Upper Mustang Tea House Trek is the trek to Lo-Mangthang (Upper Mustang trek). The trek to this region is to explore Tibetan villages in Nepalese border. These ancient Tibetan villages have unspoiled Buddhist culture. The region is also famous for medieval art in Buddhist monasteries. Upper Mustang, the capital of Lo-Mangthang is attractive for exploring beautiful Himalayan deserts in high altitude.
Lo Mangthang lies behind the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains which are very near with Tibet, therefore, practices Tibetan culture and lifestyle. Lo Mangthang was opened to explore after 1992 where there are various specialties hidden as mysteries. The land is windy and barren extended Tibetan plateau which has rocky formations with eroded canyons.
Lo Mangthang (Upper Mustang) people are of Tibetan origin Bhotias and Loba communities. They follow Tibetan lifestyle and cultural practices. These people follow Sakyapa Buddhism which is Tibetan-rooted. They celebrate festivals based on religion; among them, Tiji Festival is the most important. The population of this region is more than 6000 in an area of 2600sq. km. which is still being ruled by a king locally. The houses and monasteries are made up of stone or sun-baked mud bricks. The monasteries have medieval looks with historical importance.
The Exploration Mustang Trek is interesting trekking to Mustang region along the Kali Gandaki River. The trail follows Kali Gandaki to the top of Lo Mangthang with different opportunities to explore ancient settlements of Kagbeni, passing through the world’s deepest river gorge in kali Gandaki River and to Tibetan untouched villages of Lo Mangthang. The region is not disturbed by modern world development as it has preserved its culture in art and traditions.
Exploration Mustang Trek is challenging trek to the high Himalayan desert. It offers different insights about the region such as historical, cultural and so on. Trekking in this region is worthwhile for those who want to gain knowledge through traveling and seeking adventure journey.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport 1345 m
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley, and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 K m west of Kathmandu) - 8 Hours
Day 04: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2743 m.) and 4 hrs trek to Kagbeni- 2804
Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang 2900 m - 6 Hours. Trek
Day 06: Trek from Chuksang to Samar 3150 m, 7 Hours Trek
Day 07: Trek from Samar to Geling 3510 m, 6 Hours Trek
Day 08: Trek from Geling to Ghami 3490 m - 5 Hours Trek
Day 09: Trek fram Ghami to Tsarang 3620 m - 5 Hours.
Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang Mustang 3730 m - 6 Hours
Day 11: Rest at Lo-Manthang to explore.
Day 12: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami 3490 m - 7 Hours Trek
Day 13: Trek from Ghami to Chuksang 2900 m - 7 Hours Trek
Day 14: Trek from Chuksang to Kagbeni- 6 Hours.
Day 15: Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m.)- 4 Hours.
Day 16: Early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara- 20 Minutes.
Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathamndu 7 hrs Trek
Day 18: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport 1345 m
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley, and trek preparation
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 K m west of Kathmandu) - 8 Hours
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2743 m.) and 4 hrs trek to Kagbeni- 2804
Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang 2900 m - 6 Hours. Trek
Trek from Chuksang to Samar 3150 m, 7 Hours Trek
Trek from Samar to Geling 3510 m, 6 Hours Trek
Trek from Geling to Ghami 3490 m - 5 Hours Trek
Trek fram Ghami to Tsarang 3620 m - 5 Hours.
Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang Mustang 3730 m - 6 Hours
Rest at Lo-Manthang to explore.
Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami 3490 m - 7 Hours Trek
Trek from Ghami to Chuksang 2900 m - 7 Hours Trek
Trek from Chuksang to Kagbeni- 6 Hours.
Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m.)- 4 Hours.
Early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara- 20 Minutes.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathamndu 7 hrs Trek
Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.
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