Mustang remote and forbidden until 1991. The trek in to the kingdom of Mustang is an unforgettable experience, lying behind the main mountain in the rain shadow area. Mustang just out into the plateau, north of Jomsom and Pokhara. In the capital of Lomanthang an old walled town, undisturbed and untouched civilisation life goes on as it has for centuries.

The numerous Gompas and prayers flags performing their eternal ritual. A trip into Mustang is bound to be one of self-realisation inspired by the all-encompassing teaching of Tibetan Buddhism.

This trip begins with a flight from Pokhara followed by one to Jomsom (2,710 m.). The next morning form Jomsom, you setout along Kaligandaki river towards Kagberi (2,870 m.). Trekking past the villagers of Tambay, Chhusang and Chheley, you come to the soyala (approx. 4300 m.) and on to Shyangmochen (3,820 m.). The trail then continues to Charang, the 2 nd largest village in this area. Charang is an old palace built for the king of Mustang, some 800 years ago. According to local legend the King cut the builder's hand off, to prevent constructing another building in competition. The next day you reach Lomanthang (3,820 m.). The ancient walled Capital of Mustang, where you may spent and extra day exploring Namgyal Gomba, the village of Tengar and the Gomba close by Nymook. You also can visit the villagers Guguk and Shijad, where people still live in cave dwellings cut into surrounding cliffs. The return Journey follows the same route as for Chhusang village from where you can make a day to Muktinath. Next day trek to Jomsom you can come to Pokhara by plane or trek Ghorepani Birethanti bus / van to Pokhara or Kathmandu.