The Wind and the Shaligram: A Day at Dhumba Lake

On day seven in Jomsom, Bibek walks to the sacred Dhumba Lake, visits the ancient Kuchup Terenga Gompa, and reflects on the region's changing pilgrimage economy and the cost of a quiet life in Mustang. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nepal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nepal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Dhumba Lake, Kuchup Terenga Gompa, Jomsom Bazaar, Mustang Eco Museum, Kali Gandaki river. Covered: Dhumba Lake trek, Kuchup Terenga Gompa, Shaligram fossils, Permit costs, Wind and climate, Road development. Chapters:00:00 Dhumba Lake01:22 Kuchup Terenga Gompa04:29 Jomsom06:12 Quiet room07:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #DhumbaLake #KuchupTerengaGompa #NepalTravel #TrekkingNepal #KaliGandaki #Shaligram #RainShadow #MonsoonNepal #ThakaliFood #UpperMustang #NepalVisit #Himalaya #TravelPodcast #SpiritualNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/