Tsarang Village Upper Mustang

Tsarang Villageor Charang village is a picturesque town in Upper Mustang at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level. It is a fabulous town with a couple of monasteries, white-washed houses with prayer flags on the top, along with impressive chhortens. 

Where is Tsarang/Charang Village? 

Tsarang or Charang is a scenic town in Upper Mustang Lo Gekar Damodar Kunda Rural Municipality. It is the center of the rural municipality and is known for its historical palaces. This Tibetan-influenced village is located at an altitude of 3500 meters (12,000 feet) on the Tibetan Plateau of Upper Mustang.

Upper Mustang is almost semi-arid landscape, even Tsarang has a barren landscape. However, there are abundant numbers of Himalayan poplar trees and they make the village a bit green and with oxygen. The traditional mud-brick houses, narrow alleys, and a ruined fortress offer delightful scenarios in Tsarang village.  

Gateway to Luri Gompa and Damodar Kunda

Tsarang/Charang village is a gateway to some of the culturally significant monasteries, caves, and Lakes. Taking a side trip, you will reach Yara, Ghara, and Luri Gompa. Driving further, you will reach Ghuma Thanti and a day hike will take you to the sacred site of Lord Visnu- Damodar Kunda. 

Major Attractions

Among the major attractions of the village, lies a huge red monastery, which is a 14th-century-built Gelup sect Gompa. It is the largest Monastery in the Mustang region, which is adorned with murals, loaded woodwork, traditional scriptures, and the images of various deities and Lama inside the monastery. This is the real epitome of the Tibetan Buddhist heritage site and a prosperous Buddhist site in the Himalayas. 

Little Buddhist Monks enjoying a TV serial at a monastery, related to Gelup Sect 

People in Tsarang/Charang

The local people of Tsarang/Charang mainly belong to Lo Community, who came to Lomanthang and established their separate Kingdom initially. Lo people are primarily renowned for preserving their cultural uniqueness, vibrant festival celebrations, traditional musical and dances, along with their nature-based lifestyles. Although their language and lifestyles are not as of the people of main stream, they are warm welcoming. 

This is a beauty of Tsarang Village with a narrow alley, chhortens, and monasteries

Tsarang/Charang on Map

A beautiful and colorful chhorten, near the monastery

Overlooking Tsarang Village in Upper Mustang. You will see this beautiful Chhorten, which is an entrance to the village. In Tibetan Buddhist villages in Mustang, you will see this type of Chhorten at the entrance of the village. 

Vultures, as seen on the way to Tsarang from Ghami. 

Getting There

Kathmandu to Pokhara by road (7 hours) or by flight (30 minutes)

Pokhara to Jomsom by road (7 hours) or by flight (20 minutes)

Jomsom to Tsarang by road: 4.5 hours'drive

Tsarang to Lomanthang: 1 hour by road

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