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Trek to Mustang is one of the
"premier" photographic destinations of the
world. The mystical atmosphere of this region
presents unique and unforgettable photo
opportunities. This ancient mountain kingdom
nestled high above the Himalayan range between
Tibet and Nepal was closed to the outside world
until the 1990's. The distinctive culture and
way of life here has changed little over the
centuries. This is a rare chance to see well
preserved Tibetan culture in its purest form. A
number of monasteries here even predate the
earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. The
surreal landscapes are spectacular and are
unlike anything seen in the rest of Nepal.
Traveling through Mustang is similar to being in
the red rock canyon country of the American
southwest with an added benefit of being
surrounded by the magnificent Himalayan
mountains and ancient Tibetan culture. The
diversity of landscapes, the stunning light, and
the unique architecture make this one of the
earth most grand and inspiring places to
photograph. Mustang is a restricted area with
fewer than 1000 visitors per year. The
government of Nepal charges a special permit fee
of $700.00 for each foreign visitor which is
included in the land costs.
Lo-Manthang's life is deep rooted in the
religious sentiments and culture of its people
where polyandry is still practiced. The township
abounds with many chortens, maniwalls and
Monasteries. Prayer flags flutter above all the
houses in, what is, an almost surreal setting. A
mystical region frozen in history, Mustang
remains one of the ultimate journeys. |
