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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. |
| 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 since. |
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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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