Upper Mustang Trekking:

In March 1992, the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang Trekking was opened to foreigners. Now, for the first time in recent history, tourists are able to visit Lo Manthang, the seat of an ancient kingdom dating back to the 15th century. The kingdom of Lo is situated along the north-central border of the main range of the Himalayas in the upper reaches of the Mustang district. Lo and the area directly to its south, called Baragaon, which both fall within upper Mustang, can be claimed as one of the most outstanding areas of the Himalayas. The climate and geography of the upper Mustang are nearly identical to those of Western Tibet and as such, they are dramatically different from the temperature and tropical area of the south side of the Himalayas. The dry, wind-swept ecology of this Trans-Himalayan region is extremely fragile. Fuel wood is virtually non-existent, water is scarce, the agricultural land yields insufficient food grain, and the marginal and grasslands support only limited numbers of livestock and wildlife. With the influx of tourists, the already pressured desert environment risks further degradation. Trekking here is physically not demanding and has the advantage of all-season trekking.

The king (Raja) lives in his palace in the center while the four major temples are from the corners of the town. The people of upper Mustang are called Bhotias and those from Lo are called Lobas. They speak various dialects of Tibetan. Historically, their art and culture flourished due to contact with traders, monks, and religious masters passing between Tibet and India or between Ladakh and Bhutan.

The king (Raja) lives in his palace in the center while the four major temples are from the corners of the town. The people of upper Mustang are called Bhotias and those from Lo are called Lobas. They speak various dialects of Tibetan. Historically, their art and culture flourished due to contact with traders, monks, and religious masters passing between Tibet and India or between Ladakh and Bhutan.

(The itinerary and price can be also customized to visit Damodar Kunde, upon demand)

Itinerary:
 
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus or flight depending on your choice.

Day 02: Pokhara to Jomsom (2720 m) by 8 hrs local bus or jeep depending on your choice.

Day 03: Jomsom to Kagbeni (2920m) 3 - 4 hrs trekking then rest. 

Day 04: Restricted area permit check-up, then 6 hrs trek to Chele (3130 m). Restricted area permit start.

Day 05: Trek Chele to Ghiling 3570 m, via Syangboche La 3800m.                               

Day 06: Trek Ghiling to Dhakmar 3820 m.                                                                                 
Day 07: Trek Dhakmar toTsarang 3560 m via Ghar Gompa, Lo Gekar, 3520 m. 7- 8 hrs trek.

Day 08: Trek from Tsarang to Lomanthang 3809  m. 4 – 5 hrs trek.

Day 09: Lomanthang Exploration: Visit Western Valley, Namgyal /Tinggar, Garphu by horse or local jeep at your own cost whatever you prefer. The trekking guide is always with you.

Day 10: Lomanthang rest or visit different Gomba around the Lo-Manthang. One has to pay photography charges, monasteries entry fees, etc. in Lomanthang, and all trekking trails.

Day 11: Lomanthang–Yara Gaon/Ghara Gaon, 7 hrs trek. Overnight at Ghara Gaon.

Day 12: Trek to Luri Gompa and back to Dhi Gaon via Yara, 7 hrs trek.

Day 13: Dhi Gaon to Ghami 3520 m,

Day 14: Ghami to Samar 3660 m.

Day 15: Samar to Kagbeni. Plz, inform the restricted checkpoint officer that you are out of the restricted zone within the permitted time.

Day 16: Kagbeni to Jomsom 3-4 hrs by walk then check in your favorite Hotel or Guest house in Jomsom and arrange a local bus by your trekking guide.

Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara’s by early morning local bus or a jeep.

Day 18: Pokhara rest.

Day 19: Bus or flight to Kathmandu of your choice.

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As a highlight in Lomanthang, the monasteries of Drakar-Thegchen Ling Gompa, Jampa Gompa, and Thupchen Gomba, The Monastic museum in Lomanthan, Chode Gomba inside Drakar-Thegchen Ling, ThupchenGomba. Jampa monastery is a red wall from the outside and it has a lot inside.

A total of 18 monasteries' entry price is approx US $ 80 per person. Normally tourists enter only a few monasteries. Check and decide when you are on the spot.

Photography charge: The monastery committee also charges a fee for photography with a pocket camera which ranges from about US$ 100 to US $ 300.  So, if the clients want to take photography inside the monastery they have to ask and pay the charge themselves.

Regarding the monastery donations, the clients can pay according to their wishes.