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Package Name: Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Trip Duration: 16 Days
Activities: Trekking and Sightseeing
Group Size: 1-10
Maximum Altitude: 4,230m
Difficulties: Strenuous
Best Season: March to November
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu / All meals during Trek
Accommodation: Tea house / Hotels
Mode of transportation: Plane/Bus
Upper Mustang, formally known as Kingdom of Lo is an isolated part of Mustang that remained untouched by modernity and outside world, where majority of people still speaks Tibetan dialect and follows Tibetan culture and religion. Upper Mustang trek was restricted until 1992 which makes it highly preserved region of Nepal in term of culture, religion and landscape. Mustang is nestled in the rain shadow area of Dhaulagiri range creating huge arid land engulfed by rocky terrain in different colors and impressive formation. Upper Mastang is maximally dotted with white washed houses, barren fields and Chorten embellished with prayer flags. Life in Mustang is totally dependent around tourism, animal husbandry and trade. The inhabitants of Upper Mustang are Thakali, Gurung and Tibetan.
The trail meanders through ancient salt trade route which is basically used by the people of Mustang to trade salt from lowlands. Trekking in Upper Mustang in many ways resembles to trekking in Tibet as it is closely tied to Tibetan geography, culture and language. The main aim of the trek is an ancient capital Lo Manthang, the home place of last king of Mustang. Lo Manthang is the magical world of narrow alley way, Chorten and long wall with prayer wheels. Trekking in this lost world of Tibet is rare privilege. You feel like entering into different era when you step in the premises of Lo Manthang Kingdom. The main area of interest in Lo Manthang is Amchi Museum, Amchi School and several Monasteries built back in 15th century.
The trip begins in Kathmandu with sightseeing of UNSCEO heritage sites. We then drive to Pokhara and catch a flight to Jomosm, the most convenient way to get Upper Mustang. The flight is indeed the beginning of adventurous journey as it flies though the deepest gorge of the world, Kali Gandaki that meanders between Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri massif. The trail follows some section of Kali Gandaki River and makes a way to Kagbeni, the starting point of restriction. It is wise to pay homage to Muktinath, the scared temple of Buddhist and Hindu. The admirable tree-less landscape, rugged terrain and stunning view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges dominates the route throughout the trail.
The accommodation in teahouse is possible along the whole trek. Usually, the accommodation is basic often run by family and offers basic meals in both communal and individual eating. Mustang trek is great alternative during monsson (June-August) as the region lies in rain shadow area. The main consideration is during winter when most of upper region residents leave the area to hide from cold and snowfall. Basically, the best season to travel Upper Mustang is March to early September.
Day 01: Arrival day at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara or drive to Pokhara
Day 03: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,743) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m). Excursion of Kagbeni and Muktihath (3,720m)
Day 04: Trek to Chele (3,050m) - 6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Syangmochen (3,800m) - 7/8 hours
Day 06: Trek to Tsarang (3,560m) - 7 hours
Day 07: Trek to Lo Manthang (3,800m) - 4/5 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization and exploration day at Lo Mantang
Day 09: Day hike to Nyiphu and Garphu monasteries
Day 10: Trek to Dhakmar (3,820m) via Ghar gumba - hours
Day 11: Trek to Ghiling (3,570m) - 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Samar (3,550m) - 6 hours
Day13: Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m) - 6/7 hours
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2,750m) - 3 hours
Day 15: Flight back to Pokhara from Jomsom and catch a flight from Pokhara to Kathmadu
Day 16: Final Departure
