Mount Nilgiri, Bhurung Tatopani and Rupse Chahara

View of Mt. Nilgiri (7141 m) from Thak Tatopani

The panoromic view of Mt. Nilgiri is captured from Thak Tatopani, one of the famous villages in Myagdi for its reputation in trade and hospitality business. The neighbouring villages are namely Bhurung, Narchyang, Suwa, Phagam and Dana.  The major attractions around Thak Tatopani:

1.  Tatopani Bazaar and Tatopani Kunda:Tatopani bazaar is one of the thriving business centre in the region. The village is 6 to 7 hrs ride from Pokhara. This can be a night stop for a trip to visit Mustang. There are plenty of tourist hotels that serve good food and lodging. Another attraction is the hot spring, which is famous all over the globe for its healing as well as aesthetic importance.



Thak Tatopani Bazaar

Tatopani Kunda

2.  Dana and Rupse Chahara: Dana village has a historical importance in that this used to be the adminstrative point for business between the people from the Mustang and businesspeople from Myagdi, Baglung and Parbat that was based on barter system. We still can find beautiful stone roofed of memorable local architectural masterpiece with "Decorated Jhyal". This Jhyal reminds you of those that we can see in Kathmandu. A half and hour walk north would take you to a natural wonerland called Rupse Chahara. It is true to its name. This waterfall that carries with it cold water that directly comes from Himalayan glaciers at the foot of Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Rupse Chahara

Decorated Jhhyal

 

3. Beautiful Bhurung: This would take around 3 -5 hrs of uphill walk from Thak Tatopani. In the early morning hours, you can hike to Bhurung, Madal Dhunga and Kimla Kharka and then return back to Tatopani in the evening. The treasure of the trip would be gorgeous view of the Kaligandaki gorge, which is considered the world's deepest gorge and the of course, the Northern himalayan range.