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Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

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Upper Mustang Jeep tour that drive you to the walled city of Lo-Manthang, capital of Mustang, have attracted tourists since tourists were first allowed to enter the forbidden Kingdom of Mustang. This is a historic place with uncountable cliffs and sky caves, a mountain desert landscape, and arid and high-altitude land all together. Now, with the advent of a rough jeep road that extends up through the spectacular Kali Gandaki Valley, between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, it is possible to travel between and beyond the Himalayas onto the Tibetan Plateau and reach Lo Manthang by Jeep Drive. The ochre-colored, wind-eroded, untamed wildness of Mustang remains the same.

So far, a special permit is required for the foreigner. On this Upper Mustang Jeep Drive Tour, you can now reach Lo-Manthang and explore this once-forbidden mountain scrape without having to trek hard and long. Our Mustang Jeep Tour from Pokhara to Lo Manthang over land is very much an adventurous Nepal cultural tour. The landscape and the journey are on a bumpy, dusty road that remains at the mercy of the mountain gods and the climate.

We carefully considered that it is preferable not to spend “all day, every day” driving while planning our suggested route because it is a slow and bumpy trip. On the way to Lo-Mangthang, we will explore some villages and stop at view points. We stayed for some nights in ‘comfort lodges’.

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Upper Mustang Trek

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Upper Mustang Trek gives you the chance to explore the people of Mustang, Lobas, who boast a long and proud history, their independent state dating back to the 5th Century A.D. In the 7th Century, Songtsen Gampo, the most famous of all Tibetan kings, incorporated the land of Lo into his empire. Mustang only reappeared as an independent kingdom in 1430, when Gyalpo, the Precious Ruler’, and Ame Pal founded a dynasty whose descendants survive to this day.

Lomangthang, located in the upper Mustang region of Nepal, is a captivating and culturally rich destination. This ancient walled city offers a unique glimpse into the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The city boasts stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains. The area is also known for its well-preserved monasteries, intricate cave dwellings, and vibrant local festivals, making it a must-visit for those seeking an immersive cultural experience in a breathtaking setting. Mustang lies behind Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and geographically forms part of the Tibetan plateau. It was only in 1992 that the Government of Nepal allowed tourists access to the area.

Our Upper Mustang Trek begins with a flight or Jeep drive to Jomsom via Pokhara. We start walking beside the Kali Gandaki River, and as we gradually gain height. We pass by salt mines and hermit caves set in the cliffs above. Our route visits many villages on the way, including the rarely-seen settlements north of the square-walled city of Lomangthang. We leave Mustang by a different route to add further interest.