Lapchi Kang Pilgrimage Tour takes you on a phenomenal visit to more than 50 monasteries and hermitages, which are mostly caves in mountains.
Trip Facts
Physical Grading: Strenuous
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Best Season: Autumn & Spring
Trip Overview
Lapchi Kang Pilgrimage Tour takes you on a phenomenal visit to more than 50 monasteries and hermitages, which are mostly caves in mountains. The Lapchi Mountain, belonging to the sacred triad of Jambudipa as mentioned in the Puranas (ancient holy texts), is the magnet of this tour. This tour takes you to the ancient roots of Buddhism in Nepal like Lumbini.
Lapchi Monastery is the center attraction of the Lapchi Kang Pilgrimage Tour. It is as sacred for the Hindus as for the Buddhists. The monastery showcases the religious and spiritual heritage in the grand architecture that is more than 400 years old. Also called Chura Gepheling, the monastery stands atop a tree-covered ridge that commands an impressive view of the confluence of two rivers. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the confluences are highly charged with spiritual significance. The fifty or so monasteries and caves of this area are related to Milarepa. He is a twelfth-century Buddhist sage and poet who served as the spiritual figurehead of the Kagyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The area lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
The Lapchi Kang tour is not just for followers and believers in Buddhism. The place offers an enviable trekking route in the high mountain region. There are plenty of pleasant sights and serenity to take in here. The art and architecture of the monasteries and caves, the scenes of surrounding mountains, and other natural formations of this high alpine region. It is as much a Buddhist pilgrimage as a charming destination for travelers.
Furthermore, you can experience an adventure quest in the region if you follow a two-week circumambulation route around the area. In this case, you will cross as many as seven high mountain passes. If you want to choose an easier option, the other route takes about 4 days. Even when following this convenient route, you will not miss any of the spiritual and scenic treasures of the area. The choice is entirely yours. Whether you are a pilgrim or an ordinary traveler, choose this fantastic route that suits your time, health, and interest.