Forbidden Land of Mustang18 days | From £1,850 | Guided Group DeparturesMustang is Nepal, but not as you perhaps imagine it. This is a very special trek into the previously forbidden 'Kingdom of Lo'. Isolated and both culturally and geographically a part of Tibet, the arid, strategically located land of Mustang lies north of the Annapurnas. 
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18 days | From £1,850 | Guided Group Departures
- The fairy-tale walled city of Lo Manthang
- Superb views of the Annapurnas
- Tibetan Buddhism untouched
Mustang is Nepal, but not as you perhaps imagine it. Isolated and both culturally and geographically a part of Tibet, the arid, strategically located land of Mustang lies north of the Annapurnas. Known previously as the Kingdom of Lo, Mustang prospered and dominated the Kali Gandaki River trade between India and Tibet in its heyday. Now incorporated into Nepal, Mustang still remained off limits to foreigners until the early 90's. Mustang is perhaps Tibet as you'd hope it to be
This is a land where mountains over 8,000m in height cast shadows over the world's deepest canyon. A weird and wonderful desert land where nomadic shepherds herd their flocks across desolate mountain slopes, coloured brown, blue, yellow and red by natural earth pigments and sculpted by the forces of wind. A land where 150 million year old fossils of creatures that once lived in the Tethys Ocean can be found. The scene is complete by the addition of picturesque white painted villages, Tibetan monasteries, prayer walls, chortens and our ultimate destination, the fabled, fairy-tale walled city of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang.
Our journey on foot through this very, very special region of Nepal allows for a full day of exploration of amazing Lo Manthang that is distinct to anywhere else in Nepal.
- Day 1
- Depart UK
- Day 2
- Arrive Kathmandu and rendezvous at the group hotel in the Lazimpat district
- Day 3
- Overland from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Day 4
- A short, dramatic flight up the Kali Gandaki Valley to Jomsom. Afternoon trek to Kagbeni the gateway to Upper Mustang
- Day 5
- Follow the main trade route to Tangbe and into ethnic Tibetan (Mustang) cultural lands as we reach Chele.
- Day 6
- A brief, stiff climb with views of distant Himalayan giants. Across the Chele La, Yamdo La and Shyangmochen La to Syangboche.
- Day 7
- Views of the Tibetan Plateau from Nyi La and the Annapurnas. A short hop over another pass to Ghemi.
- Day 8
- An immense 400m long mani wall is one of today's highlights, followed by the crossing of the Choya La to Charang.
- Day 9
- Our objective, the fabled, fairytale like 'city' of Lo Manthang is reached by crossing a stunning, arid and barren landscape.
- Day 10
- A full day to explore Lo Manthang. Time to savour this wonderful place.
- Day 11
- Heading in a westerly direction we cross the Marang La and can visit Lo Gekar Monastery as we trek across alpine meadow to Dhakmar.
- Day 12
- An hour or so of walking finds us back on our inbound trail, which we then take a detour to stop the night at Ghiling.
- Day 13
- Back to Chele.
- Day 14
- A mostly steady downhill walk leads us once more to Kagbeni.
- Day 15
- A relaxing and easy short walk back to Jomsom where we can now savour the spectacular views of the incredibly steep slopes of part of the Nilgiri peaks
- Day 16
- Whisked back to Pokhara by plane, we can relax lakeside in this laid-back location, which will feel noticeably warmer than where we've left just 25 minutes before.
- Day 17
- To allow a little time to explore Kathmandu we take the 40 minute flight back from Pokhara, with the remainder of the day free to explore Kathmandu.
- Day 18
- Depart Kathmandu
- Day 19
- Dependent upon your chosen airline, your flight will arrive back in the UK today (or the evening of day 18).
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Tour grade: B to C - Moderate to demanding.
Maximum altitude 4100m - Tour code: TMUS
- GROUP SIZE : Min 4, max 10
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OVERSEAS JOINING POINT : Kathmandu
- IMPORTANT : Make sure your chosen holiday is guaranteed to run before you purchase your air tickets and make any other travel arrangements
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What is included:
Accommodation, overland transfers, internal flights, English-speaking guide and porters, ALL MEALS ON TREK -
Accommodation:
Hotel 4 nts, Trekking Lodges 12 nts. - Mustang Permit: Special Mustang trekking permit is included in the Land Only price
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