Dhakmar Red Cliffs
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Blood-red sandstone cliffs rising behind the village, pocked with caves cut by people long ago. Legend says the red color comes from the blood of demons.
“Dhakmar” means “red rock.” The crimson cliffs behind the village rise about 100 m and look stunning against the blue sky. Many ancient caves dot the cliff face. Legend says Padmasambhava slew demons here, and their blood stained the cliffs red. The village has a small temple and a tea house, and it is a midway stop on the return from Ghar Gompa to Tsarang or Ghami. It is good for photography, but please do not climb into the caves.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ghami Mani Wall
- Ghar Gompa (Lo Gekar)
- Tsarang (Charang) Village & Gompa
- Thubchen Gompa
- Chhoede Gompa & Monastery Museum
- Lo Manthang Walled City
- Jampa Lhakhang
- Namgyal Gompa