Upper Mustang lies in Mustang District of Nepal. Till 1992 it was restricted kingdom. The word Mustang came from Tibetan Language which is fertile plan. Tourism, animal husbandry and trade is the main occupation of the people living here. Upper Mustang used to be the ancient trade route in between Nepal and Tibet. People here mostly speak Tibetan Language and they are migrated from Tibet in the past. Lower part are Thakali and they have there own language and they have rich culture. There are lots of Monasteries and Buddhist monuments around Upper Mustang.
There are plenty of cave and inside painted where life of Buddha is depicted. Climate is semi arid and it is rain shadow area. There are more than 30 settlements. Jomsom the district headquarter of Mustang is gateway to Upper Mustang. We come across world deepest gorge in the world.
These days there is access to Upper Mustang by road so we can operate you tour. We can still do Mountain biking, also motor bike trip can be done and off course we can trek and explore the hidden treasure of Mustang.
Highlight:
- Explore the Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist culture.
- People are different than other part of Nepal. So, interact with local people who are mostly Buddhist.
- You will see animal husbandry mostly Sheep, mountain Goats and Yaks being reared in mountain.
- See the settlements of local people mostly made out of natural resources.
- Land scape is also really different, you get to see desert semi desert type of land scape with thorny bushes and little greenery.
How easy is Upper Mustang Trek?
Upper Mustang trek is neither easy nor difficult. Since we have to travel in altitude it is quite difficult. You have to go slow and have proper rest. We can do all trips in Mustang as there is a road access. But trekking is also famous till now. The trek consists of going up hills, down hills crossing the pass. There are also flat lands.
Economic wise you have to be around USD 1100 based on two two tourist for the permit.
Which time of the year is best to trek to Upper Mustang?
Upper Mustang is rain shadow so, even in rainy season it can be trekked. It can be trekked but lower section can be rainy and it might rain in upper section. So, carrying a good rain coat is best solution. Winter you will fetch the snow so it is much nicer. Better carry crampons for safety. We have to plan more warm gears. Spring and Autumn is best to trek to Upper Mustang. In this time the far away views are more clear.
What can you expect on Upper Mustang Trek?
You get a one service on this trek. Clean nice accommodation and varieties of foods in the trek. The views are amazing of majestic mountians. Lots of things to explore. Monasteries, Stupa, Chortern and especially Buddhist culture and be seen from near. People and culture is unique that is not found anywhere in world.
