A rare opportunity to trek through Upper Mustang in Nepal

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Gombu

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Join me on a rare opportunity to visit the former kingdom of the Upper Mustang. This is a restricted area, so solo backpackers cannot enter Upper Mustang. About the trip: First, we travel to Pokhara and onwards to Kagbeni. The gateway of Upper Mustang. We trek on the dry Tibetan plateau where the landscape is shaped by the wind. We will pass by authentic villages and visit local Buddhist monasteries. After a few days' trek, we walk into the medieval walled town of Lo Manthang. During your resting day, you have all the time to look around Lo Manthang and its surrounding area. From Lo Manthang, we track back on a different hiking trail. And travel back to Pokhara and Kathmandu where our adventure will end. Itinerary: Day 01 Pick up at Kathmandu International Airport and drop off Hotel in Thamel Day 02 Free day Kathmandu at leisure; preparations for permits Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus Day 04 Private jeep drive from Pokhara to Jomsom Day 05 Trek to Chele (3050 m – 6 hrs.) Day 06 Trek to Shyammochen (3500 m – 6 hrs.) Day 07 Trek to Gami (3510 m – 5 hrs.) Day 08 Trek to Tsarang (3560 m – 5 hrs.) Day 09 Trek to Lo Manthang (3700 m – 5 hrs.) Day 10 Resting day at Lo Manthang for acclimatization. Optional day hike to visit Lo Manthang and its surrounding area. Day 11 Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m – 6 hrs.) Day 12 Trek to Shyammochen (3500 m – 6 hrs.) Day 13 Trek to Chusang (2980 m – 6 hrs.) Day 14 Trek to Jomsom (2720 m – 6 hrs.) Day 15 Private jeep drive Jomsom to Pokhara Day 16 Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus Day 17 Free day Kathmandu at leisure Day 18 Pick up from hotel and drop it off at Kathmandu International Airport I will arrange everything for you, so to summarise what is included in the price? 🚗 Transportation -Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to hotel -Return drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus; return drive Pokhara to Jomsom by private jeep 🛏️ Accommodation -4 nights private room in a hotel including breakfast in Thamel in Kathmandu -2 nights private room hotel including breakfast in Pokhara -11 nights in a teahouse room during the trek. Shared room for 2 persons; couples or same gender in one room 🍽️ Meals & other services -3 meals per day; breakfast/ lunch/ diner -Porter service for carrying luggage. One porter for two persons, max. luggage 12 kg. per person -Salary, food, accommodation, and insurance for the porter(s) -Free use of a waterproof bag for your luggage -Upper Mustang special permit for 10 days ($500,00), ACAP fee, TIMS card, and local taxes -Support of my company head office in Kathmandu You have to pay yourself for: -International flight to Kathmandu -Nepal entrance visa -Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara -All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry, and battery charge during the trek -Personal travel insurance -Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency -Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary like flight delay, natural calamities, etc. -Gratitude and tips for the mountain guide and porter(s) About me! My name is Gombu, I am a licensed trekking and mountaineering guide 🏔⛰ from Nepal 🇳🇵, any questions you have feel free to send me a message.
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Trip Itinerary
1

Kathmandu

Day 1-3
I will be waiting for you at the Tribuvan International Airport and drop you off at your hotel in the Thamel area. A private room, including breakfast, is booked for you in a quiet area of the Thamel.
2

Thamel

Day 3
Today you can recover from your flight. I need to do the last preparations for the Mustang permits. You can just wander around Thamel. Or visit local cultural sites like: - Swayambunath - Durbar Square - Boudhanath stupa - Pashupatinath or surrounding cities like Patan and Bhaktapur.
3

Pokhara

Day 3-4
Today we drive by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Halfway we will stop for a lunch break. In the hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can leave luggage behind which you don't want to take with you on the trek.
4

Kagbeni

Day 4-5
Today we will drive in a private jeep to Kagbeni. The gateway of the restricted area of Upper Mustang.
5

Chele Village

Day 5-6
Today we will trek to Chele at an altitude of 3050 meters. It will take about four hours.
6

Syanboche

Day 6-7
Today we will trek to Shyanboche at an altitude of 3500 meters. It will take about six hours.
7

Ghami Village

Day 7-8
Today we will trek to Ghami at an altitude of 3510 meters. It will take about five hours.
8

Tsarang

Day 8-9
Today we will trek to Tsarang at an altitude of 3560 meters. It will take about five hours.
9

Lo Manthang

Day 9-10
Today we will trek to Lo Manthang at an altitude of 3700 meters. It will take about five hours. This is an ancient medieval town which is the heart of the region. There is so much ancient Buddhist culture to see and visit. Or you can just wander around the village.
10

Lo Manthang

Day 10-11
Today we take our time to walk around this ancient village. It is also possible to hire a horse and visit ancient caves.
11

Dhakmar

Day 11-12
Today we leave Lo Manthang behind and trek to Dhakmar. This settlement lies at an altitude of 3810 meters. It will take about six hours to get there.
12

Chhusang

Day 12-13
Today we will track back to Chhusang. Despite you have already passed by here, the views are quite different. It will take about six hours of hiking and Chusang is at an altitude of 2980 meters.
13

Jomsom

Day 13-14
Today we hike back to either Kagbeni or Jomsom. Our trek ends today. It will take four to six hours before we arrive at the teahouse.
14

Pokhara

Day 14-15
Today we drive back to Pokhara. It will be nice to enjoy a shower and wash away all the dust from the Tibetan plateau. In the evening we can stroll nearby the lakeside and have a cold drink. Cheers!
15

Thamel

Day 15-17
Today we drive by tourist bus back to Kathmandu. We arrive somewhere in the afternoon at our hotel in the Thamel area.
16

Kathmandu

Day 17
Today is your last day for souvenir shopping. Or visit local cultural sites like: - Swayambunath - Durbar Square - Boudhanath stupa - Pashupatinath or surrounding cities like Patan and Bhaktapur.
17

Tribhuvan International Airport

Day 17
Today we say our last goodbyes. I will bring you to the International Airport. Have a safe journey home.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Other
17 days trip
Kathmandu, Thamel & 15 more
Transportation
Car, Trekking
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