Welcome to Lapchi Kang Milarepa Cave, where the musical lyrics of Saint Milarepa resonates on the mysterious cliffs. The entire surroundings of Lapchi is deeply rooted with the spiritual delights.
Major Milarepa Caves/Sites in Nepal
Dun-dul Phug (Lapchi Kang)
Milarepa Cave, Sankhu (Near Kathmandu)
Piren Phu (Tsum Valley)
Saraswatisthan, Nagarkot
Milarepa Cave, Manang (Annapurna Circuit)
Best Itinerary
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Lamabagar.
Day 02: Cross Tama Koshi River and hike to Numnang.
Day 03: Hike to Lapchi Kang and explore a couple of nearby caves.
Day 04: Hike to Tibet border, Dudul Cave, and other caves.
Day 05: Hike back to Numnang.
Day 06: Hike to Lamabagar.
Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Best time to visit Lapchi Kang
Nepal has two wonderful seasons, especially for trekking activities in the Himalayas. The first season is spring, starting from March-April and ending in May. Then it starts the rainy season. Autumn is another perfect time to explore Lapchi Kang and Milarepa Meditation Caves. The season starts from September to October and ends in November.
Can I trek in December and January to Lapchi?
Yes. Although we have specified two main seasons for the trekking adventure to Lapchi Kang Milarepa Cave, it is still possible to trek in December and January. It may become a bit tough to hike to the Tibetan border, but the sites near Lapchi Kang and the meditation caves of Saint Milarepa.
Famous Monastery and Caves in Lapchi
- Lungthen Cave
- Youthuk Cave
- Shephuk Cave
- Dudul Cave
- Bepa Cave
- Jangchup Stupa
Transportation for Lapchi Kang- Dolakha
We provide jeep/bus depending on the number of travelers. These vehicles are run by professional drivers with some stops on the way.
Lapchi Kang Milarepa Cave Tour or Trek
Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism
Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism (Tibetan: བཀའ་བརྒྱུད་, Kagyu, meaning "oral lineage" or "lineage of the spoken transmission") a significant branch among four branches of Tibetan Buddhism. The other branches include Nyingma, Sakya, and Gelug. Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism focuses on the practice and experiential realization over scholastic study, and is particularly known for its lineage of yogic masters and its teachings on Mahamudra and Six Yogas of Naropa.
Core Teachings
- Mahamudra: A meditation system aimed at directly realizing the nature of the mind.
- Six Yogas of Naropa: Advanced tantric practices to generate insight and yogic power.
- Guru Yoga: Devotion to the guru is essential, as blessings are transmitted directly through the teacher-student bond.
Main Kagyu Sub-Schools
- Karma Kagyu- main lineage
- Drikung Kagyu
- Drukpa Kagyu (Bhutanese tradition)
- Shangpa Kagyu
Key Characteristics of the Kagyu School
- Oral Transmission: The name "Kagyu" reflects its strong emphasis on direct, oral transmission of teachings from master to student.
- Meditation-Oriented: Strong focus on meditation, especially Mahamudra (the Great Seal), which points directly to the nature of the mind.
- Lineage of Realized Masters: Great importance is placed on devotion to a spiritual teacher (lama) and the unbroken lineage of realization.
Historical Origins
Indian Roots:
- The Kagyu lineage begins with Tilopa (988–1069).
- Tilopa passed the teachings to Naropa; (propounded the Six Yogas of Naropa).
Tibetan Founders:
- Marpa Lotsawa (1012–1097).
- Milarepa (1040–1123): Marpa’s most famous student, renowned for his ascetic life, poetry, and deep realization.
- Gampopa (1079–1153): Milarepa’s disciple who created the foundation for the Kagyu monastic tradition.
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