Epic Nepal: The last forbidden kingdom! Upper Mustang & Lo Manthang

[PointZero]

with you that Muktinath is very popular destination. I am feeling very happy to learn from you that only 2-4 Indian 2WD vehicles have visited the terrain till now as stated in the largest automobile forum.

As I did not visit Lo Manthang and the Kora La, I was reading this part in details. I think it's really helpful for everyone who will plan for Mustang Valley trip in future.

Regards -
PointZero

Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

Hi Pointzero.
Thanks for sharing your travelogue. Excellent pics and narration.
Muktinath is a popular destination on the religious pilgrimage circuit. After our trip i found of 2 others who have driven to Muktinath in 2wds in 2016.
However as I mentioned earlier, im yet to know of anyone who has driven to Lo Manthang and the Kora La border in an Indian vehicle prior to us. Let me know if u find anyone who has.

[iamwhatiam_okay]

Well , everything wrt adulation , praise, jawdropping sentiments and what not has already been covered and conveyed by much more accomplished folks with more travel stories beneath their hoods.

All i can say is that this was an absolute pleasure to go through the TL , to feel the raw, untamed desire in actually charting a path , where paths dont exist. Super , my respects and congratulations

This is opening up a new chapter in the wanderlust stricken community of Tbhp-ians , who were earlier getting Leh'd , now to look at a different more challenging and enriching experience , apart from the Leh, Spiti circuit.

Thank you both @jaysmokesandleaves and @genesis for taking this journey, and thank you for posting this and allowing us to virtually feel the thrill of travelling with you. Inspiring!!!

[bullet_chacha]

@jaysmokesleaves

What a trip! I have been reading all the comments and ovbiously trip log too. So, below is the first lot of my set of queries:

1. Doable on a Continental GT? Doable on a Domi?
2. Can I do it solo? If yes, advisable?
3. Details about permits. Cost, procedure, documents, where to get?
4. Number of days ex-delhi considering my last longest run was 1150km on a Domi from Muzaffarpur to Delhi on day 13 of my East-West Bhutan Circuit.


Thanks in advance.

[rst89]

Just one word for the travelogue, Wow!

Did you get to see the Dhaulagiri and Annapura summits from road anywhere in the journey?
I have heard that Dhaulagiri is visible from Gorakhpur on a clear day.

[Uprasenjit]

Wow...This is what I was looking for. A roadtrip to Upper and Lower mustang.

Thanks for the guide, the pictures are as good as your writing.

[Soumik Ghosh]

Very nice and inspiring travelogue. Please let me know if one has to take permit for all 10 days and for $500, or less days can be opted for with less amount. And by chance if the days are increase then where do you pay the extra amount.

[genesis]

Originally Posted by Soumik Ghosh

Very nice and inspiring travelogue. Please let me know if one has to take permit for all 10 days and for $500, or less days can be opted for with less amount. And by chance if the days are increase then where do you pay the extra amount.

Hi Soumik
Just saw this note. Guess you now have the answer since we met in the middle of nowhere in Spiti. It is a very small world!

[genesis]

Answers Inline. Am not a biker but know enough from friends

Originally Posted by bullet_chacha

@jaysmokesleaves

What a trip! I have been reading all the comments and ovbiously trip log too. So, below is the first lot of my set of queries:

1. Doable on a Continental GT? Doable on a Domi?
Wont comment on doability since it depends a lot on the rider. Need a light agile bike with knobbed tyres.

2. Can I do it solo? If yes, advisable?

Need minimum two people in group for permits. Not advisable solo

3. Details about permits. Cost, procedure, documents, where to get?

All in the travelog

4. Number of days ex-delhi considering my last longest run was 1150km on a Domi from Muzaffarpur to Delhi on day 13 of my East-West Bhutan Circuit.

10 days odd

Thanks in advance.