Mustang Winter Magic - December 2016

In 2016 December I organized a trek into Mustang in winter for three guests who have trekked with me on other trips. Due to managing snow safety operations at Gulmarg Ski Resort in Kashmir, India I was unable to attend and guide the trek. Karma Samtuk Gurung, a local guide from the region, lead the trek and here are some photos and feedback from the trekkers on the trip:

"Again, it was another well organised and fantastic trek. Karma and Fenso looked after us really well - Karma was so informative and helpful, Fenso cooked us some fabulous meals, including a cake on New Year's eve and an apple pie on another occasion! Staying in the lodges was a different experience for us and to be involved with the families in this way was a lot of fun. Karma seems to know everyone in Mustang  and this opened opportunities for us that we may not have experienced with a different guide.

Thanks, Luke, for providing another fantastic trek for us."

Photos below courtesy of Kathy (trek member). 

2011 Upper Mustang Wild

We flew to Jomsom, and began our ascent into upper Mustang; the modern world quickly falling behind us as we took in the immense views of glaciated peaks and high, cold desert.  Our purpose was to visit the kingdom of Lo, and then explore the area between it and Dolpo, to the west.  Hence, an expedition.  An expedition is roughly defined as a journey undertaken for an exploratory purpose.  While there are maps on much of the Himalaya, the majority are a far cry from accurate. We set out to find out on each trip.