Tsarang (Charang) Village & Gompa
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The second-largest village in Upper Mustang, with a five-story ancient white castle palace beside the red Tsarang Gompa. Its canyon scenery is superb, and it is a classic overnight stop before Lo Manthang.
Tsarang lies on a canyon terrace about 15 km south of Lo Manthang. The village has a five-story white castle palace built in the 16th century, now partly collapsed, and the Sakya Tsarang Gompa, which holds ancient scrolls, masks and murals. The long mani wall and chortens at the village entrance, and the reddish-brown cliffs around it, weathered into columns, make wonderful photo subjects. Traditionally, trekkers spend the night here, and jeeps also stop here along the way.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ghar Gompa (Lo Gekar)
- Dhakmar Red Cliffs
- Ghami Mani Wall
- Chhoede Gompa & Monastery Museum
- Thubchen Gompa
- Lo Manthang Walled City
- Royal Palace of Lo
- Jampa Lhakhang