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Duration: 16 Days
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Make your way to the Kingdom of Mustang, a hidden Buddhist settlement. Learn about the Lo dynasty's long reign over Upper Mustang at the cultural and historical city of the dune. Trekkers were much more worried about the historical mythology and valley of the mystery when much more money was made for themselves in a concealed environment like a desert.
The trans-Himalayan region bordering Tibet is distinguished by an arid landscape with tall cliffs, peculiar rock formations, and Duned colors; the locals have a Tibetan feel. provides a chance to explore a variety of caves, rock artwork, lamaseries, and gumbas and learn about the local culture while taking in expansive views of the Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri mountains. Diversification is promised through Upper Mustang Trek.
Another excellent opportunity to learn more about the ancient Buddhist empire that resembled Tibet is to travel to the Upper Mustang. Beautiful monasteries, old tunnels, breathtaking mountain views, the Amchi Museum, colorful walls, and prayer flags are some of the other features of the Upper Mustang journey.
Without a sure, no other trekking site in Nepal can compare to Upper Mustang's unique brand of beauty and glamor. For those interested in mystery and creating myths about the magical realm, it is a priceless jewel.
The trail visits Kagbeni: Gateway to Upper Mustang and then continues to Lo-Manthang, the former capital of the Kingdom of Lo, as it passes through a desolate terrain under the shadow of the Dhaulagiri glacier.
Upper Mustang, popularly known as the Last Forbidden Kingdom, was not accessible to trekkers until the 1990s. In the Mustang region, you may take in breathtaking vistas of the mountains, lush meadows, stunning canyons, little towns, and other attractions. People continue to live their conventional lives in the absence of the effect of modern lifestyles. Because of the region's and its residents' distinctive past and way of life, you will certainly fall in love with the place.
However, this once-"hidden kingdom" is now changing. The growth of modern Chinese truck trade routes over historic salt trade routes is altering the core notion of a "trek." Roads drive right over former walking trails, paying little attention to the environment. Because of the protracted and delayed construction, trekkers must put up with discomfort for at least some of their routes to Lo Manthang.
Located off the upper corner of the Annapurna Circuit, this Dry River valley extends north to south. With its capital in Lo Manthang (where your adventure will circle back), the Upper Mustang Trekking destination uses both social and geological factors to build its territory. Being one of Nepal's limited regions and located in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, it is renowned for its exceptional desert landscape, which is surrounded by cliffs.
Upper Mustang is accessible throughout the year and offers an incredible trip during rainstorms because it is located in the shadow of the Himalayas. The main idea is that during the winter when it is colder and snowier outside, most people relocate to urban areas. Upper Mustang is often best visited from early March to mid-November.
Growing crops and living a normal life could be challenging because the terrain resembles a desert, right? But since humanity has started to thrive once more, the cultivations in Mustang have been cleverly cultivated. For sufficient output for the people of Mustang, the designated sites close to water sources flowing from the Mount Annapurna ranges are farmed.
The Upper Mustang Trek provides a rare opportunity to observe and comprehend alpine culture in its natural state. In order to preserve the area's distinctive culture, unspoiled natural resources, and historical components of the centuries-old monastery, geographic and diplomatic isolation from the rest of the world has been crucial.
The medieval relics, the colorful prayer flags, and the riders on horses provide a stark contrast to contemporary society. You can get in touch with a few of the oldest Alpine tribe families in Mustang. Additionally, you will share their myths and stories.
The long-lasting relationship that people have had with mountains will astound you. Then the royal palace, magnificent historic monasteries, Amchi Museum, and Upper Mustang School tell a brand-new story.
The Classic Route primarily stays on the road, with a few off-road detours. The Western Route, which takes one to two days, primarily consists of an off-road section between Ghami and Lo Manthang via Dhakmar and Ghar Gompa. The Eastern Route, a 3-day (almost entirely) off-road route that connects Lo Manthang and Chhusang through Yara and Tangge, is best attempted on the way back. From Chhusang, one can climb on a trail over the Gyu La to Muktinath rather than take the road to Kagbeni. We believe that the Eastern Route is both the most beautiful and challenging part of the entire trek.
Additionally, it provides up-close views of magnificent mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and the Nilgiri Himal. The fabled village walks, the mysterious caverns, the carvings, and the ancient monasteries will leave you breathless.
Travellers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities.
Narayan Baniya (nature pathfinder) and Sumir Gyawali (yoga teacher) guide me in this adventure. Actually they manage perfectly my short time and all the noisy burocratic thinks like documents or Covid control. They makes me feel safely and had care of me since the moment I reserved .. now I’m at home and still feel the power of their experience, friendship and good nature. They makes me “enter” in the Nepali lifestyle, from metropolitan Kathmandu until the top of the mountain were the vibes are soo deep. Their good vibes are compatible with all, Sumir had a clinical yogi eye and Narayan the calm you need to arrive over the clouds.. it was like a day dreaming and I never forget this experience out of time. Thank you Antonio
A great & well organised experience. I highly recommend Himalayan recreation to anyone planning to trek to the Annapurna Basecamp. Everything from start to finish was all taken care of, taking away all of the stress of organisation so that I could focus on enjoying the trek. Ashok was very responsive on whatsapp at all times and was able to adapt the tour when circumstances changed. For example, when my flight to Pokhara was cancelled, Ashok arranged for a friendly driver to take me all the way there by private car instead (I did have to wait 1.5 hours for the driver, but traffic in Kathmandu is difficult). My guide Santosh and porter Bal were very friendly and accommodating and were good company during the trek. They have the English skills required to answer the majority of questions, particularly relating to the trek. Overall, a very good experience. The trek itself is very beautiful. It has everything, including rural villages with rice terraces, bamboo forests, and epic mountains. The accommodation is basic but everything you need for a trek (much better than camping). The weather forecast is inaccurate - I enjoyed decent weather despite the forecast being constant rain/thunder. I found the difficulty to be much easier than others state, and could have completed the trek in 5-6 days. Almost anyone with a decent level of fitness would be able to complete this trek (adjusting the duration to accommodate).
The Annupurna Poon Hill Trip is a lovely trek through the lower elevations of the Annupurna range of the Himalayas. Starting from Pokhara, a 90 minute drive in a taxi drops us off at the beginning of the trek and then goes up from there. My guide, Raj, was absolutely awesome and provided a lot of great information about the area during our trek over the several days that this trek takes place. The second day of the climb takes us to the small town of Ghorepani, and then an early climb the next morning to Poon Hill. I went on this trip in the 2nd year of the virus. According to my guide, the number of travelers was still way down from pre-pandemic years. So, in one way, it is a great time to travel since you will have most of the trails to yourself. The tea houses are also pretty empty. The negative side to this is that there are limited menu items and several places didn't have WiFi. There are a few recommendations I would make about this trip. The first is the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. I took the bus and regretted it about halfway there. While the distance is only 200 km, it took about 8 hours on the bus. If I were to do this again, I would have opted for a 30 minute flight. It costs more, but is so worth it. Second, make sure you bring toilet paper with you on the trek. The tea houses I stayed in during my trek didn't have any. So, bringing a roll of your own is a huge help. And speaking of bathrooms, most of the toilets along the route are not the western style sit-down toilets. Rather they are the hole in the grounds. So, make sure to use the bathroom before leaving the tea house since the next western-style toilet isn't until the next guest house, which could be a half day hike away. Finally, if you have time after the trek, spend an extra day in Pokhara. It is much more interesting than Kathmandu. Otherwise, the trek was wonderful and the folks at Himalayan Recreation did a great job in staying in touch, picking me up at the airport when I arrived in Nepal, and provided excellent service all the way through.
This trip was the first we took with those guys. It was very nice, guide was interesting and gave us a lot information about Bhaktapur and Nepal itself. After they arranged few more trips for us. First was Chitwan national park and jeep safari. After Pokhara and paragliding. And then return to Kathmandu. It was very helpful to have someone local there who can arrange flights, pick ups, all the activities and return wherever needed. We didn't have more time, but all the time we had, they managed to organize for us, without stressing or worrying. I truly recommend them, because they are very responsible and helpful for any situation. I firstly met them in Kathmandu for our first trip and they helped us with all the others.