5 Reasons to go Upper Mustang Trek

1. Life style of Tibet People and Tibetan Culture experience

Since Upper Mustang valley belongs to the Nepal and Tibet border, trek to the region gives a good chance to be familiar with the lifestyle followed by people of Tibet. Upper Mustang is unlike any other places of Nepal where you get to experience close encounter with The Tibetian culture, rituals, foods, festivals and Practice.

2. Tiji Festival

Lastly, a large number of trekkers and tourists opt for Upper Mustang Trek to be the part of Tiji Festival in the country. Tiji is the acronym for Tempa Chirim that implies Prayer for World Peace. To enjoy this festival, you have to visit Nepal during May. Tiji is an annual and a fascinating three-day festival that consists of many Tibet rituals celebrating the myth of a son responsible for saving the entire Mustang kingdom from any destruction. Tiji Festival is one of the Rare traditional aspect that can be only found in Upper Mustang.

3. The Panoramic view of stunning Himalayas

Upper Mustang is the best place to observe and enjoy the serene mountain range clapped with snow from closed angle. While trekking Upper Mustang trekkers enjoy the stunning views possessed by famous mountains named Mount Nilgiri, Mount Annapurna, Mount Dhaulagiri and various others.

4. Visit to Ancient pagodas, monasteries and shrines of Tibetan Community

Upper Mustang Trek allows trekkers to know about famous Buddhist pagodas and monasteries belonging to ancient times. At the same time, you will be able to find ancient shrines Tibetan Buddhist Community, such as Chhortens, Kaanis and similar others. If this is not enough, the complete trek allows you to view the prayer walls and old monasteries, while give a chance to interact with many people following Tibet lifestyle to make the trip memorable for your lifetime.

5. Visit to different Important sites

On the way to Upper Mustang, a trekker must follow the route of Kathmandu to Pokhara , Kathmandu is itself an important city culturally and historically. Pokhara is famous for caves, temples and lakes. Upper Mustang also inhabits, Lo manthang which is also called lost forbidden kingdom of the country.