Nepal Trekking Area
Nepal Trekking Information
Trekking in Nepal >> Annapurna Area Trekking >> Mustang Trekking
Mustang is a most popular trekking region in Nepal and has been described as desert in the mountain. The trek to this region is a very rewarding one for those who want to experience the hospitality of the people living in this remote region. Department of immigration issued only a small number of special permit since 1991. This is a perfect destination where ample scope is offered for visiting Buddhists monasteries. This trek begins from Jomsom - accessible by air, Pokhara accessible by road or Besisahar accessible by road (If starting from Besisahar include Annapurna circuit too).Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and traditional which is so rich & unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital is walled city ruled by religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in unhurried pace. As everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the the trails rise from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.
Only camping trek allowed:
Completely closed to foreign trekkers until 1991, Mustang is an ancient
Himalayan Kingdom. Inside the walled city of Lo Manthang are some of
the largest Tibetan Buddhist gompas in Nepal. A difficult trek because
of high altitude, exposed terrain and continual Strong winds.
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