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Created: Oksana Сhekulaeva
Last update: 03 Jul 2018
Travel to the Upper Mustang - Kingdom of Luo
| Activity type: | Hiking |
| Activity level: | Moderate |
| Availability: |
27 Oct 2020 - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Duration: | 15 Day(s) / Tour with fixed start dates |
| Price: | from $2050 |
Full description
Friends! This autumn, the White Peaks team will travel to the very centre of Lesser Tibet in Nepal, in the closed kingdom of Lo.
Alexey Zavodsky, an experienced guide of the Himalayas, will lead the group.
The Kingdom of Luo (Upper Mustang) is a closed area in the Nepalese Himalayas. The kingdom is located in the southern part of the Tibetan highlands and is part of the so-called Lesser Tibet, not occupied by the Chinese, where the customs and religious traditions of the Tibetans were not attacked nor persecuted.
Until some time ago, foreign tourists were not allowed to visit the Upper Mustang, but, recently, it became possible with a special expensive permission only as part of a guided by a local guide group. Local people lead a very isolated and authentic lifestyle and fully preserve the way and customs of their ancestors. The oldest Buddhist monasteries, cave towns, as well as fragments of the Buddhist religion of Tibet were preserved. This place is extremely interesting, both for its ethnographic component, for the traditions of the local population, and for its Martian landscapes, typical Tibetan landscapes, requiring the lens of our cameras. Yes, photography is a must during of all our Himalayan experiences. And this time there will be no exception! Take your cameras and, with Alexei's recommendations, you will take unique photographs. If you are not particularly interested in photography, it's not big deal; you will still take home great impressions and emotions.
Price includes
- All Permits for the Upper Mustang and the Annapurna Region
- Domestic flights Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara
- Jeeps in Lo Montang - Jomsom
- Bus Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu
- All transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara by taxi
- Transfer to the hotel from the airport and back
- Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and all the villages on the trek (absolutely everywhere)
- Local guide services
- Porters (who will carry our things, so that we enjoy the scenery and take pictures).
- Tickets for sightseeing, if necessary
- Photography editing master class
Not included in price
- International flight to Kathmandu and back
- Visa to Nepal (issued at the airport on arrival 40$ for 30 days)
- Meals ($ 20-30 per day)
- Medical insurance (optional)
- Personal expenses, souvenirs
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Location
Nepal, Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Bagmati
Day 1
Arrival of the group in Kathmandu. Accommodation in a hotel in Buddhist district of Bouddanath near one of the biggest Buddhist stupas in the world. Visit to the largest Buddhist monasteries; walk around the area.
Day 2
Arrival of those who did not arrive the day before. Visit to the tourist centre of Kathmandu - Tamel, walk around the city, purchase of required things for trekking, if necessary. Visiting the temple complex Pashupatinath, the main Hindu shrine of the city, a place of sacred cremation on Bagmati River.
Day 3
Bus transfer to Pokhara. Walk along the shore of Lake Feva. Boating (optional). The town of Pokhara is located on the shore of Lake Feva with a view to the Annapurna Massif, on the main promenade there are cosy cafes with local and European cuisine. The mild climate, magnificent view and lack of Kathmandin bustle make it a great place to begin trekking. It is also one of the main Himalayan paragliding spots, with the desire and courage; experienced instructors will take you over the lake with views on the white summits of Annapurna.
Day 4
National flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Passage from Jomsom to Kakbeni. Beginning of trekking. Overnighting in Kabbeni; tour of the village; taking pictures on the streets of the village, landscape photography. The village of Kakbeni is a real Buddhist village and is the gateway to the Upper Mustang, as well as stupas and sculptures of the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet - Bon.
Day 5
Passage from Kabeni (2800 m.) to Chusang (2,980 m.). By following the ancient trans-Himalayan salt path.
Day 6
Chusang to Samara (3620 m.).
Day 7
The passage from Samara to Gilling (3570 m.). The most difficult passage as we will gain altitude, cross small passes and descend again.
Day 8
Passage from Gilling to Tsarang (3560 m.). On this day we will climb the Nui La Pass (3,780 m), then descend to the valley of the river and climb to another pass (3600 m) and then descend to the village of Tsarang, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Luo. In the village there is a five-story white fortress and the Red Gompa.
Day 9
Tsarang to Lo Mantang (3810 m.) On this day, we will climb the pass of 3850 m.from which we will see the capital of the kingdom of Mustang, Lo Mantang, for the first time. We will stay in Lo Mantang also the next day.
Day 10
In Lo Mantang we visti the village, the ancient monasteries of the kingdom and can also visit the museum of Tibetan medicine. Walking around the neighbourhood; we can do some trekking to an ancient cave settlement. Closer to the sunset, those willing to join me can climb to one of the hills above Lo Mantang to the ruins of an ancient Buddhist temple and take a few landscape pictures of the village.
Day 11
Moving on local transport from Lo Mantang to Jomsom.
Day 12
Departure from Jomsom to Pokhara. Free time. Break and Relax time.
Day 13
Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Shopping time.
Day 14
Shopping. Departure of the participants back home :)
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Last update: Oksana Сhekulaeva
(12 Nov 2020)