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Eroded cliffs and snow-dusted peaks in Upper Mustang
The forbidden kingdom

Luxury Mustang Treks

North of the Annapurnas lies a high desert of ochre cliffs, walled villages and cave monasteries — the once-forbidden Kingdom of Lo. Permits keep visitor numbers low, and few places in Nepal feel as remote.

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Luxury treks in Mustang

The towering red cliffs of Upper Mustang under a deep blue sky
The walled city of Lo

Upper Mustang Luxury Trek

10 days · Mustang

Ten days into the former Kingdom of Lo: fly to Jomsom, walk three days through red cliffs and Tibetan villages to the walled city of Lo Manthang, spend three nights there, then drive back by private 4WD.

From US$ 3,040 per person

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Good to know

Why is Mustang called the forbidden kingdom?

Upper Mustang was closed to foreigners until 1992 and still requires a special restricted-area permit, which we arrange. Visitor numbers remain low, and its Tibetan culture is remarkably intact.

Is Mustang affected by the monsoon?

Hardly at all. Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, making it Nepal’s great summer destination — blue skies in July while the rest of the country is under cloud.

How do we travel within Mustang?

A mix of gentle walking, private 4WD and optional helicopter transfers. Our itineraries are shaped around boutique lodges in Lo Manthang and the Kali Gandaki valley.

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The complete Mustang guide

Upper Mustang is geologically and culturally Tibetan — a wind-carved desert plateau at 3,800 metres where whitewashed villages guard fields of barley beneath crumbling forts.

The walled capital of Lo Manthang, seat of the Mustang kings, is one of the Himalaya’s well-preserved walled towns, its alleys leading to monasteries painted five centuries ago.

Because access is controlled by permit, the trails are quiet in a way the rest of Nepal can no longer offer.

Travel here in June to September for warm days, empty paths and the great Tiji festival if your dates align.