Mustang, a journey to Lomanthang

The forbidden “Kingdom within a kingdom” of Lo Manthang is one of the world’s most exotic cultural destinations.

This trans-Himalayan enclave of Nepal bordering Tibet to the North of the Annapurna Himal is among the most isolated and best-preserved cultural jewels of the Himalaya. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet, Mustang, along with Dolpo, has become one of the few remaining pockets where the Tibetan Buddhist tradition continues to flourish since bygone days.Starting from the rustic lake-valley of Pokhara, we take a captivating mountain flight up the Kali Gandaki gorge – the world’s deepest, running between the 8,000m / 26,000′ ranges of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri – to Jomsom, on the Annapurna circuit trail. The transformation from the sub-tropical foothills around Pokhara to the arid semi-desert biotope of the trans-Himalaya is dramatic. At Kagbeni we leave the main trail to head North across the upper reaches of the Thak Khola canyon towards the vast Tibetan plateau. We arrive at the fabled walled capital of Lo Manthang in four days, trekking through some almost literally “out-of-this-world” landscape. We spend the next two days exploring nearby monasteries and settlements. On our return, we make a detour to the Jhong Khola valley and visit the shrine at Muktinath.One of the classic cultural treks of the world, the journey to Mustang is a worthy contender as a substitute for the rigorous Dolpo treks, and (like the Dolpo treks) is best experienced in the summer. A fascinating spell in a timeless, magical land not to be missed by anyone with an interest in ancient living Tibetan Buddhist religious culture.

treks facts

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Trip Code :
TH-LOMANTHANG-8
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Trip Duration :
18 Days
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Highest Altitude :
3950 m
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Location :
Kathmandu, Mustang
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Season :
autumn
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Minimum Traveller :
2 People
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Transportation :
Car, Van, Bus, Flight
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Price :
US$ 1,850.00

treks facts

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Trip Code :
TH-LOMANTHANG-8
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Trip Duration :
18 Days
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Highest Altitude :
3950 m
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Location :
Kathmandu, Mustang
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Season :
autumn
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Minimum Traveller :
2 People
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Transportation :
Car, Van, Bus, Flight
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Price :
US$ 1,850