Chhoser Jhong Cave
झोङ गुफा
A multi-level “sky cave” carved into a sandstone cliff, with dozens of rooms linked by wooden ladders and passages. It is the most famous cave site in Mustang.
Chhoser Jhong Cave lies in Chhoser village, about 10 km northeast of Lo Manthang. It is believed to be more than two thousand years old. Five levels and more than forty chambers are carved into the cliff, which were used as homes, granaries and shelters. Visitors can climb wooden ladders and narrow passages to reach each level and look out over the river valley. The entrance fee is about NPR 300. You can reach it from Lo Manthang by jeep or on horseback. It takes half a day to a full day, and it is often combined with Ghar Gompa and Nyphu Gompa.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nyiphu Monastery
- Garphu Rigsum Gonpo
- Namgyal Gompa
- Jampa Lhakhang
- Royal Palace of Lo
- Lo Manthang Walled City
- Chhoede Gompa & Monastery Museum
- Thubchen Gompa