Korzok Monastery
ཀོར་ཛོག་དགོན་པ
A Drikung Kagyu monastery above Korzok village on the west shore of Tso Moriri. It is said to be one of the highest permanently inhabited monasteries in the world.
Korzok Monastery is built on the hillside north of Korzok village, at about 4,560 m above sea level. Founded in the 17th century, it belongs to the Drikung Kagyu school. The current halls are later reconstructions and enshrine statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and Padmasambhava, with murals and thangkas. From in front of the monastery you can look out over Tso Moriri and the village, and the light is best in the early morning and evening. The Korzok Gustor festival is held each summer, usually in July and August. It features masked dances and draws nomads from the surrounding area. Admission is free, but a donation is appreciated. Remove your hat when entering the halls, and do not use flash on monks or Buddha statues.
Opening hours
Open during daytime; no fixed hours