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This ancient hidden
kingdom is limited to a few groups per year: We visit
its unique villages and walled capital, taking in the
ancient monasteries, rituals and Buddhist traditions
still practised today. This provides a very special
opportunity to visit an area which has been isolated
from outside influence for centuries.
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remote trek is for the more adventurous walker and includes
a unique look at a part of Nepal which is considered
a cradle of Tibetan culture. Lying beyond the Annapurna
is the hidden Kingdom of Mustang, an intriguing parched
region, forming part of the Tibetan plateau. Untouched
by the outside world, its 16th century monasteries remain
active, adorned with unrivalled frescoes, thangkas and
statues of gigantic deities. Mustang is a land of barley
fields and quietly grazing herds.
These upper reaches of the Kali Gandaki River have captured
the imagination of a generation of trekkers, but has
only been open since 1992. Mustang is a restricted area
and requires a special permit for entry. Our itinerary
has plenty of time to explore the main town of Lo Manthang,
the impressive walled capital, and is scheduled during
the summer months when the people are most active in
the fields, villages and monasteries. The trek ends
at Jomsom and from here we fly back to Kathmandu via
Pokhara.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu city,
hotel
Day 03: Transfer to Pokhara, hotel
Day 16: Arrive back at Jomsom
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu, via Pokhara,
hotel
Day 18: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 19: Transfer to airport for final
departure
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