The renowned Mustang Region is the most varied and popular trekking area in Nepal. From the whole three-week Annapurna Circuit, which stretches into the significant Mustang region to treks, there is a trek fitting for everyone. As the name suggests, the attraction of this a part of Nepal is that the range of mountains that has Annapurna I (8091m), the prime of the 8,000 m peaks to be climbed. Also included during this region is one more 8,000 m giant, Dhaulagiri (8167m), which is found west of Annapurna I. Flanked by these two mountains lies the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge within the world (Kaligandaki gorge). Trekkers meet the interesting Thakali people during this region. They’re known for being good in business ventures and also their home cooking is relished by both tourists and the Nepali people. The stunning landscape of abundant desert land, fertile land and untouched natural forests, snow-capped mountains, and encounters with a mixture of the many ethnic communities, all add up to a range of experiences that make the Mustang trek one in every of the foremost pleasing treks among all destinations in Nepal.
The Annapurna range of mountains lies inland, causing a huge area including Manang and Mustang to fall within the country, where the most excellent time for trekker is during the monsoon and temperatures are temperate in these areas due to no rainfall. These parts are significantly drier than the southern slopes of the mountains. This ends up in a dry landscape that’s desert-like and extremely different from regions lower down where there are green pastures and fertile farmland.