Upper Mustang Trekking

The Upper Mustang trek is the eventual gateway to the mysterious world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo. Once forbidden and remote from the rest of the world for decades, Upper Mustang remains the best attraction for its serene beauty nowadays. The Upper Mustang area was able to evolve within its own characteristic culture and rich traditions closely tied to Tibet. This moderate, lesser-known trek passes through one of the driest regions of Nepal and provides stunning mountain scenery. Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal was authoritatively opened in 1992. Especially constrained quantities of trekkers are just permitted every year. Along these lines to secure and save the nearby Tibetan custom and the delicate condition.

Lower and Upper Mustang trekking area is a part of a region no. 4 in Dhaulagiri Zone of northern Nepal. The locale, with Jomsom as headquarter, covers a zone of 3,573 km square and has a surmised population of 13,452 as per 2011 overview. Mustang is an old prohibited kingdom, circumscribed by the Tibetan level and protected by a portion of the world's tallest pinnacles, including 8000-meter tall Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Jomsom, the regulatory focus of Mustang has an airplane terminal since 1962. In 1992, the horse was opened for western the travel industry from when it turned into the primary traveler section point. Another significant fascination of Mustang locale amid upper Mustang trek is the Tiji Festival impacted by Tibetan Buddhism.

Upper Mustang trek unfurls the legendary illegal kingdom's marvels and bone-dry valleys, disintegrated gulches, yak parades. Moreover the brilliant – painted mud block houses beside the magnificent pile of Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri ranges. Upper Mustang trekking is a standout amongst the best treks to do even in the rainstorm season in Nepal. Thus it lays in the downpour shadow, north of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, totally shielded from the storm.

For Upper Mustang Trek, we take return Pokhara Jomsom Pokhara trip to avoid the lower stormy area climb in Annapurna locale. The best bit of flexibility of doing this social trek in storm time is that the town is loaded with neighborhood individuals occupied at their consistently works. Moreover, the entire area is in blossom which makes extremely a remarkable stand out from the breeze disintegrated slopes, red bluffs and snow-topped mountains in the background – an extraordinary vista. Accordingly, the upper Mustang trek is a unique goal to investigate the entrancing medieval walled kingdom of Lo Manthang.

This part of the world, Upper Mustang gives a look at a great many-year-old culture and custom as the district is as yet immaculate by the current people. The homes made up of stone and sun upheld mud blocks, city dividers, four-storied castles of Lo-Manthang and extraordinary family culture of Mustang are different things of fascination. All siblings of a Mustang family get hitched to a young lady and this is very surprising for an outsider. Individuals of Mustang are likewise called Lobos. They have their own Tribe-pioneer called Jigme Palbar Bista. So as to ensure the customary culture of Mustang, Nepal government issues an exceptional grant for a visit.

About Upper Mustang trip grading? Can anyone join?

Mustang, the lost Tibetan Kingdom is a standout amongst the most bewildering valleys holed up behind the taking off the frigid scope of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. This antiquated kingdom was opened to the outside world just in 1992 which is as yet immaculate by the outside human progress. An adventure to Mustang is a noteworthy voyage into the immortal customs. Horse, a source to the world's most profound crevasse, Kali Gandaki is testing however not relentless. There is a huge measure of the undulating trail with adequate passes going from 3500m to 4200m however the most elevated resting height is 3700m by which time you have adequate time to adapt yourself. Anybody with sensible wellness can join Mustang trek. Essentially you likewise have a choice of either taking a pony or a jeep in any piece of the trek on the off chance that if it's required.

What about permits and regulations during Trek to Upper Mustang?

Government policies of Nepal declared some of the regions as the restricted region in the country. Trekking to such regions required special permits from the Government of Nepal. The region is very untouched and sacred from the outer world. The main objective of implementing permits is the special protection and preservation of historical monuments and monasteries. Permit to Upper Mustang is the most expensive permit where you have to pay USED 500 per person. For the first 10 days US$ 500 per person and after 10 days US$ 50 per day per person, or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The country is opening bordered and has connections with other countries like China and Tibet permit is strictly applied. Least two individuals are needed if not then one can issue two different permits. Similarly, the trekking routes like Tsum Valley, Lark Pass Valley, and Kanchenjunga, etc. required permits. Here, in restricted regions, individuals are not allowed. Thus, you have to find a reliable trekking agency to process the permits with another one individual.

How many hours per day do you walk at mustang trek?

Usually not more than 5 / 6 hours excluding lunch. However, it also depends on your pace though we allow you enough time to set up your own pace to make everyday more entertaining. We usually start early so that you could reach the destination on time leaving you enough time to explore and enjoy the serenity of the place.

What is the best season for trekking to Upper Mustang?

Nepal contains mainly four seasons: summer, winter, autumn, and spring. Simply, foreigners don’t trek at monsoon because the time is very muddy, rainy with leeches and the most important thing it lacks the proper views of stunning Himalayas. The best time for attracting tourism in Nepal is autumn, summer, and spring as the weather is excellent and you get the magnificent views at this time. Trek to Upper Mustang provides you incredible views of landscapes in such seasons with moderate temperature and clear sky which include the months of March to November. Upper Mustang provides you the experience of visiting another world. The time also provides you the best scenarios filled with enchanting flowers. Summertime is also much many for Upper Mustang Trek than others region as it won’t rain much there.

What about charging and hot shower facilities in upper mustang trek?

The charging privilege for any of your electronic devices may not be possible all the way around Mustang trek because of the high-velocity wind in the valley of mustang most of the time, hydropower is cut off to get away with any uncertainty. Some have solar charging facility which may not be very reliable. So it is always wise to carry some extra batteries or the fully charged power bank batteries. As for the hot showers, some are run by solar, fire chimney or liquid petroleum gas and for solar showers, days need to have a perfect sun - however, availability of hot showers may be on and off in the upper Mustang tea houses.

Which one is the most important festival celebrated in this region?

Tiji is considered as one of the major festivals celebrated by Tibetan people of this region. Festival mainly celebrated for three days has its own great importance in Lo-Mangthang region of Upper Mustang. “Tiji”, the word itself describes its meaning as “Tempa Chirim” which means “Prayer for World Peace”. This festival is mainly celebrated as the victory of “Lord Buddha’s” incarnation Dorjisonam over a devil called Man Tam Ru (a merciless evil feeding of the creature and causing storms). The festival generally falls around mid of May for three days. Monks of Lo Mangthang’s called “Choede” celebrate this festival with their different unique dances known as “TsaCcham” on the first day and “NgaCcham” on the second day. On the third day, they performed a ceremony called “RhaCcham” with beliefs of purifying the village by all the bad and evil spirits. This festival is known and experienced by very few peoples from inside and outside the country.

How physically fit do I need to be for Upper Mustang trekking and what about AMS?

Upper Mustang is one of the restricted regions but is moderate for trekking and is suitable for most of the trekkers. Though being the grade of moderate difficulty, the reasonable level of fitness is required. Thus, the total walking hours for the region is five to seven hours on average and the trip is about 14 days longer. As the largest level of elevation in such moderate treks is of 5000 m but the trek to Upper Mustang leads you to 4500 m. Though the altitude sickness is not so common under the altitude of 4000m. Trails of Upper Mustang is very well marked as it was a salt trading route in ancient times.

What about the accommodation and meals available during Upper Mustang trek?

Sunrise Adventure Trek provides services as per the guest requirements. Here trekking to Upper Mustang includes lodge or guest house for accommodation with twin bed sharing room, if you are in a group and if you are a solo traveler, you have a private room and for meals, we have some options like continental foods, Italian, Indian and Chinese cuisine, etc. Whereas, for drinking water, you can buy the mineral bottles or safe drinking water from the hotel either you can bring water tablets.

Nepal Trek Adventure and Expedition delivers a splendid proposal of traveling through this beautiful trekking route, Upper Mustang Trek. All the itineraries that we provide are customizable and modifiable and these packages are in cost limit i.e. Upper Mustang Trek packages are provided in the cheaper and beatable cost. So, you can count on our flexibility and prepare your outing in Nepal with a lot more fun in a more efficient and memorial way.