Mustang Nepal

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Mustang Nepal - GENERAL INFORMATION

A typical Mustang Nepal day
The day begins early with a wake-up cup of tea and bowl of warm washing water. Kitbags are packed and made ready for the porters who leave before breakfast. Meanwhile breakfast is served in the dining tent and consists of porridge or muesli, omelette, fried or boiled egg and chapatti, parantha, or the delicious Tibetan bread.The mornings walk lasts for 3-4 hours with a hot lunch served en route. The afternoons walk is generally shorter and allows time to relax in camp or explore the surroundings. Dinner is taken at around 7.00pm and consists of soup,followed by a pasta, rice or potato based dish, and dessert. Catering for vegetarians is no problem. 

Health and Hygiene
Detailed advice on health matters and vaccination requirements will be sent upon confirmation of your booking however, you will need to be protected against Hepatitis A, Typhoid,polio,tetanus,and Meningitis. In addition you should take malaria  prophylactic pills during your trek and for four weeks after leaving Nepal. Please consult your doctor for up to date advice. We recommend that each person carries a basic first aid kit and a list of suggested contents will be sent to you at the time of booking.

Equipment
A detailed kit list will be provided on confirmation of your booking. Essential items include a thermal sleeping bag liner, lightweight leather or synthetic waterproof boots, thermal underwear, waterproof jacket and a down jacket which can be hired upon request. We provide sleeping bags and a kitbag in which to store your gear. Remember you only need to carry a daysack whilst on trek.

Weather
Temperatures during the day are generally pleasant and can range from 10 - 30 degrees centigrade, however as in all mountain environments this may not always be the case. Strong afternoon winds are a feature of the Kali Gandaki gorge. At higher elevations night time temperatures can drop below freezing and frosty mornings are not uncommon. Precipitation is rare in upper Mustang. The skies are usually clear with excellent visibility, though clouds may appear in the afternoon, the best time for photography being in the morning.

BE PREPARED - To help you prepare for your travelling we have compiled a comprehensive information pack for all GHT travellers to Peru, covering advice on medical issues, visas, equipment, culture, a complimentary Latin - Works guide to Machu Picchu and a Lonely Planet guide to Peru.

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