Nepal is a secular federal state as of 28th May 2008. The name of this country used to be the Nepal Kingdom before as it was ruled by the Shah dynasty king. Interestingly, Upper Mustang still practices the monarchial system at least in its area. Therefore, the place is also famously known as the Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal.
Trekkers who visit the region can experience the contrasting diversity of landscape, nature, and culture. Relish the chance to experience the Himalayan desert, caves, and the last village of Nepal bordering China. Upper Mustang Trek can be a splendid walking trip so far in your life as it endows attractions ranging from cultural to natural aspects with the mountain vistas as some added incentives.
The Upper Mustang region Trekking of Nepal is a mythically and naturally significant area. It is under a restricted trekking zone. Earlier, foreigners were not allowed to enter the place. Nowadays, people can visit the place only after getting a special permit. Trekkers have to fulfill certain requirements.
Overview
Somewhere in the Midwestern Himalayas of Nepal exist two small villages that feels so mysterious so out of this world. The ultimate gateway to the mysterious world of the vanishing mountains, while discovering the mysterious culture of Yara and Ghara village. The place where matriarch is still in practice. This may be the last generation of Yara and Ghara village who run through matriarch. In today’s modern world were we search for sophisticated luxury, this trek take you behind the times.
Trip Highlights
- Experience your spiritual aspect during upper mustang trekking by several Gompas, chortens, waving prayer flags, and caves.
- Spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091), Thorung Peak, Nilgiri (7,061m), Chulu West, Chulu East, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Lamjung Himal,
- Mountain ranges like the Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and others may be seen in a beautiful way.
- Muktinath - a holy site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Organic apple farms with apple products like pie, dried apple as well as apple brandy aka marpha.
- Visit the picturesque areas including magnificent barren landscapes ancient caves, century old monasteries and many other archeological sites.
- Amazing landscapes with ancient monastery, caves and archeological sites.
- Ancient Buddhist monasteries.
- Jomsom (2,720m) - the headquarter town of Mustang District.
- Fly over one of the deepest gorges of Kaligandaki River.