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GHT Mustang and Saribung WildUpper Mustang - Saribung, 6328m - Phu Goan - Bhulebhule end **This was a fantastic 2010 trek; for 2012 we are exploring the GHT in West Nepal, or see DCXP's Saribung expedition** We start with a full Upper Mustang trek to the fabled city of Lo Manthang then head east over a once elusive high pass to the Nar-Phu valley system, one of those special places that was only relatively recently opened up to trekkers. This is an exclusive and new trek, and also somewhat exploratory, but our crew have been there previously. Previous "Wild" trekkers will tell you, we have always had at least one unplanned evening trek, and while we trek with a full crew, there will be one or two sections of the trek where we lighten our crew and supplies for some exploring. I asked Carsten Nebel (see his MyHimalayas.com diaries) which was the most beautiful trek after we completed the classic Upper Dolpo trek through to Jomsom, fully expecting him to say the trip we had just completed, which was utterly stunning. Instead he said that Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo were about equal so Upper Mustang really must be amazing! Although we include the climb of Saribung, non-mountaineers with good balance are welcome and we will tailor the itinerary slightly to strike the right balance. For our 2009 Kanchenjunga-Makalu Wild trek I was a little ambitious, the itinerary was a little tight - this trip should not be as tough and we have some extra days built in. And finally, if you have a real long trek hankering, we offer a Manaslu extension at the end, making it a real 42 day trek! Outline Itinerary
Manaslu end optionDay 30 - to Dharapani / Tilche / KarcheLets see where we get to. 31 - trek Hampuk ~3400mThere are wonderful views of Manaslu. 32 - trek Bimthang (Bimtang) 3720mAnd the views continue on this short trek day, although we might keep going further up the valley depending on how everyone feels. 33 - Bimthang rest day / Larche camp 4215mPerhaps the short day yesterday was enough; perhaps we take a real rest day today. 34 - trek Larkya Phedi35 - trek SamdoThis is a short day, and essentially a day in reserve. From here on down we are trekking through picturesque villages. 36 - trek Sama37 - trek Namrung38 - trek Bihi39 - trek Ekle Bhatti40 - trek Dobhan41 - trek Soti Khola42 - trek Arughat43 - drive Kathmandu44 - KathmanduA day to relax, and also our day in reserve. Day 45 - departGearIt is critical to bring the right gear. Most importantly do bring sturdy trekking boots. These must be almost new tough fabric and leather trekking boots, and slightly tougher than the lightest available, or be all-leather trekking boots. As an example, Scarpa make the Mistral GTX, which is their lightest, but the Kailash GTX is a bit tougher, but still light. The all leather boot alternative should be tough with real ankle support, such as the New SL M3. Something like the New Manta is rather heavy for trekking, a better solution is to bring two pairs of boots, one for trekking and one for climbing and the glacier crossing. Upper MustangKim says: Sculpted canyons with wild rock formations, medieval villages, ruined fortresses, royal palaces and mysterious, ancient cave hermitages, Tibetan Buddhist gompas and soaring snow-peaks characterize this spectacular region, a thumb sticking up into the Tibetan plateau. Mustang is a Kingdom tucked away amongst the deepest river gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki River. It is a remote and starkly beautiful region, home to Buddhism as well as the remnants of the older, mystical Bon religion and Tibet's arid high desert bordered by some of the Himalaya's highest snow-peaks. 
- Jamie Nar and PhuKim says: The Nar Phu valleys, regions of ethnically-Tibetan inhabitants, grace us with similarly towering snow-peaks and unique culture. The trek up to Nar and Phu combines high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, gompas and unique Himalayan cultures. Two long days of walking from the border of Tibet, this region was first explored by Tilman in the 1950s. Closed to trekkers until late 2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched villages or climbed the many 7000m peaks surrounding it. Manaslu extensionEver wonder what the Annapurna Circuit (now almost defunct) might have felt like a couple of decades ago? Trek around the Manaslu Circuit now! Photo galleries of the 2010 tripCheck out Jamie's Picasa slide shows.
GHTThe Great Himalaya Trail is the longest and highest trekking trail in the world, a trail from one end of the Himalaya to the other and Jamie and friends are deeply involved in promoting and trekking it. 
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