Once known as the Kingdom of Lo , Nepal ’ s Upper Mustang is a time capsule of traditions , cultures , and forgotten ways . It ’ s an area relatively protected from the ravages of the modern world , only opened to the modern world in 1992 , yet now faces change driven by a desire from tourism and heavily influenced by China .
The Upper Mustang is an adventure riders delight , challenging tracks , vast vistas , remote communities , and culture aplenty . Riding the Upper Mustang isn ’ t easy , yet with determination and an open mind , most riders can complete the ride to the capital of the region and experience a life changing adventure .
Altitude Riders is a local , Nepali company that delights in taking the adventurous to the Upper Mustang in a way that adds to the authenticity , there ’ s no five-star hotels , in fact no hotels , on this adventure , it ’ s camping and , at best , guest houses , all the way . There ’ s one main ‘ road ’ to Lo Manthang , the Upper Mustang capital , yet no set course or daily destination , like all major treks , Altitude Riders ’ Lost Tibetan Kingdom exploration is one of the unknown , dictated to by the conditions and the mindset of the riders .
“ We don ’ t want to scare people ,” explains Vishu Sijali , co-founder of Altitude Riders . “ We want people to experience true adventure , to live local , to find a real cultural experience ”.
It ’ s a concept that works well , a motorcycle adventure
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