Upper Mustang "The Forbidden Kingdom", Camping Trek, 14 Days
The trek to Lo-Manthang is through high altitude desert country climbing in and out of the huge sided valley of the Kali Gandaki. In places the gorge which the Kali Gandaki River runs through is the deepest in the world. This region is full of some of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist Monasteries, ancient and isolated villages with quaint white washed houses.
Itinerary in detail
Day 1; Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Day 2; Transfer to the airport and take the 30 minutes flight west to Pokhara. Great views of the Nepal Himalaya from the plane. Check in to the group hotel. Afternoon free.
Day 3; An even more exciting flight takes us to Jomsom(2713m). From here, it is a short and level walk along the riverbed of the Kali Gandaki to Kagbeni where we camp.
Day 4; Having shown our passes at the police check-post, we continue into Mustang region. We trek through Tangbe and Chukksang, before climbing away from the river, to Tsaile. Camp.
Day 5; We climb a ridge above Tsaile and follow a path cut into the side of a yellow cliff. We pass pretty Samar(3600m) and 2 low cols, before contouring around to Ghilling. Camp.
Day 6; Trekking up to the Nyi La, we descend gradually to Ghami, which has Nepal's longest prayer wall. We then cross the Chinji La(4200m) to reach Tsarang.
Day 7; Shortly after leaving Tsarang, we pass a huge chorten at the boundary of the 'Kingdom'. Trekking across a high plain, we reach the walled city of Lo Manthang. Camp.
Day 8; A day for exploring in and around Lo Manthang, with its narrow alleyways and brightly painted houses and chortens. Camp.
Day 9; Beginning our return trek out of Mustang, we cross the Chinji La to Ghami, where we camp.
Day 10; Crossing the Nyi La, we trek out to Samar, where we camp at the old caravanserai or inn. En route, we have good views southwards to the Annapurna Massiv.
Day 11; Trekking steeply down to Tsaile, we cross the upper Kali Gandaki on a metal bridge, then meander through Chukksang and Tangbe to finally reach Kagbeni. Camp.
Day 12; A short walk along the bed of the Kali Gandaki, looking out for the famous ammonite fossils which occur hereabouts, takes us to Jomsom. Camp.
Day 13; We take the short and exciting domestic flight to Pokhara and then catch an onward flight to Kathmandu. Check in to the group hotel. Shopping.
Day 14; Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Flight to and from Pokhara & Domestic Airport Tax.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* Tented Camp and lodge accommodation during the trek.
* All trekking equipment (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen utensils etc.)
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa, porters (1 porter for 2
peoples), their food & accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* All transportation by private car/van.
* Annapurna conservation permit, and tims permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Special permit for Mustang (10 days,US$ 500)
* All goverment Tax.
Our Tour Package doesn't include;
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments like sleeping bags, jackets (can all be hired in KTM)
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and
strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
NOTE: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
USD
EUR
SFr
USD
EUR
SFr
3,250.00
2,600.00
2,954.55
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.