Mustang Region

Highlights :
                Experience the ancient culture of the Mustang, see desolate                     but spectacular landscapes interspersed with green fields and                   villages.
                Enjoy the sights and unique culture of Lo Manthang.

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Itinerary of Mustang Trek In Detail

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu Height: 1300m
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.

Day 02 : Kathmandu Height : 1300m
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu. O/N at hotel.

Day 03 : Kathmandu - Pokhara Height: 960m
Drive or fly over night at hotel.

Day 04 : Pokhara – Jomsom - Kagbeni Height: 2900m
Fly over the World’s deepest gorge between Annapurna I (8091m) and Ddhaulagiri (8167m) mountains, which falls 6000m. After arrangement trek to Kagbeni alongside of Kaligandaki river. Passing Aklebhatti and arrive ancient Medival town Kagbeni.

Day 05 : Kagbeni – Chele Height: 3030m

Day 06 : Chele - Geling Height: 3510m

Day 07 : Geling-Tsacharag Height: 3650m

Day 08 : Tsacharang - Lo Manthang Height: 3760m
After 4 hours walk arrive at Lo-Manthang. Lo Manthang’s culture is deep rooted in the religious sentiments of its people. The township abound with many chhortens, mani – walls and monasteries. Prayers flags flutter above all the houses – conveying mantras to all corners of the world. The Lobas are exclusively Buddhists and conform to the Sakya – pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Bon prevailed before Buddhism, which was later replaced by Ningma Pa Sect (Dhakarkayu subsect) and subsequently by Sakya Pa Sect of Buddhism.

Of the three Gompas in Lo – Manthang, the Jhampa Gompa is the oldest. It was built in 1387 AD during the reign of the famous King Anguin Sangbo and is believed to be a replica of Ghangtse Jhampa Gompa of Tibet, which still exists in Ghangtse, near Khasa.

The three storied Jhampa Gompa, is an exemplary piece of art. It amply exhibits Lo- Manthang’s great architectural depth of the past. The uniqueness of this Gompa lies in gold painted tantric mandals entirely covering the interiors of the wall of the first and second floors. The main prayer hall is painted with double register of Mandalas. The sheer size of the Gompa itself is an attraction. One will be surprised to know that the walls of the Gompa are 5 feet and 4 inches thick! The Gompa is 55 feet high, 150 feet long and 80 feet wide.

Thupchen is the second oldest Gompa of the town. It was built in the early 15th century by Tashi gon, the third Raja of Mustang. Despite being smaller than Jhamba, Thupchen is an equally rich archetype of Tibetan art. The main hall ‘ Dukhan’ has beautiful ceiling and wall peintings painted of natural color and gold and silver paints. The wall paintings bear various images of Buddha and other deities in different mudras. The wooden beams in Dukhang carry Buddhist mantra engraved in it and the ceiling has beautifully placed rafters. In its heyday, Thupchen was the major center of religious activity in Lo- Manthang.

Resided by the Khempo, Chhoede Gompa presently is the main Gompa of Lo and also the center of religious activity. It was built by a King named A-ham Tshewang Phuntsok Tskgyen Norbu in 17 57. the present houses beautiful Thangka and images, including the sacred Thangka of Mahakala and Dorje Sonnu. Mahakala is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshwara and Dorje Sonnu is the main deity of the Tenchi festival.
Tenchi is the most popular festival of Lo Tsho Dhun, and is celebrated over three days to mark the killing of a demon by Dorje Sonnu is the main deity of the Tenchi festival.

Tenchi is the most popular festival of Lo Tsho Dhun, and is celebrated over three days to mark the killings of a demon by Dorje Sonnu, the demon’s son. Tenchi is a derivative of the Tibetan word "tempa Chirim", meaning a prayer for world peace. The festival is celebrated on the fifth month of the Tibetan calender, which usually come to place in May. Two huge Thangkas are displayed during the occasion. Numerous other festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Some important ones are Mhane Dance, Sakaluka, Duk chu, Chug Emma, Phakne, Lhosar and so forth.

A Monastic School- tse Chhen Shedrubling Tukling mon Gon Lobdra- is attached to the Chhoede Gompa. This is the only Sakya- pa monastic school of Upper Mustang where young monks are taught on the teachings of Buddha. There are about 90 monks currently studying in this center.
The people of Lo have for long relied on traditional herbal medicines to cure ailments and the faith still holds true. With some donor support, and Amchi school now runs in lo under the management of the local Almchi family.

Day 09 : Lo- Manthang- Eastern valley Height: 3760m
Chhoser is famous for its cave culture. In the past, a whole village lived in one cave and the Jhong cave, which is 5 storied and has more than 40 rooms, is a standing proof. The people of Achenbuk are proud of their cave houses and the Nyphu Gomp, which is half inside the cave, is still existent. Walking along the major trading route with Tibet, Chhoser can be reached in about 3 hours from Lo.

Day 10 : Lo-Manthang-Weastern valley Height: 3760m
In Thinker village of Chhunup you will find the Summer Palace of the Raja. Namgyal Gompa and Ketcher Dzong are other places to visit I Chhunup. The Ketcher Dzong is the first palace built by Ame Pal, the first Raja of Mustang, in the early 14th century.

Day 11 : Lo-Manthang - Ghami via Gekar Height: 3520m

Day 12 : Ghami - Samar Height: 3700m

Day 13 : Samar-Kagbeni Height: 2900m

Day 14 : Kagbeni-Jomsom Height: 2750m

Day 15 : Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Height: 960 mtr-1300m
After break fast fly to Pokhara and same day fly back to Kathmandu or combine with other trip from Pokhara Like Jungle safari, Rafting or pilgrim tour to Lumbini on request.

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