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Let’s amalgamate two adventurous and captivating activity to do in Mustang together, Trek and Horseback riding, viola you have Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek. Providing you the joy of exploring beautiful and covert regions of Upper Mustang effortlessly while Horseback riding. This exploration of Upper Mustang aberrates from usual trekking experience and introduces you to eccentric and mesmerizing touring experience. While on this odyssey the adventure and thrill you will experience will commensurate to the explorer navigating through alien, dry, arid and desertic areas.
Despite having road access to Upper Mustang, it is essential to get off those machine-built tracks and to get on those trails whose marks made by cattle and humans have subsisted for centuries, if a person wants to scrupulously relish the beauty of upper regions of Mustang. One can either hike through these regions, which is obviously arduous, exacting and requires optimum physical strength and stamina, or one can get help, help from an animal domesticated very early by humans, which have had a major influence in human civilization: The Horse.
We have accumulated almost over 15 years of experience of operating treks in Himalayas, and we have seen hikers not being able to enjoy the trek due to fatigue, soreness and tiredness caused by strenuous, missing out reaching and exploring beautiful landmarks due to the sole reason that the hike is very arduous, we have seen hikers acquire health issues due to extreme physical exertion, and we have seen hikers loathing their decision of doing long and strenuous hikes when still having other alternative.
Upper Mustang, the Last Forbidden Kingdom, a restricted area which was only opened to tourist and foreigners after 1992 have so much to offer to travelers; scenic view points with mesmerizing panorama of mountain peaks, enigmatic caves that holds answers to many religious conundrums, bucolic villages and settlement areas, and adventure and thrill, that shouldn’t be at any case compromised by physical strength and stamina. Physical fitness is indeed an indispensable thing, it should never be overlooked but it should never restrain and debilitate the zeal of an adventurer to witness the beauty of nature and adventure of wilderness.
This Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek relieves trekkers the worry that limitation of physical fitness brings. This trek package ensures that you relish the beauty of Mustang region with minimum physical exertion, you will journey and navigate through harsh and treacherous terrain of Upper regions of Mustang riding the horse. It will take you to all the places of Upper Mustang that human feet will take you to. You will not miss exploring any significant places that needs to be explored due to time constraint. The horses are well fed and kept healthy to make sure that you will have plenty of time exploring and less time for other peripheral stuff. Since, horses will be doing all the walking you will have no health issues caused by physical exertion, providing you an optimum trekking experience, an opportunity to relish the beauty and adventure of the trek with best of your mind and body.
Not only that, Horse Riding in Upper Mustang have its own appeal and charm. Anyone who have predilection towards horseback riding will absolutely fall in love with this package and also for those who might not be as partial like an equestrian will be overwhelmed by the overall experience.
So, enjoy the luxe of dismantling the charm and enigma of Upper Mustang doing horseback riding through beautiful Mustang region to Upper Mustang. With an experience of almost double decades, we are pioneers on operating trekking expedition that helps trekkers and explorers gratify the longing of adventure and thrill. Call us at 9851014557 or email us at: [email protected] for the experience of a life time.
Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek is not only a trek, it is an odyssey that will take you to the exploration of Natural wonders, cultural enigmas, and historical and religious mysteries which have been cloaked away from the foreigners for several decades. There are geographical and cultural marvels that this region boasts, that attracts many visitors every year. Some of the things that you might expect to witness during Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek are:
Jomsom, a beautiful windy city sandwiched between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Range. This small city consists the only airport of Mustang region. By the moment you step your feet down on this place you will experience different aura and vibe that this place radiates. The streets and architecture of houses will make you feel like you have arrived at the past. The vibrant colours of prayer flags, walls with prayer wheels, chhorten gates and small Buddhist shrines you will find while in Jomsom will flaunt its bucolic beauty to every visitor. Mostly inhabited by Thakali and Gurung people, the cultural, traditional and religious aspects of people living in this area are heavily influenced by Tibetan culture. Jomsom like many other villages one comes across while on this trek carries unspoiled and chaste beauty that no one will have enough of it.
Lo Manthang, which translates to “The walled city”, used to be an ancient capital of Lo Kingdom of Mustang region. In ancient times, the road which traversed through Upper Mustang was used by traders to transport good to and from Tibet to different region of Nepal. Lo Manthang, which happens to be the last village one will encounter before reaching Korala Border had important financial significance in ancient time. Not only financially, but religiously too Lo Manthang is considered as important landmark. There are many monasteries and gompas which are thousand years old. Also, there are ancient caves which were used by monks for meditation which in many cases used to span for several months. Lo Manthang is a mesmerizing village, situated amidst the dry and arid landscape yet is embalmed with natural and cultural beauty unfound in any other places.
It will take around 40 minutes jeep ride from Kagbeni to reach Muktinath. Muktinath is an sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist people. For Hindu people, Muktinath is abode of Lord Bishnu. For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath is an important place for dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers, and one of the 24 Tantric places. Many people of Hindu and Buddhist religion from within the country as well as from other countries make pilgrimage tour to Muktinath.
Ancient Caves and Cliff Houses, that are situated in Upper Mustang have been catching attention of archaeologist from all over the world. Zhong Cave of Upper Mustang is impressive 5 storied cave structure carved in the cliff. There are around 40 rooms interconnected with narrow passage and stairs. Chungshi Ranjung Cave is another popular cave that can be found in Upper Mustang. This cave is considered a sacred religious site for Buddhist place. These mysterious caves are a must visit place to anyone visiting Upper Mustang.
Just have this picture on your mind, “A explorer and adventurer exploring one of the most remote places beyond mountain, following treacherous and strenuous trail that passes through dry, arid and desertic lands on horse with his/her minion to unravel and witness the obscured beauty and charm of the region, and face any challenges that may come on the way.” It sounds like a scenario of Indiana Jones right? Well, this trek package is nothing short of that. Adventure checked, Exploration checked, Thrill and Fun double checked. This trek seats you on the saddle of Bhote Horse, a horse breed which have evolved itself to thrive and survive in high altitude regions of Himalayas, and takes you through the trail effortlessly which otherwise exhaust even the seasoned trekkers. The trek will not exert you physically, will make sure that you don’t exploring miss any significant landmark due to the time constraint brough up by your physical limitation. You will not acquire any health issue that can be caused by physical exertion, and be able to enjoy the trek with best of your physical and mental health. Also, this horseback riding experience differs from the one done in green pastures and flat lands. The feel, thrill and joy of doing a horseback riding in mountain desert is just unparallelled. The experience is just awe-inspiring, and just the thought of it reinvigorates the soul of every thrill seeker and adventure addict.
Mustang specifically, Upper Mustang region is believed to be inhabited by Tibetan people during 7th -8th centuries, along with that people of these region used to travel to Tibet to trade and buy other necessities. Because of this, Tibetan influence in culture, religion and tradition is evident. There are monasteries in Upper Mustang region that was established, thousand year earlier. Many Rinpoche and religious leaders spread their teaching on these monasteries and gompas found in Upper Mustang region. Some of the most popular monasteries and gompas found in Upper Mustang are; Niphu Gompa, Garphu Gompa, Luri Gompa, Ghar Gompa, Tsarang Monastery, Thubchen Gompa, Jampa Lhakang Chode Gompa and Namgyal Gompa etc. Many Buddhists from Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, Myanmar and several countries visit these monasteries and gompas every year to receive blessing and teachings from Rinpoche and religious leaders. While in Upper Mustang Trek one will get chance to explore these gompas and monasteries found in Upper Mustang region.
Upper Mustang, though inhabited by very less population, the vibrant culture and tradition that can be found here never ceases to fascinate tourists and visitors. The inhabitants are believed to have migrated from Tibetan plateau, during 7th centuries, because of this Tibetan influence on the culture and tradition of this region. Festivals like Tiji festival, Yartung Festival and Losar are major cultural festivals celebrated in this region, which showcases the beautiful cultural tapestry that this region beholds. Apart form fascinating cultures, this region boasts several monuments that displays its ancient history mysterious caves, centuries old monasteries gompas, stone walls construct to fiend enemy soldiers etc. are historical artefacts that allows visitors to get short glance on the history of the region and its people. The culture tradition and historical artefacts that one will come across exploring Upper Mustang will never fail to impress visitors and tourist.
Upper Mustang region lies in rain shadow area, between northern edge of Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri Range. The average elevation of Upper Mustang is also quite high, as it borders with Tibetan Plateau. Because of its location on rain shadow area and high elevation, Upper Mustang receives very low precipitation all over the year. The land is dry and arid, and because of these characteristics of Upper Mustang it is also called Mountain desert of Nepal. The geographic landscape of Upper Mustang resembles the Grand Canyon. Kali Gandaki river which originates from glaciers of mostly northern mountain peaks of Annapurna range have carved these dry land masses and created this unique deep gorge that stretches till Chele Village. It is also believed that, during ice age when the glaciers were very humongous and played a major role in shaping the gorgeous landscape of Upper Mustang. From Upper Mustang you can get views of panoramic mountain peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
Kali Gandaki river is a major tributary of one of the major river systems of Nepal, Saptagandaki. Kaligandaki, emerges after several small stream emerging from glaciers of Northern Mountain peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range culminates into one big stream. Kali Gandaki is responsible for the formation of picturesque gorges that can be found in Upper Mustang. Hundreds of thousands of erosions caused by Kala Gandaki have craved gorges that stretches more than 40 km. Kali Gandaki is also famous for “Shaligram” or Ammonite fossil. “Shaligram” according to Hindus is considered as non-andromorphic form or Lord Bishnu. Scientist have hypothesized and used presence of these Ammonite fossil, molluscs once dwelled in ocean floor, to strengthen the continental drift hypothesis. As Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas are believed to have been formed by merging of Indian and Asian tectonic plate.
As for Kali Gandaki valley, it is believed that during ice age, the glaciers that swelled to lower region of Mustang created one of the deepest valleys in the world. Kali Gandaki valley comprises lower region of Mustang district, where green vegetation is abundant unlike Upper Mustang. Kali Gandaki is valley where civilization so beautifully flourished amidst pristine nature that it is a mesmerizing sight in itself.
In addition to all the breathtaking scenery, thrill and adventure, and cultural marvel of people living in the Horse Riding in Upper Mustang, you can expect exceptional service form our team, guide and porter. We will deal with all the things that might bother you during the trip regarding arrangements and permits. Our guide will introduce and familiarize you with all the significant as well as subtle things that might interest you, while our porter will carry all your important belonging you might need during the Horse-Riding Upper Mustang Trek.
All in all, anyone looking forward to do Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek can expect to have adventure that they never had and exploration of natural, and cultural wonders unrevealed to the outer world.
Breakfree Adventures is here to make it all possible, making arrangements for your travel and guiding you in our journey through perilous Himalayan terrain.
Your adventurous exploration on the land of the Himalayas commences right after your airplane touch down on the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Our team will be waiting for you at the exit terminal of the TIA to chauffer you to designated hotel. Subsequent day you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of 4 UNESCO sites inside Kathmandu Valley; Swayambunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. The next step of the trek is to get you to Mustang by flight and for that you will first need to get to Pokhara, because flight to Jomsom is only operated from Pokhara. You will get to Pokhara either by flight or by bus, it depends upon which option do you prefer as your mode of transportation. From Pokhara you will catch a flight to Jomsom.
From Jomsom your Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek will commence. At Jomsom you will meet with the horse caretake who will accompany you throughout the trek. Firstly, your backpacks and belongings will be firmly secured on one of the horses, then you will get on a saddle and you will be escorted on horse from Jomsom to Chele. The horse ride further continues through Samar to Syangboche the second day, Ghiling to Ghami to Dhakmar the third day, Ghar Gumba to Pangga and finally reaching Lo-Manthang by the fourth day. The fifth day you will get on your saddle once again to explore village of Chhosar and prehistoric caves that were constructed several centuries ago, after exploring you will return back to Lo-Mangthang to spend the night. Subsequent day you will begin to retrace your steps towards Jomsom. You will make small detours to places previously unexplored during approaching trek to Lo-Manthang. You will be escorted all the way to Jomsom majorly following the same trail. Your adventurous and exuberant exploration of Horse Riding in Mustang concludes at Jomosm. On 14th day you will get on a flight that will fly you out from Jomsom to Pokhara afterward you will get to Kathmandu.
The proceeding/route of the trek mentioned above is a condensed and synoptic form of actual itinerary. To know more about the proceeding/route and itinerary please check our detailed itinerary section, which includes exhaustive information of the itinerary program.
Unlike other treks done in Upper mustang or any high-altitude regions, physical fitness is not a deciding factor. This trek is specially curated to cater explorers regardless of their physical vitality or fitness. We Breakfree Adventures strongly believe that nothing should kill a person’s intrinsic zeal for adventure and exploration. Doing this trek in a conventional manner requires trekkers to meet strict physical fitness benchmarks, there are days and sections on the trail that requires long, tortuous and strenuous day hikes that is obvious to exhaust trekkers. For someone not having optimum physical fitness will not be able to explore Upper Mustang in conventional way without missing anything, and this trek addresses that issue.
While doing Horse Riding in Upper Mustang there will be no physical strain on the explorers, since horses will be doing most of walking. Explorers are suggested to do occasional stretching before, after and during the horse ride. Almost everyone can do this trek children, senior citizens, novice literally everyone. If you lack stamina because of your physical conditions or other factors then Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek is a perfect choice for you.
All in all, anyone can do this trek, the physical fitness required are nominal if not non-existent. Most of the walking, carrying and locomotion is done by Horses which means that there is no physical exertion on explorers. If you don’t have any underlying health condition that requires constant checkups and undivided medical attention then you can do this trek you age, physical fitness and stamina, and experience doesn’t really matter for this trek.
Horse Riding in Upper Mustang sure is dissimilar to other standard treks done anywhere right from the way one gets from one place to another to the very exploration experience. So how does it differ? What happens during the trek? How is a usual day during Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek? Let’s answer this question.
You morning will begin with a hot cup of tea, usually butter tea found in high altitude region. Now here is a difference between conventional trek and horse-riding trek, there will be no signs of fatigue, no muscle soreness or any signs of physical exertion. Depending upon the itinerary you will get on the horse saddle, and you will be escorted towards your destination. You will be accompanied by horse’s caretaker and our guide. The horse will take you to your destinations following the trail. There will be stops for lunch, washroom breaks, and breaks for exploration and visits at caves, shrines, temple, villages, and viewpoints. You will get off the horse to visit those landmarks and get on the horse after visiting. Horses from the ancient times have been connected to the royalty, and opulence. Each day on the trek will remind you of this fact. After full day of exploration throughout the trail you will get to destination by early evening. You will be checked in at a hotel or lodge. The horses will be fed and let rest at shed. You can wander around your destination of the day. You will have your dinner 7-8 pm after which you will go to bed for a good night’s sleep. You will be taken care very delicately and your query regarding everything related to trek will be answered by our guides.
As the name suggest one can quite easily find numerous discrepancies between Horseback Riding and Hiking. Indeed, they diverge from each other quite distinctively but trekkers and explorers must be able to reason their choice. Here we will help you assess and reason why do Horseback Riding instead of Hiking.
Horse Riding trek doesn’t require trekkers to have impeccable physical fitness, even trekkers who don’t have stamina and strength due to their physical condition and situation can do this trek. Because the walking part is done by horse horse riding is physically less exacting. Horses and horse escorting has been, from ancient, related to Royalty and opulence. You yourself will get the amazing and luxurious experience of exploring Upper Mustang region on this Horse Ride trek.
Horse Riding trek is overall a relaxed trekking experience. You will have no pressure of walking faster to reach your destination on time. You will not have an anxiety of missing out place that needs to be visited, because you cannot walk at desired pace. There will be no worries of the muscle soreness and tiredness affecting your next day’s hike. This is a major reason why Horse Riding instead of Hiking. While exploring having a relaxed state of mind is indispensable and this Horse riding addresses that.
Another reason is the horseback riding itself. Horse Riding in Himalayas is an experience that you will rarely hear about. Travelling through mountain desert on a small yet resilient Bhote Horse (horse breed found in Mustang and Himalayan) is surely a conversation starter and a tale to tell during family gathering.
While savoring the beauty and glory nature, if you are not in best mental and physical state then the whole gist of exploration is compromised. Often time during arduous treks many trekkers experience health issues due to extreme physical exertion. Horse Riding precludes the probability of such scenarios completely so that you relish your trek just the way you have imagined it to.
And for above mentioned primary reasons Horse Riding you should choose Horse Riding Trek over conventional Upper Mustang Trek.
The Horse Breed used for The Trek are different from ones you might usually see. For the Horse Ride trek indigenous Horse Bree is used. The horse breed called as Bhote Ghoda (Bhutia Horse) is used for the riding purpose. Average height of this horse breed is 14.3 hands for male and 12.3 for female. These indigenous horses are known for their intelligence, willing and quite character, and hardy nature. These horses are well adapted and suited for high elevation regions and cold climates. These horses might seem small at first glance but don’t let its size dupe you. These horses despite their small size are very sure-footed pack horse, it has wide head, short neck, and thick and strong back. They can carry up to 250 kgs of payload and travel to higher altitude regions with ease.
This unique horse breed are one of the major fascinating things that makes Horse Riding in Upper Mustang even more fascinating.
There are numerous trekking agencies operating Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek. Its plausible to ask, why to choose Breakfree Adventures, what do we offer that other operators don’t? These questions need to be answered so that we make it lucid to our clients that we stand out in this competitive market.
Apart from exploration of natural wonders, cultural enigma and for adventure of lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you to have stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant with the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture and trek, similarly our porter will carry your belongings safely throughout your trek making sure you possess things that you might need while on trek.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive Customer Service team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully able to established as name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience of satisfying clients with travel and tour service, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by our invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
The day will be filled with sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swoyambunath Temple also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Sowyambunath, we will be heading toward Patan Durbar Square. It features temples, palaces and monuments which once belonged to kings and ruler of the region. These monuments embody outstanding architecture and beautiful work of craftmanship.
The next site you will be exploring is Pashupatinath temple, it is holy sacred place for Hindu people all over the world, adobe of Lord Shiva. Witness the faith and cultural rituals that are being carried in temple premise.
Finally, to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. After lunch in Boudha, you will head back to the hotel. In the evening, our office staff and trek guide will come to you at your hotel and will briefly explain all the necessary information about the Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek you will be embarking on the next day.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Today you will get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Since you will be flying to Jomsom, the flight which only operates from Pokhara, you will either take a flight or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Overland drive Pokhara is quite long spanning 200 km and lasting for 6-7 hours, through tortuous highway. Your goods and backpacks will be carefully secured and loaded on the vehicle before the drive commences. Driving pass roaring rivers, bucolic villages, highway eateries and many other fascinating landmarks, the scenery you will get to savour will indubitably mesmerize you. There will be few stops for breakfast, lunch and bathroom breaks. After being on Prithivi highway for 6-7 hours you will reach Pokhara.
However, if you aver long drives on a bus then you can get to Pokhara on a flight. A 25 minutes flight will get you to Pokhara. You will fly over rugged hilly terrain overlooking mountain panorama toward northern side (for right window seats), rivers navigating its way out of valleys and astounding visuals of settlement areas scattered all over the region.
A reserved vehicle will come and pick you up from either airport or bus stop and chauffer you to the designated hotel. In case of early arrivals by bus you can visit nearby monuments and landmarks. You can experience and enjoy vivid nightlife of Pokhara and make. For someone taking morning flight to Pokhara they will have the whole day to explore in Pokhara, you can customize your trip itinerary and couple Pokhara tour with this trek.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Today initially you will be flown to Jomsom from where your Horse-Riding trek to Upper Mustang begins. The horse ride today will take you to Chele gateway to Upper Mustang.
Flight to Jomsom from Pokhara usually operates during morning hours, so you will get ready accordingly to catch the flight. You will board flight that will take you to Jomsom in approximately 30 minutes. You will have lunch at Jomsom and meet with care taker of Horses and Horses themselves which you will ride through out the trek.
The horse ride commences leavening Jomsom behind. Your horse carrying you will trot pass Ekle Bhatti and follow the trail that stretches along Kali Gandaki River all the way to Kagbeni. You will come across Annapurna Conservation Area Project check point at the beginning of the trek where you will be asked for your details. You will come across Chhorten, Shrines and Stupas, and cross several small streams and rivers on your way to Kagbeni. The scenery throughout the ride will without any doubt mesmerize you and give you a teaser of what’s coming up.
You will reach Kagbeni on time, Kagbeni is a beautiful village and a check point on your journey to upper regions of Mustang. You will have enough time and energy to explore around Kagbeni. Unlike conventional trek you will not feel any muscle soreness, tiredness and physical exertion.
You will be checked in at a lodge in Kagbeni where you will spend the night.
Overnight at Kagbeni.
Today’s horse ridge will get you to Chele. It is a 15.5 km horse ride which will last around 4-5 hours.
Leaving Kagbeni behind the convoy will pass through Kalobhir, Tangbe and Chhusang finally reaching Chele. Along the way you will pass through beautiful villages, cross a river by suspension bridge and several small streams. You will come across Chhorten, Buddhist shrines and Temples, walls with prayer wheels and many things that will fascinate you.
At Chele you will be checked in at a lodge, horses will be taken to shed where they will be fed and let to rest. We suggest you to do some stretching after getting off the horse. You will reach Chele on time; at Chele you can visit nearby monastery or wander around the village.
Overnight at Chele.
Today’s horseback ride will take you from Chele to Syanboche, it is an adventurous ride on perilous trail with steep climbs and difficult sections.
You with your convoy will leave beautiful Chele village behind and begin your journey to Syangboche. Right after leaving Chele village, you will be confronted with a steep climb, but thank God your horse will climb it for you. After the steep section finishes you will ride your horse laterally pass Dajong La all the way to Samar. From Samar we will depart from standard route to alternative route. The alternative route will take the convoy to Chorate, from Chorate you will descent down to Rangchung Cave. Subsequently you will cross Bhena Khola then visit Chungsi Cave. After visiting the cave, the horse ride will take you to Ri Theon-Pa view tower for mesmerizing view of nearby landscape before descending to Syangboche village.
At Syangboche you will be checked in at a lodge to spend the night. Normally this hike would tire out even the most seasoned trekkers, however in this trek there you will observe no signs of physical exertion.
Overnight at Syanboche.
Today’s horse ride will take you from Syangboche to Drakmar, it is quite long horseback ride, stretching almost 21 kilometers. Along the way you will get beautiful view of Annapurna, Nilgiri and adjoining peaks. The whole terrain resembles the cinematic set of Mad Max Fury Roads, it seems almost surreal like its derived from some fictional story.
The horse ride with a descend to Ghiling leaving Syangboche behind. From Ghiling you will get on an alternative route which provides you breathtaking view of mountain panorama to the east of the region. The alternative path later coalesces with the standard trail, which passes through Ghami La pass and then to Ghami. Ghami is a beautiful village on the side of Naktang Khola with terrace fields, traditional houses, mani walls, and monasteries. From Ghami a final ascend will get you to Dhakmar.
At Dhakmar you be checked in at a lodge where you will spend the night. Indeed, the horse ride will span for several hours and covers large distance but you will not experience any significant physical exertion that conventional hikers will. You will be ale to relish the beauty of trek with best of your physical and mental state.
Overnight at Dhakmar.
Yet another day of exciting horse ride in Upper Mustang. Today you will travel from Dhakmar to forbidden city of Lo-Manthang. It is yet another long ride that spans over 20 km. The ride though is long passes through easy trails.
The horse ride commences with an ascend from Dhakmar to Muile Bhanjyang. From Muile Bhanjyang you will get to Ghar Gumba, a small yet amazing monastery. After visiting the Ghar Gumba you will continue the horse ride with your convoy, you will then pass through Pangga locally known as Samduling and to Lo Manthang shortly after.
At Lo Manthang you will be checked in at a hotel where you can drink hot tea, and stretch and rest.
Overnight at Dhakmar.
It is an exploration day, you will visit Chosar village and Zhong Cave, an archeologically important caves, situated at Upper Mustang.
After Breakfast you will get on the horse which will get you to Gharpu. At Gharpu you will visit Zhong Cave. Zhong Cave of Upper Mustang is an impressive 5 storied cave structure carved in the cliff. There are around 40 rooms interconnected with narrow passage and stairs. This cave is not only famous for its intricate structure and build but also for the historical and religious significance and secrets it beholds.
After exploring Zhong Caves, you will get to Chosar village, the last or northernmost village of Upper Mustang. You will explore the remote Chosar village then afterward return to Lo-Manthang.
Overnight at Lo Manthang.
Today you will get from Lo Manthang to Tsarang also known Chrang locally. It is actually a short horseback ride spanning only 3-4 hours.
You will retrace the trail till Pangga, then you will deviate grom the standard trail. You will ride your horse through 2 passes; Sungda la and Marang La pass taking you to Saukre also known as Lo Gekar locally. From Lo Gekar you will ride past Marang to reach Chrang. Chrang is another remote yet beautiful settlement. Tsarang offers a lot to its visitors one can find abandoned palaces, amazing viewpoints with mesmerizing view of landscape, monasteries, stupas and old libraries with archaic text books.
You will be checked in at a lodge in Chrang where you will spend the night.
Overnight at Tsarang.
Today you will get from Tsarang all the way to Syangboche. It will be quite a long horseback ride, stretching over 20 km.
Leaving behind Tsarang you will join the standard trail. You will retrace your track all the way to Syangboche. At Syangboche you will be checked in at a lodge to spend the night.
Overnight at Syangboche.
Today you will get to Chhusang, another unexplored village of Mustang. The horseback ride is quite long spanning around 6-7 hours.
You and your convoy will follow the trail leaving Syangboche behind all the way to Samar. From Samar you will deviate from the standard trail and take left trail which takes you through hill ridges, many ascends and descends all the way to Chhusang.
You will be checked in at a lodge at Chhusang where you will spend the night.
Overnight at Chhusang.
The horse ride today will conclude your trek at Jomsom.
You will be doing horseback ride from Chhusang to Jomsom for one last time before your trek ends. It will be 5-6 hours of horseback ride along the banks of Kali Gandaki River. After reaching Jomsom your exhilarating and awe-inspiring horseback riding trek in Upper Mustang concludes.
At Jomsom you will bid farewell to horses and horse’s caretaker, thanking their service. You will be checked in at a hotel in Jomsom where you will spend the night.
Overnight at hotel in Jomsom.
A 30 minutes flight over rugged hills and landscape of Annapurna Region will get you to Pokhara. Subsequently after reaching Pokhara, you will be checked in at a hotel where you can leave your belongings. Depending upon the flight time, you can use rest of the day exploring Pokhara.
At night you can hit the club, bars, or restaurants to celebrate your epic journey on Upper Mustang.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Today you will get back to Kathmandu according to our standard itinerary. You will be seated on comfortable bus seat which will drive you all the way to Kathmandu through Prithivi highway. It will be a 200km drive with several stops for lunch and breaks for bathroom. Alternatively, you can also book a flight which will get you to Kathmandu in just 30 minutes.
Upon reaching Kathmandu, you along with your belonging will be taken to the designated hotel. At evening Breakfree Adventures will host you for a farewell dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant with the staff of the company. We would love to hear about to your trekking experience and complaints about our service if any. We will provide you a token of love, a celebratory award for your outstanding achievement of conquering difficult trek.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek.
We also operated private trips.
Though the packing list for this trek is not exacting and extensive like usual high-altitude trek, but it surely does influence how enjoyable and adventurous the trek will be. So, it is necessary to have a good idea about what to pack, which can vary upon the time of the year a person is doing the trek. Having extensive goods included in your packing list can make your bag pack cumbersome, and packing minimally, excluding indispensable things can make the trek even worse. Using our decades of experience operating high altitude trek expedition we have curated a packing list best for Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek which ensures optimum trekking experience.
Upper body
Lower Body
Head
Feet and Hands
Toiletries
Equipment
Electronic Devices
Including above mentioned goods will ensure that your bag pack is not cumbersome and consist thing that are essential for a good trek. Except for small day pack you will not have to carry your Bag pack, the horses and potter will be carrying all of your belonging.
Though the trek can be done all over the year as per trekkers choice, the weather climate and weather might make it onerous and risky for some seasons than other. So, choosing the best time to trek is crucial if you want to have best experience, adventure and exploration.
Spring Season (March to May)
The best time for Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek is during spring (March to May). During this time of the year, weather is favourable with clear blue skies providing the most spectacular mountain panorama. In spring the temperature ranges from 20 degrees in the daytime and falls to 5 degrees at night which means that the climates will be mild as well.
Monsoon Season (June to August)
June to August is the time when the monsoon hits Nepal, there will be chances of domestic flight cancelation and roadblock due to landslide, but some trekkers still do prefer to trek in the monsoon. Though Upper Mustang lies on rain shadow region of Dhualagiri and receives very less rainfall even during monsoon, the lower regions of Mustang through which one will have to pass to get to still receives heavy precipitation and is risky to travel through. This time will be the off-season for trekking so lodges along the trails and the trail itself will be less crowded which some may prefer that way. The probability of cancellation of flight is also very high, as the visibility is severely compromised by clouds and fogs in mountains.
Autumn Season (September to November)
September to November is Autumn in Nepal. As Autumn initiates precipitation begins to lessen and halts eventually, the climate and temperature get milder. It is also an ideal time to do Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek and is the peak of trekking season. The skies are clearer providing clear mesmerising view of surrounding landscapes and mountain panorama. As autumn approaches its terminal ending it starts to get colder and colder.
Winter Season (December to February)
December to February is winter, the time when it starts to snow. Winter trek of Gokyo Renjo La pass is a perilous yet adventurous hiking experience and as the mist settles down you will get the most beautiful mountain views. There might be several inches of snow throughout the trail, make sure you have crampoons and ice sticks with you if you are doing trek during winter seasons. In winter, lodges will have few guests and trails less crowded.
Nepal Tourism Board have made it mandatory for trekkers to have a licensed guide with them throughout the trek while treks in restricted areas, which also includes every trek done in Upper Mustang Region. Our Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek provides you with horses, horse’s care taker/potter and a guide, who will accompany you all through the trek. Our guides all have comprehensive knowledge of the trail and very apt with communication skills that can understand needs and issues of even the most reticent person/trekker. They are familiar with all subtleties and nuances of the trail and are prudent when it comes to facing such difficult situations.
The horses use during the trek is of local breed specific to Himalayas. The horse breed is called Bhotey Horse. The horses might seem small and not strong enough to carry you, but don’t be deceived by their stature, they are specific horse breed which have successfully adapted to high altitude regions and have significantly high ratio of payload to body weight as compared to other horse breed. We request our clients to trust the horses and horse’s care taker to enjoy the exploration of Upper Mustang even better.
Breakfree Adventures provide both experienced guides, indefatigable horses and horse care taker/potter with Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek package.
It has been just over 3 decades that Upper Mustang Region was opened for Tourist to visit. Because of its close proximity with Tibetan border, the region was demilitarized and not foreign tourists were allowed to visit, considering the national security of both countries.
From 1992 though, the beauty of Kingdom of Lo was allowed to savor for tourists. But foreigners need to acquire Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit to enter the Upper Mustang Region. Anyone doing Upper Mustang Trek needs Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit, Trekkers Information Management System Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit.
The prices for the permits required for Upper Mustang Trek are:
Upper Mustang receives few numbers of tourist, because of expensive entry permit required to explore the region. The permits will not be issued to an individual, every tourist have to be with government registered trekking agency for Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit to be issued for the visitor.
Embarking on Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek with Breakfree Adventures we will acquire all the necessary permits to explore Upper Mustang Trek. You don’t need to think and stress about the permits and other paper works you might need while in Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek.
While operating challenging high altitude treks our first and foremost priority is Trekkers’ safety and we Breakfree Adventures put safety of our clients even before anything.
Our guides and potters are cognizant with the challenges and adversities of the Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek Trail. Our guides and potters are well trained and tutored with proceedings to follow in case of any inauspicious happenings during the trail. Our guides will be measuring the blood oxygen level of the trekkers with oximeter regularly in order to detect early signs of altitude sickness. Locals are very hospitable and friendly, and cases of assault, robbery and stealing on the trail is unheard of. We request our clients to not offend the culture, religion and lifestyle of natives to avoid any confrontation. Sure, this is a easy horseback riding trek but we take no chances on our client’s safety, until it’s all green light no one is crossing the road. So, the Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek is as safe as it could get.
Insurance is mandatory for anyone doing high altitude trek. Since Upper Mustang doesn’t have facilitated hospitals in cases of emergency such as accidents, physical injuries or any other inauspicious events insurance covers the cost for evacuation via helicopter and its better be safe than sorry. We Breakfree Adventures can help trekkers choose the ideal insurance for Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek.
Temperature varies from month to month during Horse Riding in Upper Mustang Trek which are:
All foreigners, besides Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is to be had on arrival at the Tribhuvan global airport in Kathmandu, and you may increase your visa on the valuable immigration office. Click here to know more about tourist visa in Nepal.
The visa application would require a passport legitimate for at the least 6- months and a passport-length photograph. The present-day visa rate costs USD30 for 15 days, which you need to pay in cash (Please bring the exact change USD30 per person) on arrival at Tribhuvan international Airport. Citizens of China and the SAARC nations will acquire a loose visa.
A few countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan- may not get hold of an on-arrival visa. In case you are from those international locations, you should contact your local Nepalese embassy.
Trekking with Breakfree Adventures, we use best accommodation facilities that can be found throughout the trail. The lower elevation region of Mustang has more facilitated hotels and lodges with private bathroom, but as you enter Upper Mustang hotels and lodges will start to become more basic, these lodges are often built based on local architecture and building techniques. In Upper Mustang, you might have to share rooms with other trek members. There will be no compromise on hygiene and cleanliness though.
Meals throughout the trek can differ from place to place. At lower elevation like Kagbeni and Jomsom you might have options to choose either local and authentic food or from western dishes. But as you leave lower commercialized areas and enter Upper Mustang you will be fed, mostly authentic Thakali dishes made from local produce. The staple meal is Daal-Bhaat, which comprises cooked white rice, lentil soup, chicken curry, stir fried vegetable, spicy tomato salsa, pickled radish, and salad. You can also get to eat Dhido and Gundruk, the national meal, as well. These heavy dishes will be served during lunch and dinner. Snacks and dishes made from locally grown apples can also be found while in the trek. Here is the list below will provide you a comprehensive idea of what you are likely to get served during Upper Mustang Trek:
Breakfast will usually be at your lodge/tea-house where you spent the night and the breakfast menu consists of:
Lunch will be during the stopover en-route trek while you are trekking from one destination to another in the noon. It will be around a small but comfortable restaurants or lodges on the way. The menu will be:
Dinner is at the lodge you will be staying overnight and the menu comes around with items like:
Drinks (Hot and Cold)
After completing the trek, you may join other extra adventure activities for one day or more. There are numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu various approaches, which includes, Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour , Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
