Upper Mustang is restricted area. So, we have to get especial permit to go to upper Mustang. Minimum group size is 2 persons to go on tour, trek or cycling group. The permit cost is USD 1100 for 10 days trip for two person.
The people living here are mostly mongoloid. The people living here are mostly migrated from Tibet. The culture is also like Tibetan. Mostly the people living here are Buddhist. Some people are Bon and they worship nature. People living here marry a girl and share in between 2 or more brothers. (Polyandry). This way they don’t have to split the land.
There are lots of old monasteries, Chorton, Mani walls and Buddhist prayer flags. There are religious People. These religious people will make your trip memorable.
Highlights:
- Meet the people and culture different from other part of the world.
- Explore unique Landscape with lots of old caves.
- Experience the Buddhist religion, visit old monasteries, Mani walls, Chortons etc.
- We can pay a homage to Muktinath temple where both the Hindu and Buddhist worship it.
- Visiting Lo Mangtang gives immense pleasure.
- We will be exploring all the way to Tibet boarder and villages around. It is worth visiting.
How easy is Upper Mustang MTB tour?
Mustang trip is neither hard nor easy. The trial is going more uphill and downhill. Yes, off course there is flat surface while cycling in Upper Mustang. So, you have to exercise back at home at least a month before, the more exercise you do the more stamina you gain. Here also we are altitude can be a problem. So, drink plenty of fluids. So, we have to go slow and digest the altitude sickness. In peak season we might have to sleep on group sharing room in some places.
Which time of the year is best to mt. bike at Upper Mustang?
Upper Mustang biking can be done throughout the year. Autumn and Spring is best. At winter likely to get snow fall. It is rain shadow area, there is less rain fall in rainy season but still good to carry good rain coat and gears. The value of trip is in off season. Every teahouses will welcome you in
The best time to mt. bike in Annapurna Circuit will be in Autumn and Spring. The sky are clear, the view of Himalaya is fantastic. But in winter the chance of meeting snow is more around Throngla. It will be quite challenging. This MTB tour is also nice in rainy season as most of the area where we bike is rain shadow area. But still it is good to carry good rain coat in rainy season.
What can you expect on Upper Mustang Mtb tour?
The tea houses are net and clean. The landscape is simply amazing. The people and culture is simply great. Lots of chorton, stupa, monasteries, more Buddhist culture is reflected here. Actually in this trip you will find rich culture of Nepal people.
