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About Mustang
Mustang is a district in Nepal split into two very different halves: Lower Mustang (around Jomsom, Marpha, and Muktinath), which is open to all visitors, and Upper Mustang, the former Kingdom of Lo, a restricted area beyond Kagbeni that requires a special permit and was only opened to foreign visitors in 1992. Jomsom is the district headquarters and main airstrip town. Traveloka's "Mustang" hotel listings mostly cluster around Jomsom, but also include a few properties genuinely located in the neighboring Myagdi and Parbat districts along the same Kali Gandaki trekking corridor (including one in Kushma, Parbat's district headquarters) - worth checking a hotel's exact location before booking if Mustang district itself is what you're after.
Getting to Mustang
From within Nepal
Jomsom Airport is the only air gateway, connected by a short flight from Pokhara. Flights are notoriously weather-dependent - strong winds funnel up the Kali Gandaki gorge from late morning, so flights are scheduled early and delays or cancellations of a day or more are common, especially in monsoon and winter.
Arriving from abroad
International visitors fly into Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), then connect via a domestic flight to Pokhara before the final short hop to Jomsom.
Where to Stay in Mustang
With around a dozen properties listed, options include:
- Hotel Om's Home and Lo Mustang Himalayan Resort - well-reviewed options in Jomsom, the district's main hub.
- Kagbeni Hotel Palace - based in the historic village of Kagbeni, the checkpoint into Upper Mustang.
- Hotel Grand Shambala and Hotel De Purang - mid-range options a short distance from Jomsom.
- The Cliff Nepal - Kushma Bungy - genuinely located in Kushma, Parbat District, some distance from Mustang itself.
Compare live USD pricing, guest ratings, and exact locations directly on Traveloka before booking.
Things to Do in Mustang
- Kagbeni - a 14th-century trading post on the old Tibet-India salt route, and the mandatory permit checkpoint before heading into Upper Mustang.
- Lo Manthang - the walled former capital of the Kingdom of Lo, founded in 1380 and the only continuously inhabited walled city in the Himalayas (requires the Upper Mustang restricted-area permit).
- Muktinath - a pilgrimage site near Lower Mustang, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Marpha - a village known as Nepal's "Apple Capital," famous for its orchards and apple brandy.
- Kali Gandaki Gorge - often cited as one of the world's deepest gorges, running between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs.
Local Tips
The local currency is the Nepalese rupee (NPR), though Traveloka displays and books hotel rates in USD. Ride-hailing apps aren't common here - local jeeps and taxis, arranged through your hotel or in Jomsom, are the practical way to get around. Nepal's emergency numbers are 100 (police), 102 (ambulance), and 101 (fire). Lo Manthang (3,840m) and Muktinath (3,710m) are both high-altitude - standard acclimatization precautions apply.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the clearest, most stable weather. Upper Mustang sits in a rain shadow, so even the monsoon months (June-August) stay relatively dry here, unlike much of Nepal. Winter brings heavy snow and severe cold, especially in Upper Mustang.
More Ways to Plan Your Trip
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