Upper Mustang Trekking

Upper Mustang Trekking is one of the most mysterious an ancient Himalayan Kingdom which lies at the top of the Kaligandaki River in the Northern and central part of Nepal. Upper Mustang trekking consists of two distinct regions: on the one hand Southern and the other hand Northern part where the languages, culture and traditions are similar to those of the Tibetan. Upper Mustang Trekking is relatively easy trekking along the route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the heart of Mustang district in Nepal. The trek to Mustang is an almost tree less barren landscape and strong wind bowl across the area. Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal,

because of the rain shadow of the Himalaya. As everywhere in the Upper Mustang Trekking provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters and Annapurna I at 8091 meters .You will be surrounded by more than 30 mountains over 6000 meters height. The elevation of the the trails start from 2815 meters above the sea level. Nepal is a country of Festivals. Most Nepalese festivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist Gods and Goddesses and they are celebrated according to their religion and tradition.Upper Mustang Trekking is suitable for those trekkers who are looking for something a little more energetic and challenging .It does not require any previous training and mountaineering experience, but you should be physically fit for walking.

According to the history, Mustang was an independent kingdom at once, although closely tied by culture and language to Tibet. Its strategic location granted Mustang control over the trade between the Himalayas and India, until the 15th century to the 17th century. The kingdom was annexed by Nepal at the end of the 18th century. Even though still recognized by many Mustang residents, the monarchy officially exists on October 7, 2008, by the order of Nepal Government. The last official and current unofficial king (raja or gyelpo) is Jigme Dorje Palbar Bista was born in 1933, who traces his lineage directly back to Ame Pal, the warrior who founded this Buddhist kingdom in 1380. Ame Pal oversaw the founding and building of much of the Lo and Mustang capital of Lo Manthang, a walled city surprisingly little changed in appearance from that time .

The climate in Upper Mustang Trekking largely dry and arid with the annual precipitation in the range of 250–400 mm due to its position in the rain shadow of the Annapurna massif and the Dhaulagiri Range.The trekking style is camping in Upper Mustang trekking.Upper Mustang Trekking is similar to Tibet so many trekkers would like to organized this trek.

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