Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ü Highlights
1
Taking a scenic river journey across the Yarlung Tsangpo to the spectacu-
lar circular complex of
Samye
, Tibet's first monastery.
2
Visiting Yarlung Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilisation, stopping at the
iconic
Yumbulagang
, ancient
Trandruk Monastery
and the ruins of
Rechung-
puk
.
3
Squeezing, dragging and pushing yourself through the sacred cave com-
plexes of
Drak Yangdzong
, an adventurous overnight pilgrim destination.
4
Exploring the renovated prayer halls, juniper-scented kora path and medit-
ation retreat of Tsongkhapa at
Reting Monastery
,
before making the lovely
walk to
Samtenling Nunnery
.
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