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Mustang Trek
This is
newly opened trekking area extending fro Kagbeni to Lomanthang. It has
wilderness, unique scenarios, snow-covered peaks and spectacular 16th
century monasteries, all of them par excellence.
Mustang is located in one of the remote regions of Nepal. It takes about
10 days to reach there from Pokhara on foot. One can also fly to Jomsom
from Kathmandu or Pokhara and begin the trek from there.
Upper Mustang is a Trans -Himalayan region n, shadowed by the Annapurna
and Dhaulagri mountains. Being a rain shadow area it is sand swept. The
hinterland is formed mainly of necked ridges, deep canyons, eroded
cliffs and moraine valley. Lo-Monthang, the capital of the region, is a
15th century settlement. The inhabitants are nomads with distinct
culture and traditions. Trekkers need to obtain special permission and
are allowed to trek only in groups.
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