Nepal Mystical Mustang Trek Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

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 a top MT Sobek guide on many of our most popular Himalayan adventures, and is very knowledgeable of the cultures, religions, and traditions of each region. Sanjeev has a deep affection for Mustang (he got married in Lo Manthang) and recommends it for the absence of trekkers, stunning scenery, and authentic Tibetan culture. Sanjeev loves being outdoors and meeting people from different walks of life. He lives with wife and son in Kathmandu.

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Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet your MT Sobek representative and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, your trip guide will hold a short briefing and orientation, including information on trekking and other important information. In the evening we will gather for a welcome dinner.
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Enjoy a morning tour of the Pashupatinath Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River and Bodhnath\'s enormous Buddhist stupa - the largest in Asia and the center of Tibetan Buddhist culture in the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Valley. Later in the afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara, a lively town set beside Phewa Lake with fantastic views of the Annapurna Range.
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Board a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (8,922\') and embark on a Jeep ride to the village of Ghemi along the rocky trails of the Kali Gandaki River. At Kagbeni village, cross the checkpoint and enter the forbidden kingdom of Mustang. Drive through the villages of beautiful red, yellow, and brown sandstone pillars, cross famed Chele La Pass (12,251\'), and descend to the village of Samar (12,005\') with its views of the Annapurna. Continue ever higher over passes and through tiny settlements before descending to camp in the village of Ghemi.
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From Ghemi, follow the trail across the valley, across a suspension bridge over the Dhakmar Chu River, then past the most impressive and longest stretch of mani wall (boulders inscribed with carved Buddhist prayers) in Upper Mustang. Descend to the secluded village of Dhakmar, situated under magnificent red sandstone cliffs dotted with cave openings. Climb up a rocky gully to Muila pass and your first view of famous Ghar Gompa, an eighth-century monastery.
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Rest your legs and tour Lo Manthang, starting with its two 15th-century monasteries, Thubchen Gompa and Champa Gompa. Atmospheric with burning incense, flickering yak-butter lamps, Buddhist murals, intricate mandalas, and chanting monks, entering these buildings - so remote they\'ve been untouched by modernity for centuries - is a sensorial and spiritual experience. A team of conservation architects has gently restored both monasteries with funding provided by the American Himalayan Foundation. Also here, visit the monastic school at Choede Gompa, the only monastery in Lo Manthang that houses monks.
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Bid farewell to the Upper Mustang as you fly from Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara. If weather affects your flight (always possible in Nepal), you\'ll spend another day in Jomsom. Flights in and out of Jomsom are commonly delayed or cancelled due to unpredictable weather. If delayed, all meals at Jomsom are included while you wait. An extra day at the end of the trek ensures connections to your homeward-bound flight. Without delays, spend the day exploring in Kathmandu!
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Accommodations

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Eight nights camping, one night at a comfortable guesthouse and four nights at hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Yak and Yeti Hotel

Luxury Hotel

A five-star oasis in the heart of Kathmandu, the Yak & Yeti is the perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored Nepali tradition. Guests will find refuge among antique fountains, gilded temples, and emerald gardens while enjoying a state-of-the-art gymnasium, spa features, shopping arcades, atrium, tennis courts, and swimming pools.

MT Sobek Camp-Mustang

Comfortable Camping

While on trek we will be camping in very comfortable and sturdy Mountain Hardware three man tents. Though they are designed to accommodate three people we will not put more than two in a tent. There is a vestibule at the front of the tent where you can store your hiking boots and trekking poles. We also provide a 6 foot 1 inch long and 2 feet 1 inch wide, fabric covered foam sleeping pad. We will also set up a toilet tent with toilet seat in each of our camps.

Om Guesthouse-Jomsom

Rustic Lodging

Om's Home is a simple traditional-style Nepalese inn, located in the heart of Jomsom and surrounded by the soaring peaks of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Rooms are comfortable and boast thick comforters and clean, crisp sheets — perfect for unwinding after a day's trek. The inn's restaurant serves fresh Tibetan bread and homemade soups, and there are plenty of charming areas to lounge in (Wi-Fi is available in the lobby).

Temple Tree Resort and Spa

Comfortable Hotel

Surrounded by the peaks of the Annapurna Mountain range, the Temple Tree Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel designed to combine modern amenities with the local Nepalese Himalayan charm. Relax and unwind at the spa featuring massages, scrubs and a sauna. The two story cottage rooms offer a private veranda overlooking the garden courtyard, Wi-Fi and LED TV.

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