Locked away in the wilderness of the Himalayas, on the very edge of the Tibetan plateau, lies the secret, ancient kingdom of Mustang, known to its inhabitants as the land of Lo. After decades of isolation, Mustang has only really opened its borders in the last 25 years or so. This is a spectacular land whose history and culture are steeped in ancient customs and traditions. There are few places left in the world where time is measured not in minutes but according to the rate at which crops grow in the spring and fruits ripen in the autumn. The planned walks pass through open valleys, deep ravines, desert canyons, grasslands with white-walled villages and ancient cave homes all set against the magnificent backdrop of the soaring snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a number of walks through a land where time is measured not in minutes but according to the rate at which crops grow in the spring and fruits ripen in the autumn. The walks pass through open valleys, deep ravines, desert canyons, grasslands with white-walled villages and ancient cave homes all set against the magnificent backdrop of the soaring snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
- Explore Lo Manthang, the capital of the former Kingdom of Lo and has a rich and fascinating history dating back to its founding in 1380 by Ame Pal. the town served as a critical waypoint along the ancient salt trade route between Tibet and the Indian subcontinent
- Visit the dramatic Nyphu Cave Monastery which has been built into a cliff face and is an architectural marvel and a vital religious site. It offers insight into early monastic life, with ancient murals and meditation chambers.
ITINERARY
The full itinerary can be found on the Distant Horizons website.
