MYSTICAL MUSTANG

MYSTICAL MUSTANG

MYSTICAL MUSTANG

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Country

Nepal

Duration

17 Days

Grade

Moderate

Max Altitude

4000M

Daily activity

Trek

Season

Summer/Spring/Autumn

Email us at:

info@sherpalegends.com

Overview

MYSTICAL MUSTANG

Mustang lies in the heartland of Nepal bordering Tibet and is one of the restricted regions sharing a close border with China. Mustang opened its door to foreign travellers in 1992. Once forbidden and isolated from the rest of the world for decades, the area was able to evolve within its own distinctive culture and rich traditions closely tied to Tibet also referred to as mini-Tibet due to its similarity of both Culture and Geography of the autonomus Tibet region. It is an arid river valley that runs north-south off the upper corner of the Classic Annapurna Circuit route. During the trek, you can witness rugged barren mountains, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys, snow-capped peaks, Himalayan Blue Sheeps, and the rare sight of snow leopard if you are lucky. This moderate trek passes through one of the driest regions of Nepal and provides spectacular mountain scenery.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  1. Trek through the desert landscapes, rugged barren mountains, deep canyons & moraine valley
  2. Visit the forbidden kingdom of Mustang and its unique capital: Lo Manthang
  3. Experience the local Nomad lifestyle at Lo-Manthang, beautiful Kagbeni Village & Century old Chosar Cave.
  4. There is a rare chance of sighting Snow Leopards at Upper Mustang

Itinerary

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Inclusions

✔️Airport pick up / drop by private vehicle. 
✔️Internal flights and all land transports involved in the program
✔️2 Nights in Kathmandu hotel using Twin Room on B/B plan.
✔️2 Night in Pokhara hotel using Twin Room on B/B plan.
✔️Annapurna National Park and TIMS Card Fee
✔️Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit.
✔️12 Nights Local lodge / Teahouse Trek on a sharing basis with Full board meals.
✔️Once on the trek, the group will be assisted by a team of support staff’s – Trek Gude, Assistant Guides & Porters with their daily wages, insurance & meals
✔️First Aid kit
✔️Taxes as per Nepal Govt Rule


 


Exclusions

Nepal visa Fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Extra Hotel service, Meals, and sightseeing tours in KTM
Comprehensive Insurance which covers – Travel / Medical / Emergency Heli Rescue (Mandatory)
Personal Climbing Equipment
Any sort of Personal expenses like alcoholic beverages, laundry, boiled water, mineral water, cell phone charging, Wifi while on the trek,
Tips and Gratuities for porters and guides,
Any expenses incurred due to force majeure resulting in delays or changes in the scheduled program
Anything not mentioned in the cost inclusion section,

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FAQ

A Nepal Visa (multiple-entry) can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Current visa cost is $30 for a 15-day visa and $50 for a 30-day visa & $125 for 90 days. The visa fee should be paid in cash in US Dollars or equivalent to Pounds Sterling or Euros.

To avoid the long queues at Immigration, it's best if you pre-apply the online Nepal Visa Form:- https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/onlinevisa-mission/application 

NOTE: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of one (1) blank visa page for entry and exit stamps

For your own personal health; it is strongly recommended that travelers are covered against the following diseases; Poliomyelitis (childhood booster), Tetanus (childhood booster), Typhoid (food and water-borne disease), and Hepatitis A (food and water-borne disease). For those undertaking a longer more rural trip to Nepal, other vaccinations may need to be considered including Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese B, and Meningitis.

There are seasonal outbreaks of dengue fever / Malaria, especially in the southeast of Nepal, but cases have been reported across much of the country. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten.

Most of our trips to Nepal go to high altitudes where there is a risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness. Our itineraries are designed to enable everyone to acclimatize to these altitudes, but you should be aware that it is still possible for you to be affected.

We use a range of excellent Tourist Standard hotels & can be tailored to your preference.

While on a trek; lodges are simple, friendly, and atmospheric with heated dining areas. Bedrooms are, however, basic and unheated with wooden beds and foam mattresses. You will need a sleeping bag. The lodges have shared washing and toilet facilities. Some lodges have solar-powered showers (charged at $4 - $5 per shower) and battery-charging facilities (also charged at a rate per hour).

Rooms are generally arranged on a twin-sharing basis and if you are travelling by yourself, you will usually be paired up with someone of the same sex.

Most lodges have almost identical menus throughout the trek. Breakfast will be a set menu usually consisting of porridge and toast, egg. Lunch & Dinner menus are mostly similar to dal bhat, momo’s, pizza, spaghetti, noodles, etc. 2 cups of tea/coffee are included in every meal.

Any additional items that are not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately. If you buy imported food and drink whilst on the trek you will spend more than the suggested amount.

Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat from lower altitudes for several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or illness.

Weather in Kathmandu ‑ July and August is the tail end of the monsoon season, but it is likely there will be some rain in the late afternoon/evening. Temperatures in Kathmandu should range between a minimum of around 20°C and a maximum of around 28°C. The combination of moderately high humidity and altitude (1,400 meters / 4,600 feet) may slow you up for the first day or two. Pokhara is lower than Kathmandu (800 meters/2600 ft.), and a little warmer and much wetter than Kathmandu. Lightweight, modest, cotton clothing is recommended.

Weather in Mustang ‑ During the trek, the weather is likely to be warm, sunny, and dry with occasional light rain. We spend several nights at around 3,800 meters, where it can be quite cold at night (low as 0º C). There are a few trees and you’ll need a hat and sunscreen because you’ll be in the sun most of the day. There are fierce (anabatic) winds up the Kali Gandaki valley each day after about 11 am.

Our multi-day adventure trek involves going to 5000m elevation. During the trip, you will be spending at least one night above 4000 meters and/or trekking to 5000 meters or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but we must follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully.

Approximately $250-300 (or Euros, Pounds etc) changed into local currency, should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses including porter and trek crew tips, drinks, snacks etc. It is not necessary to obtain local currency before departure. US Dollars, Pound Sterling, and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Nepal.

We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash, or else it is possible to withdraw money from ATMs in Kathmandu using your debit or credit card.

Tipping is the accepted way of saying thank you for good service to the support staff at the end of the trek. As a guideline, we recommend that each group member contribute around $150 to these tips.

At the end of their trek, many people also like to donate various items of equipment to the porters and trek staff who work so hard to make the trip a success. Boots, gloves, hats, scarves, and even socks are always warmly received by the porters, whilst technical clothing and equipment such as head torches and trekking poles are highly prized by the Sherpa team. Your Trek Guide will make arrangements for a fair distribution (possibly by raffle) amongst the trek crew.

We strongly recommend you have a valid Travel + Medical insurance policy to cover the cost of medical treatment, and emergency helicopter evacuation and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.

Your main item of luggage should be a sturdy kit bag, duffle bag or similar which will be carried during the trek by porters and should weigh no more than 15kg. You should also take on your holiday a daypack of approximately 40 liters capacity.

For all STOL (Short Take-Off & Landing) flights in Nepal, the normal allowance for holding baggage AND hand baggage combined is 10+5kg. Please be aware that you will have to pay any charges for excess personal baggage above this allowance at check-in, and that excess baggage may have to be flown separately.

It is possible to leave items not required on the trek at the hotel in Kathmandu. For your international flights, please check the baggage allowance with your airline.

Tours location

Gear List

Particulars
QTY
Check Box
Footwear:
 
 
Walking boots. A pair of water-repellent boots with ankle support.
1
 
Wool socks.
1
 
Trekking Socks
4
 
Sandals:
1
 
Trainers/sneakers. It can be used in the lodge in the afternoons/ evenings.
1
 
 
 
 
Clothing:
 
 
Waterproof jacket and trousers (goretex or similar).
1
 
Trekking trousers.
2
 
Long sleeve shirts (not cotton).
2
 
Micro fleece.
2
 
Mid to heavyweight fleece.
1
 
Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
1
 
Thermals or base layer for top & bottom (merino wool or synthetic).
2/3
 
Fleece pants.
1
 
Medium-weight down jacket.
1
 
 
 
 
Handwear:
 
 
Fleece gloves.
1
 
Warms mittens and/or gloves.
1
 
 
 
 
Headwear:
 
 
Wool or fleece hat.
1
 
Sun hat.
1
 
Bandana or scarf.
1
 
 
 
 
Sleeping
 
 
Sleeping Bag (-20°C, Goose Down)
1
 
Sleeping Pad:(Thermo Rest Caramat)
1
 
 
 
 
Personal
 
 
Sun-glasses: Category 2-4 and extra pair for backup
1
 
Duffel Bag – 80L
1
 
Trekking Backpack: (35L - 45L)
1
 
Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
1
 
Travel clothes. Casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu. – Own choice
2/3
 
Headlamp: (Min. 300 Lumen) With 4 set Lithium Batteries 
1
 
Sunscreen: SPF 50
1
 
Lipbam: SPF 30
1
 
Cold sore Lip Care
1
 
Nalgene water bottles (500ml) /1L
2
 
Insect Repellent
1
 
Pee bottle: (1000ml Wide Mouth) - OPTIONAL
1
 
Towel: Quick dry (small face towel and bathing large size) 
1
 
First aid kit: Include athletic tape, band-aids, bandages, blister tapes, personal medications etc.
1
 
Dry Bag/Compression Bag stuff sack (L,XL): For reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc.
2
 
Hand warmers & toe warmers:
1
 
Toiletry Kit (toothbrush, paste, toilet paper etc )
(carry couple of Toilet Paper rolls / wet wipes)
1
 
Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Acqua or Acqa Mira).
 
 
Favorite snack food.
 
 
Recommended Brands:
 
 
UIAA/CE Tested Brands (Black Diamond. Petzl, Mammut, La Sportiva, Millet)
It is not necessary but advised to bring Energy supplements like energy gel, bars, Multi-Vitamins as per your preference.