Taktsang Lhamo Monastery

Taktsang Lhamo is a Buddhist monastery in the highland region of Langmusi at an elevation of about 3,300 meters (10,800 feet). The complex displays traditional Tibetan architecture with detailed murals and sculptures distributed throughout its buildings.

The monastery emerged in the 18th century when an early teacher established a hermitage in the early 1700s. The site grew into an important center for the Kirti lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

The monastery is an active place where monks perform daily prayers and study Buddhist texts. Visitors can observe these daily rituals and gain insight into the spiritual life that shapes the community.

The site is accessible year-round and local guides can explain the layout and proper behavior during religious ceremonies. The high elevation means it takes time to adjust to the thinner air.

The monastery sits at the border between two provinces and shares its location with another temple, creating an unusual dual-monastery settlement. This arrangement is rarely found in the monastic landscape.

Location: Langmusi

Inception: 1748

GPS coordinates: 34.09400,102.63273

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42