Mustang

A hidden plateau behind the Himalaya, with the Kali Gandaki gorge, the sacred site of Muktinath and the ancient Kingdom of Lo.

Mustang District lies in northern Gandaki Province, in the rain shadow behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The climate is dry and the landscape resembles the Tibetan Plateau. In Lower Mustang, Jomsom, Marpha and Kagbeni are strung along the Kali Gandaki valley, and Muktinath is a pilgrimage site sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. In Upper Mustang, Lo Manthang was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lo and preserves Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and caves; a special permit is required to enter. Because it receives little monsoon rain, it can be visited even during the summer rainy season, and spring and autumn are equally good. You can fly from Pokhara to Jomsom or travel by road.

Destinations

• Jomsom & Lower Mustang
• Upper Mustang

Itineraries

• Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Jeep Tour – Charter a jeep from Pokhara to traverse the Kali Gandaki Gorge, delve into the ancient city of Lo Manthang and its cave…
• Annapurna Circuit Trek: Crossing Thorong La – Follow the Marshyangdi River valley up to Manang, cross Thorong La to Muktinath, and descend along the Kali Gandaki bac…