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NEPAL SPECIAL VACATION TRIP UPPER MUSTANG TREK

Nepal special vacation trips offer all the special things to do once in your lifetime while you are in Nepal. It is well combined of Hindu temples, Buddhist stupa, architecture, culture, high mountains including Mount Everest, best sun rise, white water rafting, Jungle safari, wild life, flora and fauna, Paragliding, Mountain flight, and Lord Buddha birth place( Lumbini). Its main attraction is special trekking to Upper mustang.

Upper Mustang trekking is one of Nepal's most mysterious and least known kingdoms. The landscape of Mustang is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows and brown. It is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. The trek to Mustang is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal.

Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and traditional which is so rich & unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital is walled city ruled by religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in unhurried pace.

Upper Mustang

Fact of this trip
Trip Duration      24 days Trek
Max. Altitude: 3700m/12,136ft
Minimum Altitude: 2740m./9042ft.
Grade: Easy tour and Moderate trekking
Activities: Trekking/ travel/ tour
Accommodation: Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner, desert with tea/coffee
Transportation: Car/ Van/ plane/ taxi
Trek Departure: Every day throughout month
Group Size: 2 persons (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, May, June, July, August, September & October
Available Time: All months except November, December and January
Per day hiking: 3 to 6 hours
   
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the select Hotel (Hotel Hyatt regency) in Kathmandu (1290m./4273). Stay overnight there on b/b plan.

Day 2: Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3: Mountain flight and half day sight seeing
Early morning an hour Mountain flight and half day sightseeing Monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar ( world heritage sites) by private car/van with tour guide then stay at same hotel on b/b plan.

Day 4: Kathmandu -Pokhara
With a morning wake up, your guide will pick up you at the hotel and drive private van/ car 5 hours through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside (823m/2,700ft) and transfer to the select hotel (Hotel base camp resort) and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and stay overnight at hotel on B/B basis.

Day 5: Jomsom –Kagbeni
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 25 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town. it is also a major village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon, the trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river bed for about 3 hours and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni (2,858m/9,375ft), which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an interesting wind swept villages situated on the main age old Trans himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival, check in the hotel with afternoon free for a stroll around the village. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 6: Kagbeni –chele
Our Trek starts with a special permit check up and onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we have scenic picturesque place to stop through the sandy and windy trails. This trails follows the up and downhill. Firstly we will reach at Tangbe village with crops field. From here we trek forward to Chhusang after 1½ hour walk and crossing the river head up to the huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. We head on to small ridges reach at Chele village (3050m/10,004ft) after 18 kilometers( 5 hours walking) then stay there overnight at Lodge on FB basis.

Day 7: Chele -Syanbochen
Today, we start our trek again and walk further to Eklo Bhatti. We will climbs to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar Danda. Further descends a little to the village of Samar for our lunch. Further walk around 3 hrs similar walk will reach you at Syanbochen (3475m/11,398ft) after 6 hours walking (8 km.) then stay there overnight at Lodge on FB basis. Remaining time explore the surrounding area.

Day 8: Syanbochen -Ghaymi
After breakfast we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) passing few teahouses, chortens and local villages which is like Tibetan style of houses with open Varanda, and crosses over a few other passes. The longer climb will be to Nyi Pass (4,010m/13,193ft) after lunch, we descend to our overnight stop at Ghaymi (3520m/11,546ft) after 5/6 hours walking( 12 km.). Then stay there overnight at Lodge on FB basis.

Day 9: Ghaymi-Charang
We start trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk and easily get to the Charang (3500m/11,480ft) 6 hours walking for the overnight. After crossing Ghaymi Khola, the trail climbs to a plateau and passes beside a very long Mani wall (Secret stone wall of the Buddhism). From the end of the wall the trail heads east to Tsarang after 11 kilometers up and down then stay there overnight at Lodge on FB basis.

Day 10: Charang -Lo-Mangthang
Today, we trek to Lo-Mangthang with a magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends to Tsarang Chu Canyon and then climbs steeply after crossing the river. Further the trail ascends gently to the 3,850m windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley (3700m/12,136ft). While descending to Lo-Mangthang, views of the walled city appear magnificent with its hills on the Tibetan Border. We stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis. Rest of the time explores the surrounding area.

Day 11: Explore the Lo-Mangthang
Today you may have many choices to explore the surrounding areas. Visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa situates on a hilltop, which serves as an important monastery of the local community and also as a local court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, which is a village of around 40 houses, the last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mangthang and stroll back to camp. Or you may have another option to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa and the Entrance Hal which are the main attraction of this town. Another attraction is the four- story building of the Raja's palace as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya. The interesting place where you may not tired to explore more and more. There are many places to explore and manage your time to explore the places. Every monastery requires the donations and entry fees which is made by your own. Stay at same lodge at FB basis.

Day 12: Lo-Mangthang-Ghar Gompa
After a wonderful time at Lo-Mangthang we back to Ghar Gompa which is also interesting place to explore the local area after 4/5 hours walking. During the walk you will suffer the dusty wind and as suggested to walk in the morning. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 13: Ghar Gompa-Ghiling
Today, we will back to Ghiling (3806m/12,484ft) as our journey for our overnight stay after a long walk 5-6 hours. After arrival and lunch enjoy the day explore the area but it will be dusty better to walk in evening time. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 14: Ghiling -Chele
We re-track back to Chele (3050m/10,004ft) for the overnight stop after 5 hrs walking. You will have wonderful scenery during the journey with a Himalayan view. Enjoy your trip and overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 15: Chele -Jomsom
Today, we will have a last day trek as well as long. It is better to walk early start as before and trek to Kagbeni finished the upper Mustang trails and join to the normal as Annapurna circuit trek. After lunch at Kagbeni will head on to Jomsom (2700/8,856ft) 2/3 hours walking then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 16: Jomsom- Pokhara
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport guide will transfer to Base camp resort then stay there on b/b plan. You will have a half day sightseeing by car or Van to Devid’s water fall, Mahendra cave, Tibetan refugee camp and boating at Fewa lake.

Day 17: Looking around the Pokhara
After breakfast one and half hour paragliding from Sarangkot and leisure day whole afternoon at same hotel.

Day 18: Pokhara- Charaudi-Chitwan
You will drive to Charaudi( 3/4 hours) by private vehicle and rafting for 3 hours in Trishuli river then drive 1 hour to Chitwan National park ( The hotel is inside the park) for overnight.

Day 19:  Chitwan full day activities
A Chitwan activity for 2 nights / 3 days and it is your second night. Your activities will be elephant riding, bird watching, Jungle safari, Elephant baby watching and Canoeing.  You will end your day by watching Tharu stick dance in the evening after dinner.

Day 20: Chitwan- Tharu village- Lumbini( Buddha birth place) world heritage site
You will visit ethnic group called Tharu village and their museum and drive to Lumbini( 3 hours driving) then check in at select Hotel Mayadevi garden. Visit all the places as peace flame, Ashok pillar and all historical places and religious Stupas and Gompas.  Stay there overnight at hotel on b/b plan.

Day 21: Lumbini- Bandipur
Drive to Bandipur 5 hours then stay there overnight at lodge on b/b plan. Bandipur is the old capital of Nepal and it has still ethnic group called Newari people inhabitant by and their culture. The houses are very typical.

Day 22: Bandipur-Manakamana - Kathmandu
Drive to Kurintar ( 2 hours) and take a cable car to visit Manakamana temple and the travel continues to Kathmandu. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks. Stay overnight at select hotel Hyatt regency on b/b plan.

Day 23: Leisure day in Kathmandu
After getting a full body massage for your tired body, free day for shopping to buy souvenir for your family and friends and rest for your tired body. Stay at same hotel overnight on b/b plan.

Day 24:  Departure
Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:
  • Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
  • 5 nights deluxe 5***hotel (Hotel Hyatt regency) in Kathmandu.
  • 3 nights hotel reservation at base camp resort in Pokhara.
  • Two full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
  • All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, desert with tea/coffee).
  • Accommodation (at lodge) during the trekking.
  • One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Upper mustang trekking region and government authorized trekking guide and required porters etc.
  • Guide and other porters, flight, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Private vehicle for overland transportation.
  • 2 night 3 days Chitwan full package program ( hotel inside the park).
  • Sightseeing in Pokhara and paragliding.
  • Mountain flight in Kathmandu
  • Pokhara- Jomsom- Pokhara flight tickets.
  • Domestic airport tax.
  • Mustang  special permit and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
  • ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project).
  • First aid medical box.
  • Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.
  • 2 hours full body thai massage.
Cost Excludes:
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Rescue operation.
  • Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
  • Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).
If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.

7.Mountain flight.

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