Nepalese(Gopal) Beginning of 10 th Century always Independent Country. Upper Mustang trek Lower Lo was called (Serib) until 13 th century AD and The area above Kagbeni to Choser was called “Lho Tsho dun” (Upper Mustang). The first king of Lo-manthang was Amadpal, who was born in 1387 Ad. … When Jumla was annexed to Nepal in 1789 AD, Mustang became an integral part of the country along with it.The Kingdom of Lo or “fertile plain” Upper Mustang trek brings you into the hidden world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo. Lo used to be a part of the Tibetan empire. The Kingdom of Lo situated along the north central border of Himalayas in the upper reaches of the Mustang District is by far Nepal’s most restricted trekking area. It was only opened to foreigners in 1992 and has been strictly regulated ever since. However, only limited tourists per year are allowed to visit this enchanting kingdom and are on first come first serve basis. The Kingdom of Mustang is an independent kingdom within Nepal and its King has allegiance to the King of Nepal. This area has long been inhabited by Tibetan Buddhists who call Themselves Lobas Peoplefrom Lo, and they practice a very sophisticated culture and economy. They speak various dialects of Tibetan. The climate and geography of Upper Mustang Trek are nearly identical to those of Western Tibet and as such, they are dramatically different from the temperate and tropical areas on the south side of the Himalayas. The dry, wind swept ecology of this Trans-Himalayan region is extremely fragile. Fuelwood is virtually non-existent, water is scarce, the agricultural land yields insufficient food grains the marginal grasslands support only limited numbers oflivestockand wildlife. However trekking in this area is truly one of the rarest and most rewarding experiences in all Nepal
Note: Trek to Upper Mustang is an extraordinary privilege. In this trek you will experience a way of life of true mountain people, who for many centuries, had very little contact with the other parts of Nepal and preserved their wealthy cultural heritages. Until this time they had a king who was officially recognized by the Government of Nepal. In many ways, a trek to Upper Mustang is similar to trekking in Tibet, as geologically it is a part of the Tibetan plateau. The Mustang district was a separate kingdom within the boundary of Nepal until 1950. The last king, the Raja of Mustang, still has his home in the ancient capital which is known as Lho Manthang. Sadly, the last king of Mustang died on 16 December,2016 at the age of 86. Now Mustang is a district under the Government of Nepal without its former king.
Française: Le Royaume du Mustang Au nord du Népal et à 90km de l’Annapurna, cette enclave de culture bouddhiste tibétaine a longtemps été fermée aux visiteurs . Népalais toujours pays indépendant 10 ème siècle Haute Mustang Lower Lo s’appelait Serib jusqu’au 13 ème siècle la région située entre (Kagbeni et Choser) était appelée (Lo Tsho) Upper Mustang . Le premier Roi de Lo Manthang (Amadpal) né en 1387AD. Quand Jumla annexée au Népal en 1789 AD Mustang devint partie intégrante du Népal. Le Royaume de Lo toujours en vivant. Lo Mun Tang signifiant « plaine fertile » ou Le Royaume de Lo est situé le long de la frontière centre-nord des Himalayas dans le cours supérieur du district du Mustang. C’est une des zones de trek les plus restreintes par le gouvernement népalais. Le pays a été ouvert aux étrangers uniquement depuis 1992 et le trekking y a été strictement réglementé. Le trek de la haute route du Mustang est un trek des plus authentiques pour les amoureux de l’Himalaya. Il est situé derrière une barrière montagneuse, longtemps inaccessible aux étrangers. Le royaume de Lo, plus connu sous le nom de Mustang.
The Mustang permit ($ 500 US)10 days Highlights of this trip • Departures almost all year • A possible trip without walking Jeep Tour • 8 days entirely at Mustang • Tibetan villages and monasteries
Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport transportation to the Hotel.
Day 02: Day to visit Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Bodnath, Swayambhunath
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara by Bus, Overnight at Pokhara Hotel
Day 04: Pokhara – Jomom and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m.The aircraft 40 mi)
Day 05: Kagbeni – Chele: (3,000m, 6h)
Day 06: Chele – Geling (3 500m, 6 hrs)
Day 07: Geling – Tsarang (3,500m, 6h)
Day 08: Tsarang – Lo Manthang (3,700m, 6h)
Day 09: Visit Around Lo Manthang.I(n the morning trip to Namgyal Gompa. It is a very important monastery for locals. Tingkhar, a village on the last edge of Nepal can be a perfect escape from Lo. You can also use the pony visit God House and other major Gompa. King’s palace shouldn’t be missed
Day 10: Lo Manthang – Yara 5h(If you want to visit Luri Gumpa)
Day 11: Visit around Luri Gompa returns Yara (3600m, 6 hrs)
Day 12: Yara – Tange (3,050m, 6 hrs)
Day 13: Tange – Chhuksang (3,000m, 9/10 h)
Day 14: Chhuksang – Muktinath (3,800m, 7h)
Day 15: Muktinath – Jomsom (2,700m, 5h)
Day 16: Flight from Jomosom – Pokhara (8000m, 40 min)
Day 17: By Tourist Bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu (1 310m, 7 h)
Day 18: Transfer to the international Airport return your trip to your home
