Ngari Attractions, Top Things to Do in Ngari

There are soaring eagles and running antelopes, as well as the most dazzling starry sky in the world. In addition, the charm of Ngari is also shown in some famous attractions, such as Mt. Kailash--the mountains of the gods, Lake Manasarovar--one of the great three lakes in Tibet, Zanda Clay Forest--the masterpiece of nature, Tholing Monastery--flying monastery, Guge Kingdom--lost glory, Pangong Lake--a paradise for birds, etc.

Mount Kailash

Mt.Kailash is a holy mountain in Tibet and is regarded as the center of the world. Tibetan People called it Gangs Rinpoche.

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Travelers back from Manasarovar could never forget the beauty of the lake. In the sunshine, the lake water is crystal clean and glimmering blue.

Lake Manasarovar

Lake Manasarovar is regarded as the “Holy Land for the Center of the World” by pious Buddhists because of its charming scenery.

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Rakshas situated in Purang County, Ngari, Tibet.

Lhanag-tso

Known as "Ghost Lake” in Tibet, Lhanag-tso is located in Purang County, Ngari. It is a neighboring lake of the holy Manasarovar Lake.

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Chiu Monastery

Chiu Monastery is on the northwestern shore of Lake Manasarovar. It enjoys a fabulous location atop a craggy hill overlooking Lake Manasarovar.

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Tholing Monastery

Tholing Monastery (Tuolin si 托林寺) is the oldest monastery (or gompa) in the Ngari Prefecture of western Tibet.

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Guge Kingdom (Tsaparang)

Guge Kingdom was an ancient kingdom, established by the descendants of the Tubo royal family in the present Nagri region, Tibet, in around the 10th century.

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Zanda Clay Forest

Zanda Clay Forest is the largest tertiary strata earth forest in the world. Entering Zanda, you will be shocked by its vividness and diversity.

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Feel the harmony between the natural and the animals

Pangong Lake

Pangong Lake is located in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau. Two-thirds of the lake belongs to China and one-third of it pertained to India.

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Darchen

Darchen is a small village in Purang County of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Darchen is situated right in front of the sacred Mount Kailash.

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Qugu Monastery

Located on the west side of Mt.Kailash, Qugu Monastery is the first tourist destination for kora prayers, famous for a naturally formed Buddha statue.

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Trithapuri Monastery

Trithapuri Monastery is 8km southwest of Moincer. The Hot Springs is the place where pilgrims traditionally bathe after doing kora around Mt Kailash.

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Gossul Monastery

Gossul Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist stupa and has been a part of the Manasarovar kora for a long time. It is small but has charming scenery.

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King Tiger Hot Springs

King Tiger Hot Springs is 21km north of the Raka junction. It's a collection of geysers, bubbling hot springs, puffing steam outlets and smoking holes.

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Recommended Tour Itineraries in Ngari Prefecture