Upper Mustang Trekking

The last forbidden kingdom Mustang is a mystique valley and “mini Tibet of Nepal”. Many cultural, natural and geographical features of Mustang are similar to the Tibetan lifestyle. The geographical landscape of Upper Mustang trek is barren having an isolated environment located in a north mid-western part of Nepal. Upper Mustang is the semi-autonomous and Tibetan influence territory in which enchanting monasteries, caves, treeless barren land, pasture land for goat and sheep, picturesque villages, shows the real existence of primitive society. Forbidden and isolated from the rest of the world, it was able to progress its own distinguishing culture and heritage.  The major attraction of upper mustang is the walled city of Lo- Manthang with unique King palace.

Upper mustang trek difficulty: It is a Hard categorized trek in Nepal.

Upper Mustang was the separate kingdom of Nepal until the time of Monarchy in 2006. People of Mustang have the same respect for their present king Jigme Paramal Bista. The trail to the mystique kingdom of Nepal requires a special upper mustang trek permit of 500$ per person for 10 days. The region of Mustang lies north of the main Himalayan range also known as trans-Himalaya. This trek offers huge Himalayan sites such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Nilgiri (7824m). And many 6000 meters high mountains will surround you.

After having a 20-minute fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, go ahead to Kagbeni, Samar, Ghami, Charang, and Lo-Manthang. We try to organize a trek to Lo- Manthang targeting the “TIJI”. It is also popular as “The chasing of the Demons”. It is the most important festival in this region celebrates in the month of May. Buddhist monks dress in elaborate customs, mask perform a dance, read holy books suppose to be driven out the evil spirit from the body.  Those people who want to trek to “Off the Tibetan Path” Upper mustang trek will be a better choice. Upper mustang trek map is useful during the trek.