Mustang mythical “forbidden” kingdom hidden deep behind the main ridge of the Himalayas, dry mountain landscape coloured with all shades of red, the country of mountain passes, grazing yaks, the country of Buddhist prayers taken by winds from the coloured prayer flags. To get into this kingdom that we know mainly due to gorgeous film by Slovak director Pavol Barabas is still not easy, but it definitely is worth to set forth, and together with us to go through mountain passes up to the capital city of this country, to the mythical Lo Manthang.

It is said that this capital city has had for centuries still the same number of inhabitants, and we may also have the opportunity this year to ask the most competent person – the king of Mustang – Raja Jigme Palber Bishtu during an audience and sitting at tea with him. Perhaps one of the last chances to visit this intact country hidden behind the ridge of the Himalayas, before planned road for motor vehicles being completed which will connect Lo Manthang with the surrounding world and the charm of this country will be carried away on the beds of trucks irretrievably away.

Programme:

1st – 2nd day: Transportation by air from Europe to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

3rd day: Rest and shorter visit to Kathmandu, we will soften the culture shock by preparation for the trek and shopping.

4th day: Transfer by bus through green juicy Nepal to Pokhara, the third largest city, rest on the shores of Fewa Lake.

5th – 6th day: Transfer by air over the deepest valley in the world, Kali Gandaki river valley (Black River) in the close vicinity of eight thousands Dhaulagiri and Annapurna into mountain town of Jomsom (2800 m) is an experience itself. Breakfast in Jomsom, in the shadow of the mighty north wall of mount Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) and the beginning of our trek along the old trade route from Tibet. Green valley will be replaced by the alpine desert and strong winds. Arrival in the village Kagbeni, the gate of Mustang where we turn into the next valley, and we will make an acclimatization hike to the pilgrimage site of Muktinath (3700 m), sacred to the Hindus, as well as to the Buddhists and the cringed in the shadow of Thorong La mountain pass. Visit to the local Buddhist monastery, visit to Hindu temples and sacred 121 springs, rituals and cleansing pilgrimage baths, holy men – sadhus.

7th – 10th day: Crossing the borders of Mustang, the first villages and colourful country that will take your breath away, the first night high on the cliffs above the river in the village Chele, desert country in the mountain passes, the longest prayer wall mani wall in Nepal in the village Gemi, temple and the old royal palace in the village Tsarang, and finally from the mountain pass Lo La (Wind mountain pass) we will see mythical fortified city of Lo Manthang.

11th – 12th day: Rest in the capital city of Lo Manthang, wandering through its narrow streets where as if the time stopped in the Middle Ages, tours of monasteries, trips into the neighbourhood on the backs of small tenacious horses, visit to the Royal Palace and possible audience with the king of Mustang. Every minute in this city will change your life.

13th – 16th day: This day we will say goodbye to Lo Manthang and we will head towards the south, an alternative route further from the Kali Gandaki river through mountain pass Marang La 4230 m (the highest point on our trek). Visit to Ghar Gompa monastery, red cliffs near the village Dhakmar coloured allegedly by evil demon´s blood, visit to the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and so on. Return to Jomsom.

17th – 18 Day: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhari, accommodation and rest on the shores of pleasant Fewa Lake, visit to the World Peace Pagoda above the lake and town, beautiful views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchre (Fish tail), the sacred mountain of Nepalese, possibility to visit for example safari in Chitwan National Park, or try paragliding and so on.

19th day: Transfer by bus back to Kathmandu, we can shorten the journey by three-hour rafting on Trisuli River.

20th – 21st day: Visit to historic sites in Kathmandu, Monkey Temple – Swayabunath, the largest Buddhist stupa in the world – Boudhanath (UNESCO site), most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal – Pashupatinath temple complex, which is not only a place of burning dead, Durbar Square, temple of living goddess Kumari Devi and much more in this city of cities, the possibility of optional trips such as rafting, banjee jumping, to the M. Everest and so on. shopping a well-deserved rest.

22nd Day: Departure for Europe.

The price includes transportation in Nepal, accommodations throughout the trip (in double-bedded rooms in Kathmandu and Pokhara in hotels of European standard, during the trek in a very simple local huts and houses of locals in own sleeping bags), return airticket Pokhara – Jomsom, permission to entre the National Park Annapurna, permission to enter Mustang, TIMS permit, services of Slovak guide, services of Nepalese guide, services of Nepalese porters, one-day tour of historic sites in Kathmandu, including admission fees, departure tax from Kathmandu.

The price does not include food (about 5 to 10 EUR / day in Kathmandu, about 10 to 15 EUR / day during stay in Mustang), insurance, visa to Nepal (40 USD), other services not stated.

Minimum number of participants is 6.

Dates:

• Price: 2450 EUR