Mustang, Oct 19: Mustang is renowned for trekking. Tourists visiting this region can explore ancient villages and Buddhist monasteries.
Mustang is home to man-made caves above the Kali Gandaki River, which are filled with 2,000-year-old Buddhist sculptures and paintings.
With its unique topography, natural beauty, geographic and cultural significance, and biodiversity, Mustang has long attracted tourists from around the world. The onset of the autumn season is considered an ideal time to visit Mustang.
Tourists trekking the adventurous Annapurna Circuit often cross the Thorong La Pass, at an altitude of 5,416 meters, to reach Mustang via Manang. This trek is known for its thrilling nature.
Mustang hosts 16 tourist-standard hotels, along with around 400 hotels and restaurants catering to visitors.
However, there are complaints about Upper Mustang being maintained as a semi-restricted area, with tourists required to pay high fees, posing a challenge to the region’s tourism development. #mustang
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