Gangpori
Mt. Gangpori
Mt. Gangpori (4130m) is another one of the four sacred hills of central Tibet, renowned for its cave near the summit of the mountain, where monkey emanation of Chenrizig is said to have impregnated a demonic orgess, thereby giving rise to Tibetan people. From the Sangak Zimche nunnery, the most direct route takes about two hours trek, ascending about 500m.
Near Gangpori
More to see around Yarlung Valley and Southern U.
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Sight
Chokhorgye
The dramatic Chokhorgye monastery (4500m) is 35km drive from Gyatsa town, wedged between three peaks; Zhidag, Shridebi and Begtse.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Chongye Valley
The valley of Chongye was the ancient capital of Tibetan King, until Songtsen Gampo moved it to Lhasa in seventh century.
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Temples & Monasteries
Dorji Drak Monastery
Tubten Dorji Drak is one of the two important Nyingma monasteries in U region.
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Sight
Dranang
48 km from Gongkar airport, along the road to Tsetang is the turn-off to Dranang (Dratang) Monastery, which is 2km drive inland.
