
Upper Mustang Trekking
The Upper Mustang drive/ride/ trekking unveils the hidden world of Mustang – the legendry Buddhist Kingdom. This is an exotic venture to unspoiled Tibetan Villages on the other side of the Nepalese Himalaya bordering Tibet.
8 days of exciting drive from Pokhara will showcase you the wonders of Upper mustang, also known as mini Tibet of Nepal. It is one the "a Most Visit" places of Nepal. The amazing geographical features of Upper Mustang is now accessible by 4wd landcuizer jeep.
In the past, this region was used as a major route for salt trading with Tibet. Today, we see the people in Upper Mustang still carrying on the religious faith and festivals started several hundred years ago.
Among several scattered himalayan communinty, Lho Manthang, situated at the elevation of 3840 m, is one of the major attraction of this trip. Lho Manthang is in fact a miniature of Tibet and Tibetan culture. The area is governed by locally authorized King who is also know as Mustange Raja ( The king of Mustang). All the religious activities and festivals are conducted under the tleadership of Mustange King. Now, although the monarch is not in full power, the people are living in complete bliss of happiness and peace following the same spiritual line.
The Upper Mustang drive/ride/ trekking unveils the hidden world of Mustang – the legendry Buddhist Kingdom. This is an exotic venture to unspoiled Tibetan Villages on the other side of the Nepalese Himalaya bordering Tibet.
The trekking leads up into Tso Rolpa 4550m and Rolpa Glacier situated in Gauri Shanker Convervation Area of mid-eastern region of Nepal.
It’s a great trip for walkers who are confident with ice-axe and crampons, and for aspiring mountaineers. It has to be done as a camping trek: between Na and Thame cause there are no lodges.