Talking about nominations, a clear nominee for one of the most mysterious and visit-worthy places in the world is Upper Mustang (confusingly also known as Lo Manthang) in the northern expanses of central-western Nepal.
This is where Nepali and Tibetan cultures merge; given the general situation in Tibet, it may also be the best place to experience Tibetan culture at the moment. Founded in 1380, one thing is for certain: this is a historical, authentic kingdom that has only recently come into contact with the modern world.
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