Lower Mustang Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotels in Cities & Tea Houses DuringTrek
Grade:	Easy
Max Altitude:	3,802 m/12,475 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Duration :	10 Nights/11 Days
Group Size:	1 to 15 People

Highlights of The Trek

Trek to the Rain Shadow Lower Mustang Region
Fly over deepest Kaligandaki Gorge with view of Annapurana and Dhaulagiri Range
Trek to the Flatten Kaligandaki Valley and visit the Bon Po Lupra Village
Visit Sacred Hindu Muktinath Temple and Century old Sacred Monasteries
Witness Mustang People, Tibetan Culture and Barren Landscapes
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara- 25 Minutes and Sightseeing

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,713m/8,900 ft)-20 Minutes & visit Marpha Village (2,720m / 8924ft) – 5 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Kagbeni- (2,804 m / 9,200 ft)-3 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Muktinath (3,802 m/12,475 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 07: Visit Muktinath Temple and trek to Lupra Village (3,021 m/9,911 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 08: Trek back to Jomsom- 4 Hours

Day 09: Fly back to Pokhara-20 Minutes

Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu and Sightseeing

Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

The Rain Shadow area of Mustang Region sculpted by Kaligandaki River is divided in two parts, Lower Mustang and Upper Mustang. Upper Mustang is Restricted area and need special permit for the tourist where as Lower Mustang is easily accessible. Until 1950s, Mustang was a separate kingdom and Lho Manthang as a capital, is practicing Tibetan Buddhism and distinct culture.

Low Altitude, great landscape, mountain views make the Lower Mustang Trek, an idea trek for all the categories of trekkers to understand the Tibetan Buddhist Culture of Himalayan people with an easy access unlike to Upper Mustang. We fly to Jomsom from Pokhara and trek between Jomsom and Muktinath along the Kaligandaki River beds with its barren lands passing through Kagbeni, Jharkot, Muktinath and Lupra villages.

We can trek to Lower Mustang around the year even in the monsoon and winter. We stay in nice tea houses during our entire trek. During the trip, we visit monuments in Kathamndu and Pokahra as well.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

After breakfast, we will take you for guided tour of Kathmandu city. We will begin with Pashupatinath Temple which is famous Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of holy Bagmati River. After this, we continue to Boudhanath Stupa, which is giant Stupa in Asia and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60's and 70's.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara- 25 Minutes and Sightseeing

After breakfast, we drive to Domestic Airport for 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. In Pokhara, we visit Devi’s fall, Mahadev Cave, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Bindabasini Temple and do boating at Fewa Lake to visit Barahi Temple in the middle of the lake. In the evening, we walk around Lakeside Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,713m/8,900 ft)-20 Minutes & visit Marpha Village (2,720m / 8924ft) – 5 Hours

After early breakfast, we fly to Jomsom over the Kali Gandaki Gorge with the view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range. Jomsom is a headquarter of Mustang region. From Jomsom, we do a day trip to Marpha village down to the Kali Gandaki Valley. Marpha is a village of Thakali people and famous for its Apple Orchards and Apple brandy. The village is characterized by the traditional flat mud roofed houses with piles of firewood neatly stacked upon it. Wooden carved windows, long main spotless flagstones, and paved alleys are some of the unique features of Marpha. This day we can stay overnight at Marpha village as well and trek to Kagbeni next day.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jomsom.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 05: Trek to Kagbeni- (2,804 m / 9,200 ft)-3 Hours

From Jomsom, we trek to Kagbeni passing by Eklebhatti. As a part of our trail, we walk on the flatten riverbed of Kaligandaki River with the view of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri and Annapurna Mountains. Kagbeni in the confluence of Kaligandaki River and Jhong Khola is the last village of Lower Mustang and entry point to Upper Mustang. There is famous Red Painted Gompa in Kagbeni which is more than 1000 years old.

Accomodation: Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Kagbeni.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Muktinath (3,802 m/12,475 ft)- 6 Hours

After breakfast, we trek to Muktinath passing by villages of Khingar and Jharkot. At some point after a steep climb, we arrive at a viewpoint which offers panoramic view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Tukuche Mountains. We continue to Ranipauwa village from where we see Muktinath Temple on the foothill of Thorong La Pass. Muktinath Temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for all Hindu and Buddhist people around the world.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Muktinath.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 07: Visit Muktinath Temple and trek to Lupra Village (3,021 m/9,911 ft)- 6 Hours

Early morning, we visit Muktinath Temple. To Hindus, Mukti Kshetra is a place of Moksha or Salvation. This Temple is considered as 106th temple among 108 Divya Desam (Premium Temples) considered sacred by Sri Vaishnava. They believe that bathing in the 108 taps water and dip in holy pond here guarantees salvation after death. The Hindu god, Brahma, is said to have lit the eternal flames that burn at Muktinath. To Buddhists, Muktinath is a place where the great sage guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) came to meditate. For Tibetan Buddhist, this is very important places for Dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers and one of the 24 tantric places. They believe the Idol (Murti) is a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara who symbolizes the compassion of all the Buddhas. Then we trek to Lupra village between Kagbeni and Jomsom hidden in the gorge of Panda Khola. The people of Lupra village follow Bon Po Religion which is pre Buddhist shamanic belief.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lupra Village.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 08: Trek back to Jomsom- 4 Hours

After visiting Bon Po Monastery and Lupra village, we descend down to valley until we reach at Jomsom.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jomsom.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 09: Fly back to Pokhara-20 Minutes

After early breakfast, we walk to airport and fly back to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you may consider doing adventure activities like Paragliding, Micro Light flight, Bungee Jump, Zipline, cycling around Lakeside area. In the evening, you can walk around Lakeside Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B

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Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu and Sightseeing

We fly back to Kathmandu and may consider doing sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square and Swyombhunath Stupa.Patan boasts of many famous sites and unique architecture. Krishna Mandir in this Square was built to honor an incarnation of Vishnu. One of the best examples of stone architecture in the world, scenes from Mahabharat, Asia's greatest mythological war, is carved on the temple's walls. Home to traditional artists and sculptors, one can find more temples dedicated to Ganesh (the elephant-headed god), Shiva, Narsingha, Taleju, and others are located at Patan Durbar Square. Late afternoon, we drive to Swayambhunath Stupa also called Monkey Temple, a Stupa in a small hill of Kathmandu over viewing Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains. In the evening, we will host dinner to celebrate the completion of Lower Mustang Trek.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, we will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with Office Representative.
3 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
2 Nights in Pokhara with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
5 Nights/6 Days All Inclusive Trek in Lower Mustang Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in local Tea Houses/Lodges.
Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu flight and Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara flight with all necessary transfers.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
Kathmandu and Pokhara Sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide and all applicable entrance fees.
Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project, ACAP Fees and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 Hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at Airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Meals other than breakfast except mentioned.
Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.