Introduction to Trekking in Mustang Region

Trekking in Mustang Region is a challenging and adventurous trip to Nepal. And this trip offers great trekking experiences and excitement for travelers. Nepal is a paradise country with a huge number of mysterious Himalayan landscapes.

The journey to the hidden Paradise of the Mustang is a wonderful journey for travelers to experience the best vacation in their life in Nepal. Thousands of tourists visit Mustang every year to explore the amazing history and culture of the region.

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Trekking in Mustang Region will allow you to understand the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the Himalayan people. The Mustang is a unique destination for professional photographers and travelers. At an average height of 4,000 meters, it is in the shadow area.

The village, People, and Culture in Mustang Trek

Mustang is a remote area of Nepal and its headquarters is Jomsom. It is one of the most preserved areas in the world due to its isolation from the outside world. Most of the population in this area still speaks traditional Tibetan languages. This district is also famous for Muktinath (a popular Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site), apple, Marfa brandy, and ancient villages.

Mustang Trek offers a rich Himalayan cultural experience that is the perfect combination of cultural heritage, mountains covered by Himalayan beauty, and biological and natural diversity.

Mustang is one of the most inspiring historical sites in the country with many caves, monasteries, forts, temples, and monks. Because of all these reasons Mustang region is a popular trekking destination in Nepal. The upper Mustang treks take you to the Buddhist kingdom which has contributed to the preservation of Tibetan culture.

The upper Mustang area was restricted to foreigners until 1992 but is now open to everyone. For trekking in this restricted area, you must get a special permit issued by the Government of Nepal through the trekking agency registered in Nepal.

Need Special Permit for Upper Mustang 

To get a special permit you must have at least 2 persons and pay USD 500 per person to the Government of Nepal. In this area also, individual trekkers such as in other restricted areas are less allowed. This means you should get a reliable and experienced trekking agency to process the permit and make the arrangements you need.

Trekking in the Mustang Region is a wonderful lifetime experience with the beautiful Himalayan scenery including two mountains above 8,000 meters – Annapurna 8,091m and Dhaulagiri 8,167m as well as beautiful landscapes, Mustang King Durbar, Monasteries, etc.

Climb the top of the famous Lo-Manthang, surrounded by unique 40 peaks, and enjoy panoramic views of the Mustang and Annapurna areas. You experience Tibetan culture and hospitality as you visit the spiritual Gompas. The whole area has a mysterious Tibetan culture that gives you an authentic experience of the most beautiful and unique trekking area in the world.

Food and Accommodation

Nowadays, all the options in this area are available at tea houses/lodges. No need to camping as before, you can find tea houses/lodges in almost all places. And good food and accommodation facilities are available in those teahouses. For Mustang Trek, prior trekking experience is not required but there should be good physical fitness. Autumn and spring are the best time for a Mustang trek.

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