Hiking in Nepal, Nepal Tour, Mustang Trek

Trekking in Upper Mustang of Nepal

Mustang is a strange land in Nepal. The kingdom of Lo, Top mustang is the culturally associated
with the Tibetan plateau. The desert-like geography, special convention and culture made the
Mustang one of the best places for visitor. 1000s of guest visit this property each year. Peak
Climbing
The sum total area of Mustang spot is all about 2020 Square Kilometers. The population density is
extremely low. It's about 3.47 per square kilometers. Lo- Manthang will be the capital of former
Mustang empire. The Lo is one important cultural group in Mustang. Ever sold, Mustang was the
empire of Lo, and today it is the section of Nepal.
Mustang was an independent kingdom that has been closely linked with Tibet and similar to Tibet in
language and culture. It had been the ideal location for that trade between Nepal, China and India.
At the conclusion of 18th century, the kingdom was annexed by Nepal.
The past standard and recent unofficial master of Mustang is Jigme Dorje Parbal Bista. He is
immediately lineage with all the Ame Pal, the founding father of Buddhist Kingdom in 1380. The LoManthang area was surrounded by wall remarkably and still we are able to see some appearance.
In 2007, a shepherd in Mustang identified an accumulation of 55 cave paintings showing the life of
Buddha. Next the territory became more famous one of the readers.

Mustang lies about the rain shadow of the Annapurna substantial and Dhaulagiri range towards the
south. Thus, the terrain is essentially dry and arid. The annual rainfall amounts from 250 to 400 mm
and mild remains very low in evening.

Nearly all of people in Mustang region lives close to the Kaligandaki River which flows towards the
south of Nepal. Lo, Thakali, and Gurung will be the major tribes in Mustang. The executive center of
Mustang section is Jomsom. Jomsom can be an emerging area of Mustang which will be immediately
associated with lower part of Nepal by air and road transport. Jomsom airport was built in 1962.
Kaligandaki river bank was the trade route between Tibet and India especially for sodium. We are
able to view 'Saligrams' on the bank of river which can be thought to be the shape of Lord Vishnu in
Hindu myths. Besides, Kaligandaki River also forms the deepest stuff on the planet.
The beautiful Mustang area had opened for overseas visitors since 1992. However, tourism
continues to be governed in this area. A unique permit is required for visitors to enter the Upper
Mustang which can be politically sensitive area directly associated with Tibet. Mustang is expensive
walking destination when compared with different hiking destinations in Nepal. Trekkers must
follow the exact same trade option used in 15th century that is another interest. July, September and
March are busy visiting period. Tiji festival in mustang which comes on May or May can also be a
busiest time.
Additionally, Top Mustang part of Nepal is shown as the proposed top spots for visitors to travel
inside the year 2013 by the Lonely Planet.