Lo Manthang, Mustang - Trekking in Nepal
Trip Code: MT (19 days in Nepal)
Trekking to Lo Manthang, Mustang is a sensational journey beyond the Himalayas to one of the most
remote kingdoms on earth. Hidden behind the Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, It is
truly the Forbidden Kingdom. Once an independent kingdom, this land of Tibetan Buddhism was only
opened to outsiders in 1992. With its ancient monasteries, palaces, caves and ruins
of old forts, Mustang is rich in art and history. This is perhaps the only region where Tibetan
culture and religion have survived over the centuries mostly untouched by time and modern colonization.
This trek follows the ancient trade route, passing through historic towns and eventually ending at
the capital city of Lo Manthang. This is a restricted region and requires a permit fee of US$ 700
per person.
GRADE C (Moderate to Strenuous):
12 days of moderate to strenuous trekking at medium elevation (max. 3,950m).
12 nights camping - 6 nights hotel. This trek is for the more serious adventurer.
It involves walking at medium elevation so a higher level of physical fitness
and stamina is required.
| DAY 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath / Boudhanath) |
| DAY 3 |
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Fly to Pokhara. Free to explore the city |
| DAY 4- 5 |
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Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) with a layover day
for a side trip to the holy shrines of Muktinath (3,802m)
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| DAY 6 - 10 |
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Trek to Lo Manthang (3,780m) crossing several passes en route |
| DAY 11 |
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Explore Lo Manthang, the walled capital of Mustang - visit
15th century Thubchen, Champa monastery and the Palace |
| DAY 12 - 15 |
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Trek back to Jomsom |
| DAY 16 |
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Fly to Pokhara. Rest day to explore Pokhara |
| DAY 17 |
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Fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 18 |
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Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest
Flight
- extra) |
| DAY 19 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
Lo Manthang Trekking - Trip Cost & Details
| Land
& Internal Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$1945 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $2295
(6 to 9 members) per person |
| $3295
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Plus
Mustang Permit Fee $500 per person to be paid in US$ in Kathmandu |
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| Airfare
- $375 extra per person |
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Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jomsom - Kathmandu |
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Single
Supplement
$395 |
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Recommended Travel Season: Febuary - May, September - November |
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- All hotel accommodations on Bed and Breakfast basis: 4
nights Hotel Yak & Yeti (5 Star Deluxe Hotel) in Kathmandu and 2 nights
Shangri-La Village Resort (4
Star Luxurious Resort) in Pokhara
- Half day sightseeing
tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in Kathmandu valley with city guide,
transfer and entrance fees
- 12 days trek with all meals, camping equipment, sherpa/cook staff
and porters
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project fee
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Nepal visa fee
- Mustang Permit Fee (US$500 per person)
- Medical immunization
- International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
- International airport tax (Rupees 1695 - about $ 25 to leave Nepal)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu & Pokhara
(5 lunches & 6 dinners)
- Insurance of any kind
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other
means in case of illness, accident,
etc. which Client's insurance should
cover
- Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
- Monastery entrance fees and donations
- Tips to Leader and all Support staff
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