2019 Mardi Himal & Mustang, Nepal
Mardi Himal Trek is a short, amazing and newly opened trail in the Annapurna region. The route opened in early 2012 but now very popular trekking trail in western Annapurna region which located east of Modi Khola across the valley from Hiunchuli. After one and half hour of drive from Pokhara, trek starts from Phedi and trek to Deurali and continues to Forest camp, Low camp, High camp, Sidhing village, Lumre and back to Pokhara.
Mustang is an ancient forbidden kingdom, bordered by the Tibetan Plateau and sheltered by some of world's tallest peaks, including 8000-meter tall Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Strict regulations of tourists here have aided in maintaining Tibetan traditions. Upper Mustang was a restricted demilitarized area until 1992, which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world due to its relative isolation from the outside world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages. |