Lo Manthang - Mustang, Nepal
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Lomanthang is a rural municipality situated in Mustang District of Gandaki Province of Nepal It is located at the northern end of the district.
Elevation: 3,840 m
Weather: -5°C, Wind SW at 23 km/h, 78% Humidity
Area: 727 sq. km
Lo Manthang was the walled capital of the Kingdom of Lo from its founding in 1380 by Ame Pal who oversaw construction of the city wall and many of the still-standing structures. Lo Manthang is 20 kilometres (12 mi) by unpaved road from a border crossing into Zhongba County of Shigatse Prefecture, TAR. This road continues about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the border to China National Highway 219, which follows the valley of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Lo Manthang became a Village Development Committee in Mustang District, Dhawalagiri Zone of northern Nepal. The total area of the rural municipality is 727 square kilometres (281 sq mi) and total population of the rural municipality according to 2011 Nepal census is 1899. The rural municipality is divided into 5 wards. Lo is the culturally and linguistically Tibetan northern two-thirds of Mustang District, while the southern third is called Thak, the homeland of Thakali people who speak a different language and have a synthesis of Tibetan and Nepalese culture.
How can you reach Lo Manthang from Kathmandu ?
- Here i suggest you the best route for your journey to Lo Manthang from Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara
For your journey to Lo Manthang, firstly you'd have to start your journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara (the second biggest city of Nepal) . You could get the ticket for tourist bus in Kalanki Bus Park, Kathmandu and it costs NRS 600-700 (around USD 6). This bus is very comfortable. Airplane is the fastest transportation choice to reach pokhara. It costs USD 100-150 per flight but i suggest you to take tourist bus to go to Pokhara. As it is safe and so much comfortable. It would be so much fun to intereact with other travelers and many other local peoples. On the way to pokhara you could try many nepalese local foods as the bus stops twice in resturants who serve the local food (first stop for breakfast and second stop for lunch).
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| Pokhara, Nepal |
After you reach Pokhara. You can spend your 4-5 days exploring the beauty of Pokhara city. As it is famous of it’s beautiful lake – Phewa Lake, Begnas lake and the awesome himalayas view of Mt. machhapuchhre (Mt. fishtail). You could do trekking, paragliding, boating, cycling in this town.
After spending some days in Pokhara you could take a flight to your another amazing destination Jomsom (the another heavenly place of Nepal). And the beautiful journey for Lo Manthang starts from here:
- Jomsom to Lo Manthang
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| Jomsom, Nepal |
Flying into Jomsom from pokhara airport, the journey begins with about two-hour ride that’ll take you to the first night’s stop at the Buddhist village of Kagbeni (2801m). Second day is a mostly uphill ride along the jeep track to Muktinath, taking things slowly to get acclimatised to the altitude, while allowing you to take in stunning mountain views. The next day will takes you into the restricted region of Upper Mustang, starting with an uphill climb to Gyu La (4077m). The final stage is a slight climb and river crossing to reach Chele (3050m), where you will have to spend your another night.
The next day , as you head up into the hills taking on no less than four passes, all exceeding 3600m. You’ll be following jeep and single tracks, with a mix of steep climbs and descents . Again you have to Stop for the night below Syangboche La (3800m) on the Syangboche River.
Then the another day begins with more climbing (sigh), once you’ve cleared Syangboche La and Nyi La (4010m), rest assured the remainder of the day has mostly flat tracks. It also has some of the best scenery you’ll see on the trip, with great views of the Himalaya, valleys and bright-yellow mustard fields. Overnight in Charang (Tsarang), with its 400-year-old Gulpa Sect Monastery.
The another beautiful day sets out to the crowning jewel of the journey, the walled kingdom city of Lo Manthang. You’ll catch your first glimpse of it as you cross the ‘Windy Pass’ of Lo La (3950m). Today is a bit of a climb, but riding is mostly easy along a jeep track, with a 25km total riding distance. Arrive in Lo Manthang at lunchtime, and take a well-earned break. Spend a day or two here taking in the atmosphere of this amazing medieval kingdom. An option for your ‘rest day’ is a side trip up to Garphu following the Kali Gandaki River to Ghom cave.
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| Lomanthang, Nepal |
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