Actually the capital of the Mustang district is Jomsom, but the real Tibetan style district lies north of Kagbeni and is usually referred to as Upper Mustang. It is a vast high valley, arid and dry, characterized by eroded canyons, colorful stratified rock formations and has a barren, desert like appearance. Nothing grows in this arid land without irrigation. One of the most fascinating features of this place are, thousands of cliff-dwellings and it is said that some of which seem completely inaccessible. At beautiful Lo Manthang city just one small canal flows meandering around the city and another canal that flows through the city itself, under the huge white walls.
Irrigated fields provide one crop a year of barley, wheat, mustard and peas.
Despite the apparent to all of that, this fascinating city of Lo Manthang is prosperous. They are very hardy people and practice a sophisticated culture and economy. One out of many interesting highlights is The Raja's palace, a imposing 4 storey building in the heart of the walled city. Thus it does give us the opportunity to visit this main city Lo Manthang, and as well many other villages beyond. Overnight at hotel.