Trip Notes

Upper Mustang Trek

Arrival Information

Upon arrival our airport representative will be waiting with a sign with your name or Nepal Adventure Point written on it. Once you exit the baggage hall, please check carefully for our representative as there are usually many people waiting outside. If, for any reason, you don’t manage to find our representative within 30 minutes, we recommend you make your own way to the hotel. You will then be reimbursed for any cost incurred between the airport and your hotel. From Tribhuvan International airport it is approximately 30 minutes to reach Kathmandu centre.

If for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please call us as soon as possible at +9779851050327.

Pre-meeting & trekking briefing

It is very important for trekkers to be present at Upper Mustang Trekking briefing. On arrival day, the briefing will be held at your hotel where you will be introduced to the group leader and team members. The pre-meeting & trip briefing will cover all information regarding your trek and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. This will help us to ensure you are guaranteed the best trekking experience.

Important Documents

Upper Mustang special permit and ACAP entrance permit are required for Upper Mustang Trekking. In order for us to arrange this for you, you will need to bring 4 passport photos, 2 copies of your passport, a copy of your visa, name and number of your travel insurance policy, name and number of your travel agent/flight booking office and emergency contact numbers of next of kin.

Accommodation

During the Upper Mustang Trekking we provide teahouse/lodges accommodation and have chosen them according their eco-friendliness, best location, hygiene standards and pleasant surroundings. These are basic lodges with just a couple of rooms with two separate beds. The lodges have running water but they do not always have hot showers. Blankets are available but we recommend bringing your own sleeping bag. We provide tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included.

Single supplement

While the package we offer includes all accommodation, this is based on a double or triple occupancy, so if you prefer single accommodation, you will have to pay for the entire room. If you are traveling alone and you are happy to share your accommodation, we will try to match you with a roommate of the same gender for the duration of the trip. On some trips, and/or some places, single accommodation is not available.

Food and Drinks

All meals are included in the Upper Mustang Trekking trip. Trekking lodges offer freshly cooked meals, serving a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. Some have Nepali versions of western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the teahouses and trail side restaurants. Breakfast generally includes cereals, toast, porridge and egg dishes, with tea or coffee included. Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same lodge in which you spend the night. Lunch will be arranged accordingly. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at village shops while trekking, as well as available tap water which can be treated with purification tablets.

Equipment & Packing List

This list is a guideline to help you to pack for your adventure trip. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trekking duration. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack on your own.

Head Items

Bandana or head scarf

Woolen or synthetic warm hat

Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs

Sunglasses

Upper Body and Hands Items

Polypropylene shirts (1 Half and 2 long sleeves)

Light and expedition weight thermal tops

Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover

Waterproof shell jacket

Down Jacket

Gore-Tex jacket with hood

1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves

1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves

Lower Body Items

1 pair of Hiking shorts

1 pair of hiking trousers

1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms

1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers

Feet Items

2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks

2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks

1 pair of Hiking boots

1 pair of sandals

Sleeping and Travel Bags

1 Sleeping bag (-10 degrees C, 14 degrees F)

Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

1 Large Duffel bag

Small daypack

Basic first aid supplies

Personal first aid kit bag

Aspirin

Skin-blister repair kit

Anti-diarrhea pills

Anti-headache pills

Throat lozenges or cough drops

Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide

Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin

Water purification tablets

Sunscreen loction

Bandaids (plasters) and tape

Bactrim, Norbactin or other diarrhoea remedy

Toiletries

Medium sized towel

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Multipurpose soap

Deodorants

Nail clippers

Face and body moisturizer

Female hygiene products

Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

Wet wipes

Tissue paper

Anti-bacterial hand wash

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

Upper Mustang Trek is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day, with the possibility of longer periods depending on pace, with a light rucksack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding. However, if you are in excellent health with an average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, you can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for a time prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but it is not mandatory. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal Adventure Point before booking the trek. We advise you to check with your doctor before booking the trip.

Flight delay in Jomsom

Sometimes, flights may be cancelled due to mountain weather conditions or other technical problems. In such cases, Nepal Adventure Point will organize alternative available road transportation to try to ensure that you are on schedule for your international flight. In this case, you will need to pay for the expense of the road transport but will be reimbursed after Nepal Adventure Point receives the refund of the arranged flight after the deduction of cancelation charge. So please note that there will be no refund of the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, if the alternative road transportation is consolidated.

Passport and Visa 

Travellers must carry a valid passport and have obtained the appropriate visas when traveling with Nepal Adventure Point. Please ensure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. Nepal visa is available on arrival in Kathmandu airport.

Travel Insurance 

Travel insurance is compulsory while booking any trip with Nepal Adventure Point. We will not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

All costs for emergency evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance company has agreed to pay the costs on your behalf. It is important that any insurance policy issued to cover emergency evacuation for climb/trek/tour does not exclude alpinism or mountaineering.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Credit cards are not accepted on mountain. You can take the denomination of Rs.50, 100, 500 and 1000. ATM facilities are available Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Tipping

Nepal has recently introduced a 10% ‘service charge’ on hotel & restaurant accounts. A modest, friendly tip is also more or less expected by drivers. For Upper Mustang Trek, a rough guideline is US$ 3-4 per group member per day for guide and US$ 2-4 per group member per day for a porter, however if you wish to tip more that is always welcome.

Additional Information 

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contacts us by email.at: nepaladventurepoint@gmail.com If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: +977-98510-50327.