BuChu Monastery

About 1km before the turning for Lamaling Temple you pass the small but ancient Gelugpa monastery of Buchu Monastery. The original dares from the 7th century, when it was built at the command of King Songtsen Gampo as one of the demoness-subduing temples; it pins the demoness’ right elbow. Buchu Monastery is recognizable by its striking golden roof.