Upper Mustang luxury Jeep tour

Nepal
Upper Mustang
Moderate

The Upper Mustang trekking is popularly known as Mustang trek, a interesting tour to unspoiled Tibetan villages on the other side of Nepalese Himalaya bordering with Tibet. The main places of interest of Mustang trekking are ancient Tibetan villages, rare medieval Buddhist arts, the interesting culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert.

Lo- Manthang is capital of the medieval settlement of Upper Mustang lies in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Untill1992 foreigners were not allowed to enter Upper Mustang and keep an appearance of a remote, strange and unusual land; this is the unique charms of the Mustang trek. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. People in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin, migrated from Tibet centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities and practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. This is perhaps only the place to see Tibetan culture in completely undisturbed state the houses and monasteries have medieval look and unique local architecture. Mostly those are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Here mostly grow potatoes, barley and buck wheat and about 2’600 sq km in area and 6’500 population. Tiji festival is being the greatest religious and nature festival of their. This small medieval kingdom in the vast desert is ruled by a local king. A walled complex with the houses of local nobilities and monasteries will be one of the main attractions of your Mustang trek.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Mustang luxury jeep tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar suare and Swayambhunath Temple.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m. -4WD Jeep then transfers to Hotel. 200 KM.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani (2600m.). via Beni. 110 KM. 6/7 Hrs.
Day 05: Drive from Tatopani to Kagbeni (2,810m.) and visit Muktinath Temple (3,802m.). 5/6 Hrs.

Enter Restricted Area:
Day 06: Official formalities at check post, drive to Ghami Village (3,490m.) Via Syngbochen Pass (4200m.). 32KM.
Day 07: Drive from Ghami - Lo-Manthang Village (3,490m.). 17 KM approx.
Day 08: Day explore by Jeep to Thinkar, Kimling, Chunjung, Namdruk and Chhoser Village.
Day 09: Drive from Lo-Mangthang to Marpha Village (2670m.). 4/5 hours

Exit Restricted Area:
Day 10: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara. 6 hours
Day 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journeys.

Note: If above itinerary couldn't meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.

Cost & Dates

Trip Date & Cost

Cost Includes

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 2 night in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis plan.
Kathmandu Sightseeing by professional english speaking tour guide.
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu ground transportation by private vehicle.
4WD Jeep Pokhara to Lo-Mangthang to Jomsom by 4WD Land Cruiser/Mahindra Scorpio.
3 Major meals a day; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
One professional English speaking trekking guide and necessary asistant.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Special Trekking Permit for Upper Mustang and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit.
Duffel bag during the trek. (Refundable after finish the trip)
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Excludes

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu or Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara.
Personal Nature expenses.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Airfare: To & from your country.
Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for trekking crews.

Equipment

Equipment for this trip.

The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.

This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.

The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.

General

4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
Duffel bag
Daypack
Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)

Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes

Sun hat
Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
Sunglasses with UV protection
Headlamp
Neck warmer

Hand

Liner gloves
Heavier shell gloves

Core Body

T-shirts
Lightweight expedition thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
Synthetic sports bras (For women)

Lower Body – Legs

Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
Nylon hiking shorts
Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
Water/windproof trousers
Casual pants

Feet

Liner socks
Heavyweight socks
Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)

Medicines and First Aid Kits

(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
Anti-infection ointments
Band-aids
Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
Sunscreen (SPF 40)

Miscellaneous, but Important!

Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
Water bottle/bladder
Water purification Iodine tablets
Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)

Optional

Adjustable trekking poles
Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
Binoculars
Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman

This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.

Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.

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