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Sera Kora PILGRIM CIRCUIT
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The Sera kora takes less than an hour and is well worth the time. It starts outside the en-
trance and heads west, following an arc around the monastery walls. On the eastern des-
cent, look out for several brightly coloured rock paintings. The largest ones on the eastern
side of the monastery are of Dorje Jigje, Tsongkhapa and others. Next to the rock paintings
is a support wall used to hang a giant thangka during festivals.
Chöding Hermitage BUDDHIST, CHAPEL
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A path branches off the kora up side steps beside the thangka wall ( MAP GOOGLE MAP )
to the Chöding hermitage. The hermitage was a retreat of Tsongkhapa, and predates Sera.
There is not a great deal to see, but it is a short walk and the views from the hermitage are
worthwhile. A path continues south around the hillside past a holy spring to a viewpoint
that has fine views of Sera and Lhasa beyond.
Getting There & Away
Sera is only a half-hour bicycle ride from the Barkhor area of Lhasa, or take bus 20 from
Beijing Donglu, or bus 22 or 23 from Niangre Lu. A taxi costs ¥15.
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