Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return

The privilege to trek towards the world's most preserved area with a thrilling experience of Heli return is a wonderful experience to hold once in a time.

Trip Code
AMT - HELI - 104
Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Trip Grade

⭐⭐

Max Altitude

Lo Manthang (3,840m/12598ft)

Accomodation

Teahouses/Lodges

Transportation

Flight/Jeep or Bus

Meals

BB/Full Board

Group Size

Any

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Introduction

The privilege to trek towards the world's most preserved area with a thrilling experience of Heli return is a wonderful experience to hold once in a time. Upper Mustang region Known as "Last Forbidden Kingdom" is now opened since 1992 for trekkers with special authority to which a permit approved by Nepal Government is given; after all the preservation of hidden arts, cultures, and primitive lifestyle of Himalaya people resides within this territory. Firstly we take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Then the trek starts towards the Upper Mustang making a way from the unique place named "Kagbeni".

Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return Overview:

Crossing the Kali gandaki bridges and some other small rivers. Kagbeni presents number of time-honoured villages and monasteries such as- ancient Red monastery including traditional musical instrument. We can see the view of hills, sheep raring, rolling the prayer's temple, making a steps forward and passing through the prayers flags along with the breeze of Himalaya number of small settlements. The cluster of settlement in Chele, Ghilling and Charang are some of the amaze balls of this region that makes the visitors sense the ancient Buddhist culture, lifestyle, cuisine, housing pattern and many more.

The way now ahead towards the capital of former kingdom, "Lo Manthang". There numerous of significant things since many centuries ago such as-the home of last king of Mustang, palace and monasteries of Jampalakhang from the 15th century. Monastery of Choede Lakhang from 18th century and many gompas and monasteries existing for thousands of years. Upper Mustang being a land rain shadow of Himalayas with the limited scattered greenery can be visited throughout the year.

 

The man made caves at Lo-Manthang at the higher cliffs seems to be a hidden story. Being hypothesized by many local people which can be true and lefts everyone wonder-struck. Take a pleasing flight from Lo-Manthang with a spectacular picturesque of Upper Mustang to have the perfect taste of trekking to a wondrous land making a match up to extreme joy. The never ending beauty of Upper Mustang gives an adventure that is experienced once in a lifetime. Capture it from every corner.

Trip Features:

  • Upper Mustang Trek Is the trekking towards the world's last preserved area that makes every person feel like the fortune of traveling back to time of the Buddhist land with an added thrill made by Heli's return.
  • Upper Mustang resides behind the mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. It has captured the significant architecture and adopted same kind of culture, tradition and lifestyle of ancient Tibetan community. Most preserved region in world. Which is one of the best place to trek in Nepal that takes into the real Tibetan environment.
  • The highest point to run every step towards the wilderness of Upper Mustang is around 4,000 meter above from the sea level.
  • The adventure of steepy landscapes with windy atmosphere, exploring the flora and fauna where mules carries loads along the way. People at upper mustang practice peculiar food habit. Exploring the Himalaya beauty more closely are some of the fascinating things that a travelers gets to encounter with.
  • The traveller gets an opportunity to understand the divergent culture of upper mustang practiced since classical times. Grab a chance to explore Amgyal Gompa, Tingkhar, King’s palace, amchi (traditional Tibetan doctor) museum and school;]. Many Gompas and monasteries presenting significant values.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

After you reach at the Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative would pick you at the airport’s entry gate and thereby, transfer you to the nearby hotel. In case of persisting time, you may visit the Kathmandu city or rest in your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel or Resort as per your request.
Meal includes: Breakfast. In general we prefer BB plan for your stay in cities so you can choose varieties of tastes in different restaurants around the city

Day 02: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara.

Once you explore the historical valley of Kathmandu, you will get opportunity to move towards a popular tourist destination named Pokhara and explore pokhara. If you want a drive then, you would be able to view Trishuli River across your way and during early afternoon hour, you would be able to visit Pokhara.

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,800m/9186ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9219ft) (20min fly and 3-4 hrs walk).

Trekkers should wake up as early as possible to take a flight of about 35 minutes to reach at Jomsom. During this time, you will be able to view few of the amazing naturistic views from the window of your airplane. Once you land in Jomsom, you will move ahead for your trek towards Kagbeni. By walking for about 3 to 4 hours, you will be able to reach at Kagbeni before sunset. In this way, you would end up with ample time for strolling across the entire village.

Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3,080m/10104ft) (5-6 hrs walk).

By passing from few rivers on a series comprised of various small ridges, trekkers would be able to move ahead towards Chele. During the complete trip, individuals will get the opportunity to find many white, red and black Chortens recognized as hallmarks of the popular upper Mustang region.

Day 06: Trek from Chele to Ghilling (3,570m/11712ft) (7-8 hrs walk).

Trekking from Chele towards Geling would continue during the morning time by hiking on various undulated mountain trails. Finally, on this day, you will be able to visit a small village of the district, where you find painted buildings in red color, which symbolizes the region’s famous monasteries.

Day 07: Trek from Ghilling to Charang / Tsarang (3,560m/11679ft) (6-7 hrs walk).

We will continue with our trek from Charang. Almost 5 hours of walk takes us to Charang, a big community inhabited totally by the people of Tibetan origin. Explore the old monastery and Gompa, said to be some 500 years old that contains some of the world’s finest religious wall paintings.

Day 08: Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang (3,840m/12598ft) (4-5 hrs walk).

On this day, we will explore the different communities and old monasteries at morning. We will mostly go to off beaten track to Dhakmar then to Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang. There, we can see the similar kind of small beautiful houses.

Day 09: Explore the Mustang Kingdom Lo Manthang.

Our trail will broad and let us to get the first view of Lo Manthang, known popularly as the walled city. Since the city has a single entrance, we have to circumambulate the wall towards the gate present on its northeastern corner. We will start with our return journey via upper highland route and again get dramatic views of the Charang Valley and Lo Manthang, along with snow cladding peaks in background. Just before our settlement at Ko Gekar, we will reach to the Mustang’s oldest monastery named Ghare Gompa and finally have an overnight stay at Lo-Manthang.

Day 10: Helicopter flight from Lo Manthang to Pokhara.

During the early morning, we would arrange for a chartered helicopter that would take you back to Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu by passing from Jomsom and later on to the Kathmandu’s airport. Again, you would be able to witness few of the spectacular panoramic views of famous mountains named Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Annapurna and various other snow-capped mountain peaks.

Day 11: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu and overnight stay at the hotel.

After you arrive in Kathmandu, you may opt to transfer to your booked hotel and remains free for rest of the day for exploration across the entire city or have some rest there.

Day 12: Final departure. Drop to airport as per flight schedule.

Based on your scheduled flights, our representatives would transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport, which is about three hours prior to the schedule of your flight staring from your checked in hotel of Kathmandu.

 

Remember:

Our travel planner can customize the itinerary outline as per your duration of stay, purpose of holiday and your preference. Cost of the package also depends upon level of service (deluxe, standard & budget) and as per the group size. You can easily CONTACT US at any time for any queries.

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Additional Information

Why should we do Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return is a high land adventure trek where trekkers will trek on the way to Lo Manthang and fly Back on helicopter. Thrilling helicopter flight lets you experience the amazing closest view of mighty mountains (Annapurna & Dhaulagiri) and beautiful landscapes covered by from the top.

Are helicopter tours Safe ?

Regardless, there have been few exceptional accidents, the answer is yes helicopter tours are safe. Following precautions and procedures you will enjoy the safest helicopter ride possible.

How hard is Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return is considered as a moderate trek. There are numerous challenges like the rugged terrain, steep slopes, trekking route through stone stairs and continuous walk of 5 to 6 hours per day until you reach Lo Manthang and then flying back on a helicopter will give you an ultimate bird's eye experience.

Which is the best season for Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

The best season for Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return is during Spring (March, April and May) and Autumn (October and November). During these seasons the weather will be clear, you will get long sunlight hours, fewer bugs, flowers will bloom on the way, the charm of the atmosphere can be felt by the heart, magnificent views of the Himalayas can be seen and you can escape the crowd and enjoy the pleasure of trekking.

How high will we ascend during Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

The maximum height we will ascend during this trek is up to Lo Manthang (3,840m/12598ft)).

Is the Internet accessible during Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

Yes!! The Internet is accessible during Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return. You can access the 3G network on mobile phones. The mobile internet is fast enough to browse and even make video calls. You will get continuous signal during the whole trek but there will be certain dark spots along the trek where connection may drop. There are limited WiFi hotspots during the trek which will charge for usage only some will let you use it for free. So, for internet access we recommend you to buy a SIM and use 3G.

What are the permits required for Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return ?

The permits required for Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return are:

  • Restricted Area Permit (RAP) – US$ 500 per person for minimum 10 days and extra 50$ cost per day

How long will Upper Mustang Trek And Heli Return take ?

According to the standard itinerary our Upper Mustang And Heli Return is of 12 days from your arrival to Kathmandu to farewell at Airport. If you wish to amend the itinerary you have to contact our booking manager; he will prepare the itinerary according to your needs.

Do I need to have Travel Insurance during Trek ?

Yes!! It is recommended to have travel insurance during the trek. It is uncertain that you will not feel sick or get into any accidents during the trek. So, for medical emergencies and as precaution against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling, insurance is best.

Should I manage the equipment/accessories for trekking by myself ?

All the equipment/accessories required for trekking will be arranged for you. You will have to pay the amount for equipment. If you personally want to manage any equipment by yourself it’s fine. We have created The Ultimate Trekking Checklist page for your help as It is always better to carry the essential gears and accessories.

Who are my Guides ?

Qualified, well experienced, knowledgeable and reliable trekking leaders who have been working in this field professionally for more than a decade will guide you toward the destination and back. You are in safe hands with us, so don’t worry about trekking guides.

What if I cancel the trip, do I get my refund ?

Adventure Mountain Trek offers you a lifetime policy through which you can renew your booking amount for another trek although if you want to cancel it then we will refund you as per our trip cancellation terms procedure.

Are your staff equipped/trained & insured ?

We hire our staff according to their standards. They should have to go through our selection procedure on which we will check their certifications, qualifications and experience. Hence, Our staff are equipped/trained and insured.

What about altitude Sickness ?

Normally, Within 12-24 hours after ascending a certain height(1,500 to 2,500 meter above sea level) altitude sickness symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems, loss of energy, and shortness of breath are seen. In case of any altitude sickness symptoms we will apply medication and descend immediately for acclimatization.

How to select a local agency for trekking?

Trekking via the local agency is one of the great ideas for trekkers. There are more local trekking organizations in Nepal. The hard part is you need to recognize whether they are authorized businesses and are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN).You can view their internet site and profiles commonly all legal organizations will upload their profile along with authorities-legal certificates.

What about Food and Accommodation Services ?

Due to the advancement of the trekking industry, we can find enough lodges and tea houses throughout Upper Mustang trekking routes. They offer good food and accommodation. There are different options you can choose according to your needs and budget. Also you should know that at high altitude and remote places the service will be limited.

Can I charge my mobile phones and camera batteries during the trek ?

Yes!! You can charge mobile phones and camera batteries during the trek. At most of the places you will get to charge for free but at some places you have to pay some amount to charge. Remember that It is always better to bring a power bank with you which will be helpful.

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