'Upper mustang' presentation slideshows

Extreme Environments

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Top 20 Treks in Nepal | Trekking in Nepal | Happy Holiday Treks

Trekking in Nepal is the best possible activity that you can go for during your visit to Nepal. The landscape in the country seems to have been designed for trekking, as youu2019re bestowed with the views of so many spectacles of nature, mainly the mountains, some of them you even get to be near.

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Travelsmith Nepal | Upper Mustang Trekking

Book Luxury and adventure trip to Nepal Bhutan Tibet. Trekking in Nepal to a region lying in the rain shadows of Himalaya, upper Mustang is truly a place of magic, mystery and mystique is one of the mysteries. Bordering Tibet in North, upper Mustang lies at an altitude ranging from lowest 2,850m above sea level. You will trek through a dramatic landscape, experiencing rich Tibetan culture and several unique and visiting ancient monasteries. This is no doubt one of the beautiful trekking regions in Nepal. The lack of contact with urban population has left its Tibetan culture untouched and this makes this place more unique. This trek is once in a lifetime experience. You will fly to Jomsom to start this dramatic trek. This trek will pass through the barren landscape which is due to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas blocking the rain shadows creating a desert-like environment. The trail passes through villages Chele and Tangbe crossing several passes of around 4,000 meters. You will pass through the mysterious ancient ruins of palaces and local monasteries until you arrive capital of Lo-Manthang. As you move further up the valley you will realize the culture becomes increasingly Tibetan. Throughout the trek you will stay in local lodges available in this area and enjoy unique beauty, culture, and people of this isolated Himalayan region.

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Best Monsoon Treks in Nepal

Trekking Nepal in autumn offers the crystal clear skies; but trekking during the monsoon (from mid-June – early September) has its own advantages.

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Upper Mustang Trekking | Upper Mustang Trekking with Lo Manthang

Upper Mustang Trek brings you to the ancient kingdom of Mustang with the ever gracing presence of Buddhist religion. The old kingdom of Mustang, which is also known in the local language as Lo, has a long historical heritage. In the old times, Mustang was politically part of the Tibetan empire, and now one can feel the old relationship still alive the new Mustang (part of Nepal) with culture almost similar with Tibet. Architecture is borrowed from Tibetan styled building construction, and Buddhism takes the form as practiced by Tibetans. Today, Mustang is still considered to be a kingdom within the greater Nepal, as the king of Lo, oversees the order of Lo, although he has been stripped of many powers. Furthermore, the legitimacy is inscribed by the honorary rank of Colonel of Nepal Army being awarded to the king of Lo. Trekkers enjoying in upper mustang rather than Annapurna circuit.

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Best Trekking Trails Nepal

The great Himalayas of Nepal are very famous trekking destination among the avid trekkers throughout the world. The spectacular views of gigantic mountains and rich cultural diversity are the major attractions of Trekking in Nepal.

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Trek to the Mystic hidden valley-Upper Mustang

Upper Mustang trek is beautiful trek in Nepal for trekkers looking something different in Himalaya. It is also one of the best treks for those who want to experience the remote and untouched treasures of the Himalayas.

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