Upper Mustang trek offers a spectacular trekking experience in the remote trans-Himalayan mountain region of Nepal. Upper Mustang trekking is one of the best trek to do even in the monsoon season in Nepal. Upper Mustang trek is once in a lifetime destination offering the various options to explore the fascinating medieval walled kingdom of Lo Manthang. (hidden world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang)
Lo Manthang is considered as the Last Forbidden kingdom in Nepal as this region was part of the Tibetan past, similar to Tibetan Plateau. Lo-Manthang Mustang trek starts from Jomsom, following the northern ancient trading route to the Tibet along the banks of Kali Gandaki river. This trekking route is very famous trekking trail and the travelers get chance to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri and other Himalayan peaks.
15 Days Lo Manthang trek is an immersive trekking experience in the northern part of Nepal. Travelers need to walk about 5 to 6hours daily during the Upper Mustang Lo Manthang trek.
As Lo Manthang region is considered as the Last Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal, this region is rich in culture and tradition which is highly influenced by the Tibetan culture. Lo Manthang lies in between the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China in the north and Dalome, a rural municipality of Mustang district in the South.
Mustang Lo Manthang trek is one of the fascinating treks in Mustang region with an opportunity to view the awesome breathtaking landscape of mountains, terrains and Himalayas, Lo Manthang is was the capital of Mustang in the past and yet there is Mustang king palace, old monasteries and nomad lands. which will eventually fascinate you. As the region is highly influenced by the culture and tradition of Tibetans, travelers get chance to discover the traditional Tibetan style villages.
Why Trek to Lo-Manthang Upper Mustang?
Upper Mustang Lo Manthang trek is one of the fascinating adventure trekking experiences offering the beautiful landscape of mountains, terrains and Himalayan views. This region is much famous for Tibetan Thakali culture , ancient monasteries (centuries old) and Kingdom of Mustang, the Royal Palace of King of Mustang. Upper mustang region was opened only after 1992. As Upper mustang is the Last Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal, trekking to this region requires special trekking permit through government registered Nepal trekking agency.
Upper Mustang Trek Permits
As Upper mustang is restricted area for general visitors, you need to grab a special permit to enter the Upper Mustang region. Following are some of the checklist for Lo-Manthang Upper Mustang Permit:
- Passport must be valid for at least six months.
- Original passport and current visa are required when applying for the permits.
- Cost is $500 per person for 10 days, additional $50 per person, per day beyond 10 days.
- Scanned copy of the passport-sized photograph is must
- One printed passport-sized photograph is required for ACAP permit (costs $20 per person).
- At least two trekkers in the group.
- The permit must be obtained through, and trekkers must go with, a Nepal registered trekking company.
