A Bon Monastery has been built in Baragung Muktichhetra (near Jomsom and Kagbeni)- 04 Pakling. Various donors and Mustang Cultural and Educational Center supported the construction. This Bon monastery has been named Semten Thagyaling, which serves as a monastery, and at the same time a spiritual Study Center. The monastery looks dazzling while traveling from Jomsom to Kagbeni Muktinath and Upper Mustang.
Take left and follow the Dolpo road to reach the Gompa
The Samten Thagyaling Bon Monastery was inaugurated on September 18, 2024, and done Pran Pratisthan (ritual before the official opening). The 34th Menari Mathadhis respected Lungtok Dhawa Dhagryal Rinpoche and respected Menari Ponlov Thinle Ngima Rinpoche, the main Lama of the monastery- Khenpo Chuldim Tenzing Rinpoche, and Gese Sonam, the president of Mustang Cultural and Educational Center, along with numerous Buddhist Lamas and locals were there in the ceremony.
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Facts
Location: Pakling, Varagung Muktichhetra, 04
Monastery: 3.5 stories
From Jomsom Muktinath Road: 200 meters, across the Kaligandaki River
Type: Bon Monastery
Includes: Monastery, Lama Residence, Library, Hall, Kitchen, Admin roon
Purpose: Preserve Bon religion and provide educational and health care to the children from Bon communities.
Main Prayer Hall
An Attraction for Jomsom Muktinath and Upper Mustang Lomanthang Tour
While traveling along the Kali Gandaki corridor on Jomsom Muktinath and Upper Mustang Lomanthang Highway, the Semten Thagyaling Bon Monastery offers a wonderful attraction, which serves as a side trip. There are few Bon Monasteries in Nepal, and this monastery will preserve and attract Bon believers in their cultural path.
The monastery is located on the top of a cliff across the Kali Gandaki River, which remains an iconic attraction. From there, one can enjoy the gigantic views of the Annapurna Himalayas, scenic Kali Gandaki River Valley, and the surroundings. This is also a gateway to Dolpo by motor road, which will welcome Dolpo Jeep Tour in some years.
Inside the Bon Monastery-Mustang
Getting There
Option 01: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom and drive 15 minutes to the Monastery (or you can visit while coming back from Muktinath or Upper Mustang Lomanthang)
Option 02: Drive Pokhara to Jomsom-Semten Thagyaling Bon Monastery-Kagbeni-Muktinath
How to arrange transportation from Pokhara or Kathmandu?
You can contact Nepal Kameleon Holidays about all types of transportation facilities in Mustang. We have 4WD jeep services starting from Kathmandu and Pokhara. As far as you will be in Mustang, why don't you enjoy the Mustang Overland Jeep Tour?
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