Dhaulagiri Icefall
धौलागिरी हिमपात
A close-up view of the east-facing icefall of Dhaulagiri, reached by climbing from near Larjung. It's a classic jeep-and-hike side trip from Lower Mustang.
The icefall viewpoint is on the mountain west of Larjung and Kobang, south of Tukuche, at an elevation above 3,600 meters. It faces the huge icefall and glacier pouring down from Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). You can drive a jeep along the dirt road most of the way, then walk 1 to 2 hours to the viewing platform. The round trip takes most of a day. Road conditions depend heavily on the weather, so it's best to hire a local jeep and guide. The altitude is high and the wind strong, so bring plenty of water and windproof clothing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kali Gandaki Gorge
- Tukuche
- Marpha
- Rupse Falls
- Dhumba Lake
- Thini Village
- Jomsom Airport
- Nilgiri View from Jomsom