The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour provides an opportunity to explore Nepal’s secluded Mustang region, also known as “Last Forbidden Kingdom”. The word Mustang is derived from Tibetan word Mun Tang, which means fertile plain, a word that aptly describes its lush areas between the mountains surrounding barren hills.
Mustang was part of the Tibetan empire, historically, and it retained a particular identity and autonomy despite being taken into Nepal in the 18th century. Until 1992, the region remained closed to foreign visitors, protecting its unique Tibetan cultural heritage, ancient buildings and lifestyle.
Travelers of today can experience a nearly untouched Tibetan culture due to its isolation from globalization and modernization. While searching for a more comfortable, rapid alternative for trekking to Mustang’s rocky and difficult terrain, the Jeep Tour was introduced.
The Jeep tour simplifies access to the most important attractions of the Mustang, including the ancient walled capital Lo Manthang, the historic monasteries and the sacred site of Muktinath Temple for the various ages and fitness levels of travelers. The tour takes visitors up in four wheel drive vehicles, and allows them to see the Himalayas and Mustang’s beauty at its best via its bumpy, winding roads.
Along with attractive terrains, the Jeep tour gives a perspective to see the cultural highlights such as the Tiji festival, the sky cave and the century old monasteries where Buddhists teachings have been passed down for centuries. The Jeep tour combines adventure and a mix of cultural enrichment in Mustang, a place that radiates history, culture and spiritual significance.
This tour has introduced Upper Mustang as one of Nepal’s most wanted destinations and is putting in the sight of its historical roots, ancient practices and spectacular landscape with cultural heritages and natural beauty for the visitors.
Best Season to Visit Mustang
March to May and September to November are the best time to do the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour. Throughout these months mild temperatures, clear skies, and accessible roads all combine to increase travel comfort and make for beautiful views.
Wildflowers bloom in spring, while autumn provides crisp, clear, picture perfect weather to capture the area’s amazing vistas. Local festivals, for example the Tiji Festival, are also during these seasons, to enrich your cultural experience.
The worst time to do the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is during winter, from December to February due to the disadvantage of high altitude as well as extreme cold in the region. Down below freezing temperatures, it snows often, blocking roads and making travel both risky and uncomfortable. Accommodations are mostly shut down and only the most prepared of travelers, carrying the right gear, can attempt this tour.
As does the monsoon season (June to August, with rain and landslides). Mustang is threatened by the rain shadow of the Himalayas which gives it minimal rainfall compared to other places in Nepal. Travel is possible during monsoon, but conditions may be hazardous, with reduced visibility, as clouds and humidity overhead diminish views of Mustang’s landscape.
Selecting spring and autumn are advisable for the tour with comfortable and safer routes along with enhanced visual delight. Each season presents a different aspect of Mustang’s character, but the pleasant weather and clear conditions of spring and autumn make the most rewarding season to experience.
Upper Mustang Jeep Tour Road Conditions and Safety Tips
If it is thrill you seek, into some of Nepal’s most remote high altitude terrain, then Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is designed for you. You follow Mustang’s dramatic landscape with narrow mountain passes to wide open valleys. The roads here are rutted, some of them being little more than dirt tracks and loose gravel, cutting and cresting over high altitude passes above 3,500 meters.
So, for this tour, we use well kept, tough built 4WD Jeeps. Our certified drivers are extremely experienced in mountain off road driving and every Jeep has essential spare parts. They know the Mustang’s routes better than anyone, they are experienced at sharp turns, and everyone gets along safely in their comfortable ride.
Furthermore, our vehicles also feature satellite connection and emergency supplies, adding to any other extra security in the case of an unplanned event. There are only few med facilities in these isolated areas, so such precautions are necessary in these areas. Protocols for safety and backups are prioritized to minimize any eventuality, so you can enjoy the adventure free of worry.
Going on the Jeep tour does not demand too much physical work, so practically everyone can go. For families, older adults, or anyone who doesn’t want to try hard hiking, it’s an ideal option. The thing to keep in mind with Mustang is that, the high altitudes can bring about mild altitude sickness.
We advise to take it slowly and hydrate frequently, and especially, take time to acclimatize for the best experience. This tour prioritizes safety and comfort while opening up the wonders of Upper Mustang to practically everyone, making for a deeply immersive but completely viable ride through Nepal’s most superb regions.
Highlights of the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour
Stunning views of Mustang landscapes and massive Himalayan mountains.
Tour to Lo Manthang, a retained walled city, rich in history with Tibetan heritage and its architecture.
Visit to monasteries and villages rich in traditions and the deep rooted Tibetan Buddhist culture.
A visit to the sacred Muktinath Temple, a famous Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage.
A look into the ancient “Sky Caves” used for meditation and burial sites, carved in Mustang’s cliffs.
Getting to experience locals and their traditional way of living, their crafts and their hospitality.
A refreshment at Tatopani’s hot springs, believed to have therapeutic and healing qualities.
Trying Mustang’s famous apples, apple wine, and home grown delicacies.
Welcome to Kathmandu! You will be met on landing at Tribhuvan International Airport by our representative who will take you to your hotel in the city. Tonight is the evening to relax and acclimatize to your travels. If you want to find shops and handicrafts and Nepali cuisine restaurants, you may want to explore the noisy market of Thamel.
Get your fix of Kathmandu’s oh so vibrant atmosphere. Later we will meet for a trip briefing at which you’ll receive all the information you need to have a memorable Mustang experience in this magical part of the world.
Altitude: 1,400 meters Tour Duration: 4 to 5 hours
It won’t be an overstatement to say that today we’ll be introducing you to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, a great place to begin your trip for today. We’ll first visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) atop a hill and with views of the whole city. After that, you will be engulfed in Nepal’s Buddhist culture at Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in the world.
It is at Pashupatinath Temple where you’ll spy Hindu rituals near the Bagmati River. We will finally explore Kathmandu Durbar Square characterized by ancient palaces and temples. Before the Mustang adventure proper begins our guide will share stories and history, giving you a peek at the what life was like in Nepal.
Altitude: 1,400m to 900m Elevation Loss: -500 meters Drive Distance: ~200 km Duration: 6 to 7 hours
This morning your road trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara starts. So sit back, relax and enjoy this as we meander through valleys and rivers and take some time out to look for its beauty. On the way down from 1,400m to 900m you’ll be able to see first hand rural life with terraced fields and small villages.
Arrive at your lakeside hotel in Pokhara where you can too come to terms with the beauty of Annapurna range in the Phewa Lake. Enjoy the lakeside area at night, or relax, and get ready for tomorrow’s travel to Mustang’s gateway.
Altitude: 900m to 2,804m Elevation Gain: +1,904 meters Drive Distance: ~170 km Duration: 7 to 8 hours
We’re motoring through the spectacular 3000ft deep (Kali Gandaki Gorge) today. Over the course of the trip we’ll make a few stops, such as Tatopani below where you can take a dip in the hot springs and Marpha where you can try the region’s own apple brandy.
In Kagbeni, which we climb to 2,804 m, we’ll find a Tibetan style village of chortens and prayer wheels. Here, you’ll settle into a cozy guesthouse while living out the unique culture and ancient charm of this Upper Mustang entry point.
Altitude: 2,804m to 3,520m Elevation Gain: +716 meters Drive Distance: ~40 km Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Red cliffs and wide open landscapes are what you’ll start seeing as we continue forward into Mustang. The ghami village, where we’ll stop, is home to the longest mani wall in Nepal. We then drive up to Dhakmar, a remote village in between giant stones. In Dhakmar you’ll be able to feel the calm Mustang ’s beauty and admire Mustang ’s well preserved Tibetan culture as villagers go about their day in traditional customs.
Altitude: 3,520m to 3,800m Elevation Gain: +280 meters Drive Distance: ~25 km Duration: 4 to 5 hours
We go today to Lo Manthang, capital of Upper Mustang. We’ll stop en route at Charang Village, famous for its ancient monastery and five storied white Dzong. You will also visit a revered site in Tibetan Buddhism to visit Ghar Gompa here. In Lo Manthang itself however, it was preserved as a medieval city with its winding alleyways, monasteries and the Royal Palace.
On our guide around this ancient capital, you’ll get to experience the history and spirituality of Lo Manthang.
Today we’re going to visit Chusar, a nearby village that is famous for old cliff side caves. Jhong Caves, the meditation retreats used by Mustang’s ancient civilization, give you a view of it. You will also visit Niphu and Garphu Monasteries, where you will hear about the deep spiritual traditions of the area.
We’ll leave these amazing sites and arid landscape behind, to return to Lo Manthang in the evening. At night this medieval city offers quiet streets and a sacred atmosphere and you will have time to enjoy it.
Altitude: 3,800m to 2,743m Elevation Loss: -1,057 meters Drive Distance: ~90 km Duration: 8 to 9 hours
We’ll leave Lo Manthang and return through the incredible landscape of Mustang. On this descent you will pass Charang and Kagbeni where we will stop to photograph amazing views.
From Jomsom, Mustang’s commercial hub, you’ll have the evening to explore or relax at the guesthouse, before arriving at the guesthouse the following morning. From here you can take stock of your drive through Mustang’s tough terrain and culture, with views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks.
Altitude: 2,743m to 900m Elevation Loss: -1,843 meters Drive Distance: ~160 km Duration: 7 to 8 hours
We are back to Pokhara today. Gradually, this pleasant drive becomes the more lush valley of Annapurna from barren Mustang landscapes. If you’re once in Pokhara, settle in your lakeside hotel by Phewa Lake for a relaxing evening. As time allows, you can visit the lakeside area, or stroll, or shop, or just eat with a view. Since days spent traveling in Mustang’s highlands are tiring, Pokhara’s calm surroundings are a perfect place to unwind and relax.
Today is your day to get to know Pokhara’s beautiful and cultural items. So we’ll head to World Peace Pagoda, the view of the Annapurna range is completely stunning. We will then go to Devi’s falls, and the Gupteshwor cave, a site of great spiritual importance.
Tal Barahi Temple on an island can be reached by a boat ride on Phewa Lake. After Mustang its peaceful environment is the perfect after, its relaxed cafes, artisan shops, friendly local vibe.
Altitude: 900m to 1,400m Elevation Gain: +500 meters Drive Distance: ~200 km Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Look back at Nepal’s countryside on the way to Kathmandu, while we drive back there. Once you land in the capital, you’ll have the night to wander or chill out. Kathmandu is a great place to stop and buy souvenirs, visit Thamel’s bars and bazaars, or grab a Nepali meal this last night in Kathmandu. It’s the ideal send off to Nepal’s lively capital, tasting one last bit of its beautiful culture before you go back home.
In the morning after breakfast we will bring you to Tribhuvan International Airport to depart. You will take home memories of Mustang’s landscapes, the sacred monasteries and the companionship you received all over Nepal.
We wish you a good time during your trip through Mustang and hope your adventure through Mustang has been a learning process with such cultural impressions and stunning views. We also look forward to seeing you back in Nepal for more exploring!
For those who want to be comfortable and easy out, a Jeep Safari best covers vast distances and provides quickness to remote sites. However, Trekking in Mustang allows a more intimate relationship with the landscapes and peoples of Mustang. The best for many travelers is the Jeep trekking combo that’s a perfect balance of adventure and comfort.
Yes, Jeep travel makes the tour somewhat family friendly for most ages. But, thanks to altitude, we recommend that young children and seniors consult with a healthcare provider as a safety and for comfort for everyone in your group.
There is no end to photography opportunities in the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour. Capture the dramatic views from the edge of the Kali Gandaki Gorge, at the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, in the unique cliff caves of Chosar Village, at the all female Karhi Temple, and more. Every shot is framed by backdrops of mountains, Tibetan style villages and monasteries.
Absolutely! It is often okay for solo travelers, though most people join guided or group tours to be safer and get more in-depth cultural understanding, especially in remote areas.
If you would still like to travel independently but with support, then Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is a perfect option to travel with a group or guide as it gives you company and your sense of security is always guaranteed.
We run well maintained 4WD vehicles selected to handle Mustang’s uneven terrain. Spare parts, first aid, satellite communication, and the driving of certified drivers familiar with off road conditions are each provided for in each Jeep. The vehicles we use for high altitude driving and narrow winding roads are able to do so safely and comfortably.
However, if you’re in a guesthouse in most places like Lo Manthang or Jomsom, you will get Wi-Fi available, but the connection might not be very strong. Between our time in Mustang and the remote sections, cell service is limited so we recommend getting prepared for limited connectivity.
Yes, tipping is ‘nice if you want to and it helps,’ but it’s never required. You’ll usually tip a driver or guide according to the service, not the price. You can also put the amount at your discretion, but it’s a nice way to show appreciation for all that they did while on the trip.
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Budgeting Tips for Saving a Few
For the budgeting tips for the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour, you must consider the cost of a Jeep, that would range from $1,500 to $3,000 per person depending on accommodation, guide services and the number of persons in the group.
We offer discounts during the off peak season, also if you share accommodation and share Jeep, it would mean considerable savings. It would be better if you budget an extra hundred for unexpected things like other meals, or small purchases locally.
Make sure to have some cash with you, as ATMs are rare in Upper Mustang, and smaller expenses are best paid with cash only.
Essential Gear and Overall Packing List
Thermal layers to stay warm.
For cooler days, bring a fleece jacket.
A waterproof shell for rain and wind.
Sturdy hiking boots for the rough terrain.
Woolen comfortable socks for Warmth.
Sunglasses to shield your eyes from the high altitude UV rays.
Use sun protection in the form of a hat.
Sunscreen to help prevent Sunburn.
SPF lip balm. Protect the Lips.
Pack a cold rated sleeping bag for comfort.
A well equipped First aid kit.
Water Purification Tablets.
Power banks to charge devices.
Spare Batteries.
A good quality Camera.
Your Passport copy and Permits.
Biodegradable wet wipes and Tissues.
Personnel hygiene, toiletries, and Inner Wear.
A small Hand Sanitizer.
Energy bars, Quick filling Snacks and Nuts.
Traveling with or Without a Guide | Pros and Cons
As you do the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour with a guide you get a sense of ease, not to mention the insight of the region’s culture, history and spiritual heritage. The logistics, permits and navigation are all handled by the guide, which makes exploring the rocky Mustang landscapes a lot simpler for you.
They help you learn about the monasteries, chortens, and local festivals there. Those homely guides will accompany you so engage with Mustang’s cultural and spiritual landmarks, as well as the natives there.
The guidance can improve your visit as you learn about Tibetan Buddhist practices, Mustang’s rich heritage and a glimpse into how tourism was born. Travel with a Guide adds a sense of safety that is especially useful in remote high altitude regions, where even emergency services aren’t available.
A con is that Guided tours do cost more and are with rigid itineraries, this may feel restrictive to those travelers who like flexibility.
Without a Guide, Travelers are indeed free to set their speed of trekking, and explore areas of personal interest at their own pace without a guide. Independent travel does pave the way for a less spontaneous way to visit Mustang providing flexibility, and Self guided tours are also more affordable to budget conscious travelers. However, you should be extra focused on planning, having to take care of permits, accommodation and navigation by yourself when going without a guide.
A personnel suggestion would be not to ignore the importance of a guide to save a few pennies, as you are new in the area in an Alien country. The sudden cons of traveling without a guide may take a toll on you along the way.
Understanding the cultural significance of sites relies heavily on having a guide. Independent travelers reaching Mustang often find themselves on high altitude, remote roads with very limited facilities. Very challenging to say the least. Thus it is suggested to consider a guide for the tour.
How to Get Ready for High Altitude Travel | Altitude Preparation
If you are planning to visit Upper Mustang, an area with elevations over 3,800 meters, you have to be well prepared for it. Physical fitness is necessary, cardiovascular exercises such as running and riding help increase lung capacity, this makes high altitude environments simpler to handle.
Incorporating strength training can help your muscles get used to Mustang’s uneven terrain, although fitness can’t prevent altitude sickness. Slow and gradual acclimatization is what you need. Allowing your body to adjust while you go from lower to higher altitudes. Helpful approach is the method ‘climb high, sleep low’ which makes the body adapt gradually.
High altitudes can lead to dehydration so stay hydrated. Drinking a lot of water and staying off booze will help minimize altitude related symptoms. Complex carbohydrates in your diet will give you the sustained energy you need in low oxygen environments, so maintain the required diet.
If altitude sickness is more than you can take, take medication such as acetazolamide (Diamox) as a way to quicker relief. It’s suggested to consult a healthcare provider before your trip and prepare accordingly.
Early action also prevents the qualm from worsening For so, noticing early symptoms is a must. Headache, dizziness and nausea are common in HAI (high-altitude illness). If symptoms are persistent, a descent to a lower altitude is the safest option. Let your body slowly adapt to Mustang’s elevations. This prepares you and lets you enjoy your time in this awesome travel.
What to Expect on the Journey?
In the Lower Mustang Jeep Tour, you will be traveling through one of the most rough and most challenging landscapes in Nepal. The road conditions can be tough but your adventure will be awesome.
You will most likely be witnessing unpaved roads going along steep mountainsides, crossing narrow passes, and navigating through dry valleys. Sharp turns, lots of loose gravel, and rough terrain will be faced by you, so a four wheel drive Jeep is a way to stay safe and comfortable in those sections.
It’s a high altitude path, demanding both on vehicle and driver, so a good driver and well maintained jeeps are a must. Every Jeep contains necessary spare parts, emergency supplies and satellite communication, to an area where there is not much connection, to make your tour a safe one.
Since Upper Mustang’s roads are dependent on weather, travel times will be slower and the roads can have bumps, but the views of Mustang’s arid valleys, Tibetan inspired villages, and mountain peaks all make the trip worthwhile.
In this remote terrain, all the drivers know how to navigate off road and offer up expertise, as well as the extra security for your trip. The high altitude will need to be prepared for as part of the adventure, staying hydrated and going easy on yourself is needed, mainly on those steep sections. There are safety protocols and backup plans so you can enjoy this adventure in a completely relaxed way.
Upper Mustang’s rough roads are an essential part of the experience, connecting you to incredible vistas and ancient cultural sites. This trail combines adventure and comfort, safety, also with a blend of challenging terrain and expert navigation, allowing a secure and immersive trip in Nepal’s remote highlands.
Why is Travel Insurance a Must?
The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour will be in a high altitude, remote location and the weather is unpredictable so travel insurance is absolutely essential. First, high altitude trekking insurance with medical coverage and emergency evacuation is essential because facilities providing medical care are sparse in Upper Mustang and the cost of attending to the advanced care in Kathmandu or Pokhara is very high.
Should serious altitude sickness or injury occur, helicopter evacuation may be necessary and insurance helps pay these substantial expenses, allowing you to relax and enjoy the ride.
Also, in the case of unexpected events or really bad weather, trip cancellation and interruption coverage ensures you’ll be financially covered. Weather changes in the Himalayas are often quite swift, causing delays in flights, rerouting, or canceling. This coverage reimburses for any non-refundable costs, so you are not stressed financially even when the itinerary changes.
Since Mustang has mostly rough terrain and a variable climate, insurance covering loss or damage of personal belongings would be wiser. Rocky and unpredictable weather mean you have to look out for important items like cameras and trekking gear, but insurance that covers them against accidental loss or damage will make you a bit relaxed.
For Mustang’s unique demands, a practical necessity ensuring you get the support you need for safe, flexible, worry free exploration of this awesome region is a must.
Accommodations and Meal Options
The accommodations on the Upper Mustang Jeep Tour are filled with cultures and comforts, and choices for you can be basic guesthouses or traditional tea houses. On the trip, popular stops such as Kagbeni, Lo Manthang, and Jomsom guesthouses offer simple rooms with twin beds and communal bathrooms, many with the availability of hot showers and Wi-Fi at an extra cost.
Guesthouses not only provide comfort to the way of life in Mustang, but they are also a perfect place for travelers to experience Mustang life.
However, for those who prefer more luxury options together with the region’s cultural ambiance, there are accommodations that provide upgraded options, such as attached bathrooms, better quality beds and delicious meals for extra comfort.
Meals on the way are reflective of the culinary heritage, bringing Nepali and Tibetan dishes to most menus. A hearty staple is provided by Dal Bhat, a meal of rice, lentils, veggies, and sometimes curry. And many menus include Tibetan inspired dishes including momos (dumplings) and thukpa (noodles soup), these are warm and filling options to Mustang’s cool climate.
Mustang’s high altitude means sometimes there can be limitations with fresh ingredients, so meals are simple, with rice, potatoes and seasonal vegetables often sourced locally.
Breakfasts are basic but satisfying, with it being mostly eggs, porridge and toast, or traditional Nepali tea or herbal infusions. Long travel times between stops means that bringing snacks like energy bars, nuts and dried fruit to stay energized is recommended. The local accommodations and meals become a part of your Mustang travel, offering deep connection into the lifestyle, flavors, and hospitality of the region.
Jeep Safari and Trekking Combo | Best of Both Worlds
The Upper Mustang Jeep Tour and Trekking Combo is a well rounded adrenaline pumping activity, easy access to explore the region, and marvelous exposure to the local culture.
The route takes you through the stunning Kali Gandaki Gorge, past Tibetan inspired villages and steep sharp turning mountain roads. The Jeep route goes up to these high altitude points and takes you into the heart of Mustang, one of Mustang’s most attractive places, the Ancient Capital Lo Manthang. You view the pretty Himalayas while having an option to visit monasteries, chortens, and beautiful viewpoints along the way.
Adding a trekking segment in the safari allows you to tend through places inoperative for Jeeps, for instance, concealed valleys, local dwellers’ settlements, and isolated monasteries.
Trekking offers a personal way of traveling where you can be with nature and connect with people of Mustang. You will be strolling through Chosar Village, and get to see the profile of the early Mustang culture at Jhong Caves.
The trekking add-on gives an opportunity to meet people, to learn about their way of life and to pass over paths which are hundreds of years old where the Jeep cannot squeeze in. The Jeep tour with Trekking balance perfectly suits those travelers who want both easy access, and a rich adventurous experience. Useful to those tourists who are ready for the experience of relatively highlands but do not want to commit to a long, exhausting trek.
Flora and Fauna of Mustang
Flora and Fauna of Upper Mustang is categorized under high altitude vegetation and animal life adapted to tough climatic conditions. Despite restricted precipitation and relatively high altitude, Mustang is still inhabited by a variety of wildlife thanks to the blend of arid plains, lush valleys, and high cliffs it has.
From the point flora, you will encounter such strong adaptation plants such as juniper, sea buckthorn and mountain rhododendron which can be seen prettily blooming during Spring to summer period.
These plants are not merely ornamental. The local community has Been Using Them for Conservation Medicine, Energy, and Food for a long time now. The High glaciated plateaus of Mustang also provide habitat to endangered medicinal herbs such as the Yew of Himalayan.
You can also catch sights of wildlife in Mustang district but they are pretty rare along with being exciting. Thin and scattered vegetation with the mixture of sharp rocky landscape of this region provides an ideal ground for a number of hidden species, such as the snow leopard, blue sheep, and the Tibetan wolf. Although snow leopards are very rare to behold, blue sheep are comparatively more often seen. You can see them feeding along the steep cliffs.
Bird life is also rather diverse here, Himalayan griffon vulture and golden eagle are frequently seen flying over the Mustang’s open valleys.
Apart from the big figured animals, small Mammals like the marmots and the Himalayan fox increase Mustang’s Fauna list Further. The Yak and Dzo (Yak cow) are also there, namely useful animals to the residents of Mustang. These species depict the high altitude ecosystem of Mustang, making it an enriching adventure for the lovers of Mother Nature.
While just cruising through the Mustang and simply observing its plants and animals makes the trip accelerating interesting and fun simultaneously, it also gives an insight to us on how life has evolved to survive in Mustang’s rigged environment.
Romantic Getaway for Couples | Adventure in the Himalayas
For any couple seeking a romantic trip where they can incorporate adventure, unique and exotic scenery and cultural exposure, an Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is ideal. Enjoying themselves while discovering Mustang’s incredible beautiful and wild sceneries make them have a break from the boring monotonous lives.
The trip starts with a jeep safari that gives you a comfortable look on the stunning view from deep Kali Gandaki Gorge, the charm of Lo Manthang, an old oval, and winding alley, unmistakable Tibetan architecture and pretty monastery.
You will cross through all these remarkable sceneries, the isolated villages, the beautiful hills, and stunning mountain passes all of which will make your couple moments with your partner uniquely wonderful while on your tour in Mustang.
For a more familiar setting while on a tour or traveling around Mustang, Mustang has traditional guest houses and tea houses where you might relax. Have a great meal of Tibetan influenced dishes in a comfortable dining ambience with warm tea under the relaxed atmosphere of Mustang.
Husband and wife can also have a memorable trek, visit places such as Chosar village and the less explored Jhong caves. Trekking through Mustang has its spiritual angle, as you are guided through the area’s old monasteries and get to share in ceremonies that have been performed for centuries.
The trails are many and they are cut off from other social activities hence the peaceful scenery which makes couples conclude their moments together in beautiful places. This wild and unspoiled environment of Mustang with its big and open sky is perfect for experiences that are solidarity and escapades in one.
For a wedding anniversary or any special event or simply a romantic tour, Mustang provides that blend of beauty and history with serenity that could make every couple’s vacation an unforgettable one in the lap of the Himalayas.
Sustainable Practices | Eco-Friendly Travel in the Himalayas and How to Be a Responsible Tourist
Responsible tourism in Upper Mustang prevents the fast erosion or change of the culture and environment in the region. Another component of sustainable tourism is waste, especially plastic, which should be reduced as much as possible consistently with such a conception.
Bring water bottles, utensils and bags from home to avoid litter and to promote use of proper disposal since such facilities are scarce in the regions. Any non-biodegradable waste, should be disposed of and wherever bigger towns are available, should be disposed of in authorized areas only. While hiking and especially when camping, do not stray into the unknown off the track as this will harm the plants as well as upset the animals.
The fourth component of sustainable travel in Mustang is thus the support for local communities. Selecting services and products of local ownership helps to support its local economy and preservation of the unique culture of the Mustang region, as well as benefiting local families.
It is also more beneficial to hire local guides for the tour. It is an honor to get firsthand information about the culture, traditions, and natural endowment of Mustang from professional tour guides who have a natural love for the region.
Being culturally sensitive, like in the country, especially in villages, dressing decently around monasteries is another measure of responsible tourism. By paying much attention to other people’s culture and beliefs, they increase cultural appreciation and your experience is also made a little more memorable.
Because Mustang is positioned at a high altitude, it restricts both the use of water and energy. To minimize your impact on the environment a short shower, low energy light, and environment friendly soap are useful.
Definitely, do not wash with soaps and shampoos in the rivers and streams as the chemicals will be detrimental to the lives of the aquatic animals and water sources generally those in lower river systems, and will be unsanitary to the downstream communities.
Also, Mustang’s thin and dry weather exposes to higher levels of UV radiation, hence the practices of sustainable use entail bringing sunscreen products that are not a threat to the water body or any beautiful terrains in terms of pollution and chemical content.
Sustainable tourism is an approach that is advantageous to both the environment and the communities, which in fact makes your trip much more significant and by far more beneficial to the area.
Travel Tips | Make the Most of Your Experience
Upper Mustang Jeep Tour is not a piece of cake, it needs time planning, adjustments and being ready for anything. First of all, packing appropriately for the altitude of the Mustang. Weather is very unpredictable and therefore light and warm clothing should be worn with additional layers in the evening.
Pack a small tent and a cold rated sleeping bag, good pair of hiking boots and high altitude sun protection gear such as sunglasses, sun screen lotion and lip balm. If you ascend to this point you have to be careful with altitude sickness, ensure that you take a lot of water and gradually rise up the mountain.
It advocated for integration with Mustang’s population and learning more about people and their lifestyle. As a B Standard requirement it is easy to learn some Nepali phrases with some people appreciated if visitors can even learn as little as ‘Namaste’. A local guide can also add to it, explaining the history of Mustang, its religious significance, and the people’s difference.
By respecting local culture like excessive dressing, not wearing tight clothes, this and that, not littering contrary to religious beliefs and respecting religious places, then this serves to enhance the understanding of the people.
The road conditions are challenging and clients should expect slow movement considering the rough nature of most of the ground through Mustang. Jeep adventures are created to bring visitors to hard to reach locations as fast as possible, while trekking allows getting closer to the indicated type of terrain.
Every Jeep or hiking trail should include time to appreciate Mustang’s photographic locations. Do not leave without the views of Kali Gandaki gorge, Chosar Cliff Caves and the old streets of Lo Manthang.
Such an attitude as curiosity, preparation, and patience will certainly create as many unforgettable impressions in Mustang as it seems to me.
If you want to modify the itinerary, we will customize the itinerary plan to fit your requirements.
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