Lubra Village
लुब्रा
A hidden ancient Bon village in the Panda valley, preserving one of the few Bon monasteries and traditions in Nepal.
Lubra lies in the Panda Valley about 7 km northeast of Jomsom. It is one of the few villages in Nepal that still practices Bon, the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet. Its monastery is several centuries old, and prayer wheels are turned counterclockwise, the reverse of Tibetan Buddhist practice. It takes 2 to 3 hours on foot along the dry riverbed from Jomsom, followed by a mountain path to Muktinath. This is an alternative route on the Annapurna Circuit that avoids road dust. Few people hike this way, so it's best to hire a guide. Watch for flooding in the riverbed after rain.
Opening hours
All day