Jharkot Village

It is an impressive fortress like village with its picturesque Kani (huge Chhorten) and large Shakya-Pa sect monastery. The monastery is situated close to the ruins ofthe forts in Jharkot. The Tibetan name of the monastery is Ngorp. It is believed that this monastery was founded during regime of King Chopse. Four monks regularly stay there and perform various worshipping during different times of year. It is a main monastery of Jharkot, Purang and Khinga people. Visitors have to pay certain fee to enter the monastery.