Mustang & Dolpo Area
The Mustang region trek is an exciting adventure trek in Nepal, located in the northern part of the Himalayan country, Mustang district, within the Gandaki province, bordering Tibet. The Mustang trek is combined with the Upper Mustang trek route which is classified as a rain shadow trek tour in Nepal. The Upper Mustang trek explores the least restricted state of Nepal. The Mustang trek is a spectacular trek in the remote trans-Himalayan and Tibetan-influenced rain shadow region that was opened to tourists in 1992. The Mustang region trek in Nepal offers a unique blend of stunning scenery, cultural experiences and historical interest which is divided into the Lower Mustang trek route and the Upper Mustang trek. The route offers opportunities for adventurers of all levels. The Mustang tour package is a unique journey to the Himalayas, as a result of which many tourists visit Mustang to discover the hidden gems of Nepal.
Trekking in Mustang Valley is an amazing experience of a lifetime with two mountains above 8000 meters – Annapurna 8091 meters, Dhaulagiri 8167 meters, popular Annapurna Circuit trekking trails, dry, plains, Mustang Raja Durbar, monasteries and stunning Himalayan views. There are various options while trekking in Mustang region including Upper Mustang Trek, Lower Mustang Trek, Mustang Jeep Drive Tour, Mustang Tiji Festival Trek which are the most popular trekking packages which are suitable for both novice and experienced trekkers. Trekking in Mustang region can be done all year round as it is a rain shadow region + maximum altitude of 3680 meters above sea level.
Trekking in Mustang region is one of the most unique and culturally rich tour packages of Nepal especially Buddhist pilgrimage in Himalayas Guru Rinpoche / Padmasambhava mediated at Mustang Ghar Gompa in 8th century. Mustang Trekking Destination is a unique tour package in Nepal to explore the Royal Mustang King Palace, Tibetan Bon culture, Red Cliffs, Akashi Caves, Polygamy Marriage System and the world’s oldest Luri Gompa. The people of Mustang call themselves Loba, and have their own king or tribal leader, Jigme Palbar Bista. After Nepal was declared a republic in 2007, the Nepal government withdrew the official recognition of Bista as the Mustang King. However, the people there still respect him as their king or tribal leader. Bista also provides visitors with a tour upon request.
Mustang is the last forbidden state of Nepal that joins the most popular Annapurna trekking routes and trekkers can extend their journey to the Thorong La Pass trekking route or even enter the Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill routes. The Mustang tour package is suitable for both novice and experienced trekkers and is located between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna trekking routes. Travelers can join the Annapurna Thorong Pass trek at the same time with the Upper Mustang tour package as it is located in the same direction.
The difficulty level of Mustang trekking is moderate but trekkers should check the details of Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal before heading to the respective areas. Special Mustang trekking permit issued by the Nepal Immigration Department. Individual trekkers are not allowed to trek in the Mustang region. It is mandatory to buy a Mustang trekking package through a purely local trekking agency registered by the government and a permit for at least 10 days of the Mustang trekking route is required. The Mustang trekking permit costs USD 500 per person for 10 days and USD 50 per person per day for each extension. Special Mustang trekking permits are issued through local trekking companies registered by the government and are not issued individually. The Upper Mustang permit requires an ACAP and TIMS permit, so due to the high cost, the Nepal Mustang trekking price is slightly higher than other regular trekking routes such as Everest Trek, Annapurna Trek, Langtang Trek.
The Mustang trek distance from Jomsom to Jomsom is 126 km / 78 miles but Himalaya Yatra Treks has designed Mustang trek programs as mentioned below. The duration of the Upper Mustang trek depends on whether the Mustang helicopter tour can be done in a single day. Mustang trek is the only trekking destination in Nepal that can be done even during the monsoon season. If you are looking for trekking in Nepal for beginners – the Upper Mustang trek package will be the best option for juniors and senior citizens. This means that Mustang trek is also for beginners. Since 2008, the Mustang Underground Tour package has also been available for senior citizens who avoid the hardships of trekking.
Mustang Region Trekking Highlights
- Trekking trails counted as Last forbidden kingdom of Nepal still Mustangi king ruling the Mustang Lo Manthang king palace
- Trekking to Mustang valley take into consideration as Rain shadow trekking trails of Nepal
- Discover the Mysteries sky caves and world’s oldest Gompa in mustang region
- Treks in Mustang region – an exploration of the enchanting medieval Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.
- Panoramic Himalayan views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range as well as landscape comparable like a Tibet
- Touch Annapurna circuit trekking trails and explore the kali gandaki valley
- Hike to Mustang Lura Gompa and explore the upper Mustang trekking route is journeys of limetime experience
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