12/04/2025
Day - 08 From Kathmandu but Day 6th of Upper Mustang Exploration Day Of Lo-Manthang up to Chhosar almost 4000m.
-Some information about Chhosar!
Shija Jhong Cave or Chhoser Cave is one of the most mysterious and amazing caves in Upper Mustang, Nepal which lies near the border of China (Tibet). It is a 5 story building on the cliff. It consists of more than 40 rooms along with numerous ladders to go to another floor. There are windows too, and from the 5th floor, you can see the trans-Himalayan land of Chhoser valley.
Inside of Shija Jhong Cave Chhoser Cave
Inside of Shija Jhong Cave/ Chhoser Cave
Shija Jhong Cave has a very fascinating history. It is man-made cave which is craved during the time of the Tibetan War. Since the valley was under the threat, the people who were living in Chhoser and adjacent villages used to hide over there to escape from the brutality. The spacious interior of the cave is like a tunnel.
Why this Shija Jhong Cave/ Chhoser Cave is Built?
It is still unclear why the biggest sky caves are built. As per the discoveries and history, Upper Mustang people had used this cave for various purposes. In early 1000 BC. The caves were utilized for the burial chambers.
Sky Caves of Mustang Nepal
Sky Caves of Upper Mustang, Nepal
During the research, scientists found 27 human remains that had cut marks on the bones, dated from the 3rd to 8th centuries that relives burial ritual of the Bon- Buddhist practice, also sky Burial. Still, this burial system exists in the Mustang area, where the dead bodies are cut into pieces, including bones to be quickly grabbed up by the vultures.
At the time of 10 century, the frequent war led the villagers to hide in caves along with their families. During the 1400s, the caves were used to meditate storage unties and military lookouts reflecting the cave civilization of the ancient people.
