Lena Hoffman

A Cultural Odyssey in Mustang’s Desert Kingdom

The 14-day Mustang Yartung Festival Trek with Skyline Treks was a deeply moving cultural journey. Witnessing the horse races in Lo Manthang, monks performing rituals, and traditional dance under the Himalayan sky was mesmerizing. The trek itself took us through remote cliff-gouged valleys, ancient monasteries, and caves, which felt like stepping into a lost world. Skyline Treks handled all logistics — from permits to guides — with immense professionalism, letting me soak in both the festival spirit and Mustang’s stark beauty.