Tibet Adventure Tour – Kehkya Monastery

Ngari Plateau attracts a large quantity of tourists planning a Tibet adventure tour with its rich historical sites and amazing scenic spots, among which the Kehkya Monastery was rarely visited for its remote.

Tibet Adventure Tour – Brief Introduction of Kehkya Monastery

Kehkya Monastery is located in Kehkya County, about 100 kilometers away from Purang County, Ngari Prefecture. It is one of the most famous monasteries in Ngari Prefecture. Kehkya County is quite near to Nepal. It is located in the southern slope of Himalaya with warm climate and charming natural landscapes. Khekya Monastery stands by the folk road between Tibet and Nepal.

Kehkya Monastery was named after the place and enjoys high reputation in Ngari Prefecture. It is said that Kehkya Monastery was constructed by one of the kings of Guge Kingdom. It is a monastery belongs to Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Manjushri Buddha was enshrined in the monastery and there is a large number of followers of Tibetan Buddhism would come here to show their respect to the Buddha every year.

Tibet Adventure Tour – Kehkya Village

There is a river beach with beautiful red bulrush in front of Kehkya Monastery. The Kehkya Village nearby the monastery is of rich idyllic flavor. Tourists making a Tibet adventure tour here would feel like in a fictitious land of peace. Kehkya Village is about 19 kilometers away from the county seat of Purang County. It should be noted that the road condition here is pretty crude, especially in the rainy season. Tourists planning a Tibet adventure tour here are advised to make a visit to the village in the morning so as to appreciate the amazing natural landscape here.

There is no accurate record about the construction period of Kehkya Monastery. It looks old and shabby for long years out of repair, but it presents a flavor of primitive simplicity. Tourists planning a Tibet adventure tour to Kehkya Monastery could witness the precious historical and cultural relics in Kehkya Monastery, including the valuable statues of Buddhas and the ancient Buddhism scriptures.