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Mustang Trek

 Mustang trek is an exploration of the most isolated and unexplored corner starkly fascinating medieval Himalayan Kingdom.

Mustang trek is one of the restricted region trekking in Nepal, unseal the once Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, tucked away from the rest of the world, lies just north of the main Himalayan range of Nepal. The wall city of Lo Monthang, unofficial capital of Mustang still remains a kingdom within a kingdom, was a part of the Tibetan Kingdom of Gungthang until 1830's . The early history to Lo Monthang is embellished in myth and legend rather than the recorded fact. Mustang has maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951. The king of Lo Monthang still retains his title and he has been given the honorary rank of Colonel in the Nepal army.

Mustang trekking was officially opened in 1992. Limited numbers of trekkers are only allowed for the trekking in upper Mustang region each year in order to protect and conserve the local Tibetan tradition and the fragile environment.  This Mustang trek unfolds the fabled forbidden kingdom of vast and arid valleys, eroded canyons, yak caravans, colourful-painted mud brick houses on the back dropped of majestic mountain of Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Thus Mustang trek is once  in a lifetime destination to explore the fasinating mediaval walled kingdom of upper Mustang.

Mountain Monarch regularly orginizes Mustang tiji festival trek to witness the TIJI festival a three days long ritual known as "The Chasing of the Demons", one of the most important festival of the upper Mustang region. Mustang tiji festival trek is the best time to witness the festive time monks dressed in elaborate costumes and masks perform dances and rituals that are supposed to drive away evil spirits. Dressed in their finery, people from all over Mustang gather in Lo Monthang to celebrate the Tiji festival.

Outline Itinerary of Mustang Trek 

09 MAY 2012  Day    01  Arrival in Kathmandu / Welcome dinner, O/n at hotel
Day    02    Cultural tour / Trek preparation
Day    03     Drive to Pokhara O/n at hotel
Day    04    Fly to Jomsom (2720m) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m)
Day    05    Trek to Chussang (2920m) (enter into the restricted Mustang area)
Day    06    Trek to Samar (3470m)
Day    07    Trek to Ghiling (3480m)
Day    08    Trek to Tsarnag (3500m)
Day    09     Trek to Lo Manthang Tiji festival starts (3720m)
Day    10     Explore and witness the Tiji festival Lo Manthang
DAY   11    Last day to attend Tiji festival
Day    12    Explore Tsosar by pony and back to lo manthang
Day    13    Trek to Ghara Gompa (3880m)
Day    14    Trek to Damagaon (3530m)
Day    15    Trek to Samar (3470m)
Day    16    Trek to Kagbeni (2810m)
Day    17    Trek to Jomsom (2720)
Day    18    Fly to Pokhara
Day    19    Fly to Kathmandu / PM free in Kathmandu
28 MAY 2012  Day    20    Mustang tiji trip ends / airport  transportation
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  • Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
  • Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu / Pokhara on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
  • Full board meals while on camping trek.
  • Accommodation on 2 men tented camp.
  • Mustang trekking special Permit
  • Welcome dinner with ethno-cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Half day guided city tour  with entrance fees as listed in itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and end points of the trek
  • All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair.
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
  • Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag etc on trek.
  • Professional local trekking group leader trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Portable Altitude Chamber / Gamow Bag (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
  • Trekking Cook, guides and other support staff.
  • Mustang region trekking map.
  • Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
  • Insurance of all staff including porters.
  • Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen shocks, sun glasses etc.
  • Mountain Monarch T-shirts.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
  • Trekking permit, national park / conservation entry fees.

  • Nepal entry Visa fees
  • International Airfare 
  • Your Travel Insurance
  • Drinks and main meals in cities.
  • Tips and Items of a personal nature like postage and laundry

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