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Upper Mustang Trekking

Mustang Trekking is situated north of the Himalayas and juts out onto the Tibetan Plateau. The region of Mustang has more in common culturally and geographically with Tibet than it does with the rest of Nepal. A trekking into Mustang is like traveling back in time for a glimpse of what Tibet might have been before the Chinese occupation. Mustang retains much of its cultural autonomy and is administered by its own King or Raja. It is no wonder why it was opened for western visitors only after 1992.This magical journey in time begins. At present Mustang is a very popular trekking region in Nepal.

The Home Ministry of Nepal announced the Opening of the restricted areas in October 1991. There is also strict control in obtaining a special permit from the Department of Immigration to protect their tradition from outside influence as well as to protect their environment. The region of the Tibetan influence, Kali Gandaki, from the Tibetan border south to Kagbeni is generally referred to as "Upper Mustang". The trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape, a steep rocky trail up and down hill and panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks make your trek memorable. Upper Mustang treks are beginning from Jomsom (30 minutes flight from Pokhara) or you can begin treks from access road Beni or Nayapul.

Mustang trekking there are normal teahouse also available but we suggest to make Mustang trek on camping basis which is perfect way to explore around because Mustang area have very basic teahouse and food also not so nice as we expected. Whatever, you prefer we are ready to organize.

The Mustang trekking is possible to do whole year round but the best times to trek these areas from the February to end of May and from the beginning of August to until end of November. Mustang require special permit to trek in Mustang region as well as you have to obtain Annapurna Conservation area project (Acap) entry permit but you don't need to have Tims Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).

Mustang Region Trekking

• Upper Mustang Trekking
• Damodar Kund Trekking