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May 16, 2017

All about upper Mustang trek/ 19 days

Considering to let the fun of your moments flow with utmost adventures and recreations, trekking in upper Mustang, Nepal? Well, if it is so, you are about to make a comforting and reminiscing journey of lifetime. Indeed, it is almost like a fortunate privilege to walk along the trails to upper Mustang exploring the wonders of nature that can be rarely witnessed in the entire world. The trek offers numerous remarkable experiences you can gain by witnessing the way of life reared by true mountain people isolated from the rest of Nepal. The trek can also be considered analogous to trekking into Tibet region as most of the existing heritages resemble the influence of ancient Tibetan kingdom.

Since the beautiful land was disguised as a forbidden kingdom, no foreign trekkers had access to the area for either tripping or trekking until early 1990’s and yet, upper Mustang trek, for even today is strictly regulated. Unlike other trekking requirements, one intending to trek to upper Mustang is required to make preparation for special permits post trekking north of Kagbeni. Since upper Mustang trek has a strict access, it is a must that the trekkers catch up with one of the government-recognized trekking agencies which makes it further easier for you in the documentation process. As an extra note, the estimated cost of trekking permit for upper Mustang trek is around $700 per person.

Upper Mustang trek 19 days is considered as a moderate trek since the highest altitude reached just meets up to 3800 meters which in comparison to other Himalayan trekking is far less. It is one of such rare places in Nepal that is best suitable for trekking during summer monsoon period, when there are occasional rainfalls and the surrounding are still quite dry enough for a smooth trekking experience. However, winter treks to upper Mustang are not so preferable since the place remains extremely cold, windy and dusty in winter which may turn out to be hazardous for your health.


Talking about accommodation, well, most of the time, the best sheltering option would be tented camps because you won’t find tea houses more often in such remote place. So, it is better if you go with utmost preparation and sufficient stuffs for your need that would last for the minimum of 9 days, commencing and ending in Kagbeni, which will be eventually appropriate for meeting the trek permit tenure of 10 days. Ending the trek, the returning trip can be made upon your choice, that is; whether you want to catch the upward route or alternately follow the route guided by eastern bank of Kaligandaki River.

Mustang valley trek- An adventurous trip of 17 days package

While remoteness of some vicinity of Nepal has turned out to be satirical and disadvantageous to the local people residing there, regardless, there is a kind of unique beauty too when we actually persevere to seek for the positive aspects hidden amidst vast hardships. Away from the noisy and polluted cities, occupied with remarkably few residents, yet adorned with the splendid beauty of the nature, such remote places are actually the Eden where one can discover the inner of himself and the true essence of living a human life destined to travel. Mustang is one of such rare places in Nepal that can give a cherished smile in your face with the marvelous adventures rewarded by the uniquely structured landscapes, picturesque scenery of villages, mountains and more. The designated 17 days trek to Mustang valley offers you the splendid trekking experience in the trans-Himalayan region followed with countless scenic perks and great cultural exploration amongst diverse ethnicity.

Mustang valley trek with the itinerary specification of approximately 17 days long leads you to the magnificent trails of adventurous feat from the very first stride of your trekking. Initially starting from the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu to Pokhara, and then flying from Pokhara to Jomsom, you can already anticipate the level of joys and escapade, you will be experiencing for the rest of your journey. On a splendid flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, you will get to witness the breathtaking views of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri along with a brief view of Jomsom, one of the most beautiful villages in Nepal. Subsequently, the most exciting part of your journey begins with some minor hikes from Jomsom through well-trodden paths. Ascending several uphills and passes, walking through different ethnic villages like Kagbeni, Chele, Syangboche, Ghami, Tsarang, Lo-Manthang and many more, assimilating with the lifestyle of rural mountain people and indulging in their cultural rituals and traditions, the trek takes various startling modes, giving you astounding pleasures of adventures and refreshment. As you progress through the altitudes, the valley offers captivating scenarios of monasteries and shrines along the trail where one can clearly see the influence of ancient Tibet in the place, which indeed was once in the territory of Tibet. Additionally, higher the altitude, the more you will see the diverse varieties of flora and fauna significantly tapering that gives you chilling experience of trekking in extreme wet and cold temperature. What worth could be a trek unless it challenges your entire physical and spiritual occupancy in that certain place? This is what the Mustang valley trek utmostly satisfies.

In brief, the 17 days long Mustang valley trek leads you the treeless and barren landscapes yet treasured with the uniquely structured topography and satisfactorily settled local residence that seem flourishing amidst colossal scarcities and hardships and continuously captivating the enthusiastic eyes of the beholders. To sum up, the trek is a great medium to explore the remote trans-Himalayan region along with manifold cultural exploration and more even within the duration less than 17 days.