Explore Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal with 15 Days Upper Mustang Trekking. Explore unique Tibetan Culture and vibrant landscape at Trans-Himalayan section.
Overview
Explore Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal with 15 Days Upper Mustang Trekking. Explore unique Tibetan Culture and vibrant landscape at Trans-Himalayan section.
Mustang is located on Trans-Himalayan section of Annapurna Mountain. Due to less exposure to outside world, the ancient traditional lifestyle, culture and rituals remain unchanged.
Nepal Government declared Upper Mustang Area as restricted trekking site to control tourist flow. This ensures the implementation of trekking guidance and policy to safeguard the primitive culture of the area by quality and Responsible Tourism approach.
Any trekker who wish to discover truly unique Tibetan culture and rituals at century old monasteries or want to discover unspoiled settlements then Upper Mustang trekking will be best suitable.
Upper Mustang trekking offer not only unique Tibetan cultural introduction but also trekking experience on trans-Himalayan section with colorful landscape. Mustang area is also known as Desert of Himalayas as this area expects less rainfall annually.
The major attraction and highlights of Upper Mustang trek is visit to Lo-Manthang. Houses in Mustang are mostly made from stone and sun baked mud bricks. The city wall and the four storey palace in Lo-Manthang are some of the beautiful architectures of Mustang region. Thus Lo-Manthang place is often called as “City of Mud” or “Mud City”.
Mustang is also famous for “Tiji Festival” which is important celebration in Tibetan culture. This colorful festival is celebrated annually at Lo Manthang. Tiji festival means “The chasing of the Demons” which is celebrated to worship God and ensure safe and healthy life of locals by swiping all negative and evil powers. After Mani Rimdhu festival Tiji Festival is the biggest celebration on the Himalayas. Tiji consists of three-day of Tibetan rituals. Generally Tiji Festival falls in the month of May as per calendar.
We also offer special packages crafted for Tiji Festival. Share your interest with us to get detailed information on Mustang Trek, Permit and Tiji Festival.
Duration: 15 Days
Primary Activity: Upper Mustang Trek
Group Size: 2 & above
Country: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu
Departure from: Kathmandu
Trip Grade: Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Local Lodges/Tea House
Max Altitude: 3810 meters
