Upper Mustang Trekking an adventure following the ancient Trans Himalaya Caravan and Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet, China. An exclusive journey around Nepal’s Far North West to enter the former forbidden country of Upper Mustang. This wonderful adventure is a combinations of scenic and cultural trekking as well as hitch hiking. To cover the beautiful country of Upper Mustang in less than two weeks durations.Upper Mustang is an extension of vast Tibetan South West Plateau, it is also the world’s highest and largest tableland. The trek around Upper Mustang leads you to great wonderful experience following the desert like terrains amidst picturesque scenery. As well as exploring lovely traditional villages steeped with ancient cultures of both Buddhism and Bon cult. It is the earliest spiritual practice and worshipping nature, before Buddhism was introduced from 6th Century onward in Tibet.
The Upper Mustang is also known as Lo, and the natives are known as the Lobas. The route of our trekking follows the major trade route of both countries Nepal and Tibet. Where trade still exists through this scenic country of Upper Mustang. The walk follows from one cultural village to another crossing few high passes facing tremendous views.
The beautiful landscapes scenery is truly mesmerizing, outlined by large canyon walls and towering cliffs dotted with small caves.
After days of scenic walks through lovely villages as well as hitch hiking. Slowly, the trek leads into the former forbidden walled kingdom of Lo Manthang a moderate historical town. Takes you back to medieval time period as you walk around its narrow stone paved lanes. At Lo Manthang with ample time to explore its important landmarks and places of great religious and cultural interest. Lo Manthang is also famous for a colorful religious annual festival called Tije, falls during late spring in May. Enjoying the time of your life at Lo Manthang the ultimate highlight destinations. Our journey then leads back to Jomsom for an exciting flight to scenic Pokhara. A lovely and perfect city to conclude the adventure, after a great wonderful experience on Upper Mustang Trekking.
Highlights:
- Following the Old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade and Caravan trails.
- An exciting adventure combination of trekking and hitch-hiking.
- Enjoy walk through lovely traditional farm villages adorned with old cultures.
- Mind-blowing views of picturesque landscapes with snow-capped peak range.
- Walking between massif Canyon Walls and towering windblown cliffs.
- Experience the medieval era around former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang”.