Mustang Trek

The 2 treks of 14 and 17 days of Mustang trek are a discovery of the kingdom of Lo and its small monasteries lost in the grandiose miniature landscapes with the caves of Dhakmar.

The Mustang Naar crossing at the Teri The 23 days at the Mustang at the sea valley by the Teri La at 5600 m. Buddhist monasteries and Tibetan culture immersed in a colorful landscape.

Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang, is worth a visit. It is a fortified village with narrow streets that lead to places where villagers gather and where women are occupied at the fountain. The houses are adjoining and their roof is characteristic of Tibetan culture. Mustang is a desert of high altitude in contrast of colors. Blue sky, orange wheat fields, white peaks, islets of greenery, other rock, etc. Most caves are available, with paintings and frescoes. Why and who built these hard-to-reach cities in the cliff? It remains a mystery. Many say it’s over 2000 years old.

Mustang is isolated and the Tibetan culture is very present in all the villages. The former Tibetan enclave Mustang has been in Nepal for more than 200 years. However, the king retains certain privileges, for example, the villagers of his kingdom cultivate his lands.

Mustang organizes every year many Buddhist festivals. In February, the ceremonies of Saka Lhuka where they appoint the village chiefs. In Lo Manthang they celebrate the Tiji festival in May. In August, there is the Yartung Festival in Muktinath with horse racing.

The Annapurna range blocks the clouds during the night, so the Mustang plateau receives very little rain. Thus, Mustang is one of the few places that can be visited during the rainy season. In addition, in August and early September, it is the flowering of buckwheat fields. The Lonely Planet guide has ranked the Mustang hike as the third most beautiful tourist region in the world, just behind Corsica in France and Negyam in Israel.