Nechung Monastery
The compact monastery on the hillside below Drepung, historically the seat of the State Oracle of Tibet. Its chapels are covered in vividly painted murals of protector deities, making it one of the most colourful small courtyards in Lhasa.
Overview
Quick facts about Nechung Monastery
The compact monastery on the hillside below Drepung, historically the seat of the State Oracle of Tibet. Its chapels are covered in vividly painted murals of protector deities, making it one of the most colourful small courtyards in Lhasa.
| Type | Monastery |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,700 m (12,139 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00-16:30 |
| Good to know | The small monastery below Drepung famous for its vividly painted protector chapels and murals, historically the seat of the Nechung oracle |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Lane below the monastery on the Drepung hillside
- Bus: City buses toward Drepung Monastery, then a 15-minute walk downhill path
Hotels near Nechung Monastery
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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