Yet humans have lived in this hostile environment for centuries. They have built their settlements along rivers and creeks, the villages of whitewashed houses appear like oases in a huge desert. People work as farmers on their fields, sowing and harvesting barley and potatoes, and driving cattle to relatively fertile meadows.

Lo Gekar, the oldest monastery in Mustang High up in vertical cliffs are inaccessible caves where people dwelled two thousand years ago. Much later the region came under the influence of the Tibetan Yarlung dynasty. In the 15th century the independent kingdom of Lo was founded by Amepal, whose invitation of the famous Buddhist scholar Ngorchen Künga Zangpo led to a cultural zenith never to be reached again in the following centuries.

It was probably thanks to its remoteness that even in later times of conquest Mustang was granted large autonomy. The destruction of their culture and religion could be averted but the Hindu culture and tourism are definitely a threat these days.

Lo Manthang, capital of the former kingdom only in 1950 was it officially declared part of Nepal. The years following the Chinese invasion of Tibet proved to be the most difficult ones in Mustang’s history. Large numbers of Tibetan freedom fighters set up their camps and attacked the nearby Chinese troops, putting Nepal in a delicate situation. In the 1970 the Dalai Lama asked the guerillas to stop their fighting, the Nepalese government arrested and sentenced some of the leaders.

It takes some effort to discover the scenic and cultural beauties and mysteries of such an area. Our plan is to follow the Kali Gandaki from Jomosom northwards for two days, then taking the west route to the capital Lo Manthang and from there back to Jomosom over the holy site Muktinath.

Highlights of the Trekking Explore the ancient Himalayan Kingdom, Interesting and picturesque places, World Deepest gorge, Buddhist monasteries, Ancient and isolated village, Unique culture and Tradition Facts of the Trekking Trip destination: Upper Mustang Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Minimum group size: 2 Best season: February, March, April, May, October, November Approx: Per day walking time: 5 – 6 hours Type of Trek: Teahouse & Camping Trip Duration: 19 days Actual Trekking: 13 Days Maximum Altitude: 4320mt Minimum altitude: 2713mt Activities: Adventure trekking and sightseeing around upper Mustang Culture: Mixed Starting point: Jomsom Ending point: Jomsom Permit

OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1345mt and transfer to select hotel
Day 02: Guided Sightseeing tours around Historical sites
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara (820m.) O/N hotel
Day 04: Morning flight to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni (2800m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 05: Trek to Chele (3000m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 06: Trek to Syangboche (3800m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 07: Trek to Charang (Tsarang) 3650m. O/N lodge or camp
Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang (3760m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 09: At Lo-Manthang Excursion O/N lodge or camp
Day 10: Trek to Yara (3580m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 11: Yara Visit Lori Gompa O/N lodge or camp
Day 12: Trek to Tange (3320m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 13:  Trek Tetang (3100m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 15: Trek to Jomsom (2700m) O/N lodge or camp
Day 16: Morning Flight to Pokhara (820m) O/N select hotel
Day 17: Pokhara sightseeing tours O/N hotel
Day 18: Mustang treks complete or you may extend another program such as rafting, jungle safari, Tibet tours, volunteer service or drive to Kathmandu
Day 19: Final departure for your own destination
(Note: B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner, O/N = overnight hotel

Cost Information:
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required.

Mustang Trekking Cost Includes

• Airport picks up & drops by private transport depend on group size
• Standard accommodation in Kathmandu according to service
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara by private vehicle.
• Standard accommodation in Pokhara.
• Full board meal during camping or tea house treks
• All camping gears
• A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, cook, the required number of porters to carry your luggage, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation.
• Boiled and purify drinking water while on the trek.
• All needed permits to Annapurna conservation and upper mustang.
• Round trip flight ticket PKR-JOM-PKR
• Surface Transfer to and from
• All our government taxes.
• Official paper work

 Mustang Trekking Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Your travel insurance.
• International airfare and airport departure tax.
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
• Personal trekking Equipments.
• Tips for trekking staff and driver-tipping is expected.
• Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.