Mustang Trekking
Mustang Region Trekking offers a very different experience than other trekking areas in Nepal. To trek in Mustang is a rare privilege. In Mustang region you will experience a way of life of true mountain people, who for hundreds of years, had very little contact with the rest of Nepal and retained their rich cultural heritage. Until recent times their king was officially recognized by the Government of Nepal. In many ways, a trek into Mustang region (specially Upper Mustang) is similar to trekking in Tibet, as geographically it is a part of the Tibetan plateau. Mustang region people are influence with Tibetan culture. Mustang region trekking routes are in Mustang district of Nepal. The district of Mustang was, until 1950, a separate kingdom within the boundaries of Nepal. The last king, the Raja of Mustang, still has his home in the ancient capital at Lo Manthang.
Upper Mustang was opened to non-Nepali trekkers since 1992 and even today, access is still highly restricted. To enter Upper Mustang, that is to travel further north of Kagbeni, trekkers need a special trekking permit and must be accompanied by a government registered trekking agency.
Upper Mustang, being in the Himalayan rain shadow, is one of the regions in the country suitable for trekking even during the monsoons. During this time, the upper Kali Gandaki valley is still quite dry because It sits in the rain shadow of the Himalaya and receives much less rain than the rest of the country.
The landscape of Mustang is more akin to a grand high desert dotted with solitary mountain pillars rather than the usual forested and high pastures typical of the Himalayan Mountains. Mustang Region Trekking is rich in Buddhist Culture, similar with Tibetan Buddhist. It is an alternate way to experience Tibetan culture and landscape. Click below links for the best treks in the Mustang Region
PRICE INCLUDES :-
- Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation
- Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Historical monuments cities sightseeing with tour guide
- Sightseeing transportation by Non A/C comfortable vehicle
- Sightseeing entrance fees for historical cities sightseeing
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and return overland transportation by tourist bus
- Twin sharing accommodation in normal Trekkers lodge / Teahouse
- Three time meal during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner a day)
- Desert (Fresh fruit / Chocolate) after having diner as company provide
- Government license holder English speaking trek guide /leader for the team
- One porter who will carry your luggage during the trek (Two guest get one porter)
- Annapurna Conservation area project entry fee
- Upper Mustang special permit
- Pokhara to Jomsom and return flight tickets and airport taxes for guide and clients
- Porters expenses to take them from Kathmandu to Jomsom and return by bus
- Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trek guide and Porters)
- Twin sharing Accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
- Nepal Government taxes and Office service charge
PRICE EXCLUDES :-
- Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- International and domestic air tickets and airport taxes except Jomsom Sector
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days ) and US$ 40 (duration 30 days )
- Personal trek equipments and Clothing
- Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule (Credit card payment 4% extra)
- Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all type of hot drinks during trek
- Temple, monasteries or any entry fees during the visit in upper Mustang
- Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
- Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
- Hot water, hot shower and Camera battery charge cost (if need to pay)
- High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
- Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
- Expenses occurred as a result of delay beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellation or natural calamities.
- Any other things not mentioned
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Kaldhara-16, Kathmandu, Nepal
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