Completely rebuilt after suffering extensive damage in the 2010 earthquake, this site is thought to be the world’s largest mani wall (piles of stones with Buddhist mantras carved or painted on them). Founded in 1715, the mani consists of an estimated 2.5 billion mantras, piled one on top of the other over hundreds of square metres. It’s an astonishing sight that grows more and more marvellous as you circumambulate the wall with the pilgrims. Be sure to turn the dozens of prayer wheels, and head into the pile itself for a moment of quiet reflection.
In addition to the patchwork of mani stone piles outside, the rebuild includes a series of stone paths outside the main pile, as well as stone benches. Work is also ongoing to construct a few Tibetan-style buildings on the site.
