Walk around royal town
Lo Manthang is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Mustang. It offers some interesting gompas, royal palace, narrow streets and traditional houses. It is apparent that it is a destination for tourists undertaking mustang trek and often spend here several days. It is possible to go through the town for half a day. But the surroundings offer activities even for several days, depending on how much time you have.
Washerwomen
Duct system leads the water to certain streets, where it is used among other things for the laundry.
In the streets of Lo Manthang
Animals and humans live here together in an unforgettable atmosphere of the old town surrounded by beautiful rugged landscape.
Relax for men
Time passes here slowly, there is no hurry: relax, chatting with friends and rhythmic movements of prayer wheel.
Tourists are welcome
The first tourists here were allowed in 1992 and even today is the number of foreigners regulated due to the necessary entry permits. But Lo Manthang is the natural destination of mustang trek and it is visible based on the number of visitors.
Relax for woman
Women's club has found its place in the shade of narrow streets.
When I grow up, I’ll have a motorbike
Lo Manthang is near to the border with Tibet. Paved road to the pass Kora La (4 660 m asl) brings a lot of goods from China as well as trade opportunities to locals.
On the edge of town
The old mixes here with the new. The new, however, is here often an intruder, which is difficult for rough and at the same time vulnerable beauty of the local nature to cope with.
Mani and chortens
The capital of the kingdom „Lo“ was established in 1380. There are several interesting Buddhist buildings, five-story royal palace and the last king from 25th generation lives here. Kingdom Lo officially ceased to exist on the basis of legal action of Nepalese government in 2008.
Afternoon atmosphere
Life-giving water brings moisture, which in turn green. Neighborhood is however governed by rough and at the same time magnificent mountain sceneries.
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