Upper Mustang Trek

Fly to Jomsom. You follow the trail above Kali Gandaki -river towards north to the villages of
Chhusang and Chaile. This section has easy trail. After Chaile make steep ascend to a small
settlement at Samar. Continue to walk the gradual up and down trail to Syangboche (3800m). Next
day descend to Ghilling (3510m). The trail from Ghilling gradually ascends up to a pass Nyi La
(3960m) and descends to Tsarang. The trail continues to Lo Manthang. There are three major
groups of villages with historic gompas and caves around Mustang. The fresco painting of thousand
Buddhas, hanging thankas (painting), antique ceiling and, library and other sacred objects are
landmark of its rich history. The cave of Rongbyung Chorten hidden deep in the valley has carving of
many deities on the stonewall.

About Teeji Festival - festival of a life time

This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddhas incarnation -Dorjee Sonnu- over a demon
called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature which ate human flesh and caused storms and droughts. The
Teeji festival usually takes place in May and June and lasts for 3 days. Dances are performed by the
lamas of Lo Manthang choedhe monastery during the celebration. About 65 monks from Lo
Manthang, Namgyal and Chhoser live in the monastery. The first day marks the harassment of Man
Tam Ru in a dance called Tsa Chham, on the second day a dance called Nga Chham takes place
commemorating the birth of Dorjee Sonnu as the demons son. The attempt to return the demon to
lord Buddhas realm takes place on the third and final day. The lamas chant prayers while performing
almost 50 separate religious dances to chase demons from Lo Manthang. They are followed by
masked demons who flail wooden swords at the frightened spectators.On the final day, in a nearby
field, courtiers fire ancient muskets as a high lama shoots an arrow at a red demon effigy laid on a
ragged tiger skin. He tosses five more demons into the sand to signify the exorcising of the city.
Fireworks are also let off to celebrate the occasion.

Highlight: A unique insight into 'Old Tibet', Medieval, colorful Mustang villages. You will see Tibetan
nomads, cave gompas with exquisite murals, fortresses, palaces & cave hermitages, Tibetan
Buddhist monasteries, incredible sculpted valleys, wild rock formations, classic scenery of the high
Tibetan plateau along the Kali Gandaki gorge & fossil collecting in this less-trekked route.

 Itinerary

 Cost Details

 Trip Dates

 Photo Gallery

Day 01 - May 24: Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, in Hotel

Day 02 - May 25: In Kathmandu, sortout equipment, last minute shopping - Hotel
Day 03 - May 26: Deluxe bus to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara - Hotel
Day 04 - May 27: Trek to Kagbeni (2900m)- Lodge/Tea House accommodation
From Pokhara fly to Jomsom in the morning. The flight duration is 25 minutes. The plane takes you
through the Kaligandaki valley with Dhaulagiri in the left and Annapurna on the right hand side.
Jomsom has a STOL airstrip. Small 16 seater plane can only land at the airport. You start your
journey from Jomsom following Kaligandaki-river to the north. The trail skirts right-bank of the river.
You stop for lunch at Eklebhatti and continue the walk to Kagbeni. It is major junction for several
villages around this area.
Day 05 - May 28: Chaile (3150m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Continue to follow the Kaligandaki river towards north to Chusang. It is a large village on the east
bank of the river; on the west bank little further north is Chaile. Except for crossing the river in
monsoon the trail to Chaile is easy.

Day 06 - May 29: Syangmochen (3800m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation

From Chaile climb the steep path carved out of the mountain. On the ridge is a small village known
as Sammar. Stop for rest, and walk on thee main trail that continually ascends to a ridge (3800),
then descend to make another climb to a pass. Make a short descend to Syangboche. It is stopping
place for traders and travelers. There is an alternative path that leads to a cave nestled deep in the
valley where there are carvings of Many deities. The name of cave is Rongbyung Chorten. These
cave is used by the Lamas (Buddhist priest) for meditation and prayer. From cave the walk to
Syangbmochen is steep.

Day 07 - May 30: Tsarang (3500m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Next day descend to Ghilling. The trail becomes broader as you approach Ghilling. Ghilling village is
about an hour walk from the main trail marked by a big chorten (Stupa). The wide path now becomes
wider as you approach Nyi La-pass (3950m) and descend to Ghami (3440m). The pass is the
highest elevation on this trek. At Ghami there are health and agriculture office of the government and
a police check -post. Cross the bridge over a small river and continue the journey through a
spectacular long stretch of Mani Stone, about 244 meter long. The trail gradually climbs to a ridge
and descends to a relatively large and prosperous village. The marooned color structure of the
monastery is visible as you reach Tsarang. Visit the monastery at Tsarang. There are several thanka
painting hanging on the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Fresco painting of Thousand-Buddha
and large collection of Buddha and large collection of Buddhist text staked in the corner.

Day 08 - May 31: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3730m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Make a short descend to a small river that flows below Tsarang, and climb the short and steep trail
that becomes leveled and brad as you approached Lo Manthang in the scorching heat. It is about 4
hours walk to the final destination. En- route stop to see caves high above the steep wall.

You will see the unmistaken land mark- a red fort of Lo Manthang and , a big and distinct red
structure of Namgyal monastery located in north-west direction as you climb up the ridge top in the
final lap to the once forbidden city.

Day 09 – June 01: In Lo-Manthang

Inside the frotress there are 3 monasteries. One of thm has image of a huge sitting-Buddha in
meditation and the other has several statues of various deities including Buddha. Old and beautifully
painted thanka paintings are hanging from the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Inside walls are
painted with stories of Buddha and other epics and beliefs. The gompas appears old and in original
shape. The Lamas uses the third monastery located in the center. This is Thugchen-gompa. The
monks uses this monastery for prayer and other functions. People in Lo Manthang believe that this
monastery came into existence because of tantric power of an various Gods of Hindu mythology with
different name but similar connotation. Inside the monastery, in addition to living quarters of the
monks, there is a separate chamber that store masks and costumes. These costumes are worn at
Lama-dance festival that take place every June. This festival continues for 3 days. King of Mustang
attends this festival in his ceremonial dress. The story of Lama Dance is based on tantric legend.

For return journey retrace the trail back to Jomsom. Though there is an alternative trail on the east
Side of the plateau and we can organize upon your request. You can discuss with your guide about
this during tour time in Lo-manthang or let us know when you are here in Kathmandu.

Day 10 – June 02: In Lomanthang

In Lomanthang - visit sorrounding villages like Namgyal, Chosar or Chornup or grace last day of the
festival.

Day 11 – June 03: Trek to Dhakmar (3820m) - Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Trek leisurely to Dhakmar.

Day 12 – June 04: Retrace trail to Samar - Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Trek leisurely to Samar.

Day 13 – June 05: Retrace trail to Chosang - Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Trek leisurely to Chosang.

Day 14 – June 06: Retrace trail to Jomsom - Lodge/Tea House accommodation

Trek leisurely to Jomsom. This day you can visit to Thini and Musium at Jomsom or visit to nearby
village Marpha.

Day 15 – June 07: Fly to Pokhara and to Kathmandu - Hotel

Day 16 – June 08: In Kathmandu, free day - Hotel
Day 17 – June 09: Transfer to airpot, depart Kathmandu
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