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Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Circuit Trek

Trip code NET-TR-UMLM1
Package name Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Circuit Trek
Duration 20
Max. elevation 3825 m
Level MODERATE
Transportation Drive & Flight
Accomodation 2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek. Standard Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni - Chuksang - Samar - Gelin - Ghami - Tsarang- Lo Manthang (Mustang) - Yara - Luri Gompa - Yara - Tange - Tetang - Muktinath - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Cost USD 2,150 per person

Highlights

Overview

Upper Mustang - Lo Manthang Circuit trek is one of longest and most exciting treks in the famous Mustang region. The trek takes you first to Upper Mustang, an ancient, magical place that is close to Tibet geographically and culturally than Nepal. Its beautiful rugged landscape, caves, Buddhist stupas and monasteries and beautiful views of Dhaulaigir, Annapurna, Nilgiri will mesmerize any traveler.
 
You will then explore the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang and visit Jhampa, Thupchen and Luri Gompas. From here you proceed to the sacred temple of Mukinath or Chumig Gyatsa a shrine revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The shrine consists the statue of Padmasambhava, 108 water spouts and an eternal flame.
 
Also on the itinerary is the observation of Kali Gandaki Gorge, which is the world’s deepest gorge. You will also visit the Kali Gandaki Valley especially the famous towns of Kagbeni and Jomsom  that are home to Thakali people, known for their trading skills and rich  culture and hospitality.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 4 : Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m) takes about 25 minutes

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m) takes about 25 minutes and after landing at Jomsom, you begin your trek from Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810m) which spans for four hours. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it very easy going. It is also very picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri, whilst to the south can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang (2900m) takes about five hours.

Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang (2900m) takes about five hours. 

You trek right up to the river valley, but you use a combination of the high trail and the riverbank pathways. The trail then widens significantly revealing an endless stretch of sand. Chusang village is only about a 2hrs walk beyond Tangbe at the confluence of the Narshing Khola and the Kali Gandaki.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3150m.) takes about three and half hours.

Trek from Chuksang to Samar (3150m.) takes about three and half hours. The trek now leaves the valley and climbs steeply up a rocky alley to the village of Chele. From Chele you climb a steep spur and then continue ascending along the side of a spectacular steep canyon to a pass. Beyond the pass you descend on a pleasant trail to Samar, situated in a grove of poplar trees.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Samar to Geling (3510 m.) takes about five hours. You climb above Samar to a ridge and then descend into a large gorge past a chorten before entering another valley filled with juniper trees. You then cross a stream and after climbing to a pass, you descend along a ridge to Shyangmochen a tiny settlement with a few tea shops. The trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and you enter another huge valley before descending to Geling with its extensive fields of barley.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8 : Trek from Geling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Geling to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.) takes about five hours. From Geling the trail climbs gently through fields, up to the center of the valley, passing above the settlement of Tama Gun and an imposing chorten. You then begin a taxing climb across the head of the valley to the Nyi La [3840m]. The descent from the pass is quite gentle and about half an hour further on we come to a trail junction; the right trail is the direct route to Charang, the left trail leads to Ghami. Ghami is a large white-washed village sheltered by overhanging cliffs.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 9 : Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3620 m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3620 m.) takes about five hours. Today's walk is perhaps through the driest part of Mustang. Finally, you come to Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are a huge dzong [fortress] and a red Gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10 : Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang] (3730m.) takes about three hours.

Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang] (3730m.) takes about three hours. You will spend part of the morning exploring the interesting village of Charang and its large monastery, before setting out for Lo Manthang. You climb gently above the valley to a large isolated chorten that marks the boundary between Charang and Lo. The trail then broadens and eventually you get your first view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. The city has only one entrance so you circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11 : Rest at Lo-Manthang.

Today is a rest day at Lo-Manthang. You will acclimatize with the weather and climate by spending the day exploring caves and villages, visiting Jhampa and Thupchen Gompas and short hike up to Tingkhar.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12 : Trek from Lo-manthang to Yara (3580m)

You will resume your trek today towards Dhi village passing a canyon before. The trail crosses Lo la pass at 3960 meters pass and becomes flat before the final short stretch of steep climb to the village of Yara. Yara is a small settlement featuring cliffs and Tashi Kabum cave that houses rare paintings and a stupa.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13 : Trek from Yara to Luri Gompa and return to Yara.

After breakfast take a short hike to Luri Gompa as the trail follows Puyung Khola. Luri Gompa belongs to Nyingma Sect of Buddhism. After exploration return to Yara.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 14 : Yara to Tange (3320m).

The rugged trail continues with a steep ascent. In no time you will reach Luri Gomba from where the trail goes down to Decchyang Khola. The river is famous

for Shaligram fossils. The trail then rises up to a pass at 3850m and then dips to the village of Tange that features Buddhist chortens.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 15 : Trek from Tange to Tetang (3240 m.).

The trail from Tange to Tetang passes by deep ridges and rolling hills to drop down to Kali Gandaki valley. Magnificent views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri visible once you reach Tetang.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16 : Trek from Tetang to Muktinath (3825 m.).

The trail ahead is an uphill one all the way to Muktinath. En route you will come across maniwall and beautiful views of Dhaulagiri peak. Muktinath or Chumig Gyatsa is a sacred temple revered both by Buddhists and Hindus. You can explore the temple in the afternoon.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 17 : Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours. Today we continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 18 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes.

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes. The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc.

Day 19 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city, Kathmandu.

Day 20 : Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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