Shegar Chode Monastery
ཤེལ་དཀར་ཆོས་སྡེ
A Gelug monastery on the hillside behind Shegar, the county seat of Tingri. The remains of an ancient dzong fortress run along the ridge above, with views over the town.
Shegar Chode Monastery sits halfway up the “Crystal Mountain” north of Shegar Town in Tingri County. It was founded in the 15th century and later converted to the Gelug school. The Tibetan name “Shegar” means “white crystal.” The monastery is small but has an assembly hall and shrine halls. On the mountain, the walls of the Shegar Dzong ruins wind along the ridge, and from the top you can see the county town and the distant Himalayan snow peaks. Admission is about 20 yuan, and a visit takes about 1 hour. Climbing to the dzong ruins involves steep slopes at high altitude, so go at your own pace. The county town is the main place to stay for Everest trips, and it is a good idea to visit on the afternoon before heading to base camp.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gawu La (Pang La) Viewpoint & 108 Bends
- Gyatso La Pass
- Old Tingri (Gangga) & Cho Oyu Viewpoint
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Everest Base Camp (North)
- Kama Valley (Everest East Face)