Annapurna Round And Mustang Trek
9500 01/28/2016 Trekking 190 /The classic Annapurna Round Trek first became accessible to the world of adventure travelers as recently as 1977, when the Nepalese Government derestricted the Manang valley, which had previously been closed on account of its proximity to the Tibetan border. Providing a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery, picturesque lowland farms and villages, a wealth of cultural interest and a challenging pass crossing, the Annapurna Round Trek is justifiably popular. Annapurna Round and Mustang Trek begins at the middle hill of Besisahar, ascending the surprisingly wild and unspoiled Marsyangdi valley to reach the north side of the Annapurna massif. In terms of its sheer scale, the valley of the Marsyangdi is surpassed only by the valley of the Kali Gandaki, which we trek through on the second part of this exceptional trip. Throughout our walk, we enjoy regular contact with friendly villagers, as well as ever-changing panoramas of some of the world's greatest peaks, including Manaslu and the Annapurnas. Even from Pokhara, the views are tremendous, with Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I and Manaslu dominating the northern skyline. Travelling from the Hindu-dominated farmland of Nepal's "middle hills", into the high alpine world on the north side of the Annapurna, which is the domain of Tibetan Buddhism, this trip also offers exposure to the whole range of trekking environments for which Nepal is famous. Beyond the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang, the highest point of the trip is reached after a stamina-sapping ascent to the Thorong La Pass (5416m).
Mustang trekking saunters you to one of Nepal's most mysterious and least known former kingdoms. The landscape of Mustang is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful mosaic principally made up of earthen reds, yellows and browns. It is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo- Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. The trek to Mustang is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain then the rest of Nepal. Mustang, lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the world, it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and tradition, which are rich and unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital, is a walled city ruled by the religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in unhurried pace.
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