Thasang

Thakali people are indigenous toThasang area. So, anything related or attached to Thasang is near and dear to Thakali people. Thasang is synonymous for Thak- Khola valley, which is currently part of the Mustang district in Dhaulagiri Zone. From the heart of the valley, there flows the river - Kali Gandaki, which has created the deepest gorge of the world that lies between Mount Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri range. The gorge is in the south of Ghasa village. Thasang lies at an altitude of approximately 2500 meters above the sea level. In winter months, the temperature drops down below 0 °C (up to -18 °C). It is located between “Ghasa” in the south and “Tukche” in the North. It is also called Thak sat-se, which comprises13 villages - Tukuche, Khanti, Kobang, Larjung, Bhurjungkot, Nakhung, Naurakot, Titi, Dhumpu, Taglung, Kunjo, Lete and Ghasa. The current population of Thakali people is reported as12,000 (according to 2012 census). The religious path of Buddhism is an important element inThakali rituals, custom and culture. “Nari  Jhowa” is our deity for wellbeing and protection of Thakali community. There are main three Thakali  festivals: Toranhla,  Phalo and Lha Phewa. The Thakali comprise four clans: Chyoki, Salgi, Timchan and Bhurki, which is has been Sankritized into Gauchan, Sherchan, Tulachan and Bhattachan.