Chele & Chhusang Caves
छेले / छुसाङ
Cliffs on both sides of the Kali Gandaki Valley, honeycombed with ancient caves. This “sky cave” landscape is the first thing you see upon entering Upper Mustang.
Past the checkpoint, the cliffs on both sides of the Kali Gandaki Valley around Chhusang and Chele are riddled with high-set man-made caves. Some caves have yielded ancient burials and scrolls, and the area is known as the “sky caves” of Mustang. Near Chele is the Prajnaparamita Cave, and natural rock arches stand in the valley. This is the main sight on the first day of entering Upper Mustang, and both jeeps and trekkers pass through.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ghami Mani Wall
- Dhakmar Red Cliffs
- Tsarang (Charang) Village & Gompa
- Ghar Gompa (Lo Gekar)
- Thubchen Gompa
- Chhoede Gompa & Monastery Museum
- Lo Manthang Walled City
- Royal Palace of Lo