Mustang, still a largely untouched beauty of Nepal, left us spellbound with its raw, almost unearthly Martian landscape. Perched at an altitude of 3840 m, the region is divided into two parts: Lower and Upper Mustang. The lowe half is more accessible to visitors and is a great destination for those who want to immerse in Tibetan culture as well as in Nepalese lifestyle as it is located near the Tibetan Plateau.
The place is famously called the “Mini Tibet in Nepal” for its numerous Tibetan shrines and monasteries strewn across the land and is home to the holiest of holy, Muktinath Temple, standing gloriously at an elevation of 3762 m, as a symbol of religious significance for both Buddhism and Hinduism.
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Marpha is a picturesque village located at an altitude of 2650m in the Kali Gandaki Valley of the lower Mustang region, famous for its various apple delicacies, including the local apple pie, apple cider drink and apple pickles. The wood-panelled doors and windows beautifully complement the white stone houses of Marpha, lending the village a mystical atmosphere.
All in all, this North-Western part of Nepal, Mustang has a rugged and mystical reputation and is a must-visit for backpackers, trekkers or those who want a unique vacation in the Himalayas.
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Passionate Food Scientist and currently an Assistant Professor in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics at Sister Nivedita University, Shreyasi is an avid reader, enthusiastic traveller, happy painter and a self- confessed connoisseur of art
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Very nicely narrated. Wish to visit the place in coming days
Thank you