The land of Mustang is dry and barren as it receives very less rainfall. The exoticness of this place is beyond any word of description. The land is similar to that of the Tibetan plateaus – dry, barren and arid. The desert like landscape doesn’t possess any kind of vegetation except few plants that grow in dry places. The village of Mustang is alluring and captivating. The high walls with the views of rigid mountains in the background, it nothing less than a picturesque portrait.
Upper Mustang Trek is like a treasure hunt where you travel to the mysterious places. The desert like landscape will haunt you but the hidden caves and artistic monasteries built there is like a reward for your hard work and endurance capacity to spend your time in such a remote place. As you follow your trail, you will come across the Gompas, prayer flags and monasteries which is an evidence to the Tibetan Buddhist culture prevalent in this place. The local people residing in this region are Lobas. These people follow Buddhism and regard themselves as the descendants to Tibet.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Day 02 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/3020ft) Duration: 6 hrs
Day 04 : From Pokhara fly to Jomsom (2700m/8855ft) & Trek to Kagbeni (2800m/9185ft) Duration: 3 hrs
Day 05 : Kagbeni to Chele (3110m/10200ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs
Day 06 : Chele to Geling (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs
Day 07 : Geling to Charang (3620m/11875ft) Duration: 4 hrs
Day 08 : Charang to Lo - Manthang (3840m/12595ft) Duration: 3 hrs
Day 09 : Exploration of Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar and return 4 - 6 hrs
Day 10 : Lo-Manthang to Drakmar (3820m/12530ft) 6-7 hrs
Day 11 : Drakmar to Shyangmochen (3800m/12465ft) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs
Day 12 : Shyangbochen to Chhusang (2980m/9775ft) 6 hrs
Day 13 : Chusang to Muktinath (3800m/12465ft) Duration: 7 hrs
Day 14 : Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8855ft) Duration: 6 hrs
Day 15 : Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 16 : Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 17 : Farewell