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 Mustang - the forbidden kingdom of Lo The wind dies slowly after dusk, and the fiery stars that shine on countries as yet unshrouded by the filth of man appear in the blue-black firmament above, and I go to sleep in the rushing of the water. Peter Matthiessen's Mustang Diary Classic Mustang 17 Days: 12 days Trekking from only $1,799 per person fully inclusive Trek-only from $1,499 Full-Service tented trekking from $2,249 The last independent Himalayan kingdom to yield to the modern world, Mustang still retains its king and a degree of automony from Nepal. With vistas more like the canyonlands of America's Southwest, this is a completely different face of Nepal. Mustang is on the Tibetan Plateau, north of the Himalayas; in a different time as well as place. Two flights, one to Pokhara and another, crack-of-dawn departure to Jomsom bring you high into the mountains. The great Kali Gandaki river flows south from the Tibetan Plateau, across the himalayas, and south into Nepal and ultimately the Ganges. The river was here before the mountains - it's fierce monsoon-fed flows cut the mountains as they rose. The river valley is our highway into Mustang. This is still a restricted area - permits are expensive and difficult, and a government liason officer accompanies every group. In return, you enter a pristine land, where sign of humans are rare and nature is supreme. Trip Highlights Include... Painted Monasteries, hermit caves, and spirit catchers Lo Monthang, the fortress monastery city, home of the king Serene Buddhas of gold and walls of hand-engraved prayers Full himalayan tented camp and crew - dining tent, bath and toilet tents, full kitchen and cooks; Sherpa crew to do all the camp chores. Great food! Maybe a Yeti? All transportation, permits, fees & taxes. Unforgettable Memories  Itinerary
17 Days: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Mustang trek 4 days Kathmandu, 1 day Pokhara, 12 day trek A Day on Trek... Rap, rap, rap comes the knock on your tent pole, and the flap is thrust aside. "Bed tea - Good Morning," says the smiling Sherpa as he sets down your steaming cup. A few minutes later a basin of hot water comes: Wash up in the bath tent. A hearty breakfast of many choices later, you're off to walk for about three hours through forests and farming villages. A hot meal and a break of an hour or more await you at your lunch stop, chosen for pleasant surroundings. Trek in the afternoon for two or three hours to your camp. Explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the dining tent, complete with table, chairs, and excellent food. In the evening read or chat among yourselves or with your crew. You can probably get them to sing and show you their traditional dances. "Penny ante" card games are popular in Nepal, and the crew would love to teach you their 3 card poker-like game, among others. Finally, retire to your large two-person tent and foam mattress for a well deserved night's rest. |
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