Chagpo Ri
Opposite of Potala to the south east is the 3,725m Chakpori, believed sacred to Vajrapani, the bodhisattva of Energy and Power. The hill was once the site of Tibet’s principal Medical College, known as the Mentsekhang, founded in 1413 and destroyed in 1959 uprising, which is now replaced by steel telecom mast. The slopes of Chagpori contain over 5,000 rock-carvings on the cliff walls, starting from the seventh century onwards.
Near Chagpo Ri
Other places within 15 km.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Potala Palace
Aptly named after Mount Potalakha, the sacred mountain abode of Compassion Boddhisatva Avalokiteshvara or Chenrizing.
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Restaurants
Tibetan Family Kitchen
Family-run home-style Tibetan cooking just off the Barkhor, with views toward Jokhang Square. Known for fried yak momos, yogurt rice and potato pancakes; it also runs cooking classes.
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Restaurants
Xue Yu Tian Cun Yak Hot Pot
Busy local hotpot restaurant near the Jokhang. Fresh-cut yak meat is cooked at the table in a tangy sour-soup broth, a good change from momos and thukpa.
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Sight
Tsome Ling
Tsome Ling: or Tsomonling, south of Ramoche is one of the four former royal temples.
