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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. It is around 40km northeast of Drigung Qu. It is the head monastery of the Drigungpa School of the Kagyupa order, first established in 1167. It is an active monastery with around 250 monks. It was once reputed for its excellence in meditation and during the 13 century even rivaled Sakya in its political influence. The views from the main courtyard are impressive and a serene stillness pervades the site. The monastery kora (circumambulation) heads up the hill to the main durtro (burial site). This is one the holiest sky-burial site in Lhasa region.
Near Drigung Til Monastery
More to see around Northern U.
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Drigung Qu Town
Continuing up the valley from Meldro Gungkhar, you will arrive at Driging Qu township, set at the auspicious confluence of three rivers.
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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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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.
