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Lubra: A Bon Village near Jomsom

Mustang and the west

In this article
  1. Lubra at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Lubra (Lupra) lies in a quiet side valley a short walk from Jomsom. It is one of the few villages in Nepal where people follow Bon, the ancient religion of Tibet that predates Buddhism there, and its monastery is a centre of Bon practice.

Quick answer: Walk to Lubra from Jomsom or Muktinath. Note that in Bon tradition, people circle shrines anticlockwise.

Lubra at a glance

FactDetails
LocationSide valley near Jomsom
ReligionBon
SightBon monastery
AccessWalk from Jomsom or Muktinath
RegionLower Mustang

Highlights

  • Bon monastery.
  • Quiet valley walk.
  • Traditional stone houses.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Lubra is a rare living centre of Bon. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

Frequently asked questions

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Near Jomsom.

Bon.

Anticlockwise.

A walk from Jomsom or Muktinath.

Yes, a Bon monastery.