Upper Mustang Tourism Update — Foreign Visitors Now Only Pay USD 50 per Day
(What changed, why it matters, and why now is a great time to plan your trip with Great Nepal Treks & Expedition) Upper Mustang , the otherworldly rain-shadow landscape of Lo-Manthang, the ancient walled city, and high desert valleys that feel more Tibetan than Nepali, has long been one of Nepal’s most coveted but tightly regulated destinations. In a recent decision the Government of Nepal revised the permit system for Upper Mustang: foreign visitors will now pay USD 50 per person per day while visiting the area. Below I explain what the old permit system looked like, the main problems it created, what the new daily-fee policy changes bring, and practical booking advice, including why booking with a reputable local operator like Great Nepal Treks & Expedition will give you the best experience. What the previous practice was Until this revision, Upper Mustang operated under a restricted area permit that effectively required foreigners to pay a compulsory flat fee of USD ...