Lodge Thasang Village

Hidden beyond the towering peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, Mustang—traditionally known as the Kingdom of Lo—is a living archive of trans-Himalayan heritage. Founded around 1380 by the warrior-king Ame Pal, this high-altitude realm flourished for centuries as a vital trade corridor. Caravans routinely traversed the Kali Gandaki River gorge, exchanging Tibetan salt for Nepalese grain along the ancient salt route. Though annexed by Nepal at the end of the 18th century, Mustang’s profound geographic isolation shielded it from outside influence. Today, its rugged landscape of red cliffs, ancient monasteries, mysterious sky caves, and the walled city of Lo Manthang remains one of the world’s most beautifully preserved bastions of Tibetan-Buddhist culture.