Densatil Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Sangri County, China
The monastery sits on Mount Drakri Karpo, featuring meditation caves embedded in cliffs and structures scattered along mountain slopes spanning 300,000 square meters.
Founded in 1158 by Phagmo Trupa Dorje Gyelpo, the monastery became central to Tibetan governance between 1349 and 1453 when the Phagmo Trupa family ruled Tibet.
The main hall extends over 1,570 square meters, containing Buddhist artifacts and murals that represent the artistic traditions of Tibetan religious architecture.
Visitors can reach the monastery from Tsetang by taking road S302 to Jiang village, followed by either a steep four-hour hike or a jeep ride.
The assembly hall was constructed into the cliff face by nearly one thousand ascetics, incorporating natural rock formations into its architectural design.
Location: Sangri County
Inception: 1159
GPS coordinates: 29.30028,91.97222
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:53
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