‘explore the wild picturesque country of Upper Mustang and its immense cultures’
Highlights:
“An exclusive adventure exploring remote hidden corners of scenic Upper Mustang Trek around Far West Nepal Himalayas on an extension of vast Tibetan plateau.Walk through lovely traditional villages adorned with impressive lively culture.On ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route and Caravan trails of Nepal to Tibet.Journey to former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang a cultural heritage sites”
Best seasons for Upper Mustang & Muktinath Trek:
The best time for this wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May with fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes.
Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
For Upper Mustang Trek one can join in monsoon times of June to August also, where monsoon dark rain clouds are blocked by the Himalayas.
The area is dry due to less moisture and rain, similar landscapes to Tibet of barren and arid.
Religion and Culture:
Upper or whole areas of Mustang districts populated by Lobas the highlander of Mustang region the mountain tribe of strong Tibetan origin. The native of Mustang follows strong Buddhism religion as well Bon a pre-Buddhism sect with an age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek beyond Jomsom town, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries. Lower Mustang around Jomsom and Lupra village populated by Thakali people the tribes of Kaligandaki River valley follows Tibetan Buddhism with a slight touch of Hindu culture and custom.