Drigung Qu Town
Drigung Qu is a township reached by continuing up the valley from Meldro Gungkar. It lies at the confluence of three rivers, a spot considered auspicious.
About 2km upstream is a small temple, and the town is the usual stopping point on the way to Drigung Til Monastery and Tidrum.
It is a small place with basic services.
Near Drigung Qu Town
More to see around Northern U.
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Temples & Monasteries
Drigung Til Monastery
Drigung Til Monastery (4,300m) is located on the slopes of a steep cliff overlooking the valley with over 50 buildings scattered around.
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Sight
Katsel
Katsel, situated 3km north of Meldro Gungkhar town is said to one of the original four geomatic temples, especially constructed by King Songtsen Gampo on the right shoulder of demon...
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Sight
Meldro Gungkar
Meldro county capital town of Meldro Gungkar is about 70km north east of Lhasa along the road to Drigung at the confluence Kyi-chu and Meldro Pho Chu Rivers.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Namtso Lake
A vast sacred salt lake at about 4,700m, north of Lhasa below the Nyenchen Tanglha range.
