Konka Gompa (Gongga Monastery)
贡嘎寺
An ancient Tibetan Buddhist monastery at the foot of the western slope of Mount Gongga, facing the main peak. It is the classic destination for trekking on the western slope of Gongga.
Gongga Monastery (Gongga Riwo Monastery) lies in Gongga Mountain Township, Kangding City, at an elevation of about 3,700 m. It sits at the mouth of a glacial valley on the west side of Gongga’s main peak. Behind the monastery rise the vast glaciers and snowy peaks of Mount Gongga, making for a magnificent view. It is a monastery of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Access is mainly on foot or by horseback. From Shangmuju village or Zimei Pass, it takes about one day one way, passing through meadows and descending from the pass to the monastery. You can also stay overnight near the monastery before returning. This is a classic 2–3 day trekking route on the western slope of Gongga.
Notes: You need a local guide and horse team. Respect monastery customs and circumambulate clockwise.
Opening hours
Open all day (reached on foot)
Nearby sights
- Zimei Pass
- Lenggacuo Lake
- Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park
- Yanzigou Valley
- Moxi Ancient Town
- Moxi Catholic Church
- Red Stone Beach (Yajiageng Red Stone Park)
- Jingang Monastery