Upper Mustang Cultural Trek takes you away from the known to an unknown world, which is loaded with cultural mysteries. The hidden landscape is not only barren but also dotted with sandy rocks and caves. It is located above the Annapurna region and you follow the dusty Kaligandaki River bank to reach the stone-walled Lo-Manthang, which is the main destination of the trek to Upper Mustang.
The trail to Upper Mustang is less technical, but the sandy dust cannot be underestimated. The trek begins from Jomsom and crosses some of the high passes like Takma La Pass (3624 meters), Yamda La Pass (3850 meters), and Nyi Pass (4010 meters). Right from the beginning of the Mustang region, trekkers find the villages influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. It continues reaching to Lo-Manthang, the spiritual center. Throughout the trail, the appreciating red monasteries, chhortens, and mani walls can be explored. The mysterious caves and people with ethnic traditions prospect the perfect blending of nature with culture. Nepal Kameleon Holidays organize cultural treks to Upper Mustang with a side trip to the significant villages around the Mustang region. It is a place, where people’s lifestyles and professions are connected to religious beliefs. Tiji festival is what they celebrate with great dedication and is highly renowned.
Trekking to Upper Mustang during your Nepal Walking Holidays, offer you a lifetime experience. Please, contact us to operate your trek or to customize your itinerary. Visit the hidden kingdom of Upper Mustang.