Takten Damcho Ling (Phuntsok Ling)
甘丹彭措林寺
A famous Jonang monastery on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo, built into the mountainside and overlooking the river valley. Dzong ruins and layered halls make for a spectacular view.
Takten Damcho Ling (Phuntsok Ling) lies in Phuntsoling Township, Lhatse County, and was founded in the early 17th century. It was originally the practice center of the Jonang master Taranatha and was later converted to the Gelug school. The monastery and the ruins of the hilltop dzong are stacked up the mountain, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo valley, and the halls preserve fine murals. It is about 150 km by road from downtown Shigatse, or about 85 km as the crow flies. You can detour through it when heading toward Sakya or Mount Everest. Admission is set on site. The roads are in good condition, but take rests on long highland drives.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Sakya Monastery
- Narthang Monastery
- Ngor Monastery
- Dechen Kelsang Phodrang (New Panchen Palace)
- Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Shigatse Dzong (Samdruptse)
- Shigatse Old Town
- Shalu Monastery