| Mustang, lying nestled on the border with Tibet, is one of Nepals most mysterious and least known kingdoms. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the world, Mustang was able to evolve its own distinctive and unique culture and traditions, and is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. The landscape of Mustang is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colourful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows and brown. The Mustang trek lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, and the trails once formed a thriving trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The terrain is striking, a semi-arid desert outlined by snow capped peaks, with remote whitewashed villages of the Lobas people along the way. The capital, Lo Manthang lies in the very heart of Mustang, a walled city from where the King reigns over his kingdom. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries at an ... 19 Day tour departing Kathmandu - Highlights Kathmandu, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Jomsom, Marpha To find out more about this tour please read the above information. If you require more information please speak directly to one of our 3000 consultants on 133 133.Conditions Prices quoted valid for sale until 20 October 2013 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
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