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    Semten Thagyaling Bon Monastery in Jomsom Muktinath Route
    Sarbesh TimalsenaSep 20th 2024

    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

    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. 

    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. 

    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. 

    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 

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    Sarbesh TimalsenaSep 20th 2024

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