Don't miss out on this area We did a 3 prs trek in april-may 2018 from Jomsom to Lo Mantang and back. Wonderful area to experience after 4 previous treks in the more eastern part of Nepal and high altitude landscapes. This area is totally different to the landscape of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang and it was a great experience to broaden the perspectives and knowledge about Nepal by visiting this area. Roads are much less travled by tourists here in the upper part. However, the road construction has a major impact on the experience as a trekker. Can only recommend to ask your trekking company to find alternatives to the road where ever possible as the road is very dull and dusty to walk and also busy with heavy trucks morning and afternoon. The larger expenses charged for visiting this area is well worth it. Tea-houses are good and lees busy than other areas and the culture has a different history than other valleys. Beautiful combination of apple fields, willow trees, corn and crops in well-kept farming and the last of horse caravan history in the area still around. Don't miss out on this gem!
Great Guides - A shame that the Mustang Valley is under construction THE TOUR: We had chosen to shorten our total amount of days in the Mustang Valley, so we had a bit of a time pressure to both trek in and out of the valley in 9 days. Our great guides proved very helpful in doing this. The tour was a mix of homestays and we were very positively surprised by the level of service and offerings. The culture in the valley is intact and flourishing. The old ways are very much alive in here! THE ONLY DOWNSIDE on the tour is that a road is being build cutting through the valley and up to Tibet. This road construction can at times be a nuisance and obstruct the beautiful views that otherwise exists on the path. I hope for the people of Mustang and trekkers that the old trekking roads that has given way for the new double lane road will be reconstructed higher up the mountain-slopes as that will increase the experience. I can truly recommend this tour.
Very friendly guide, amazing boss who has been to Malaysia 3 times and very strong porter. The services provided were more than our expectations. A truly beautiful trekking in Nepal. The jeep from Jomsom to Beni is tiring and definitely no if options are available.