Upper Mustang Trek in Annapurna
Upper Mustang Trek in Annapurna
Upper Mustang trekking is one of the most remarkable and adventurous trek of the Muatang region which into Annapurna region in Nepal. This trek will start from beautiful city Pokhara. Pokhara is one of the most beautiful touristic city in Nepal with Lakes Mountans landscape and cultural tradition. Where domestic and international tourist will start many different trek from here. During the trekking journey with Himalayas views you will pass through some ancient village of Kagbeni, Chhuksang,Chaile , Syangboche, Gaharmi Dhakmar, Ghelling, Charang, Lo Manthang Muktinath, Jomsom etc. All these village are such remarkable place with beautiful landscape and cultural diversity. This unique trek passes through the desert like landscapes deep canyons beautiful waterfall eroded cliffs and mountain valley while walking along the side of Kali Gandaki river you will get striking views Mt. Dhaulagiri , Nilgiri , and Mt. Annapurna.
Upper Mustng is also known of the last forbidden kingdom. It was once part of Tibet and salt caravans used cross the Himalayas of Nepal. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range and thus turned this land into to barren desert. So this place is also called as the mountain desert. Upper Mustang trek will reward you with diverse landscape combined with the authentic Nepal. Tibetan culture. Enroute you will encounters inhabitants during this wonderful trek. You will also walk along the Kali Gandaki gorge which is one of the deepest gorge in the world. Futher you will also visit Muktinath temple which is an important pilgrimage side for both Hindus and Buddhist trek ends with the short scenic flight back to Pokhara from Jomsom and followed by a drive to Kathamandu. Upper Mustang trekking is the best option for those who want to explore the remote and untouched treasure of the Himalayas. The scenery along the entire trail is simply stunning come explore on of the hidden gems of Nepal with our crew of female trekking.
Main Highlights of Upper Mustang trek
- Explore the capital of Mustang Lo Manthang.
- Visit the monasteries and the cave of upper Mustang.
- Explore the highly Tibetan influence culture and lifestyle of the remote place of upper Mustang.
- Visit Muktinath temple important pilgrimage sites of both Hindu and Buddhist
- An eye catching view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna
- Explore the city of lake Pokhara
- Scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Longest Mani wall which 1000 meters long
- Every village has monastery and Chhorten along the area.
- Learn Buddhist religion culture tradition well practice etc.
Best Time for Upper Mustang Trekking
The best season for upper Mustang trekking is autumn and spring. The views are clear in this season and there is less chance of heavy snowfall or rain during the best time for upper Mustang trekking since the upper Mustang lies in the rain shadow area. If doesn’t experience the monsoon. So it is a great idea to see the vegetation of the Himalayas arid plateau. During the winter season the trekking is quite impossible due to the heavy snowfall in higher altitude above 3000meters lastly if you want to be part of TiJi festival in upper Mustang then the best time is in May. Locals celebrate this festivals for 3 days. This festival is run on the premises of the king’s place of Lo- Manthang.