The Nyingma tradition is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The other three being the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug schools.
Archive | Himachal Pradesh
Things to see and do in Himachal Pradesh.
Nyingmapa Monastery
The Nyingma tradition is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The other three being the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug schools.
Zigar Drukpa Kagyu Institute
Zigar Drukpa Kagyu Institute is a buddhist study and meditation center located behind Nyingmapa Gumpa.
Drikung Kagyu Gompa
The Drikung Kagyu Order was founded in 1179 by Kyobpa Jigten Sumg̦n. It is currently headed by two Kyabgon Rinpoches РHis Holiness Drikung Chetsang and His Holiness Drikung Chungtsang.
Sacred Rewalsar Lake
Rewalsar Lake is a mid-altitude lake located on a mountain spur in the Mandi district, 22.5 km south-west from Mandi. The lake is shaped like a square with the shoreline of about 735 m.
Banjara Retreat, Shoja
Banjara Retreat, located at the edge of a switchback, on the road that heads from Banjar to Jalori Pass, is a pretty property, affording breathtaking views of the valley below it.
Saryolsar Lake
A 6Km trail starting from the Jalori Pass leads to Saryolsar Lake. Trail There are a couple of dhabas near the lake serving the usual fare (Dhal-Chawal, and Maggie).
Raghupur Fort
Raghupur Fort was built by the Kulu King at an altitude of 3,540 m above sea level. The beautiful fort has a small pond within its premises.
Shoja
Shoja is located a few kilometers from Jalori pass in the Seraj valley of Himachal Pradesh and remains relatively quieter when compared to the tourist hotspots like Kullu and Manali.
