Rechung-puk Monastery
The hermitage of Rechung Puk is approached by 1 hour trek uphill, from the road 3km south of Tsetang. This is the retreat of Milarepa’s illustrious disciple Rechung Dorje Drak (1083-1161), who also practiced asceticism and meditation like his master. Later in 15th century, Yogin Heruka Sangay Gyeltshen is said to have composed the well know classic Tibetan texts; Life of Milarepa and the Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa, while residing at Rechung Puk. The newly restored temple contains images of Milarepa, Marpa, Rechungpa, Heruka and Padmasambhava. There are rock-foot print attributed to Milarepa, Rechung, Heruka and first Karmpa.
Near Rechung-puk Monastery
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.
