Upper Mustang Trek
The Upper Mustang Trek with Shalom Treks offers a rare journey into the untouched Tibetan-influenced region of Nepal where ancient Buddhist culture thrives in isolation. Once a forbidden kingdom, Upper Mustang remains one of the last true sanctuaries of authentic Himalayan heritage, protected from commercial tourism and open to trekkers only in recent decades. This remote trek combines breathtaking desert landscapes, mysterious cave monasteries and culturally rich villages for a unique and safe adventure few ever experience.
Trip Info
Duration
14 days
Difficulty Level
moderate
Max Altitude
3,840 meters
Trip Start
Kathmandu
Trip Ends
Kathmandu
Trip Overview
Overview
The Upper Mustang Trek takes you on an amazing journey into the secret universe of the old Buddhist realm of Mustang. Because of its unavailability, Mustang has, for some time, been shielded from the mass travelers and is one of the rare strongholds of conventional Tibetan culture. This trek opened to foreign adventurers just around fifteen years prior and today the region is still notably confined.
Traversing the Upper Mustang is perhaps the most entrancing experience in the Himalayas because of its long, rich and complex history. The trek is the ideal mix of culture and adventure. Be ready to leave behind the comforts of the world, walk into the wild and submerge yourself in the enchantment of Mustang. The marvelously tanned red precipices, the perpetual assortment of dim moving slopes of Mustang, enigmatic towns, and the benevolence of individuals of Mustang will be engraved in your memory long after your endeavor.
This trek will prove to be an exceptional adventure. You will be astounded by the ways of life of genuine mountain individuals, who, for many years, had next to no contact with the remainder of Nepal and figured out how to hold their well-off social legacy. It will give you a similar experience of traveling to Tibet, as topographically it is a piece of the Tibetan level. The locale of Mustang was, till 1950, a different realm inside the limits of Nepal. The Raja of Mustang still lives in the chronicled capital perceived as Lo Manthang.
What Is The Best Season for Trekking in the Upper Mustang ?
On the off chance that you are searching for the ideal alternative for traveling in Nepal throughout the late spring months, the Upper Mustang will naturally come on your radar. Because of the Upper Mustang being in the downpour shadow of the Annapurna, you can encounter perfectly clear days and dry climate this season. The late spring months are additionally moderately calm. The best teahouses will be yours. The most popular seasons are spring and autumn.
In May the Tiji Festival is held. Numerous travelers like to experience this customary celebration. The three-day celebration happens in the vicinity of the previous lord of Mustang’s castle. Local people from all over visit Lo Manthang (Upper Mustang) to take a part in the celebration. You can also travel Upper Mustang in winter, however you should ensure to bring the correct equipment and gears.
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