Mustang Resort Booklet

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The Forbidden Kingdom



Mustang Resort, hidden in the majestic Himalayas is the perfect place to start your adventure in Mustang. Mustang Resort provides the perfect base for trekking in the surrounding area, exploring Buddhist culture or just unwinding with a view of some of the highest snow-capped peaks in the world.


Jomsom

Jomsom


Jomsom and Mustang Jomsom, also known as Dzongsam or New Fort, is at an altitude of 2800 meters and is situated on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. It is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Besides natural beauty, Jomsom also offers an insight into Tibetan culture, Buddhist religion, and traditional life. About a day’s walk from Jomsom, Muktinath is a religious pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Jomsom is also the gateway to the hidden kingdom of Upper-Mustang, a rich cultural place with ancient forts, hidden caves, and monasteries. Jomsom is the administrative and commercial centre of the Mustang district. The local inhabitants are known as “Thakalis�. They follow a form of Tibetan Buddhism and are known as serious traders and successful businessmen throughout the region and in the whole of Nepal. Being the headquarters of the region, Jomsom is reasonably developed with a local hospital, bank, police station, etc. It is served by daily flights to and from Pokhara. Most of the flights take place in the early morning, as by noon, wind picks up and clouds come in. The region of Mustang is part of the Tibetan Plateau, a dry and desert-like area in the Himalayas. It lies in the rain-shadow of the Himalayas, which makes it an arid place. Most visitors come to Mustang because of the natural majesty of the region. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds, colorful flowers, apple orchards, and the impressive Himalayan peaks. Tibetan culture is another attraction for tourists to this area. Tibetan culture, traditional houses, Buddhist & Bon religion, hidden caves, and the mystic hidden kingdom of Upper Mustang are other reasons to visit Jomsom and the surrounding district of Mustang.

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Jomsom


Mustang Resort looking down on Jomsom Bazar and Airport

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Jomsom


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Jomsom


Garfuk Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in the region.

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The walled city kingdom of Upper Mustang – Lo Manthang with views of Annapurna – 1,8091m.

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Jomsom


Barley Fields in full bloom, Lo Manthang.

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Tsarang Monastery. Jomsom


Stupa (Chorten) near Tsarang, Mustang.

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Overview of the village of Tangbe. Jomsom


The village of Kagbeni with the monastrey in the background.

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Crossing Tsarang La with the views of Annpurna-1 and the Nilgiri mountain range. Jomsom


Heading down to the village of Ghami.

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Jomsom


Naturally beautiful. The village of Dhakmar on the way to Lo Manthang.

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Mystical Mustang

Taste of Mustang Gate

6 nights / 7 days

7 nights / 8 days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to

hotel, Gokarna Resort.

hotel, Gokarna Resort.

Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to hotel,

Day 03: Fly to Jomsom, Mustang Resort. Day 04: Drive to Muktinath visit back to Jomsom, Mustang Resort. Day 05: Fly to Pokhara- Kathmandu. Gokarna Resort. Day 06: Kathmandu free day, hotel Gokarna Resort. Day 07: Final Departure

Atithi Resort. Day 03: Fly to Jomsom, walk to Shyang & Marpha Village, Mustang Resort. Day 04: Drive to Muktinath - Jharkot Kagbeni to Jomsom, Mustang Resort. Day 05: Jomsom- Walk to Nilgiri Glacier and Apple Farm, Mustang Resort. Day 06: Fly to Pokhara - Kathmandu, Gokarna Resort, Day 07: Kathmandu free day, hotel, Gokarna Resort Day 08: Final Departure

Jomsom


Explore Kaligandaki 8 nights / 9 days Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, Gokarna Resort. Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to hotel, Atithi Resort. Day 03: Fly to Jomsom, walk to apple farm, Mustang Resort. Day 04: Walk to Shyang & Marpha village, Mustang Resort. Day 05: Drive to Muktinath, back to Jomsom, Mustang Resort. Day 06: Trek to Nilgiri Glacier, Mustang Resort. Day 07: Fly to Pokhara-Kathmandu, Gokarna Resort. Day 08: Kathmandu free day, hotel, Gokarna Resort. Day 09: Final Departure

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Mustang Overland 12 nights / 13 days Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, Gokarna Resort. Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to hotel, Atithi Resort. Day 03: Fly to Jomsom, walk to Shyang & Marpha village, Mustang Resort. Day 04: Jomsom -Visit Apple Farm & Nilgiri Glacier, Musatng Resort. Day 05: Drive to Chhuksang, Lodge. Day 06: Chhuksang – Explore, Lodge. Day 07: Drive to Tsarang, Lodge. Day 08: Drive to Lomanthang, Lodge. Day 09: Lomanthang – Explore, Lodge. Day 10: Drive to Jomsom, Mustang Resort. Day 11: Fly to Pokhara- Kathmandu, Gokarna Resort. Day 12: Kathmandu free day, hotel, Gokarna Resort. Day 13: Final Departure

Jomsom


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Jomsom


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Mustang Resort is the latest addition to the Yeti World Holdings. The group has been in the tourism industry for several decades with a fundamental aim of taking tourism in Nepal to a much higher level. With a number of lodges and resorts throughout the Himalayas, a luxury resort in Chitwan and owner of a private airline, the Yeti Group has established itself as a reliable and well known partner in Nepal tourism. For many years, Nepal was considered as a budget-destination but as markets and demands have been changing, Yeti World Holdings has focused on developing possibilities for their guests to experience the natural and cultural richness of Nepal in a comfortable way.

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Mustang Resort P. Ltd. PO Box 3124, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal T: +977 1 4437571 | 977 1 4438570 E: info@mustangresorts.com www.mustangresorts.com


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