Marpha
This trekking village in Nepal's Mustang District, Marpha sits in a scenic stretch of the Dhawalagiri Zone and is known for its apple orchards. It serves as a stop on trekking routes, with cafés and restaurants in its pocket-sized centre catering to walkers passing through. A nearby Tibetan refugee camp has shaped the local economy, with camp residents working in the village's tourist and trekking service sector.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.5 mi
Marpha: quick answers
Where is Marpha?
Marpha is in Nepal, about 146 km90 miles in a straight line from Lumbini.
How do you get to Marpha?
The nearest airport is Jomsom (JMO), about 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Marpha?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is July, with about 371 mm14.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Marpha?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.