Mustang Yoga Tour – 9 Days
Mustang Yoga Tour – 9 Days
Overview
Journey to one of Nepal’s ancient forbidden Kingdom known for its unique culture, geography and heritage. Mustang or known by its local name ‘Lo Manthang’ means fertile plains. The entire area of Mustang is located within the Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal’s largest protected area. Mustang is also home to Muktinath, a revered pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhist alike. The trek also takes us to the sacred fresh water lake of Dhumba and to the picturesque village of Marpha famed for its apples. You will also get to experience the unique culture of the Thakuri who live in Mustang. The first part of the tour involves sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley to the UNESCO heritage sites of Swayambhu, Boudha and Pashupatinath. The next part of the tour, the flight to Pokhara is enjoyable with magnificent views of the himalayan range. During this tour, you will see the stunning mastiffs of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 5600 m
- Group size: 1-12 people
- Best season: March-April-May-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Wellness
- Difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation type: Hotels
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Tour guides
- Language: English
- Minimum age: 12
- Maximum age: 80
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
Group Size | Price |
---|---|
2 – 6 | 3300 |
7 – 10 | 2500 |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 nights in B&B plan.
- Accommodation in Pokhara for 2 nights in B&B plan.
- All necessary ground transportation for airport transfers and city tours.
- All necessary permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All necessary internal flights.
- All meals during trekking days.
- All necessary accommodation in tea houses in Mustang region.
- An English-speaking well experienced tour guide,trekking guide and yoga instructor.
- All staff salaries and insurance.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Any personal expenses during the trip like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals, tea,coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters, and other staff.
- Anything not mentioned in the 'price includes section.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, a team member will be waiting to greet you. Afterwards, we will transfer you to your hotel accommodation for your first stay overnight. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your guide and get a briefing on your tour.
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Kathmandu city cultural tour
You’ll start the day with a short yoga practice to get you ready for the days ahead, and then you’ll have some free time to explore Kathmandu.
We’ll visit the famous Monkey temple of Swayambhu Mahachaitya Stupa. Located at one of the highest hillocks in Kathmandu, we’ll climb its daunting steep steps to reach the main complex. Besides the temples and ancient stupa and chaityas, Swayambhunath also offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley.
Next is Boudha, the largest stupas in all of Asia. A zone of holy energy as they call it, you encircle the dome spinning the prayer wheels while Buddha’s watchful eyes look over you. Most of all, you can witness the Tibetan culture, raw and unfettered at Boudhanath.
The Buddhist chantings and the prayer wheels are the main attractions of this site.
Then we head to the Pashupatinath Temple. One of the holiest Hindu shrines, the site attracts many domestic and international tourists all-round the year not just for religious reasons but for its architectural and cultural importance. The rituals and religious proceedings on the Bagmati river is a huge delight to watch while you cannot miss the impeccable wooden architecture gracing every part of the holy temple.
In the evening, our trekking guide will conduct a briefing about the trekking program before dinner.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara
Weather permitting, we will fly early. The 30 minutes’ flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is very scenic. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lofty mountains of the Himalayas along with the rolling green hills. Once you land in Pokhara, you will be transferred to your hotel. Pokhara, also known as the lakeside city, is very idyllic. Head outside to the Phewa lake and enjoy a boat ride, shop at its many curio shops, or find a cozy corner at one of its many eateries and cafes to spend time. Before dinner, we will have a yoga session.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Fly to Jomsom overnight at Kagbeni
Wake up to an invigorating breakfast followed by a yoga session. Today we will have an early start as the only flights to Jomson are in the early morning. This is a short flight, about 20 minutes, but it will take you over some spectacular views through the Kaligandaki Valley.
After your luggage is sorted, we will drive towards Kagbeni. It’s a short drive of 45 minutes. Known as the gateway to Upper Mustang, the route to Kagbeni is relatively easy, with flat roads. The village of Kagbeni is also an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhist. Arriving at Kagbeni you will have the opportunity for sightseeing around town with your guide. Venture to the monastery of Thupten Samphel Ling. From Kagbeni you can see the beautiful peaks of Nilgiri and Tukuche. The day ends with a yoga session.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Visit Muktinath, hike to Jomsom via Lumbra village
After an early start, we will drive towards Muktinath, an important pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. Some believe that without visiting Muktinath you cannot reach Nirvana. As a result, you will see a lot of Hindu tourists here, particularly from India. We will have local cuisine at Muktinath. Following the route that goes Jomsom via Lumbra village, we will hike for around five hours. Surrounded in the backdrop by the soaring peaks of Mount Dhaulagiri and Niligiri, Jomsom is home to a large majority of the ethnic Thakuris. Feel free to roam around the town on your own. Yoga sessions before dinner.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Visit Dhumba lake, Marpha village
We will visit the sacred Dhumba lake, a freshwater lake, sacred to Buddhist. Take a walk around the lake surrounded by Buddhist prayer flags and find a good spot to meditate. From Dhumba Lake, you can see breathtaking views of Nilgiri mountain. After a quick meditation and yoga session, we will head towards the village of Marpha to explore it. Marpha is the apple town of the Himalayas, known for its apple pies, apple cider, apple crumble, and apple varieties. Take your time to look around the village and its monastery.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Fly to Pokhara overnight at Sarangkot
Weather permitting, we will fly early in the morning to Pokhara. The hilltop of Sarangkot is 5 km from lakeside Pokhara, a 30 minutes’ drive. You can also take the cable car up to the view tower and walk to the hotel. At 1600m, you can view breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the Annapurna range, Dhaulagari and Manaslu range. The hilltop is also well known as a paragliding spot. Yoga session before dinner.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Fly to Kathmandu
We will either drive back or take the cable car to Lakeside Pokhara and drive to the airport. At Kathmandu, feel free to spend your day at leisure. You can also opt to take a guided tour with Adventure Kora.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 9: Final departure
A representative will drop you off at the airport.
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Trekking Packing Lists
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or large holdall to be carried by porters.
- Day rucksack to be carried personally.
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag.
- One or two-liter water bottle.
- Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
- Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Digital Camera and a spare battery and battery charger
- Toilet paper, quick dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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