Palcho Monastery

The Palcho Monastery complex extends across multiple levels with white buildings, red walls, and traditional Tibetan architectural elements against the mountain backdrop.

Founded in 1418, the monastery became a central institution for Buddhist learning, where monks from different schools gathered to study religious texts and meditation practices.

The monastery contains the Kumbum, a structure with 108 chapels arranged in a three-dimensional mandala pattern, displaying Tibetan religious art and sculptures.

Visitors require permits to access the monastery, and guided tours in multiple languages provide detailed explanations of the religious artifacts and architectural features.

The monastery stands as the only religious center in Tibet where three different schools of Buddhism - Sakya, Gelug, and Kagyu - operated simultaneously.

Location: Gyangzê County

Inception: 1418

GPS coordinates: 28.92393,89.59532

Latest update: May 14, 2025 17:21