Tukuche
टुकुचे
Once a major trading town for Nepal-Tibet salt and grain, with preserved merchant mansions, temples, and views of Dhaulagiri.
Tukuche is about 8 km south of Marpha and was once the center of salt trade controlled by Thakali merchants. The town still has several large mansions with carved wooden window frames and a few ancient temples, and some of the mansions have been converted into guesthouses and distilleries. West of the village you can see Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak up close. It's a good stop when hiking between Marpha and Larjung, or you can take a jeep to visit on the way. Far fewer tourists come here than to Marpha, so it feels much quieter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kali Gandaki Gorge
- Marpha
- Dhaulagiri Icefall
- Dhumba Lake
- Thini Village
- Jomsom Airport
- Nilgiri View from Jomsom
- Jomsom