WHAT'S INCLUDED . . .

• NMA Certified Sherpa guide
• $200 Individual tip pool. * Tip pool will be fairly distributed among all Namas staff members. (Guides, porters, drivers, hotel security and staffs). Guest may personally hand in extra tips to our guides and porters.
• Namas Branded merchandise (Down Jacket, Cap, Buff)
• Arrival hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night before Departure. (Hotel Manaslu Kathmandu)
• All trekking permits (Khumbu Region Permit and TIMS)
• All internal-local transportation to and from the trekking trail head
• 3 Meals everyday with pot hot water every night
• Lodge accommodation during the trek
• One porter for 2 trekkers
• 25kg personal luggage
• Arrival Arrival pick up and departure
• Internal flights • Basic First aid kit

TRIP DATES . . .

Spring 2021

15th March - 31st March

Autumn 2021

4th October - 20th October

*Note - You can request your own private tours. Minimum 2 bookings required. Guaranteed departure.

ITINERARY . . .

Day 1

Arrival

Day 2

Kathmandu - Pokhara (flight)

Day 3

Flight Pokhara- Jomsom (2743 m), trek to Kagbeni (2810 m) 3 hrs.

Day 4

Kagbeni (2810 m) - Chele (3050 m) 6 hrs

Day 5

Chele (3050 m) - Syangmochen (3800 m) 7-8 hrs

Day 6

Syangmochen (3800 m) - Tsarang (3560 m) 7 hrs

Day 7

Tsarang (3560 m) - Lo Manthang (3800 m) 4-5 hrs

Day 8

Lo Manthang (3800 m). Rest day and explore heritage sites.

Day 9

Day hike to Nyiphu and Garphu monasteries/caves and villages in the north of Lo Manthang.

Day 10

Lo Manthang (3800 m) - Dhakmar (3820 m) via Ghar Gumba (Loghekar Monastery) 6 hrs

Day 11

Dhakmar (3820 m) - Ghiling (3570 m) 6 hrs

Day 12

Ghiling (3570 m) - Samar (3550 m) 6 hrs

Day 13

Samar (3550 m) - Kagbeni (2810 m) 6-7 hrs

Day 14

Kagbeni (2810 m) - Jomsom (2750 m) 3 hrs

Day 15

Flight Jomsom - Pokhara

Day 16

Flight from Pokhara - Kathmandu

Day 17

Departure

ACCOMODATIONS . . .

Day 1 - 2 & Day 15 - 16 (Kathmandu - Hotel Manaslu, Pokhara)

Day 3 - 14 (Tea houses)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED . . .

• Visas and travel insurance
• Entertainment and food ( Kathmandu )
• Bottled drinks and beverages
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Evacuation (will be done in your account)
• Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
• Single supplement Charges
• Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions

Optional trips

• Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
• International flights to Kathmandu

  EQUIPMENT LIST . . .

Footwears

• Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
• Gaiters
• Midweight thermal socks: 5 pairs
• Liner socks or equivalent: 2 pairs

Body Layers

• 1 merino base layers: top / bottom set
• Quick-dry sports bra (for women)
• 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
• Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
• Convertible hiking pants
• Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers
• Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
• Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
• Insulated Down Jacket
• Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs

Headgear and Hand wear

• Wool hat (ski hat)
• Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
• Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
• Under helmet Balaclava
• Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
• Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
• Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind

Personal Gear

• 30 - 45 L Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
• Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -10 to -20C. Goose down or synthetic
• Compression stuff sacks: 2 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
• Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
• Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
• Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
• Lip balm with sunblock
• Water bottles: 1 wide mouth bottles with 1L capacity
• Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
• Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitiser and small towel
• Hand warmers & toe warmers
• Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
• Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
• Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
• Travel Clothes
• Duffel bags XL (1) with locks
• Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, books, smart phone, etc
• Cell phone in waterproof case
• Cell phone charging cable
• Local SIM card for cell phone (purchase in Nepal)
• Portable power device (for recharging phone or other electronics)
• Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, energy gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
• Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
• Toothbrush (travel size)
• Toothpaste (travel size)
• Toilet paper
• Personal wipes
• Women’s hygiene items
• Pee bottle
• Hand sanitizer
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Biodegradable soap
• Deodorant
• Dental floss
• Razor and shaving cream
• Skin lotion
• Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone*

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EQUIPMENT HIRE . . .

**Equipment hire (link)

Bundle Price per expedition: £450 | $600 p/p**

Client’s will try and receive full gears when they arrive in Nepal.

“Rental gears are exclusively used by and for Namas adventure clients rental purpose only. We do not rent gears to other operators. We only provide high-quality gears.”

Benefits of renting gears with us:

• Save money on gears that will end up costing you £2000 | $2700
• Save cost on extra airline baggage weights $60 per kg (on average)
• Saves you time and energy to go through all the research and hassle of finding the gears

Gears Included (Bundle package)

• -23C/-30C Kailas Mountain 900 Down Sleeping Bag
• 5000M/6000M+ Glacier GTX Waterproof Mountaineering Boots. Crampons compatible (-30C)
• 12 Point Kantz Crampons
• Climbing Helmet
• Climbing harness
• 3X Carabiners
• Z-lite sleeping foam mat
• 150L Duffle bag

Individual rental price

(Per Expedition)

• -23C/-30 C Kailas Mountain 900 Down Sleeping Bag: £200 | $270
• 5000M/6000M+ Glacier GTX Waterproof Mountaineering Boots. Crampons compatible (-30C): £150 | $200
• 12 Point Kantz Crampons: £50 | $65
• Climbing Helmet: £30 | $45
• Climbing harness: £30 | $45
• 3X carabiners: £10 | $15
• Z-lite sleeping foam mat: £30 | $45
• 150L Duffle bag: £50 | $65
• Ascender and figure 8: £30 | $45

+ Baggage allowance in Nepal?

We allow 25 kgs of personal weight for this trip

+ How many in a group?

Min 2 - Max 12

+ Tips for our guides and porters.

Most of our guest give tips during the end of the trek/climb. Your booking payment already consist a tip pool of $200. We will fairly distribute the tips among your drivers, assistant guides and porters. Guest can also donate trekking equipments like jackets, trek poles, gloves or hats to porters which is greatly appreciated. Guest can also buy our porters dinner, during the final day of the trek for all their hard work and for making their trek possible.

• Suggested Additional Summit Tips of $200.

+ When is the best time to trek Mustang region?

Spring March - May.

Summer - June & August

Autumn - September - November.

+ Who is this trip for?

All Adventure travellers, 18+

+ Can I request another trekking date?

Sure, we would be more than happy to arrange trekkings for your on your prefered date. Minimum of 2 bookings required for personal inquiry. email us at - namas@namasadventure.com