Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Sights
1
Drepung Kora
A2
Sights
2
Chupsang Nunnery
C1
4
Drapchi Monastery
D2
5
Keutsang Ritrö
D1
6
Nechung Monastery
A2
7
Pabonka Monastery
C1
9
Rakadrak Hermitage
D1
10
Sera Ütse
D1
11
Tashi Chöling Hermitage
C1
12
Viewpoint
D1
THE BUMPA RI TREK
The demanding but excellent five-hour return trek up imposing Bumpa Ri, the holy peak
to the southeast of Lhasa, is worth attempting if you're fit and acclimatised. It's straight
up and then straight down, but offers unparalleled views over the Holy City, either from
the top or just part of the way. Some travellers have been told the hill is off limits, so
check with your guide and keep a low profile if hiking here.
From just south of the Lhasa Bridge a path ascends the base of the hill to a chörten and
incense-burning site. From here faint trails head straight up the hillside to the third small
ridge, where a faint trail branches to the right. In general, aim for the pylon, to meet up
with the main trail. After an hour you reach a ridge with views of the summit spires ahead.
It's another hour's climb from here to the summit, following the trail to the right of the
spires, over a spur and then up a gully to the two main summits, festooned in prayer flags.
From the top it's a two-hour descent back down the way you came.
