The former Himalayan kingdom of Lo - now known as Upper Mustang - is often depicted as Nepalââ¬â¢s hidden Shangri-la, a remote outpost largely insulated from the outside world. But now, with the building of a new road, the region is on the brink of change.
Pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18604676
I do believe we had a thread about this place before. Looks like they still haven't finished the road.