Nyachung Monastery: 900 years old Monastery in Tibet

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Nyachung Monastery in Chungpo in Tibet. This is a 900 years old monastery, constructed by Chungpo Nyamgyol. An entry gate with 'Welcome to Nyalam' written over it. Modified diesel generator powered jugad or modified tractors piled with Tibetan passengers can be seen. A person sells Tibetan handicrafts, showpieces and holy shells in Zhangmu town. " Zhangmu Town lies in the southern piedmont of the median Himalayas, about 776 km away from the capital of Tibet Lhasa. It also borders Nepal to the south Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge is only 10 more km away and another 100 km drive will lead you into the capital of Nepal, Katmandu. After the drudgery of the Sino-Nepal Road, it has become a most welcome sight both for visitors and traders alike. Much is supposedly owed to nearby Mt. Everest, the h