༄ Our fourth trip into Nepal’s Mustang region. This Himalayan kingdom is known for its fascinating culture, pristine vistas, and mysterious archaeological sites. We will take time to explore the sky caves, monasteries, and visit with locals. In the usual Spring and Autumn season, locals are busy with their pastoral lifestyle, running their yaks and ralug (sheep and goat) to the high pastures and maintaining their crop cycles. Winter allows time for visiting and learning more about their unique way of life and history. Join us.
Go with the local experts – Himalaya Alpine Guides
Each day starts out with eggs to order, fresh bread, french press coffee or tea, fruit, and muesli or porridge. We generally have hot drinks at 730 and breakfast at 8, getting on the trail around 9. Trekking days are usually 3-5 hours, stopping for lunch around 12. We have a picnic style lunch with rice or pasta, biscuits, Italian cheese, fresh salad, fruit, and some other snacks.
Getting into camp mid afternoon, we set up our dining tent, member tents, toilet tent, and kitchen tents. Each member has their own two person Mountain Hardwear tent, and the dining tent is stocked with solar charging for electronics, a compact Himalayan library that is pertinent to the region, snacks including Indian Pakoras, and Chai Tea or herbal teas and infusions. Most trekkers choose to use the afternoons reading a book down by the river, in the dining tent, or in their own personal tent. Camp is comfortable and relaxing.
Jumping back to “a day in the trekking life” section, dinner is at 7, with first a course of soup, and then 3 to 4 dishes with rice or pasta. A trekkers favorite is pizza some nights. Most nights we are looking at our watches before 8 pm, and most people are asleep by 8:30pm, sleeping all night until 7. Your body needs more sleep at altitude, and also after trekking days.
We move on the trail as people please. Some choose to go at a quicker pace, others choose to go slowly. We keep one staff at the front, and one at the back. During our winter treks, we opt to stay in lodges and teahouses when it is deemed more proper to current conditions.
FEATURES
- Wilderness trek through the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang
- Visiting the sky caves of Mustang
- Off trail exploring in remote areas
Tashi Delek and Namaskar.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 – Kathmandu | Optional World Heritage Sightseeing
Day 3 – Fly Pokhara
Day 4 – Fly Jomsom. Drive Kagbeni + Tetang
Day 5 – Trek Samar | Cross Dajori La 3610m
Day 6 – Trek Tamagaon | Via Chungsi Caves | Cross Chungsi La 3810m
Day 7 – Trek Dhakmar | Cross Syangboche La 3825m, Nyi La 4010m + Ghemi La 3520m
Day 8 – Trek Tsarang | Cross Dhakmar La 3950m
Day 9 – Trek Nomad Camp | via Lo Gekar | Cross Marang La 4305m
Day 10 – Trek Lo Manthang | Visit Buddhist Monasteries
Day 11 – Lo Manthang | Day Hike Namgyal + Thinggar Valley
Day 12 – Trek Chhoser Views Camp | Chhoser Valley + Jhong Caves
Day 13 – Trek Sam Dzong | Cross Sam Dzong La 4050m
+ Extra Day | Trek Yersa Mesa Nomad Camp
Day 14 – Trek Chodzong Gompa Camp | Cross Sam Dzong Mesa La 4365m+
Day 15 – Trek Anka Doksa Camp
Day 16 – Trek Yara | Via Luri Gompa + Tashi Kabum |Cross Ghara La 4380m
Day 17 – Trek Tsarang
Day 18 – Drive Jomsom
Day 19 – Fly Pokhara + Fly Kathmandu
Day 20 – Kathmandu
Day 21 – fly home
Dates
October to May (21 day)
Region
Nepal
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$1,000
