In a glass box in the tiny village of Gue sits the remarkably well-preserved body of a monk, Sangha Tenzin. Discovered after an earthquake, the mummy has teeth, skin, and hair interacting, with no chemical preservation. It is a mystery of natural mummification and deep meditation.
The 500-Year-Old Monk
Gue Mummy Guide
Natural Mummification
Visit the naturally preserved mummy of Monk Sangha Tenzin in Gue village.
✦Mummy
✦Border Village
✦Unique History
Recommended Tour
Spiti 4x4 Expedition
8 Days Shimla → Kinnaur → Spiti 5.0
A comfortable 4x4 expedition through the middle land. From high-altitude villages to the majestic Chandratal Lake.
High-altitude Villages
Chandratal Lake
Key Monastery
Essential Guide
Getting There
Detour near Sumdo checkpost.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
May to October
Expectations
Arid and dry.
Things to Do
- ✦Visit Mummy Temple
- ✦View Tibet border
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Gue Mummy ethics?
Do not make loud noise. Circumambulate clockwise.
02.Drone ban border villages?
Strictly banned in Gue. Very close to Tibet border.
03.Cost?
Free entry.
04.Is it creepy?
It's spiritual. The monk died meditating.
05.Location?
8km detour from Sumdo (Shimla-Kaza highway).
06.Preservation?
No chemicals. Skin and teeth intact.
07.Photography?
Allowed.