
Kagbeni on the Kali Gandaki River is a dramatic gateway to Upper Mustang—mud-brick Tibetan villages, stacked monastery courtyards, and barren Himalayan ridgelines. Morning brings crisp light and clear valley air; late afternoon glows on the hills. Accessibility is via road from Jomsom/Kobang; permits may be required for Upper Mustang—verify before traveling.

Kagbeni on the Kali Gandaki River is a dramatic gateway to Upper Mustang—mud-brick Tibetan villages, stacked monastery courtyards, and barren Himalayan ridgelines. Morning brings crisp light and clear valley air; late afternoon glows on the hills. Accessibility is via road from Jomsom/Kobang; permits may be required for Upper Mustang—verify before traveling.