Written by: Ojaswini Lama - 29019, Grade VI
Posted on: 07 June, 2022
Mustang is one of the famous districts of Gandaki province. It is located in northern Nepal on the lap of the Himalayas. The district is one of the remotest areas in Nepal. The donkey or the potters carry all the essential resources for survival. Since the resources are carried by animals and humans this district is quite expensive for tourists.
Mustang is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. It is very famous among both domestic and international tourists. The name Mustang is derived from the Tibetan word plain of aspiration. Upper Mustang is Famous among the tourists for trekking. Some of the famous mountains in Mustang are Tukuchepeak, Nilgram himal, and so on. Mustang is also famous for its Thakali cuisine. It is a meal that consists of locally grown rice, buckwheat, dal, special pickle, gundruk, and ghee. Thakali cuisine is not only famous in Mustang but also all over Nepal and internationally. Several pilgrims visit Mustang to worship Muktinath temple. It is one of the world's highest temples. Agriculture and animal husbandry are one of the main occupations of people living in Mustang. This district also includes the Annapurna area, the largest protected area of Nepal. People of this district are mostly engaged in tourism since a large number of tourists visit Mustang yearly. Local homestays are famous in Mustang rather than hotels. Some of the top tourist attractions in this area are Lomanthang, Muktinath, the mustangi royal palace, Tibetan art and culture, and trekking in the Annapurna circuit in addition to the trekking circuit the district is also famous for the springs and the village of Muktinath. Apples and Marpha brandy made from various fruits like pear, apricot, and apple produced on a farm are famous among the tourists. In Mustang, summers are hot, muggy, and mostly clear whereas the winter is very cold, snowy, windy, and partially cloudy. While trekking weather and the temperature should be known. Mustang Nepal weather and temperature help you to decide where to go and when to go.
Mustang lies in the rain shadow area of the Annapurna region. The average rainfall in Mustang is 307mm. This is one of the lowest in the country. Therefore, trekking to this region is possible and comfortable even in the summer season. This weather is perfectly suitable for apples and rhododendron forests. You can find plenty of apple and rhododendron forests. Mustang is also famous for human-made caves. These caves can leave anyone with amazement because of their intriguing making and location. Mustang is also famous for a small town called Jomsom. It is also known as a tourist hub. Jomsom has a domestic flight from Pokhara which also is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Jomsom is a charming little town that offers a view of mountains like Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. Mustang has a great potential for tourism however many people are unaware of this area due to the lack of advertisement and transportation facilities. It beautifully presents Nepalese culture however it is not promoted.
