Fixed Departure Trip >> Mustang Teji Festival Trekking

The separate kingdom in hidden Trans- Himalayan valley behind the Annapurnas is known as Upper Mustang. A traditional world trade route to Tibet has been open to travelers since 1992. It is opened for a limited number of tourists. Lo Manthang (Mustang) is located north of the main Himalayan chain between the snow capped mountain on the east and west bordering Tibet and, relatively wide and leveled ridge towards north with pass not higher than 4,600 m. The climate and land is dry and arid. Villages are located in the valley at the altitude of 3,300 m. to 4,000 m. The people of Mustang are of Tibetan origin and their way of life and spoken language reflects this ancestral lineage where important historical sites are also located. It was an important salt trading post in the trans Himalayan belt.

From Kagbeni to Tzug; as you walk towards north the Kali Gandaki valley extends and becomes broader. Walk to Samar; it is surrounded by the ruins of temples and fortes. Visit the famous cave at Rongbyoung Chorten. It has carvings of many deities on the stone walls: the figure of Padmasambhava dominates all the deities. The famous cave speaks of the history of this valley of Lo before the advent of Buddhism. The travel from Giling to Tsarang pass through important ruins at Gemi. As Tsarang is approached after crossing the passes the monastery is evidently visible. In the monastery the fresco painting of thousand Buddha, hanging thankas and antique ceiling, and other sacred objects are reminder of its rich cultural past.

After Tsarang the walk to Lo Manthang is short. It is dotted by houses and monastery enclosed in the fortress. The route to Lo have

Trip Itinerary

May 08th 2012 / Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport pick up by our private car and than transfer to the hotel.
May 09th 2012 / Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square (B)
May 10th 2012 / Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara 7 hrs by drive or 30 minutes flight and check in Hotel (B)
May 11th 2012 / Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom 30 minutes flight and commence trek to Kagbeni (2810m) 2 ½ hrs (B.L.D)

Enter the Restricted Area

May 12th 2012 / Day 05: Kagbeni - Chele 3200m. - 5.5 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 13th 2012 / Day 06: Chele - Gilling 3500m, - 5.5 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 14th 2012 / Day 07: Gilling - Ghami 3500m. - 6 hours approx Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 15th 2012 / Day 08: Ghami - Tsarang 3550m. 5.5 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 16th 2012 / Day 09: Tsarang - Lo-Manthang 3800m. - 5.5 hours Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 17th 2012 / Day 10: Start Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 18th 2012 / Day 11: Continue Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 19th 2012 / Day 12: Tiji Festival end. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 20th 2012 / Day 13: Lo-manthang - Ghami 3500m. - 6 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 21st 2012 / Day 14: Ghami - Samar 3400m. - 5 hours Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 22nd 2012 / Day 15: Samar - Chhusang 3000m. - 5 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 23rd 2012 / Day 16: Chhusang - Kagbeni 2810m - 6hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)

Exit Restricted Area

May 24th 2012 / Day 17: Kagbeni - Jomsom 2700m. - 2.5 hours approx. Overnight in Lodge (Tea house) (B.L.D)
May 25th 2012 / Day 18: Jomsom to Pokhara 25 minutes by flight and transfer to the Hotel (B)
May 26th 2012 / Day 19: Pokhara to Kathmandu 7 hrs by drive or 25 minutes flight and check in Hotel (B)
May 27th 2012 / Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
May 28th 2012 / Day 21: Final departure to the airport by our private vehicle (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

Above the cost includes:
Airport pick up and drop off by our private car
Fluent english speaking license holder sightseeing tour guide
Sightseeing tour guide fees
Sightseeing entrance fees
Kathmandu/Pokhara Hotel room on twin sharing bed and breakfast (B) basis
Transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus
Domestic Flight: Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara
Upper Mustang Special Trekking Permit fees for 10 days per person US$ 500 only.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (A.C.A.P) entry permit fees
Accommodation and 3 meals a day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (B, L, D) while on the trek in lodge (Tea House)
English speaking licensed holder local expert trekking Guide and 1porter for each 2 persons
All program according to itineraries on full board.
All land transfer as per above itinerary
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to guide and a porter

Full Service Cost excludes:

Kathmandu/Pokhara Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
Personal spending money and all bar bill, Tipping (Tips)
Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara or Pokhara to Kathmandu per person US$ 93 only (If you required)
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal

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