Mustang district is located in Nepal.Among 75 districts,Mustang is one of them.Jomsom is the headquarter of this district.In the north-west part of Nepal,Mustang lies in the altitude of 3,840 meters.It is normally divided into two parts,Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang.Mostly tourist visits Upper Mustang for adventurous trekking purpose whereas Lower Mustang is mostly popular for natural beauty.Mustang district is rich in vegetation.Apple fields and Rhododendron forests are the major fruit and plant found in this district.Mustang is overall mixtures of natural beauties,cultural sites and rich in history.
Mustang is mostly popular for trekking and for religious reasons.Cultures,religions,language and lifestyles are closely related to Tibetans.It is the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal.We can say that it may be great chance to experience the cultural and lifestyles of the place because it hasn't changed for centuries.If you are fond of Buddhist culture,you can experience some ancient monasteries and Buddhists sites.It is home to the Kali Gandaki Gorge which is considered to be the deepest in the world.It lies in the rain shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.Mustang lies in the high altitude so the wind blows throughout the day.So traveller's may have questions,why to visit mustang?I'll be providing some places and things not to miss while visiting Mustang.
JOMSOM:Jomsom lies at an altitude of 2800 meters.It is also called as Dzong-Sampa or New Fort.It spreads on both sides of the Kali Gandaki river.As I previously mentioned,it the the headquarter of the mustang district.Being headquarter of the district,it is primarily an administrative and commercial center of the district.Thakalis are the local resident of the place.The barrage of Nepalese Army is stationed here.Jomsom Airport is in here where domestic flights are regular.Due to the strong winds it is served by 6-8 flights a day in forenoon.Regular visitors are aware about the flights depending in the weather condition.Jomsom trekking is a perfect mixture of pilgrimage and aventure in Nepal.JOMSOM -MUKTINATH trekking is the perfect agventure down here.The trek will take you to the mystical Tibetan influenced Jomsom valley to the famous pilgrimage site Muktinath Temple.It also offers you mesmerizing himalayan view passing through dense Rhododendron Forest.But to be honest,you'll require good level of physical fitness as it lies in high altitude.So it is a damn beautiful place to be traveling around.
UPPER MUSTANG:Upper Mustang was the restricted area until 1992.So it is considered as one of the most preserved in the world.It is located in north of the Annapurna and lies at an altitude of 4000 meters.Still there are very few people visiting Upper Mustang.It takes you to the old hidden world of Buddhist kingdom.Upper Mustang takes you to explore thousand years of old monastery.caves,gumbas and natural beauties.It is also famous for rock climbing,cycling etc.August and October are the most likely months to visit the place.Special permit are required for foreigners costing US dollar 50 per person per day.So it also a most to visit Upper Mustang if you're in Mustang.
MUKTINATH TEMPLE:In my previous article I wrote all about Muktinath Temple.So,I'll be describing here shortly.It is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists from all over the world but mostly from Nepal and India.It is called the place Mukti Kshetra which literally means 'The Place Of Liberation'.
Beside these Kagbeni,Red Cliffs,Chhairo Gompa,Sandup Choeding Gompa are some other inmportant places in Mustang.Kagbeni is a village located in Upper Mustang.Other than is,being sorrounded by snow capped mountains Mustang receives frequent snowfall but moslty in winter season.Adventurous sports like rock climbing,mountain cycling,horse riding are famous here.Lately Mustang has been the central point or say attractive place for movies shooting.Many Nepali movies are captured down there.It is not even that expensive to spend in this place.You'll also get chance to experience local delicious foods which you have never encounter in past.So this is it,if you love travelling and love nature Mustang should be in your bucket list.
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