. 04-05hrs) tea house/camping accommodation

Day 16

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (915m/3002ft, 20 mins) transfer to request category hotel accommodation

Day 17

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours also you can take direct flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes, overnight at Hotel. Farewell dinner with culture program in evening.

Day 18

Drop to airport for final departure, or join alternative activities.

The services we provide in the package (Cost Includes) :

To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
Representatives of Satori adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
According to the above trekking package schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange Three nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and two nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
Satori Adventures will provide Experienced and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking guide during the trekking period.
Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the itinerary.
According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara , Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
Apart from Camping trekking, Satori Adventures Will provide you with a lovely tea house (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking.
Most of the trekking trail, lunch is done on the way between the starting and ending the day of hiking while dinner and breakfast at the tea house where you have your overnight stay. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trekking.
We will provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trekking, taking care of your comfort and health to not have a cold problem and do not weigh too much on international flights.
Satori Adventures allow up to 15kg of personal trekking equipment per person during the flight onboard and the trekking period carried by porter or yak or mules.
As Upper Mustang is at the Annapurna Region territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Annapurna Conservation and Upper Mustang restricted area permit.
The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Annapurna Conservation, so Satori adventures provide you a TIMS permit too.
As far as possible, we will provide you weather reports throughout the trekking period.
Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate trekking staff.
We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
Trekking trails are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so that information communication is a significant factor for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones with your trekking guide in case of emergency required.
During your trekking, satori adventures offer you clean, Nutritious, and fresh food at the tea house.
Satori Adventure always has a concern and top priority about our trekking guides, cooks, porters, and involved trekking staff safety during the period of trekking. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all engaged staff with a reputed insurance company.
For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking trails.
The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
If you need any assistance with departure information, Flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori adventures fully support you without any charges.
We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition. Thus, satori adventures offer you farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.
Before your departure, as a memory of your lifetime experience, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and Brochure.

Things you need to manage yourself in the package (Cost Exclude) :

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) yourself.
Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. No, and there is no guessing how much it will take by the client and its cost.
Expenses incurred towards usage of Items of personal nature trekking equipment, laundry expenses, tips, Landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service exclude in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
Trekking is, in itself, an adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to have your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa, so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa yourself.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs exclude in the package cost.
Additional costs for extra workers then what we have included in the package.
The short sentence, "The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive," will cost extra if you want additional services.
Employees involved in your trekking are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and what kind of service you have rendered. Your guide and porters expect tips according to the international system in the trekking package for your information.