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. There are few Guest Houses and roadside restaurants here. Within this county, the most important sites to see are Drigung Til Monastery, Tidrum Nunnery, Gyama (birth place of Songtsen Gampo), Tangya temple, Uruzhava (9 century Nyingma temple) and 3kms just north is Katsel, 7th century geomantic temple.
Near Meldro Gungkar
More to see around Northern U.
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Sight
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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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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Nature & Viewpoints
Namtso Lake
A vast sacred salt lake at about 4,700m, north of Lhasa below the Nyenchen Tanglha range.
