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Trek ›› Upper Mustang /Lo Manthang Trekking
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Upper
Mustang is a remote desolate and extremely fascinating region
of Nepal set amongst wind eroded hills on the northern borders
of Tibet. It was previously a forbidden Kingdom; it is now
a Kingdom within Nepal that still retains its own King. It
was only opened (officially) to tourists in 1992 then with
strict limits on the amount allowed in one year. The destination
is the historic walled city of Lo Mangtang Life in Lo-Manthang
has continued much the same as it has for centuries. People
are steeped in religion with numerous Gompas, Mani walls (prayer
walls) and chortens adorning the Kings palace and surrounds.
Prayer flags flutter above each household spreading good blessings
to all corners of the world and the universe beyond. This
area can be trekked all year round regardless of season with
August being the mildest month of all for Mustang,however,
in the winter time there can be 30 to 40cms of snow to negotiate.
The people are well adapted to the region with many centuries
of experience of surviving the harsh climate.They survive
by practicing a form of s agro-pastoralism and seasonal migration
with farming done whenever irrigation is possible, only one
crop (barely) can be produced. The barely supports the local
population for only 6 months a year with severe food shortages
the rest of the year. As a result, during the winter months
almost 70 percent of the local people emigrate to either the
lower part of Mustang, Pokhara, Kathmandu or India, for employment
and trading.
If you are planning a visit to Mustang you need to be in good
physical condition. The tour commences with a flight from
Katmandu to Jomsom via Pokhara or if you want to extend your
time you can trek in for nine days from Pokhara. The trekking
route crosses the villages of Tangbe, Samar, Geling to reach
Tsarang considered as one of the highlights of the tour, a
day before Lo Mangthang.
In ancient Tsarang, a set of human hands remains, said to
belong to the site’s master builder. According to legend,
the King cut the builder’s hands off to stop him from
constructing another masterpiece to compete against it.
It is expensive to visit the region, a single permit cost
$700 U.S. for ten days, extendable at a further $70 U.S. a
day. All provisions must be carried in, accommodation is under
canvas with full Nepali support staff. |
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Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu & transfer hotel.
Day 02: Trekking preparation day and sightseeing in
Kathmandu. Sightseeing spots are Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath
Stupa, Swyambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu durbar Square.
Day 03: Drive / fly to Pokhara. Pokhara nestles around
the beautiful Lake Phewa and has what is arguably the best
mountain backdrop on earth..
Day 04: Flight to Jomsom (2710m), early morning flight
to Jomosom / soon after breakfast commense trek to Kagbeni
a fascinating fortress village (2900m). The trail to Kagbeni
follows the Kali Gandaki river.
Day 05: Kagbeni / Chhuksang (3050m). The trail is steep
and passes through ridges.
Day 06: Chhuksang / Samar (3700m). The trail passes
through the village of Chele along a great canyon and past
some mysterious colourful caves. Part of the trail contains
some difficult trekking onto a rocky saddle. The village of
Samar is famous for bird watching with some fine green views
of upper Mustang.
Day 07: Samar / Tamagaon (3850m). Samar to Tamagaon,
this day provides some great views of the Himalayan range
including the Nilgiri hills and Thorang peak.
Day 08: Tamagaon / Tsarang (3650m). The trail passes
through the village of Ghemi before reaching camp at Tsarang;
the village is famous the ruins of a fort of a previous Mustang
King. There are also two old monasteries to be viewed.
Day 09: Tsarang / Lo-Manthang (3760m). Lo-Manthang
is located in the wide valley on the Tibetan plateau.We can
visit the King and Queen at their palace. The historical and
spiritual city of Lo-Manthang with its beautiful setting and
picturesque buckwheat and barley fields surrounds,contains
so many mysteries for the traveller, / overnight camp.
Day 10: Explore Lo-Manthang.
Day 11: Lo-Manthang / Ghemi (3690m). Ghemi is famous
for the ancient and longest Mani wall (inscripted prayer wall)
in Nepal, legend dictates the wall was once the large intestine
of a demon / overnight camp.
Day 12-15: From Ghemi, trek back to Jomsom
Day 16: Jomsom fly to Pokhara.
Day 17: Free day in Pokhara.
Day 18: Fly Kathmandu & transfer hotel.
Day 19: Departure for onward destination. |
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