How to get by car to Rizong Monastery in Ladakh?

Rizong Gompa is a high mountain monastery at an elevation of 3.420m (11,220ft) above sea level, located in Ladakh, in India.

Rizong Monastery

Where is Rizong Monastery?

The monastery is situated on the hilltop of a rocky valley to the north of river Indus, in the northern part of the country, within the remote and picturesque Rizong Valley.

When was Rizong Monastery built?

The buddhist monastery, also called the Yuma Changchubling, was established in 1831 by Lama Tsultim Nima under the Gelukpa order.

Is the road to Rizong Monastery unpaved?

The road to the monastery is totally unpaved, with narrow parts with dangerous drops, located at the end of a gorge, with some stunning views of the landscape. A high-clearance vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Rizong Monastery?

Starting from Uleytokpo, the road to the summit is 6.1km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 352 m and the average gradient is 5.77%.
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