Why Upper Mustang Trek

Mustang, an isolated part of Nepal, has caves, hikes and royals. Upper Mustang is a restricted area and up till 1992 it was forbidden for foreign visitors to enter the kingdom. If you are looking for a very cultural trek having stunning treeless barren landscapes with yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by the wind, similar to the Tibetan Plateau, the Upper Mustang trek is a great option!.

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If you’re looking for something a little more unusual, the arid desert valley in the Upper Mustang Trek is your best bet. Unlike the usual snowcapped mountain peaks, this trekking trail shows off sandstone cliffs and barren landscapes. What makes this trek interesting is the heavy Tibetan culture as it was once the former Himalayan Kingdom. However, due to the desert-like atmosphere, trekking through the afternoon winds can be a bit tricky. Like other restricted permit trekking trails, don’t expect to see a lot of people due to the high trekking costs. However, if remote is what you want, this trek is a good option as the scenery is stunning. Upper Mustang Trekking is one of the spectacular trekking into the Hidden Kingdom of Mustang. Trekking into Upper Mustang is a rare and privileged opportunity to experience the true life of the “highlanders” or the mountain people. Trekking in Mustang gives you a similar feeling of trekking in Tibet. Upper Mustang, having a topography and culture resembling Tibet is definatelysurprising and an exciting trekking region to trek on. The whole area has an isolated and mystical feel to it, enchanting and inspiring visitors to this region. The major attraction of Upper Mustang is the walled city of Lo-Manthang. Upper Mustang is consider as one of the most interesting and picturesque places in Nepal.

Upper Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, making it a great monsoon trek and open year-round for trekking. The main consideration is the winter, when most residents leave the capital to avoid the cold and snow. Generally, the best time to visit Upper Mustang is from March to early November. As with other treks in Nepal, teahouses are available along the entire trek in Upper Mustang. Teahouses are simple houses, often the home of the family that runs them, and offer basic meals in a communal eating hall along with bedrooms, usually with two single beds.