lower mustang trek

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Muktinath
                                    
                                        duration
                                        12 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Moderate
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        3,760m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        season
                                        All Seasons

Overview

The Lower Mustang trek is apart from the Annapurna Circuit trek. It is the single most popular trek in the diverse landscape with various cultures and traditions found along the route. It gives a perfect insight into the rural life of the people living in this area. This trek delivers you the sightseeing of beautiful Kali Gandaki River which is George carved and carries water from the Tibetan Pleated. You ‘ll experience the stark, barren landscape of the Lower Mustang which is dotted with Tibetan Buddhist cultural attractions on the course of the trek around Jomsom. The altitude in this trek is not too high so that normal person can go hiking in this area. The flying between Pokhara and Jomsom speeds up the journey.

The journey of this trek starts after your arrival in Kathmandu. Nayapul is the starting and ending point of this tour. Trekkers like to go from Jomsom to Muktinath which is a famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath is the sacred place for Hindus. People believed that taking a bath here in water guarantees salvation after death. It is the place that great sage Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites which is locally known as Shaligrams to the Buddhist. Shaligrams are found all along the upper reaches of the Kali Gandaki River valley. This trek is best for all round the year.

Trip Highlights

Cultural Villages
Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri
Muktinath Temple
Pashupatinath, Sowambhunath, Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345m)

After you arrive in Kathmandu, you’ll be received by our representatives who will help you to transfer to a tourist’s hotel. We’ll be briefing about the trip in the evening.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900m)

Day 4: Flight to Jomsom (2,720m), Trek to Marpha (2,670m)

Day 5: Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m)

Day 6: Trek to Muktinath (3,760m)

Day 7: Sightseeing in Muktinath

Day 8: Trek to Jomsom (2,720m)

Day 9: Flight to Pokhara (900m)

Day 10: Sightseeing in Pokhara

Day 11: Flight to Kathmandu (1,345m)

Day 12: Final Departure

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport pickup and drop
3 Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara (BB Plan on sharing basis)
Domestic Flights: From Jomsom to Pokhara
Ground Transportation from Kathmandu – Pokhara- Kagbeni Pokhara
Necessary transportation cost for trekking
Tea house accommodation during the trekking including Meal (BLD with extra Tea and Coffee)
Special Permits, TIMS, Professional English-Speaking Guide Assistant guide and necessary Porter
Insurance for all trekking Staffs
Frontier Duffel bag (If required)
Trekking Map
First Aid Medical Kit for emergency
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclusion

International Flight Fare
Nepal Entry Visa Fee
Personal Insurance (Travel, Emergency Medical, Rescue)
Meal (Lunch and dinner) during stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal Trekking Gears, extra expenses Phone Calls, Water, Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Internet etc
Tips for trekking staff