Lo Manthang

Lo Manthang (3,800m) is an isolated Tibetan settlement that was founded in 1380 and Capital ancient city of Upper Mustang.Lo-manthang culturally rich as Tibetan origin. The area is mostly held by ethnic group Lhobas, which cultures are similar as Tibetan.It is 90 kilometers from Jomsom. The village is covered by the wall so that Lo Manthang is also called a walled city of Upper Mustang. About twelve caves discovered near Lo Manthang village which is ancient Buddhist paintings and set in sheer cliffs at 14,000 feet. Many Buddhist Stupas found inside the caves.