Tholing
and neighboring Tsaparang are the ruined former capitals of the ancient
Guge Kingdom of Western Tibet. Apart from the monasteries, chortens
and palaces at Tholing and Tsaparang the whole area is remarkable for
its amazing eroded scenery, cut through by the Sutlej River on its way
to the subcontinent. The monastic complex at Tholing was founded in
early 11 century, was once Western Tibet's most important monastic complex.
Tholing
and neighboring Tsaparang are the ruined former capitals of the ancient
Guge Kingdom of Western Tibet. Apart from the monasteries, chortens
and palaces at Tholing and Tsaparang the whole area is remarkable for
its amazing eroded scenery, cut through by the Sutlej River on its way
to the subcontinent. The monastic complex at Tholing was founded in
early 11 century, was once Western Tibet's most important monastic complex.