Mustang is one of Nepal's 75 districts. It situated in the
part of Nepal. The term"Mustang" in the Tibetan language refers
the"fertile soil". It has been opened after 1992 only for tourists.
However, the area is still restricted and very limited number of overseas
tourist trip there. Tibetan culture and traditions here mostly influences the
people residing. People of this region practice customs and Tibetan culture and
most of them speak Tibetan language.
Upper Mustang (the last realm of Nepal) is known as"The
Forbidden Kingdom". Upper Mustang's last Bista king was Raja Jigme Dorje
Palabar Bista. Of the allowances he was getting from the Nepal government has
been cut off. As the constitution he is the king of Upper Mustang. However, the
people of Upper Mustang respect him as their king. They give the respect to
him.
Because of the remoteness of the area, the people of the
area (Mustangi) are forced to practice all of the conventional instruments and
techniques of life. They use donkeys and horses as a mode to transfer goods
from 1 place to another.
Only limited quantity of tourists are allowed to travel to
this region. This area has been restricted to maintain customs and its culture.
With a view to conserve culture of this area Government's then His Majesty had
enlisted this area as a limited location. Nepal Government charges 500 US$ per
person as license fee, for 10 times trip to this area that is restricted. Few
decades back, the permit fee to enter this region was higher than it currently
is. The entry fee was decreased by Nepal government from 700 US$ to 500 US$
after knowing the significance of this area for tourism purpose. The Upper mustang
region has been opened for the world for bike and trekking tours and jeep
tours. However, the tourists can't travel independently within this restricted
area. They must travel through the trekking service that is registered.
Mustang region was the trade route to Tibet in the days.
Individuals used to exchange wool, medicinal herbs, animals, salt, etc..
Upper Mustang village
area has a landscape that is very beautiful. It's among the most beautiful
location ion world. We can observe rocks formations that are enormous. The
Lo-kingdom is located in the remote Mustang region of Nepal. Mustang region is
also referred to as Nepal's chilly desert. The trendy and sandy wind blows in
this area during the day time. So, nearly all of the flights to Jomsom departs
from Pokhara.
Kagbeni village is found in the valley of Kaligandaki river.
This village divides Upper mustang region with the Mustang area. Its the point
of this area.
Tiji festival is among the largest festival of the Upper
Mustang area. It's celebrated in Lomanthang (the Lo-kingdom). This festival is
celebrated to mark the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated for 3 days. The
monks using the Tibetan calendar fixs the dates of the festival. This festival
is celebrated attract happiness and prosperity into the kingdom and to chase
away the evil spirits. There's a massive gathering of people and monks of
Mustang on this auspicious event that's held yearly. Various dances, functions,
spiritual events, festivals and rituals are held throughout the festival of
Tiji.
The historical myth about the Tiji begins with a deity named
Dorje Jono. He battles his demon father to rescue mustang's kingdom. The water
shortage is created by the demon in the kingdom affecting the lifestyles of the
people in this barren and arid territory. Dorje dono brings and defeats his
superhero dad prosper into the property. This uncommon and untouched heritage
and civilization of the people of Mustang is a unforgettable and gorgeous sight
to watch.
The trip to Upper Mustang for the Tiji festival will be of
about 18 days. 18 days includes the day starting from Kathmandu and end in
Kathmandu. The trip starts from Kathmandu. Then you'll either drive or fly to
Pokhara from Kathmandu. If you go by flight on precisely the day you'll be
heading to Jomsom by flight. But if you have a push to Pokhara then you are
going to stay in Pokhara and then take a morning flight or push to Jomsom.
Marpha village is the beautiful village you would not like to 28, if you're
interested you may make a increase during you time in Jomsom. There's Nyingma
monastery from where you can enjoy the view of the village along with the Kali
Gandaki River valley.
Where we will stay to Jomsom we will head back from Marpha
village. To Kagbeni we will make a short hike By Jomsom. It has particular
Mahakala statue obtained from Kathmandu with a lama from Mustang. There is
check post. Tourist must have special permit to get into Upper Mustang. Upper
Mustang is a limited area. So, the license fee to enter Mustang is also
comparatively higher than other permit fees. A tourist has to pay 500 US$ to go
into the Upper Mustang area.
From Kagbeni we make up a very long walk . It requires
approximately about 7 hours to reach Chele from Kagbeni. First we meet with the
Tanbe village when we start from Kagbeni. Tanbe is your Mongolian village. By
Tanbe the trail climbs to a high point around 3100 m. The trail then drops
steeply and undulates along the east bank of Kali Gandaki for 1.5 hours to the
village of Chhuksang. By Chhuksang we can see the Chele and at Chhuksang there
is a small cave Gumba. On our way people move under a huge block of sandstone.
We make 6 hours walk to reach. Immediately on leaving Chele,
the route climbs up to a plateau area through a small tunnel like gully. On our
approach to Syamochen we will have a panoramic view of Mt. Nilgiri, Tilicho
peak and Yakawa Kang. The peak that dominates the Thorongla Pass on the
Annapurna circuit. After walk we will hit the Samar village. The paths dives
steeply for about 70 meters after departing Samar. It is a short climb out and
into a different side canyon it dives after a brief respite. This scale is longer
and steeper. After about two hours walk from Samar, the road reaches at an
altitude of 3750 meters and descends slightly to the tea house. The second tea
houses can be seen at the distance.
We walk along the Dhakmar and Tsarang village for the next
two days to achieve Upper Mustang, Lomanthang. We remain in Lomanthang for 4
times. On the day in Lomanthang you'll be taking a break. You can make a short
walk round the Lomanthang village if you are interested. On the other three
days in Lomanthang you will watch the Tiji festival.
Is among the most remote regions of this trek, Yara after
Lomanthang our next halt. There are two lodges and there is the scarcity of
water. It is also the gateway to Damodar Kunda, one of the most visited area.
Damodar has its own religious importance among the Hindu community people. Yara
is your village situated at an altitude of 3,650 meters. It takes nearly 4-5
hours to achieve Yara out of Lomanthang
The Luri cave known as Luri Gonpa is located in the Yara
Khola Valley. Luri Gumba lies at an elevation of 4,085 meters. The Luri cave is
famous for the most early stupa. The Luri Cave contains a number of the
earliest and most beautiful Buddhist mural paintings at the Mustang area. The
mysterious Luri Cave Monastery in Upper Mustang is the 12th century cave
monastery situated towards the east of Lomanthang.
Then we reunite via Tangye and Chuksang village to reach
Jomsom, from where we will be boarding our flight to Pokhara. By simply taking
a trip to 13, then , we could end our trip. These sums up our trip.
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