This is our 4th
expeditions to Mustang, where we have been helping to establish Environmental Association
in conjunction with the King & Royal Family, to preserve the area’s unique and
fragile environment.| Mustang |
The ancient and mysterious Kingdom of Lo, as it is known to its inhabitants, is now open to a limited number of visitors.
This is our 4th
expeditions to Mustang, where we have been helping to establish Environmental Association
in conjunction with the King & Royal Family, to preserve the area’s unique and
fragile environment.
We fly in and out of Jomsom to avoid the long approach march, and trek up the west side of the valley, with spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri & the Annapurna massif from the pass at 13 000ft. After visiting Tserang, the second city of Mustang. We continue on through dramatic desert scenery of red and ochre fluted cliffs, to the fabled mediaeval walled city of Lo Manthang.
We spend the next few days visiting the
outlying temples and villages using Lo Manthang as a base; we may even be lucky enough to
have an interview with King.A steep descent into the gorge to visit friends in Dhi (where
we will no doubt be treated to some traditional
Tibetan hospitality) takes us on
the return journey over a spectacular pass at 13000ft and back to the airstrip in Jomsom.
Itinerary : Day 1- Depart from hometown, 2/3-Kathmandu, 4-fly to Pokhara, 5/19- fly to Jomsom, trekking, fly to Pokhara, 20-fly to Kathmandu, 21-free in Kathmandu, 22-fly back to home town.
Profile : 14 days walking with full porterage; maximum altitude 14000 ft; average 10000 ft.
Accommodation: 7 nights hotel, 13 nights supported camping.
Grade : C