Description

This is a detailed 1:90,000 scale map of Upper and Lower Mustang, the Forbidden Kingdom. The map outlines a 12-14 day route via, Jomsom, Geling, Lo-Manthang, Shyammochen La, Kagbeni and back to Jomsom.

The overprint highlights main trekking routes and numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest and tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed (places, base camps, peaks, lakes and passes) and include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc.

Titles in this series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring and graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers and mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams and lakes is shown in detail, with many smaller rivers and lakes named.

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