Nepal - Mustang Photo Tour.

The Tour.

Embark on a unique photographic adventure through Mustang, a vast and arid valley in Nepal, rich in Buddhist culture and ancient history. Translating to a "fertile plain," Mustang boasts extraordinary landscapes, mesmerising eroded canyons, vivid stratified rock formations, and high-altitude deserts. With geographically stunning landscapes and spectacular backdrops of the Himalayan mountains, this tour offers an unforgettable experience for photographers of all abilities.

As Nepal's second least populated district, Mustang is a region of simple agriculture and traditional lifestyles. Foreign visitors have been allowed to the area since 1992, but tourism to Upper Mustang is regulated, and we still require special permits for entry (costing $500 per person). Prepare for abundant photographic opportunities, capturing the essence of ancient culture, monasteries, captivating people, and the majestic Himalayan mountains as a backdrop. Delve into ancient villages, explore caves, and trace the trails of mules.

We start the tour in Kathmandu, where Nathan will give you an alternative view of his favourite spots while our permits are being processed. After flying to Pokhara, we jump into four-wheel drives, and the real adventure starts. We gradually drive beyond the cloud line, where photographic opportunities increasingly become abundant, with ancient culture, people portraits, monasteries, and spectacular landscapes. We will explore ancient villages, caves, and mule trails, and drive through challenging terrain in Scorpio Jeeps, prioritising your comfort as a photographer with ample room for your equipment.

With only three photographers in each vehicle, we guarantee you a window seat and roadside stops to take photographs of the locals working in the fields. We also have two domestic flights to reduce travel time and maximise your time in Mustang.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Mustang's raw and untouched beauty before the superhighway and motels open along the route. Anyone who has enjoyed Ladakh or Nepal with us in the past will enjoy this tour as one step further on the road less travelled.