Mustang

Overview

Beyond the Annapurnas the rain stops and Mustang begins — an arid, wind-carved plateau that stayed a forbidden kingdom until 1992. Sky caves pock the cliffs, monasteries hold 15th-century murals, and the walled capital of Lo Manthang still looks exactly as it did five centuries ago.

• Walled city of Lo Manthang
• Chhoser sky caves
• Restricted-area permit access
• Kali Gandaki gorge, the world's deepest
• Tiji festival option in May

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Fly to Jomsom

   Mountain flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge.

2. Day 4

   Ghami

   Walk past Nepal's longest mani wall.

3. Day 7

   Lo Manthang

   Two nights inside the walled capital.

Where you'll be

Travel tips

• Afternoon winds are fierce — walk early.
• A restricted-area permit requires a licensed guide.