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Mustang - The Forbidden Kingdom
FOLLOW AN ANCIENT TRADING ROUTE TOWARDS THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
TREK THROUGH THE KALI GANDAKI VALLEY, THE DEEPEST GORGE IN THE WORLD
TRADITIONAL TIBETAN CULTURE & THE WALLED CITY OF LO MANTHANG
SPRING DEPARTURE VISITS THE ANNUAL TIJI FESTIVAL
Taking a spectacular flight to Jomsom in the upper Kali Gandaki Valley, passing between the great mountain massifs of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri we trek into Mustang a remote, semi-independent Tibetan Kingdom only opened to westerners in 1992. To reach the walled capital, Lo Manthang, we head north following an ancient trade route, crossing windswept passes and through villages little changed by the twentieth century.
The landscape of Upper Mustang is indescribably beautiful, eroded cliffs, red-walled monasteries and snow-capped peaks, bathed in hues of orange and red rocks. This stunning area is inhabited by the magnificent snow leopard, the endangered Bharal (blue sheep) and the mythical Yeti (abominable snowman). We have timed our spring departure to coincide with the annual Tiji festival, one of the most impressive festivals still held in the Himalaya.
"Mustang is one of the few places in the Himalayan region that has been able to retain its traditional Tibetan culture unmolested… authentic Tibetan culture now survives only in exile and a few places like Mustang, which have had long historical and cultural ties with Tibet." - His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Trip Details
4 nights hotels, 13 nights camping, 13 days MODERATE trekking. Maximum altitude 4200 metres. Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara & all meals elsewhere included.
Group Size :Minimum 4, maximum 12
Dates & PricesTo book please click on the relevant tour reference from the tours below
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Starts uk
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Availability
Price
MU101
Wed
9
Jun
10
Mon
28
Jun
10
Closed
£1945*
*Price excludes international flights. International flights from £650, flight costs vary depending on airline & availability at the time of booking. Please contact the Classic Journeys office with your planned date of travel and we will advise on flight availability and costs.
Outline Itinerary
Days 1/2 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 3 - Fly to Pokhara. Transfer to hotel
Day 4 - Fly to Jomsom & trek to Kagbeni
Days 5/8 - Trek to Lo Manthang
Days 9/11 - Lo Manthang. Attend Spring Tiji festival
Days 12/16 - Trek to Jomsom
Day 17 - Fly to Pokhara & on to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 18 - Kathmandu. Guided sightseeing
Day 19 - Transfer to airport for flight departure
The Price Includes:
Hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (unless single has been requested) for the nights listed in the itinerary. All meals as specified. Airport Transfers. All internal transport as the itinerary. Sightseeing tours where specified. Special Mustang Permit Fee. All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, National Park entrance fees, tents (2 people sharing unless single has been requested), sleeping bag, duvet jacket, basic karri mat (mattress), guides, porters & cook. Tour leader. Cordura kit bag. Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
The Price does not Include:
International flights from the UK. Airport Taxes. Visa fees. Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs. Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc. Porters, guides & other tips. Meals not specified. Personal clothing & equipment. Travel insurance. Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Classic Journeys control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.
Insurance:
If you require travel insurance for your Classic Journeys holiday, you can get a quotation and book your travel insurance direct from the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. Campbell Irvine is a specialist travel insurance broker. The comprehensive policy they issue provides 24-hour medical emergency assistance and covers altitude and all adventurous activities undertaken on our holidays. For single-trip policies, the insurance provides cover for both UK and worldwide residents at very competitive rates. In addition an annual policy is available to United Kingdom residents. To obtain insurance cover visit the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. You may also telephone Campbell Irvine (020 7938 1734) to activate a policy.
Single Supplement:
£TBA If you are a single person booking this holiday you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share. Neither will you be asked to pay a single supplement if you end up with single occupancy because of odd numbers. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same gender. Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have a room/tent to yourself. If you have requested single accommodation we will do our best to secure this although this may not always be possible.
FOLLOW AN ANCIENT TRADING ROUTE TOWARDS THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
