Upper Mustang adventure
Options: 4wd drive, bike ride or trekking.
The Upper Mustang trekking unveils the hidden world of Mustang – the legendry Buddhist Kingdom. This is an exotic venture to unspoiled Buddhist Villages in the hidden valley amidst Himalayas bordering Tibet. Situated to the northwest of the Annapurnas on the Tibetan Plateau, Upper Mustang is an ancient town that tenders the history of ancient Himalayan Buddhist Culture.
The trail follows the ancient salt trading route to the capital of Upper Mustang, Lo Mangtang. Lo Mangtang is an ancient town surrounded by a huge town wall. . The centuries old monasteries in the Lo Manthan helps to explore the spirituality of the Tibetan Buddhist.
The region remained restricted to the tourist until 1991, an still requires a special permit for the visit. The whitewashed settlements, surrounded by fields of barley, filled with several impressive small monasteries and colorful prayer flags reflecting the abiding Buddhist culture of the village can be accessed only after passing through incredibly fierce wind and mystical barren landscape.