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Upper Mustang Trekking
![]() Mustang Trekking days: 09 days Extra trek to Muktinath : 03 days Trek Grade: moderate Max hiking altitude: 4090m Trekking style: Camping Best Seasons: March November Minimum group size: 2 pax The upper Mustang trekking is a walking tour to the exotic Upper Mustang region and its capital Lomanthang. Upper Mustang is a Nepali village bordring with Tibet in a remote corner behind the main Himalaya range. It is a preserved, special area where only a limited number of trekkers are allowed to trek each year. Mustang was forbidden for foreigners until 1992. Mustang is perhaps the only place where Tibetan culture is flourishing even today in a completely undisturbed state. Mustang has always remained as a remote, mysterious and unusual land even for the Nepalese. Mustang is geographically an extension of Tibetan plateau. It is a windy, high and arid valley characterised by eroded canyons and colourful stratified rock formations. People grow only potatoes, barley and buckwheat. People subsist on livestock and trading. The people of Mustang are believed to be descendants of Tibetans, they practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. the houses in Mustang have unique local architecture and a medieval look. As the region lies in Himalayan rain shadow zone, the houses are made with sun baked mud bricks and stone.Festivals are mostly religious and the Tiji festival is the biggest one. Mustang has its own King. The walled capital of Mustang , called Lo Manthang would be one of the important sites on our trek. It houses some important monasteries and the houses of local nobilities. In 2007, a team of international explorers discovered invaluable Buddhist art objects and murals in Mustang caves.These objects are said to be 800 years old. Mustang trekking is not your usual holiday, it is a journey to a secluded corner behind Himalaya to palce that still preserves rich arts and culture. The upper Mustang hiking starts with a scenic 25 minute mountain flight to Jomsom airstrip.The trek then passes through ancient villages of Kagbeni, Samar, Charang and Geling before we reach Lomanthang at 3750m on the 5th day.We visit the important monasteries and houses of local nobilities. We stay for one more day at Lomanthang and visit to wonderful Namgyal gompa. Our groups are often allowed for a meeting with the local King(see photograph). Our next destination is Muktinath, the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimmage site on the high Himalaya. Finally we reach back to Jomsom and fly for Pokhara. Back in Kathmandu we celebrate your memorable trek with a farewell Nepali dinner with ethnic cultural shows. Upper Mustang Trekking Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu , transfer to hotel Mustang trekking Special requirements Trekkers must agree to follow guidelines to ensure that the unique sights , culture and beauty of the land be preserved and respected. Mustang trekking has a special area trekking fee which is as folows. Price: All our trips are tailor made trips with personalized services. In order for us to quote you the price, please write us with the number of persons in your group, your choice of hotels and ammendments in our itinerary, if any. Our prices are very reasonnable for the services we provide. Included in the price
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