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Himal Ghale is the best guide in Nepal! My wife Reiko and I first traveled with him in 2002 around Annapurna Circuit and to Annapurna Base Camp. It was our first time in Nepal and we had no idea what to expect. Well, our experience was fantastic and it was the result of having Himal as our guide! Himal speak very well Japanese and English His expertise's made us feel safe at all times and earning personality greatly enhanced each day of our adventure.
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16 Days Upper Mustang tea house Trekking
Mustang is a very popular trekking region in Nepal and has been described as desert in the mountain" The trek to this region is a very rewarding one for those who want to experience the hospitality of the people living in this remote region. Department of immigration issued only a small number of special permit since 1991. This is a perfect destination where ample scope is offered for visiting Buddhists monasteries. This semi autonomous and heavily Tibetan influenced region was described by Tilman as fascinatingly ugly country, the more fascinating for being so little known" indeed, the trek to LO Manthang is through an almost treeless barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill, panoramic view of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several others peaks make your trek memorable. A liaison officer is needed for this trek. This trek begins from Jomsom - accessible by air, Pokhara - accessible by road or Besisahar - accessible by road (If starting from Besisahar includes Annapurna circuit too). 
Upper Mustang is also known as" The last forbidden kingdom of Nepal".
Fact Sheet
Trekking Destination : Mustang TrekMinimum altitude : 900 mtr.
Maximum altitude : 3710 mtr.
Grade : Moderate and Fairly
Season : monsoon, Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge
Duration : 16 Days
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a
Nepal wilderness trekking airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ van (depends on group size)to the selected hotel (Hotel Marsyandimandala) at thamel in
Kathmandu (1290m. /4273ft) Stay overnight on B/B basis.
Day 2: Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sightseeing (world heritages sites) - Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and pashupatinath temple, soyambu nath (monkey temple) by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide.
Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.
Day 3: Kathmandu -Pokhara
With a morning wake up, your guide will pick you up and transfer to the
tourist bus station and drive tourist bus 6 hours through the beautiful
river view and Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside
(823m/2,700ft) and transfer to the selected hotel( Hotel Bed Rock)
and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and stay
overnight at hotel on b/b basis.
Day 4: Jomsom –Kagbeni
after an early breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to
Jomsom, a super scenic flight of 25 minutes brings you at Jomsom, the
district headquarter of Mustang. This is a large town. It is also a major
village on the Kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt
Trade route to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is very windy in the
afternoon, the trek continues on the gradual path on the Kali Gandaki river
bed for about 3 hours and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After
good stop here an hour of easy walk reaches you to Kagbeni
(2,858m/9,375ft), which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni, an
interesting windswept villages situated on the main age old Trans
Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper Mustang area. On arrival,
check in the hotel with afternoon free for a stroll around the village.
Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 5: Kagbeni –chele
Our Trek starts with a special permit check up and onwards to the riverbank
of Kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we have scenic picturesque place
to stop through the sandy and windy trails. This trails follows the up and
downhill. Firstly we will reach at Tangbe village with crops field. From
here we trek forward to Chhusang after 1½ hour walk and crossing the river
head up to the huge red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the
cliff above, forming a tunnel through which the Kaligandaki follows. We
head on to small ridges reach at Chele village (3050m/10,004ft) after 18
kilometers ( 5 hours walking) then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 6: Chele -Syanbochen
Today, we start our trek again and walk further to Eklo Bhatti. We will
climbs to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through plateaus and narrow
stretches with views of Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, Nilgiri and Damodar
Danda. Further descends a little to the village of Samar for our lunch.
Further walk around 3 hrs similar walk will reach you at Syanbochen
(3475m/11,398ft) after 6 hours walking (8 km.) then stay there overnight at
lodge on FB basis. 
Remaining time explore the surrounding area.
Day 7: Syanbochen -Ghaymi
After breakfast we trek uphill to the Yamda La (3,850m /12,667ft) passing
few teahouses, chortens and local villages which is like Tibetan style of
houses with open Varanda, and crosses over a few other passes. The longer
climb will be to Nyi Pass (4,010m/13,193ft) after lunch, we descend to our
overnight stop at Ghaymi (3520m/11,546ft) after 5/6 hours walking (12 km.).
Then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 8: Ghaymi-Charang
We start trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk and easily get to the
Charang (3500m/11,480ft) 6 hours walking for the overnight. After crossing
Ghaymi Khola, the trail climbs to a plateau and passes beside a very long
Mani wall (Secret stone wall of the Buddhism). From the end of the wall the
trail heads east to Tsarang after 11 kilometers up and down then stay there
overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 9: Charang -Lo-Mangthang
Today, we trek to Lo-Mangthang with a magnificent view of Nilgiri, Tilicho,
Annapurna I and Bhrikuti peak. The trail first descends to Tsarang Chu
Canyon and then climbs steeply after crossing the river. Further the trail
ascends gently to the 3,850m windy pass of Lo, from where you can see the
Lo-Mangthang Valley (3700m/12,136ft). While descending to Lo-Mangthang,
views of the walled city appear magnificent with its hills on the Tibetan
Border. We stay there
overnight at lodge on FB basis. Rest of the time
explores the surrounding area.
Day 10: Explore the Lo-Mangthang
Today you may have many choices to explore the surrounding areas. Visit
Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa situates on a hilltop, which
serves as an important monastery of the local community and also as a local
court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa continue the tour to Tingkhar, which is
a village of around 40 houses, the last main village to the northwest of
Lo-Mangthang and stroll back to camp. Or you may have another option to
visit the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi
Gompa and the Entrance Hal which are the main attraction of this town.
Another attraction is the four- story building of the Raja's palace as well
as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya. The interesting place
where you may not tired to explore more and more. There are many places to
explore and manage your time to explore the places. Every monastery
requires the donations and entry fees which is made by your own. Stay at
same lodge overnight at FB basis.
Day 11: Lo-Mangthang-Ghar Gompa
After a wonderful time at Lo-Mangthang we back to Ghar Gompa which is also
interesting place to explore the local area after 4/5 hours walking. During
the walk you will suffer the dusty wind and as suggested to walk in the
morning. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 12: Ghar Gompa-Ghiling
Today, we will back to Ghiling (3806m/12,484ft) as our journey for our
overnight stay after a long walk 5-6 hours. After arrival and lunch enjoy
the day explore the area but it will be dusty better to walk in evening
time. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 13: Ghiling -Chele
We re-track back to Chele (3050m/10,004ft) for the overnight stop after 5
hrs walking. You will have wonderful scenery during the journey with a
Himalayan view. Enjoy your trip and overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 14: Chele -Jomsom
Today, we will have a last day trek as well as long. It is better to walk
early start as before and trek to Kagbeni finished the upper Mustang trails
and join to the normal as Annapurna circuit trek. After lunch at Kagbeni
will head on to Jomsom (2700/8,856ft) 2/3 hours walking then stay there
overnight at lodge on FB basis.
Day 15: Jomsom- Pokhara
This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back
to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge
mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport guide
will transfer to Hotel panorama point then stay there on b/b plan. rest of
time explore the lake.
Day 16: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Morning we will drive green line tourist bus back through the scenic
countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours
back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the
selected hotel ( Hotel Marsyandi mandala) on b/b plan.
Foot Note:
B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometer
SERVICE INCLUDES:
1. pick up and drop by car/ Van depends on group size from/to international airport.2. 3 night’s peace and clean hotel (Hotel Marsyandimandala) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b
basis.
3. 2 nights clean hotel in pokhara on b/b plan at lake side in
Pokhara.
4.Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, many other European delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner chose by Menu) tea/coffee).
5. cleanLodge accommodation during the trekking.
6. One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking,
friendly, specialized in Upper mustang trekking region and government
authorized trekking guide and required porters ( One porter for two
persons).
7. Guide and other staff's food, flight, accommodation, salary, insurance,
transportation and equipments.
8. Kathmandu- Pokhara- kathmandu by tourists bus.
9. Pokhara- Jomsom- Pokhara flight tickets.
10. Domestic airport tax.
11. Taxi from and to domestic airport in Pokhara.
12. Mustang special permit .
13. ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project).
14. First aid medical box.
15. Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
16. Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.
COST EXCLUDES: 
1. Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
2. Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara except breakfast .
3. Personal Travel insurance.
4. Rescue operation.
5. International air fare.
6. Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple
entry visa).
7. Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested but not compulsory). .(self preparations equipment list chick here)
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