Lower Mustang Trek

Trip Overview

Lower Mustang Trek, Make your journey to the wild and barren land of Lower Mustang. This secluded and autonomous beauty of Mustang gives you the perfect view of two massif mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, in the backdrop. The Lower Mustang Trek is a wonderful journey, as you will encounter different geographical features than other trekking trails. Walking along the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki, is an utterly thrilling experience that composes the river at its base. Lower Mustang is geographically similar to Tibet; thus, you will feel like you are in Tibet. The wild landscapes, glorious views of mountains, and lively villages will make the journey even more interesting and fun.

Mustang is heavily influenced by Tibetan culture. Therefore, people and their cultures are quite similar. Lower Mustang is famous for Muktinath, one of the famous pilgrim sites for Buddhists and Hindus. Every year, national and international pilgrims visit Muktinath as a part of their spiritual journey. Majestic views of the sunrise and sunset amidst the mountains make it even more beautiful. In the same way, admire the splendid views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchare, Huinchuli, Tukuche, and more. Even though it is more famous for its wild landscapes, it still offers the best view of the Himalayas. Along the way, you will pass many charming villages like Ghasa, Marpha, Kagbeni, Jomsom, and so on.

The journey to the Lower Mustang is very easy and accessible, too. Unlike other trekking trails in Nepal, you will find plenty of teahouses to accommodate. Since the Mustang is a rainy area, it rarely experiences rain. Thus, you can travel to the place at any time of the year. The unique landscape, charming villages, cultural aspects, lifestyle, and tradition are the beautiful parts of this place. Besides that, a locally grown apple in this area is quite famous.

Explore the dry and barren landscapes and the authentic culture of Lower Mustang with the Highland Eco Trek.