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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