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Lomangthang - Upper Mustang Trek... The ancient Kingdom of Mustang was attached to Tibet in the 14th century although it remained an autonomous dynasty. Later it was annexed by Nepal, but the people still remain predominantly Tibetan. Untouched by the outside world or the Chinese cultural Revolution, 16th century monasteries still remain active to preserve this magnificent trans-himalayan kingdom, with their unrivalled thankas, mandalas and deities.

Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions: the southern region, with five villages inhabited by people related to the Manangis; and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of Lo), where the language, culture and traditions are almost purely Tibetan. The capital of Lo is named Manthang, which translates from the Tibetan as 'plain of aspiration'. The portion of the upper Mustang district north of Samar is Lo and its capital is Manthang. The king of Lo is the Lo Gyelbu.

There are many complex issues relating to the development of Upper Mustang and the procedures under which trekkers are allowed to visit the area. Change and development will come to Lo regardless of the degree of protection that is extended. Despite their isolation, the people of Lo are worldly, well traveled and resourceful. They are essentially Tibetans and are skilful traders, travelers and merchants.

OUTLINE  ITINERARY

Day 1 : Drive or fly Kathmandu/Pokhara - Overnight Pokhara Day 2 : POKHARA-JOMSOM-KAGBENI (2800 m - 8 km - approx. 3 hrs walk) Day 3 : KAGBENI-CHHUKSANG - 2,920 m - 14 kms - 5 hrs walk (RAD01) Day 4 : CHHUKSANG-SAMAR 3,290 M - 13 km - approx. 5 hrs. walk(RAD2) Day 5 : SAMAR-GEILING 3,440 M - 14 KM - approx. 5 hrs. walk(RAD3) Day 6 : GEILING-TRAMAR - 3,600 m - 14 KM - approx. 5 hrs. walk(RAD4) Day 7 : TRAMAR-LOMANTHANG 3,700 M - 15 KM - approx. 6hrs walk(RAD5) Day 8 : EXPLORE LO MANTHANG (RAD06) Day 9 : LO MANTHANG & EASTERN VALLEY, NYPHU, GHARPHU Day 10 : LO MANTHANG & WESTERN VALLEY, NAMGYAL & TINGKAR Day 11 : LO MANTHANG-DRI - 3,290 m - 17 KM - 6 hrs walk (RAD09) Day 12 : DRI-LORI GOMPA - 6 HRS RETURN (RAD10) Day 13 : DRI-TANGE - 2,940 m - 18 KM - 7 hrs. walk (RAD 11) Day 14 : TANGE-CHHUKSANG - approx. 8 hrs. walk (RAD 12) Day 15 : CHHUKSANG-MUKTINATH OR KAGBENI(RAD13) Day 16 : MUKTINATH/KAGBENI-THINI/JOMSOM Day 17 : Fly or drive back to Kathmandu

Trekking areas and Routes

:: EAST (Everest) ::
:: Everest Tangboche Trek :: Everest Base Camp and Sherpa villages trek :: Everest High Passes & Gokyo ::
:: Gokyo Cho la Pass :: Gauri Shankar :: Rolwalling Tashilapcha Pass :: Kanchanjunga ::

:: WEST (Annapurna) ::
:: Annapurna - To Jomsom :: Annapurna Circuit :: Annapurna Sanctuary :: Mardi Himal Trek :: Manaslu ::
:: Ganesh Himal :: Ghorepani Poon Hill ::

:: NORTH (Langtang) ::
:: Langtang trek :: Gosaikunda Trek :: Gosaikunda Helambu ::

:: Trek to Restricted Area ::
:: Lomangthang Trek (Upper Mustang) :: Upper Dolpo ::

:: Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after your trek :

:: Cycling trips around the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara- please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details

:: Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can work out a trek to suit your precise requirements, let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch with us!