Mustang is a magical and mystical Shangri-La. Hidden for centuries behind the Himalaya, this high and wild land has remained untarnished. As Mustang stirs into modernity, the spirit of old Tibet lingers on in its cultural treasures; walled cities, crumbling fortresses, ancient monasteries, inaccessible cave dwellings and secretive religious art. The wildest dreams of nature unfold; a panorama of strangely eroded fairytale outcrops, pinnacles and twisted turrets, Mysterious canyons and fantastically etched, contorted cliffs are painted in a myriad of vivid colours. This ground-breaking guide, paced with cultural details, is an indispensable companion for those discovering this lost paradise.
- Detail on the routes, side trips and new trekking destinations
- Facts about the mountains, people, culture and festivals
- Pre-departure practical information
- Full discussion of health, safety and altitude aspects
- Maps and route summaries
- Made in Nepal
