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Nepal: Mustang—The Hidden Kingdom - Trekking with the Himalayan Experts since 1969!
Step into the past and explore a kingdom long isolated from the outside world
20 days ~ Nepal
14 days strenuous hiking on varied terrain at medium elevation (max. 13,280')
DATES Sep 17, 2012 - Oct 6, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the last bastion of pure Tibetan culture and religion
- Enjoy a rare opportunity to step foot into a region accessible only by special permit
- Exclusive journey with the Himalayan trekking experts since 1969!
Nepal: Mustang—The Hidden Kingdom - Trekking with the Himalayan Experts since 1969!Step into the past and explore a kingdom long isolated from the outside world
Overview
Hidden behind the Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, the kingdom of “Lo,” as Nepal's Mustang region was once known, occupies the southern fringes of the Tibetan plateau, a high and desolate country where variegated rocks, shadows of passing clouds, and a few cultivated fields provide interesting color and contrast. Long isolated from the outside world, this region is one of the few places in the world that until only recently was inaccessible to outsiders. This isolation has helped maintain a way of life almost unchanged for centuries. Culturally and historically very close to Tibet, Mustang was an independent feudal kingdom with strong monastic traditions, and thrived on its control of trading routes connecting Tibet with Nepal and the Indian plains.
When Nepal opened its borders to tourists, trekkers, and mountaineers in the early 1950s, political events to the north caused Mustang to remain isolated. The revolution in Tibet caused trade routes to be closed, and Mustang, along with other remote spots along the northern Himalaya, became an area of conflict between the Tibetan resistance movement (predominantly the Khampas of Eastern Tibet) and the Chinese military. This came to an abrupt halt in the late 1970s when the Chinese persuaded Nepal to stop allowing this activity and the U.S. government withdrew its active support for the Tibetan resistance movement. In February 1992, the democratic government of Nepal, in agreement with the wishes of the people of Mustang, opened the area to a limited number of tourists, and the revenues from special trekking fees financed some development projects.
Join us on our journey to this once “forbidden” kingdom. Our trek begins with a flight to Jomsom (9,053'). Heading higher, we climb a series of canyons, ridges, and passes, and discover caves replete with magnificent religious statues and ruins of old forts before entering the ancient capital city of Lo Manthang, untouched since the 14th century. As you make your way through this secluded land, you’ll pass brightly painted chortens (Buddhist shrines) and tiny villages guarded by enormous monasteries. Vistas include unusual and arresting views of the snow-covered Himalaya to the south, and desolate high plateaus, deep canyons, and an ocean of windswept hills the colors of a desert sunset to the north.
We spend two full days in Lo Manthang, absorbing a great sense of timelessness and appreciation for an ancient culture while visiting monasteries rich in art and history. On our May visit, we’ll visit Tigi festival. It is a masked dance by the lamas of the Chodi monastery in Lo Manthang. The Mustang raja and his family, as protectors of the Dharma, preside over this festival. It celebrates the triumph of Guru Rinpoche and Buddhism over the local spirits and indigenous religion of Bon.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
You'll need to arrive in Kathmandu by 2:00 p.m. today. A Mountain Travel Sobek representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport, where he or she will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements, and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel around 4:00 p.m. regarding trek arrangements and a general orientation to Kathmandu. Most flights from the U.S. require three days of travel and overnight en route (you arrive in Kathmandu on the third day). More specific details will be sent to you with your pre-trip information. Dinner this evening will be on your own.
Yak & Yeti Hotel - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2: Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
Kathmandu (4,445') is one of three former medieval city states in the Kathmandu Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site), along with Bhaktapur and Patan. We will take a morning tour of Bhaktapur, a preserved display of medieval Nepalese town life. One highlight is Durbar Square, with its many temples, the remains of an ancient palace, and the intricate Sun Dhoka (“Golden Gate”) a gilded copper gate crafted in 1753.
In the afternoon, Kathmandu is yours to explore. By western standards, the city is intimate. You can visit the many interesting sights, shrines, and markets, or stroll in Kathmandu's fascinating Asan Tole Bazaar. Don't miss Durbar Square, Thamel, Swayambhunath (the “Monkey Temple,” overlooking the entire Valley—visit at sunrise or sunset!), and the King's Palace. You could also hire a driver to take you to the nearby ancient city of Patan. Lunch and dinner is on your own today.
Breakfast / Yak & Yeti Hotel - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 3: Morning flight to Pokhara (3,000')
Morning flight to Pokhara, a lively town set beside Phewa Lake with fantastic views of the Annapurna Range. In the afternoon we’ll have sometime to explore the town.
Breakfast, Dinner / Shangri La Village
Day 4: Morning flight to Jomsom (9,053') and begin trek to Kagbeni (9,315')
We'll take an early morning mountain flight (weather permitting) from Pokhara, over the Kali Gandaki Gorge, and between the peaks of Dhaulagiri (26,788') and Annapurna (26,538') to a small airstrip at Jomsom (9,053')—the administrative center of Mustang district with spectacular views of Nilgiri (23,160').
After we disembark, we collect our gear, and the sirdar organizes the porters, Sherpa guides, and pack animals for the trek (a sirdar is a local native leader of porters and Sherpas). We'll begin hiking along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River, passing through Eklebhatti (9,282') to the medieval village of Kagbeni (9,315'), the former northermost boundary foreigners could visit. The arid climate, mud-walled houses, Tibetan dress, and language are indications of how closely this area is linked with Tibet. (3 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 5: Chele (10,168')
At the end of Kagbeni village we pass through a police check post and a sign saying “restricted area”— here we enter the forbidden kingdom of Mustang. High water often dictates a high trail on the east bank of the Kali Gandaki on our way to Tangbe (10,037'), where we first glimpse the uniquely colored chortens and architecture of Mustang. We continue to Chhuksang (9,774') at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Narshing Khola. Heading north, we cross the Kali Gandaki and a short climb brings us to our campsite at the large Tibetan village, Chele. (6-7 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 6: Geling (11,170')
From Chele we hike to Samar (11,874') on a scenic trail similar to the hike that winds up and around from the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Samar is a trading post and major stopping place for horse caravans nestled in poplar trees amidst the arid landscape of Mustang. We'll have an early lunch here, followed by a four-hour afternoon hike with three high ridges to ascend—the highest one at 13,153 feet. We'll pass teahouses at Shyangmochen (12,464'), and continue to Geling. This is possibly the hardest day of the trek with equally rewarding views. (8-9 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 7: Charang (11,677')
In the morning, we'll cross the 13,186-foot Nyi La pass and descend to the village of Ghemi (11,513'). After lunch we'll pass over the Dhakmar Chu River by suspension bridge, and stop to look at one of the most impressive and longest mani walls (stones inscribed with prayers) in Nepal. After climbing another high ridge of 12,694 feet, we'll enter the ancient town of Charang. Don't miss the five-story dzong (fortress-monastery)—formerly the home of the kings of Mustang—and the vast red Dorje Dhen Gompa as we walk through the picturesque entry portal. We will also visit the monastery and fortress in the evening if time permits—or the following morning. (7-8 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 8: Lo Manthang (12,595')
From Charang, we'll cross the Charang Chu River and climb a ridge. We'll then hike through a desert-like landscape to climb yet another ridge, this one reaching 12,956 feet, where we'll first see Lo Manthang, the famous medieval walled capital city of Mustang and our final destination. We'll descend for awhile before a short climb brings us to camp. (4-5 hours hiking)
Interesting side note: In Trekker's Guide to the Himalaya and Karakoram, the late Hugh Swift wrote “the most striking element of Mustang is its landscape: sandstone pillars rise near old moraines, and time and again trails angle up and down over barren, eroded ridges and high terraces. Mustang’s pastel shadings, hues of red, yellow, sienna, tan, and grey, undergo dramatic changes in lighting throughout the day.”
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Days 9-10: Lo Manthang (12,595')
We have two full days to explore Lo Mangthang, including visits to two important monasteries built in the early 15th century: Thugchen Gompa and Champa Lhakhang. Thugchen Gompa is known for fine art Buddhist murals in its massive assembly hall and its stunning wood beam column construction. Champa Lhakhang is home to a 50-foot-tall statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha—the largest clay statue in Nepal.
Both monasteries have been restored by a team of conservation architects and restoration painters with the help of the American Himalayan Foundation, who funded the project (see How We’re Giving Back). We also visit the Choedhe Monastic School and the imposing four-story former raja’s palace, if he is in residence. The former raja can trace his ancestry back to the first king in the late 14th century, which suggests Lo Manthang dates back to that period.
We’ll have the option of visiting Graphu or Nyphu, north of Lo Manthang. In both locations, there are interesting cave monasteries and numerous other caves with dwellings inside them.
On our May visit, we’ll visit Tigi festival. It is a celebration with a masked dance performed by the lamas of the Chodi monastery in Lo Manthang. The Mustang raja and his family, as protectors of the Dharma, preside over this festival. The celebration pays homage to the triumph of Guru Rinpoche and buddhism over local spirits and indigenous religion called Bon.
Interesting side note: PBS series Nova made a documentary titled The Lost Treasures of Tibet. The film encourages awareness of Mustang and the restoration projects in this fragile area.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 11: Return Trek - Yara (11,742')
Leaving Lo Manthang we will take the trail south towards Tsarang. We'll climb up the pass overlooking Lo Manthang and continue for some time before turning on a southeast trail that leads to the Kali Gandaki Gorge, through which the Mustang Khola flows. The trail is steep and narrow with switchbacks hugging close to the dry hillside with a clear view straight down to the rooftops of the village below. The last section drops precipitously to the village of Dri by the banks of the Mustang river. After a well-earned rest at Dri, we hike to Yara where we set up camp in a walled compound of the village. (6-7 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 12: Gara (11,742')
Today, we’ll visit Luri Gompa after a steep climb just past the village of Gara. Luri Gompa is an ancient cave monastery built into sandstone cliffs, with a chapel and inner room that contains an ornate stupa embellished with deities. The domed roof of the room is covered with stunning murals depicting flowers, deities, and various figures of Indian origin, Kashmiri style, dating to the 15th century. According to locals, several cave temples were built in ancient times, and this is one of the two known to exist. The second one is Tashi Kabum close to Luri. We'll then rReturn to our camp. (7 hours hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 13: Tange (10,892')
We retrace the trail for about 1 hour before heading to Surkhang and its huts used by locals for grazing animals. From here the trail leads south contouring until it crosses the Ghechang Khola. On the other side the trail is steeply uphill for about an hour before contouring again with views of Tsarang and Lo Manthang to the north. After this, we descend to the village of Tange where our camp is made in a walled compound protected from the dry winds of Mustang. (6 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 14: Pa (13,280')
In the morning, we'll walk along the narrow main street of Tange past mani walls and chortens. Our trail leads down to the Tange Khola River to cross a bridge. We'll climb slowly over black soil and weave back around to overlook Tange before descending to the wide stony plain of the Yak Khola. After another river crossing, a very steep hike begins. Our views to the north become increasingly fantastic as the panorama of Tsarang, Lo Manthang, and the northern border unfolds. Finally, 4 hours from camp, we reach the summit of Pa (also pronounced Ba Ha), which is adorned with prayer flags at an altitude of 13,280 feet. To the south, we glimpse the first stunning view of Dhaulagiri. Camp is directly below, on the other side of the pass, where the only water source of this section is located. (6 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 15: Tetang (9,630')
Our trail climbs and weaves around reaching a pinnacle, where exceptional views of the entire Mustang Valley can be seen—even beyond the border of Lo Manthang! As the trail contours the rim of Narsing Khola, care must be taken as the scenery is so dramatic you'll be tempted to venture too close to the edge of a 3000-foot vertical drop. The trail narrows and rounds a bluff facing west before opening up to the south, where you can see the V-shaped Kali Gandaki Valley cutting between the Annapurnas, Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri. To the east, an array of peaks surrounding the famous Thorang La Pass. From here, a spectacular descent begins, where the trail is steep and slippery with loose stones. Eventually, the trail flattens out onto a plateau and splits in two. The right fork leads to Chuksang, while the left fork (our route) leads on through gullies to Tetang. We camp near a chorten below the main village of Tetang. (6 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 16: Muktinath (12,450')
From our camp the trail drops to cross the river and climbs up a willowy creek into the main village of Tetang. The village is in two parts. The walls of the outer houses are over 30 feet high with few windows, giving a fortress like appearance. The central area of the village has very narrow and dark streets and tunnels with eerie doorways leading into houses. No other village in Mustang is like this. The nearby second part of the village has the remains of a fort or Gompa, again with high fortress like walls on the outer houses. The trail starts from a small square adjacent to the main village leading past a mani wall above the willowy creek. It then heads up beside much longer mani wall well out of the village through a region of loose angular rocks. Now the trail heads up scree, across a plateau area and turns east into a narrow river valley. Leaving the valley the trail climbs into a more open valley to the south. The summit of the Tapla pass (13,000’) is reached. A good close up view of Tilicho peak is seen from this pass. The trail to Muktinath descends gently heading south east and down into a smaller river valley. After a short climb Chagur is reached where a small gompa is still active. The final stretch of path heads into a grove of trees around a bluff into another smaller river across a bridge, past a nunnery and joins the main trail from Thorang La by the Vishnu Temple complex at Muktinath. We walk past the temple to our camp at Ranipouwa. (7- 8 hours hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Camp
Day 17: Jomsom (12,450')
In the morning, we’ll visit the temple and shrines at Muktinath before heading for Jomsom. Muktinath means "place of liberation," and it is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. Located in a poplar grove, one of the holy shrines here Marme Lhakhang is a pagoda-style Vishnu temple that has 108 brass water spouts in the center of its courtyard. In another ancient temple, small natural gas jets ignite a perpetual holy flame next to a spring, which flows with sacred water. This natural combination of earth, fire, and water elements gives Muktinath its profound religious significance.
Descend gradually through fields and popular groves, then rise steeply into the Kali Gandaki River valley, reaching the valley floor at Eklai Bhatti (lone hut). Follow the valley southward to Jomsom taking in wonderful views of Mt. Nilgiris (23,166’). (5 hours hiking)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Guesthouse
Day 18: Kathmandu
Fly from Jomsom to Kathmandu (weather permitting*). Transfer to your hotel.
*Today will be spent either in Jomsom or Kathmandu, depending on the weather in Jomsom. Unfortunately, flights in and out of this tiny mountain airstrip are commonly delayed and it's difficult to predict the length of the delay. With luck we’ll get out the first day. If not, all meals at Jomsom are included while we are waiting. We cannot over emphasize the unreliability of flights here. We have no control over airstrip operation or schedules, and while we devote an enormous amount of time, money, and energy into securing reservations, you should be prepared for delays and cancellations of Jomsom flights. We have scheduled an extra day of cushion at the end of this trek as not to interfere with your homeward-bound flights.
Breakfast / Yak & Yeti Hotel - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 19: Kathmandu
If the flight from Jomsom is not delayed, we’ll have a morning tour of the Hindu shrines and ghats at Pashupatinath on the Bagmati River. We'll also see the large Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, center of Tibetan Buddhist culture in Kathmandu. The afternoon is free to relax or do some last minute shopping and sightseeing on your own. Farewell dinner with the group at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner / Yak & Yeti Hotel - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 20: Fly home
Transfer to airport. Leave Kathmandu on homeward-bound flight, or join us on our extension trips in Asia!
Breakfast
Nepal: Mustang—The Hidden Kingdom - Trekking with the Himalayan Experts since 1969!
Departures & Land Costs
Departures
Sep 17, 2012 - Oct 6, 2012
$4,995 (10-14 members)
$5,995 (5-9 members)
$380 internal airfare – Kathmandu/Jomsom/Kathmandu
$800 single supplement
$650 per person - Special permit fee
Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations.
If you prefer single accommodations, you must pay the Single Supplement Fee. If you’re traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we’ll try our best to find you a roommate. If that’s not possible, we will only charge you half of the single supplement.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment
| At time of reservation | $400 |
| 120 days prior to departure | $800 |
| 60 days prior to departure | Balance |
Cancellation
| If written cancellation is received: | Cancellation fee will be: |
| 90 days prior to departure | $150 |
| 89 to 60 days prior to departure | $400 |
| 59 to 30 days prior to departure | 50% of Land Cost |
| 29 days or fewer prior to departure | 100% of Land Cost |
Tier Pricing
Adventure travel works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. (Mountain Travel Sobek staff, trip doctors, and other discounted travelers are excluded from the count for this purpose.) We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.
What’s Included
- expert leadership
- accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
- if applicable, tent accommodations and all arrangements in the field, including camp and cook staffs, comfortable and roomy two-person tents, kitchen and dining tents, and other community equipment
- meals as noted in the itinerary
- airport transfers
- sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- ground transportation
- additional guides and porters where necessary
- entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
- basic medical and evacuation insurance
What’s Not
International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance noted above (we strongly recommend you purchase the supplementary trip insurance offered by Mountain Travel Sobek, which includes trip cancellation insurance); optional tipping to leader and trekking staff; excess baggage charges; airport taxes (international—varies by location); cost of medical immunizations; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Air Travel
Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.
Activity Level
On this trip, you will be hiking five to eight hours a day, up and down mountain trails that are steep and rocky, and mostly at elevations between 9,000 and 13,000 feet. Exercise at high altitude compounds physiologic stress. In addition, high altitude may create discomfort and symptoms of illness that you do not experience while exercising at lower elevations, such as shortness of breath, restlessness or sleeplessness at night, and headaches. You need to be in excellent health and top physical condition to enjoy such an experience, with adequate cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and excellent balance.
This level of fitness requires regular aerobic exercise for at least one hour 4-5 times a week. This may include aerobic fitness classes, power walking, jogging, cycling on hills, swimming, and cross-country skiing. Additionally, you must be able to sustain exercise for prolonged periods. Finally, you must have some experience with exercise at altitude.
We recommend that you start a moderate training program several months before departure, then slowly build up to a more strenuous level. Since training is highly sport-specific, include some hiking or running in your program. Consult your physician if you have questions concerning your underlying health. We can help answer questions for you or your physician concerning required levels of fitness and health conditions at altitude. If you have concerns about your capacity to do this trip, we can suggest appropriate alternatives.
Here’s a recommended program that should help to get you in good shape. This is only a guideline and can be adapted to your preferences. Consult a physician before commencing any new workout program.
Begin by working out a minimum of three days per week. Strike a good balance between aerobic workout and muscle strengthening. Outdoors, you can run, hike, or mountain bike on hilly terrain to best achieve the aerobic fitness component. Indoors at a gym, you can use the Stairmaster and treadmill wearing a backpack with some weight in it to substitute for the outdoor activities. Work on muscle strengthening either by lifting weights or by doing pushups, sit-ups, and squats. Include a long hike on the weekend (there’s no better way to train for a hiking trip than to hike!). After a few weeks increase your workouts to a minimum of four days per week.
Remember, a Nepal trek can be the trip of a lifetime and you really want to enjoy it, so please take your training program seriously—it’ll be worth it!
Life on the Trail
The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your tent bearing a mug of steaming tea. This is soon followed by a large bowl of hot water for washing. Then it’s time to pack your bags and sit down to a hearty breakfast of porridge, eggs, and toast. By 7:30 or 8:00 you’re off on the trail.
For about three hours you’ll walk through villages, forests, and up and down hills and valleys. There’s plenty of time to stop for a view or a photo, and exchange a smile or greeting (Namaste!) with the friendly people who share the trail. A trailside lunch breaks up the day, giving you time to rest and refuel with a substantial hot meal prepared by the staff. After about an hour of eating, napping, and relaxing, it’s time for the afternoon hike.
You arrive in camp by 4:00 p.m. and have time to wash up and get settled in your tent before enjoying tea and snacks in the dining tent. The next two hours before dinner are free to write in your journal, read a few pages in a novel, play cards, engage in conversation, or simply relax. The day closes with a hot, multi-course dinner which often includes ethnic cuisine as well as American favorites (favorites include the yak cheese pizzas and momos—Tibetan pot-stickers). After dinner you can gaze at the stars and the moonlit peaks, recount the events of the day, or retire to your tent to read for awhile or doze off to sleep.
What you can expect
Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. Our trips feature gifted leaders for whom leading trips is a true vocation. Besides showing you wonders you’d never find on your own, they make sure everything runs smoothly and safely without a hitch. They are knowledgeable about all aspects of your trip, and take great pleasure in sharing their insights with you. More than just guides, they positively elevate your experience by being teachers, companions, and the best of friends. You’ll be in good hands with them every step of the way.
Sanjeev Chhetri
Sanjeev Chhetri is a graduate of Delhi University, India, and has been leading treks in Nepal, Tibet, India and the Alps since 1990. He is an avid bird-watcher and very well traveled, with time spent in India, Tibet, China, England, Ireland, France, Thailand, USA and Switzerland. He lives with wife and son in Kathmandu. Sanjeev is very knowledgeable of the cultures, religions, and traditions of the countries he leads trek for and enjoys sharing his experiences with you.
You should expect rain in Kathmandu and Pokhara with temperatures ranging from 80° and 90°F. Temperatures are relatively moderate and skies are usually clear. As a general guideline, daytime temperatures at altitudes of around 10,000 feet and above can range between 40° and 65°F, and nighttime temperatures between 10° and 35°F. High winds and dust are very common. Rain or snow is possible.
The Next Step
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Then Leave the Rest to Us
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Why Mountain Travel Sobek is Your First Choice for Adventure
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