Gue

India / Himachal Pradesh / Sarahan /
 village, interesting place
Gue is one of the most isolated village of Spiti, lying very close to the border of Tibet, about 50km from the Tabo monastery. Coming from Shimla side by the NH 22 – the old Hindustan-Tibet Highway – take the side road after crossing Sumdo. Coming from Manali side on the NH 21 divert at Gramphoo to enter Spiti and drive through Kunzum La pass, Losar, and after crossing Kaza take side road to Gue Village before Sumdo. Distance is about 430 kms from Shimla. Approximately 250 kms from Manali.

This Village is famous for 550-year-old mummified monk locally called as 'Mummy of Lama'.


External Links :
www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/mystical-m...
www.indianexpress.com/news/meet-the-mummy/1044066/
www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/go-away-to-g...
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Coordinates:   32°7'51"N   78°34'5"E

Comments

  • There is a mummified lama located in the ITBP post in this village. The legend has it that the lama was sitting and meditating when he got trapped in an avalanche. He was discovered thousands of years later when the construction for the post led to digging of the spot. Legend also has it that his nails and hair keep growing.
  • wrong ,wrong ,wrong......nothing to do with the avalanche
  • the truth is very simple :he meditated himself to death-as a self sacrifice to save the others around him and so he did! the highest form of meditation.....
  • Yes, he sacrificed himself to save his village.
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