Before you Travel Mustang Trek
Trekking Group
In our trekking group the minimum number must be 2 persons in this region and the maximum number will be 10 persons. If you are single then you may join with our group in Kathmandu if we have but make sure before you book the trip. To keep the limit group size which means we can provide a best services and personal take care to our valuable clients but we organize min. or Max on request.
Meals and Accommodation
We will provide all meals on full board basis during the trekking period. On camping trek we will be providing meals three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee during the meal). The meals consist of a variety of both American cuisine and numerous traditional Nepali & Chinese dishes. During the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara meals on breakfast basis with welcome & farewell dinner included in the price. Snacks, bottled drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in the price.
We provide 4 night’s twin sharing accommodation on 4 star deluxe hotels during the stay in Kathmandu, 2 night’s twin sharing standard accommodation in 3 star hotel during the Pokhara and 11 night’s twin share accommodation in tented camp (Single occupancy available on request with single supplement).
Equipment List:
Head: Accessories:
-Sun hat -Headlamp & spare batteries
-Fleece/Wool hat (to cover ears) -Hand touch & spare batteries
-Sunglasses & reading glasses -Dry packs
-Scarf to cover face (dust/wind) -Open neck water bottles x2
-Watch with light & alarm
Lower Body: -Pack no heavier than 15kg fully packed
-Under garments -Pack cover
-Hiking shorts -Day pack 33litre with waist strap
-Lightweight walking pants -Money belt
-Light weight thermal leggings
-Fleece or tracksuit pants Toiletries & Personal Hygiene
-Waterproof shell pants -1x quick dry towel & face cloth
-Shampoo & Conditioner (biodegradable)
Feet: -Toothbrush & paste (biodegradable)
-3x thin cotton inner soaks -Multipurpose wipes (face & body)
-3x thick warm wool hiking socks -Deodorant
-Hiking boots (with spare laces) -Face & Body moisturizer
-Walking sneakers -Nail clippers/file
-Sandals -Small comb/brush
-Walking poles -Small mirror
-Clothes washing soap (biodegradable)
Upper Body: -Toilet paper (you can buy more on trek)
-3x T-shirts -Anti-Bacterial wipes (4x packs)
-2x lightweight thermal tops -Hand sanitizer (small bottle)
-2x Merino/Fleece long shelve tops -Sun block face/body high UV protection
-Waterproof shell jacket -Lip block with UV protection
-Down vest/jacket* -Feminine hygiene products
-Poncho rain cover
Hands: Extra Items:
-Lightweight fleece gloves -Camera & extra batteries
-Heavyweight gloves -Binoculars
-Or waterproof/wind fleece gloves -Reading books
-Playing cards
-Trail map & guide book
Sleeping: -Journal & pen
-Sleeping bag* -Photo’s of home/family
-Sleeping bag liner -Energy/protein bars (optional)
-Pillow slip/case -Walkman
Medical Kit:
-See your Doctor for compete medical kit
-including Dimox
Physical Requirements
This trek into Upper Mustang is not that strenuous and doesn’t requires any previous trekking or mountaineering experience but little hiking experience preferable; only that if you are in good physical & mentally conditioning and be able to hike for 4-7 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Himalayan Planet adventures require your physical details with your booking. Before the trip booking with us please consult with your Medical Doctor once and in Doctor References go for your trip booking process with us.
Trek Leaders and Staffs
A decade experienced in the adventure tourism our incredible guides and staffs are the back bone of the company who are selecting based on highly skilled professionals with their technical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, patient and supportive teaching styles and great personalities. Most of our field staffs are from the local area covering from eastern to western Himalayan ranges, which support the local people directly. They have good health fitness as well as well experience with good knowledge of team leading in the Himalayan region. We also provide the training to our each staff increasing their work efficiency. Please find the training list below, which we provide to our fellow trekking staffs,
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid – KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
- Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
- Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet – TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
- English Language - KEEP
- Conservation & Biodiversity - KEEP
- Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) – Nepal Mountaineering Association
- Our operation is smooth as a safety concern:For our trek group, there will be one Leader and one Sherpa porter for two persons and above this will be one Leader, one assistance leader and one Sherpa porter based on two persons. This ensure if in case of one get sick, it would not disturb the itinerary and fellow members, the trip still running as plan as in itinerary. And please understand that our group starts from 2 and maximum it goes up to 10 which is good team to communicate and facilitate in every manner.
- Porter Care:In our group member each has allowed his/her gear bag weighted not exceeding than 15kgs/33 pounds that we strongly care of porters rights and solely against any exploitation on its operation and we are closely working with IPPG (International Porters Progress Group).
Acclimatization
Our itinerary specially tailored considering with a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Normally, altitude sickness stars from 3,600 meters/11808 feet and there is no problem below this standard. During your trip this is a best solution go slowly with body acclimatization. Consider in the higher altitude there is less oxygen in the air. Suppose, crossing high passes more than 5,000 meters/ 16,400 feet, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to acclimatization during the travel in high Himalaya. Please check about high altitudes sickness by Dr. Jim Duff in below link, (http://www.treksafe.com.au/medical/altitude_illness.htm)
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.
Climate and Weather
Nepal is a country of diversified in a topography starting from 60 meters to top of the world 8,848 meters. Basically we have dry season from October to May and the wet season (monsoon) from June to September. Mid September to end of the November is one of the best times and also March to May good to visit in Nepal. During the autumn the vegetation is lush after the rains of the monsoon and the air is clean and fresh and spring can be a little dusty but with pleasant & warm weather. December to February is good for visibility but cold in high altitude as well as Kathmandu too. Starting the rain from June and till the mid of the September and cloudy weather badly for visibility but for the upper mustang this is best time of the year because this reason has in Trans Himalayan district which is rain shadow areas.
Passport and Visa Requirements
Before you traveling check your passport and validity date. You most require a valid passport to visit out of country. Passports most have at least 6 months validity after finish date of your trip. We most require your copy of full passport details with correct spelling written in your passport or scan copy is most preferable.
In Nepal you will require a visa which can be obtained in advance from the Nepalese Embassy from your country or you can get on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu with a cost of US$30 which is single-entry tourist visas and valid for up to 60 days and can be extended to a maximum of three months for an additional charge. Please visit for more information; (www.immi.gov.np)
Permits and fees
In Nepal, you most require a permits and fees to enter a certain areas such as World heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing as well. All the trip prices are including the cost of relevant permits and entrance fees except personal donations & contribution. In case of any such conditions we will inform you if required any additional permit fees before you make a booking with us.
Health and Medical Information
Our all staffs are well experienced travelers and sharing since long time to achieve the traveler’s ambition. In fact, we specialized in the Himalayan travel and we all are from Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge, which is a key factor to provide the standard service to our clients. Our all services based on client’s safety and satisfaction. We provide the high range of quality services and personally taking care during the trip. Each of our guides carries medical kit bag for occurring incidents during the travel. As a result we have best recommendation from our previous clients.
Environmental Concerns
We are highly sensible to protect our natural environment and participating with many environmental cleanup campaigns. Our responsible tourism carries good message to the locals and we insists and train them do’s and don’ts, how to keep good environment etc. Besides this tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve the natural environment for future generations as well.
Our Experience
Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd. has Govt. registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal and we are working in adventure travel in the Himalaya of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. The operator has gained a decade of experience in the adventure tourism working as a guide, adventure travel consultant and by stabilizing own company. Our long experience in adventure travel, we are even more dedicated to fulfill our clients’ requirement and always sincere with clients gratification. We are also delighted to say that many of our past clients who organized their trip in the Himalaya they wouldn’t hesitate to inform you about our organization and organizing skills.
How to Book
While you have chosen your trip, contact our head office by mail or phone to check the availability dates, groups or any remaining question you may have. We are happy to help and reply responsively as soon as possible. We’ll hold your booking with us before your final decision. Please read properly our trip booking terms & conditions before your booking and fill up the booking form (download from our website) along with the appropriate deposit of 20 % per person in advance and payment made through the bank transfer or submit your credit card (visa/master card) details with booking form. When you choose the method of advance payment in an appropriate way, a signed and completed booking form will still be required for confirmation of booking. Bookings will only be confirmed once we receive a completed and signed booking form along with appropriate payment.
The final balance for your booking will be on arrival in Kathmandu. We will invoicing you before your arrival for the final balance along with other final pre departure details as appropriate. Your final invoice will show the price based on the previous quote at the time of invoicing.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan experience with us!
