price
NPR
Duration
17 Days
The Upper Mustang lies in the north-west region of Nepal. Isolated landscapes and richly adorned Buddhist monasteries, great rivers and fields created by the untiring labour of humans over years, with the highland that extends endlessly northward and the pristine peaks of Annapurna and of the Nilgiri which marks the horizon to the South. There are few places in the length of the great chain that cast anything like the spell of Mustang.
This trip gives an opportunity to explore where only few have been before. Most of the trek keeps to arid, high deserts inhabited mostly by people of Tibetan stock. The men folk are either traders or farmers while the women mostly tend the fields. Along with insights into the everyday lives of the people of "Lo" one will have the opportunity to witness their vibrant culture and also a chance to get a look at Lama Buddhism so little changed by time. Still somewhat restricted, the government limits the visitors in this area with special trekking permit fees. Our trek to this land of magic and mystery begins at Jomsom, following a flight to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni, a ruined citadel town that guards the entrance into Mustang. Entering Mustang, we visit the 16th century monastery at Charang and the fortress city of Lo-Manthang. Here we observe the splendor and traditions of old Tibet that have suffered extinction in Tibet due to the Chinese takeover of its sovereignty. On our return from Mustang we may also visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath and end our trek in Jomsom.
Trip Profile
Arrangement of Helicopter service for rescue in case of emergency in the mountain (the cost incurred during the rescue will be paid by your insurance company) Donation to the local organization
