KATHMANDU, July 30: The preparation for the Yartung festival, which is held annually in Muktinath– a holy place of pilgrimage in the mountainous region of Mustang district– has kicked off.

KATHMANDU, August 23: Yartung festival is one of the most important festivals for the people of Baragaun Muktichhetra Rural Municipality of Mustang district. It is celebrated by the ethnic Gurungs and Thakuri people, who reside in the region. The day marks the start of the winter season and locals in various settlements inside the municipality gather to celebrate and enjoy the festival.