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Mustang
Trekking
Mustang,
lying in the rain shadow of the Himals, is perhaps the last enclave of
original Tibetan culture. This is the famed “Land of Lo”.
Forbidden and isolated to the world for centuries, during which its own
culture and traditions evolved. You are now permitted to experience such
as unique Kingdom within the Kingdom of Nepal. A most unforgettable experience.
The area is
the part of the Tibetan plateau, and is high, dry and beautiful. It lies
to the north–west of the kali Gandaki, beyond Kagbeni, which is
far west as you can go on the Jomsom Trek The capital of mustang is Jomsom;
the region of Tibetan influence north to Kagbeni is generally referred
to as upper Mustang. Upper Mustang consist of two distinct regions, with
five villages inhabited by people related to the Manangis; and the north
region (The ancient kingdom of lo)where the language, culture and Traditions
are almost purely Tibetan.
The Trekking
season for Mustang starts from late march until early November. The Trek
does not go to extremely high elevations. Someday trekking is too short
and others day long. The trek begins from Jomsom. From Jomsom the trek
takes about six days to reach the incredible walled town of Lo Manthang,
which sits to an altitude of about 3700 meters. The route passes through
Kagbeni and Chele, and then on the west side of the valley to EkloBhatti
and Tsarang, passing old forts and a fascinating landscape of wind eroded
cliffs. Times should be allowed for exploring Lo Manthang and the country
further along the Mustang Khola and then an alternative return can be
made to Jomsom by way of Tange, Tetang and Muktinath.
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