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Mustang District: Culture & Travel Guide

Explore Mustang District: geography, communities, heritage, food, trekking routes, best time to visit and practical details.

The Kali Gandaki's high desert: apple country of Thak Khola below, and the restricted walled kingdom of Lo above.

People and communities

Thakali communities of the lower valleys, Loba (Tibetan-heritage) communities of Upper Mustang, and Gurung, Chhetri and Brahmin communities along the corridor.

History

Culture and traditions

Food and agriculture

Best time to visit

May–Oct.

Places and heritage

  • Muktinath Temple
  • Lo Manthang walled city