Zharu Monstery

   Approximately one kilometer into Zharu Valley surrounded by high green mountains and the Mirror Cliff and facing the sacred Zhayizhaga Mountain , it is clear why the early monks chose this spot to build their monastery. Originally built of wood and clay, it is a typical Benbo Tibetan monastery, comprising of six parts: the main hall, scripture tower, music platform, teahouse, guest halland lamas' living quaters. 

    On the front of the monastery is a golden dharma wheel , which symbolizes the life and death transformation, flanked on each side by a pair of divine goats. This is a symbol that can be seen on all Tibetan monasteries. Started in 2008, refurbishment works supported by local people and the National Park Management were still ongoing at the time of print.