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HIGH-COUNTRY WALKING
UPPER MUSTANG, NEPAL
Mysterious and sparsely populated, the magnificently remote Kingdom of Upper
Mustang sits on a high, eroded plateau surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan
peaks, nestled between Nepal’s Annapurna Range and the Tibetan border. The
deep gorge of the Kali Gandaki cuts a dark swath through the dry, crumbling
badlands and Tibetan culture reverberates across the scattered villages. With a
mandatory guide and good fitness, you can make an adventurous 10-day return
teahouse trek from Jomsom to Lo Manthang, the capital of Upper Mustang,
following traditional footpaths, ancient trading routes, and the odd modern jeep
track. Most of the trek sits between 9842ft (3000m) and 13,123ft (4000m) and the
sheer scale of the scenery, not to mention the arcane monasteries, ancient
frescoes, prayer-flagged passes and amazingly hospitable locals, will literally take
your breath away.
Start/End // Jomsom
Distance / 85 miles (136km)
Duration // 10 days
More info // www.uppermustangnepal.com