Travel to Mustang

[tresnja]

I would like to go to Mustang in the north of Nepal close to Tibet. These are my questions:

o Is that area currently open to tourists?
o How much are the fees to enter the area?
o What are the best times of the year for a visit?
o Does one have to go with an organized group?
o If yes, what are some local agencies / trip organizers worth recommending?

I appreciate any help since I found very little on the Internet, and even the Lonely Planet book on Nepal barely mentions Mustang. Thank you.

[panday]

I would like to go to Mustang in the north of Nepal close to Tibet. These are my questions:

o Is that area currently open to tourists?
o How much are the fees to enter the area?
o What are the best times of the year for a visit?
o Does one have to go with an organized group?
o If yes, what are some local agencies / trip organizers worth recommending?

I appreciate any help since I found very little on the Internet, and even the Lonely Planet book on Nepal barely mentions Mustang. Thank you.

Mustang is the name of a district in the far north west of Nepal.. One of the most remote areas, it is a geographic extension of the Tibetan plateau, a windswept land of mountains preserving the last authentic remains of Tibetan culture. This area was completely isolated from the rest of the world, and only opened to trekking groups in 1991. The , barley, potatoes and buckwheat grown here are the staple diet around the major villages of Ghami & Tsarang. We continue till we come to the ancient walled fortress city of Lo Manthang. From here the border of Tibet is just a stone's throw.

Q = Is that area currently open to tourists?
A = Yes still that area open to tourists.

Q = How much are the fees to enter the area?
A = US$ 500 per person for first 10 days and there after per day per person US$ 50 only.

Q = What are the best times of the year for a visit?
A = The best time for the year Mid Mar to Mid June & September to late November.

Q = Does one have to go with an organized group?
A = Yes you have to go with an organized group but minimum two person is required.

Q = If yes, what are some local agencies / trip organizers worth recommending?
A = I would like to suggest Skyline Treks Company they are local and expert for inbound tour opretor as well outbound. If you want to know more details than let me know.

Cheers !!!

[Jamey james]

Yes mate, that area is open to tourist. You can do one more thing just do a simple search in net and you will get some good source of information.