We visited the 17th-century Gangtey Monastery, aka Gangteng Monastery, renovated from 2002-2008 after earthquake damage. The details were exquisite.
It’s said that when the Black-necked Cranes arrive for their winter sojourn, they circle the monastery three times before settling into the valley, then repeat the circling before they migrate back to Tibet …
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