Namgyal Gompa
नाम्ग्याल गुम्बा
A monastery on the ridge northwest of the walled town, named “Victory Monastery.” It overlooks Lo Manthang and the grasslands, and can be reached on a detour by horse or on foot.
Namgyal Gompa sits on a ridge about 1.5 km northwest of Lo Manthang. It is an important Sakya monastery in the area, and a small village lies beside it. From the old town it takes about 30–40 minutes on foot, or you can rent a horse. Along the way and in front of the monastery, you can look down on the walls of Lo Manthang and the surrounding reddish-brown valleys. The prayer hall contains ancient Buddha statues, and monks often perform rituals here. It is usually combined with Tiggar village and the royal summer palace to form a half-day horseback loop.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jampa Lhakhang
- Thubchen Gompa
- Lo Manthang Walled City
- Royal Palace of Lo
- Chhoede Gompa & Monastery Museum
- Garphu Rigsum Gonpo
- Nyiphu Monastery
- Chhoser Jhong Cave