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The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare medieval Buddhist arts, the exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlement of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Manthang lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains .Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations .The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin, migrated from Tibet centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.The only place to see Tibetan culture in completely undisturbed state.The houses and monasteries in here have medieval look and unique local architecture. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks.Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2600 sq km in area and is a home 6000 people.Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest .The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with the houses of local nobilities and monasteries will be one of the main attraction of the trek.Recently in 2007, an international team of explorers have discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang caves.In high caves requiring technical climbing they have discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, and historical objects, dating back to , according to them around 800years ago.A rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture , traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert.

Everest base camp referred to two base camps; each is located at the opposite sides of Mount Everest. One is South base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) (28°0'26?N 86°51'34?E), and the other one is North Base Camp, which is in Tibet at 5,150 meters (16,900 ft) [1] [2] [3] (28°8'29?N 86°51'5?E).

Everest base camp referred to two base camps; each is located at the opposite sides of Mount Everest. One is South base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) (28°0'26?N 86°51'34?E), and the other one is North Base Camp, which is in Tibet at 5,150 meters (16,900 ft) [1] [2] [3] (28°8'29?N 86°51'5?E).

In this article we will have a look at the major cultural festivals like Spain's tomato throwing festival, Carnivals of Brazil, Bull fight of Spain, Losar in Tibet, Mardi Gras in USA, and Songkran Water Festival in Thailand.

Nepal is a unique country as it has 8 tallest mountains in the world. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while climbing and visiting this region .They get not only new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara but it can be started from Kathmandu as well. However no tourist buses are available directly to this point (Besishar) either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara & the next morning you will be on the laps of the Annapurna range . About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on your first step to meet the snow- capped peaks.While going through this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests leading ultimately to barren lands which look like Tibet. Not only the forests , but as you go on gaining altitude , you get the opportunity to witness the change in climate , culture and historical factors. Main attractions of this area are historical Brahmin-Chhettri , Gurung , Bhote & Thakali culture along with the highest elevation Lake (Tilicho Lake -4949meters.) , Throng-La Pass (5416 meters.) which has been claimed as the higest point on the Annapurna Circuit & a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot . Trekkers can choose any simple and welcoming guest house run by local people in Tibetan style. You can experience the staying in the remotest areas with some of the most rare people of the world. Treks range from 12 days to one month according to your preference. It is advised to take rest for a few days on the way as going up directly might cause acclimatization problem. - See more at: http://pristinetrekking.com/annapurna-r

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Annapurna Circuit Trek is well known by everyone all over the world. The scenery is stunning, the mountains are magnificent and the hardworking decent people you will meet along the way will stay in your hearts and memories forever. This is a challenging adventure you will never forget and can relive with all your family and friends for many years to come. About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on the first step to meet with these beautiful, snow- capped peaks. While doing this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests and ultimately find yourself in a stunning, barren landscape which looks like Tibet. Enjoy not only the forests , but as you gain altitude , you get the opportunity to experience the contrasting changes in climate. Nature lovers will revel in the beauty of this trek, this country, this planet. A new trekking trail is open as far as Manang so trekkers can choose either of two ways to start the Annapurna circuit … by walking the trekking trail or an adventure drive on the hilly road. There has been road building recently which initially was very disturbing, but this has turned out to be of no concern now. Your Annapurna Circuit journey through these amazing mountains and cultures can still be enjoyed and explored. Local people nowadays have good access for food and health needs, important if living in these areas. And when an emergency occurs due to the high altitude or some misfortune, at that time trekkers will also get benefit from the road. Main attractions of this area are of historical Brahmin-Chhettr then on through Gurung, Bhote & Thakali culture. Along with Tilicho Lake at 4,949meters, the lake of highest elevation in the World, you will trek over Throng-La Pass at 5,416 meters, which has been claimed as the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, to Muktinath and also to a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot on the way to Ka

Jomsom -Muktinath trek is mix-cultural hotbed of Hindus & Buddhist. The trail follows with Hindu culture then slowly we will experience with Buddhist culture influence from Tibetan Buddhism. In this trek we can experience with Buddhist Monastery and rain shadow plateau of Tibet. We follow the glacier fed aqua black water of Kaligandaki river bank up to Kagbeni, deserted landscape and the famous fossils found on the banks of the meandering Kali-Gandaki river. This region has also gained popularity of having Buddhist influence culture & old monasteries. Muktinath is one of the salvation point for Hindus. Hindu must have to visit once on their life so a lot of Hindus pilgrims visit that holy side round the year. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/jomsom-muktinath-trek#sthash.bs0etaVH.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.B1UHm0G5.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.tddNlMJo.dpuf

Jomsom -Muktinath trek is mix-cultural hotbed of Hindus & Buddhist. The trail follows with Hindu culture then slowly we will experience with Buddhist culture influence from Tibetan Buddhism. In this trek we can experience with Buddhist Monastery and rain shadow plateau of Tibet. We follow the glacier fed aqua black water of Kaligandaki river bank up to Kagbeni, deserted landscape and the famous fossils found on the banks of the meandering Kali-Gandaki river. This region has also gained popularity of having Buddhist influence culture & old monasteries. Muktinath is one of the salvation point for Hindus. Hindu must have to visit once on their life so a lot of Hindus pilgrims visit that holy side round the year. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/jomsom-muktinath-trek#sthash.wOiR0kFB.gp8HE8Fh.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.UBXJb0bN.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.YRlt3Qob.dpuf

Annapurna Circuit Trek is well known by everyone all over the world. The scenery is stunning, the mountains are magnificent and the hardworking decent people you will meet along the way will stay in your hearts and memories forever. This is a challenging adventure you will never forget and can relive with all your family and friends for many years to come. About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on the first step to meet with these beautiful, snow- capped peaks. While doing this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests and ultimately find yourself in a stunning, barren landscape which looks like Tibet. Enjoy not only the forests , but as you gain altitude , you get the opportunity to experience the contrasting changes in climate. Nature lovers will revel in the beauty of this trek, this country, this planet. A new trekking trail is open as far as Manang so trekkers can choose either of two ways to start the Annapurna circuit … by walking the trekking trail or an adventure drive on the hilly road. There has been road building recently which initially was very disturbing, but this has turned out to be of no concern now. Your Annapurna Circuit journey through these amazing mountains and cultures can still be enjoyed and explored. Local people nowadays have good access for food and health needs, important if living in these areas. And when an emergency occurs due to the high altitude or some misfortune, at that time trekkers will also get benefit from the road. Main attractions of this area are of historical Brahmin-Chhettr then on through Gurung, Bhote & Thakali culture. Along with Tilicho Lake at 4,949meters, the lake of highest elevation in the World, you will trek over Throng-La Pass at 5,416 meters, which has been claimed as the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, to Muktinath and also to a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot on the way to Ka

Trek along the stretch of wild flowers and fascinating landscapes into the Mini-Tibet to explore the Markha valley which would amaze you with its beauty.

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.QXLyNN54.dpuf