Upper Mustang, called the "Last Forbidden Kingdom," is a remote area in Nepal's Himalayas near Tibet. It was closed to outsiders until 1992, keeping its special culture and landscapes intact.
The trek through the Upper Mustang offers Tibetan culture with ancient monasteries, Buddhist shrines, and traditional villages. Most locals practice Tibetan Buddhism and cherish ancient traditions.
The trek takes you through breathtaking landscapes of barren desert-like terrain, deep gorges, and cliffs shaped by wind and water erosion.
The trek usually ends in Lo Manthang, the capital of Upper Mustang. This walled city has white houses and narrow streets, holding the ancient King's Palace and many monasteries, revealing its medieval history.
To visit Upper Mustang, you need a special permit in addition to standard Nepal trekking permits, preserving the region's culture and environment.