The Forbidden Kingdom Tour
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Mustang is one of Nepal's most mysterious and least known kingdoms. The landscape of Mustang is beautiful, composed of eroded sandstone pillars and layered moraine terraces, which together present a colourful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows and browns.
It is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. The trek to Mustang is through an almost treeless, barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal.
Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the world it was able to develop its own distinctive culture and tradition which is rich & unique.
Lo-Mustang, the capital is a walled city ruled by a religious king. Untouched by the quick pace of modern development, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in an unhurried pace.
As with everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain sceneries highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the trails rise from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.
- Duration: 12 day(s)
- Location: Annapurna Region
Day 1: Kathmandu-Pokhara by coach.
Day 2: Pokhara - Jomsom flight & Trek to Kagbeni, O/N camp
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Day 3: Kagbeni - Chele.
Day 4: Chele - Geling.
Day 5: Geling - Charang.
Day 6: Charang - Lo Manthang.
Day 7: Lo Manthang.
Day 8: Lo Manthang - Ghami via Gekar.
Day 9: Ghami - Samar.
Day 10: Samar - Kagbeni - Exit Restricted Area.
Day 11: Kagbeni to Jomsom.
Day 12: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu flight.
Meet Rajendra Prasad Sapkota and Outdoor Himalayan Treks, your local connection in Kathmandu. Starting as a young porter, Rajendra has all the local knowledge that will make your trip to Kathmandu life changing. With us, visitors experience remote villages, meet local people, and gain insight into our culture. We support local villages, and have even built a local orphanage to house and educate displaced, and often outcast, children. We hope to bring you a journey that will be enriching, but will also help those in need in Kathmandu.
