Overview of Upper Mustang Trek
Upper Mustang Trek is located in the northern central part of Nepal and at the top of the Kali Gandaki River, which has been open for trekkers since 1992. It is the most mysterious and least-known kingdom of Nepal. The landscape of Upper Mustang Trek is a barren moonscape of battered sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful assortment made up mainly of earthen reds, yellows, and browns often known as wilderness “Hidden Valley”. It is relatively easy trekking for all ages along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, a small kingdom under one of the few Nepalese principalities’ supposed kings, King Jigme Palwar Bista.
Upper Mustang Trekking is through an almost treeless, barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, Mustang has much less rainfall than the rest of Nepal. Most of the population of Mustang, the river around 2300m above sea level. Upper Mustang is a rich culture and religion in Nepal. There are many Buddhist monuments such as Monasteries, Mani Walls, Tsortens, Prayer wheels, Prayer Flags, and Stupas.
Upper Mustang is special trekking destiny, with open landscapes, less vegetated ion, and wilderness beauty. It has own kingdom and Royal Palace, there is still some of Royal family live. Late King, Paldor Bista has passed in 2016AD. He ruled many years in Mustang. They celebrate a special festival called TIJI festival in Lo Manthang. They do warmly welcome at festival time and shows cultural program and Monks ceremony. People lifestyles are similarity to Tibet because of near to Tibet border and typical culture and Buddhist religion. They required minimum 2 people in a group and the entry permit cost is US$ 500 each for 10 days.
Mustang is hidden behind the soaring peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. It lies at the heart of the rich spiritual world of Upper Mustang, one of the regions in the country suitable for trekking even during the monsoon season. The walks through this desolate landscape will replenish you with its wilderness, predominantly surrounded by rocks in all kinds of colors and bizarre formations. Muktinath Temple is a pagoda-style Hindu temple situated at the top of the Muktinath Valley in Mustang District. The central temple of Muktinath contains a human-sized golden statue of Vishnu, known as Shri Mukti Narayan for the Hindus. The unique energy of Muktinath encourages people to endure many trials to reach it.
Upper Mustang Trekking consists of two distinct regions: the southern and the northern parts, where the languages, culture, and traditions are alike to those of the Tibetan people. Mustang lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden and isolated from the rest of the World. It was able to progress its own characteristic culture and tradition which is so rich and unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital, is a walled city ruled by a religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on, as it has for centuries, at an unhurried pace. As everywhere else in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery, highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167m and Annapurna I at 8091m.
You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over, 6000m high. Upper Mustang Trekking is one of the great culture and nature, as well as religion exploration trek and landscapes, are totally different from the desert part, but public local people are the farmer, and they grow buckwheat, potato, wheat, apple, etc. it is the outstanding destination to explore the different natural various. We arrange 10 days program inside the Lo Manthang because entry fees are US $500.
Unique Nepal Adventure Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. arranges the best Upper Mustang Trek and provides excellent services at the regional price. Trekking is in monsoon time also better because the Upper Mustang Trekking part is a rain shadow area in Nepal. The US$ 500 entrance fee is only for 10 days, if in case needed more days $50 must pay each day. It is the Terms & Conditions of Mustang Trek. For further information, please query us, we are always pleased to share our experience with anyone. Inside the Lo- Manthang will be 10 days program, and it will be more than enough.
TIJI FESTIVAL
Tiji Festival is a three-day celebration in the month of May in Lo-Manthang, Mustang, according to the lunar calendar. In an attempt to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, a colorful and mystical play of Tibetan rituals, dances, and prayers takes place.
Tibetan monks wear colorful attire and perform dance rituals that signify a story. Tsowo, the main dancer, completes a three-month retreat before the event. There are three major stages to the dance ritual. In the preliminary part of the dance, there are 15 steps; in conclusion, there are steps to clear away eternal and nihilistic views and to provide auspiciousness. Different poses and gestures signify different processes of meditation in symbolic ways, and all of the dance steps have deeper meanings.
Tiji roughly translates to prayers for world peace.’ To witness a rainbow of culture, tradition, and colors Head over to Upper Mustang and enjoy this beautiful celebration of good over evil. It is celebrated according to the Mustang lunar calendar, but it always falls in the month of May. If you would like to explore the festival at the right time, please plan it for May and feel free. We find the exact date according to the calendar, and we organize your trip accordingly.
