Nepal

Journey through and encounter the mountain peoples of Nepal

Tradere, to hand over, is the Latin root of the word tradition; and that is what this trip is about - family and traditions. This short but special journey takes trekkers to small villages and pilgrimage sites in the culturally rich Lower Mustang area of Nepal. As one hikes through this rapidly changing area, there is time to talk with local people and learn about their folklore, religion, and day-to-day family activities.

On another level, it is an opportunity to learn how the people of a country pass on their traditions to their children, as well as the problems of transmission of culture in a world being transformed in front of their eyes.The journey takes you from the Kathmandu Valley to Pokhara in the shadow of the Annapurna range. From Pokhara, you fly to Jomsom, and trek to some of the different villages along the Kali Gandhaki River in Lower Mustang.

Your travels take you up the riverbed to Kagbeni, gateway to Upper Mustang, and then to the pilgrimage town of Muktinath - one of the two most important sites for both Hindus and Buddhists in all of Nepal. Crossing the pass above Muktinath, you trek through the isolated Lubrak Valley, home to the only Bon village in Mustang, and then on to the trading town of Tukche, boasting one of the earliest READ libraries and a great distillery! Along the way, in addition to making friends of the local people, you can revel in spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Niligiri, Tuckche and other sky-touching peaks.

DATES & LAND COST:
Starting from $3,295.00 pp based on 4-6 people
Custom dates and prices available

Sunday, April 21, 2013 - Sunday, May 05, 2013 ,
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (Yartung Festival),
and Sunday, October 6, 2013 - Sunday, October 20, 2013

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner