Upper Mustang Trekking | Upper Mustang Trekking with Lo Manthang
Upper Mustang Trek brings you to the ancient kingdom of Mustang with the ever gracing presence of Buddhist religion. The old kingdom of Mustang, which is also known in the local language as Lo, has a long historical heritage. In the old times, Mustang was politically part of the Tibetan empire, and now one can feel the old relationship still alive the new Mustang (part of Nepal) with culture almost similar with Tibet. Architecture is borrowed from Tibetan styled building construction, and Buddhism takes the form as practiced by Tibetans. Today, Mustang is still considered to be a kingdom within the greater Nepal, as the king of Lo, oversees the order of Lo, although he has been stripped of many powers. Furthermore, the legitimacy is inscribed by the honorary rank of Colonel of Nepal Army being awarded to the king of Lo. Trekkers enjoying in upper mustang rather than Annapurna circuit.
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