Milarepa Cave
मिलारेपा गुफा
Said to be where the Tibetan Buddhist master Milarepa meditated, this cave lies at the foot of Annapurna III and makes a good acclimatization hike.
Milarepa Cave sits on a hillside across the river from Braga, on the south side of the Marsyangdi River, at about 4,000 m. According to legend, the 11th-century Tibetan Buddhist master Milarepa meditated here in seclusion. Prayer flags hang around the cave entrance, and a small temple stands nearby. The round trip from Braga or Manang, crossing the river and climbing up, takes about 4 to 6 hours. Along the way you get close views of glaciers and of Annapurna III and Gangapurna Peak. The route is less traveled and has many forks, so it is best to hire a guide or go with companions.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Braga Monastery
- Gangapurna Lake
- Manang Village
- Ice Lake (Kicho Tal)
- Ngawal
- Khangsar Village
- Ghyaru
- Upper Pisang