Rhisum Gompa
Rhisum Gompa is an attraction in Marpha, at about 2,768 m.
- Location
- Marpha
- Altitude
- 2,768 m
A triangle shaped stone sits on a slope of a hill about 50 m high to the north of the village. If you decide to get up here then you will be rewarded with an excellent view of the entire Marpha village. The giant stone is painted red and white. Legend says that it is one of the entrances to the hidden treasures of the Muligang (Dhaulagiri). The locals worship this stone hoping that it protects the village of Marpha from any mishaps especially since the village is so close to the rock cliffs. Basically, the Thakalis of Marpha don't want the rocks to fall and so they try to make them happy in their own place.
