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Gyangtse - Tibet
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Gyangtse:
This town is situated at an altitude of
3,800 meters. About 94 kilometers from
Shigatse. Gyangtse’s symbol is the Kumbum
Stupa which is 32 meters high and contains
77 rooms and 100,000 images of the Buddha. A
prince of Gyangtse had it built in 1427 by
craftsmen from the Kathmandu valley. It is
the finest example of 15th-century Newar art
extent in the world. Pelkor Chode Monastery
and Gyangtse fort (built atop a massive
rock) are other major sights here. The road
from Lhasa to Gyangtse (260 kilometers)
takes you over three mountain passes: Ghampa
La (4,794 meters), Sima La (4,380 meters
high) and Karo La (5,045 meters) via Yamdrok
Tso Lake. The scenery and the adventure of
traveling on the old mule caravan route
makes this excursion an unforgettable trip.
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Places of
interest in and around Gyangtse |
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Kumbum:
is one of the most
unique and magnificent buildings in Tibet consisting
of 06 storey complete with a Buddhist hall and a
prayer hall. It has 112 chapels and its wall are
adorned with religious paintings. Built in the 15th
century, it has withstood all battles and revolution
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Palkhur Choide Monastery: located near the Kumbum, it was founded in the 15th century. It has
been remarkably well preserved and many of the
statues and paintings inside it date back to the
time of its founding. |
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